Dust extractor

[woodwizzard]

Am thinking of getting an extractor like this Axminster Hobby Series AWDE5002 Extractor | eBay it will hook up to my planer, bandsaw and table saw etc for light diy use. Does anyone use a similar size unit and find it up to the job? Don't have room for anything bigger really.

[tomlt]

That machine will handle 1 small machine at a time, but do remember its a chip extractor not a dust collector, any fine dust will come straight through that bag and as it clogs you'll loose suction. Id consider spending a bit more if you want something small the try thishttp:// http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-series-ct-50rck-1hp-extractor-508483

 

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[woodwizzard]

It will really only be on the planer as I have a decent stihl workshop vac whick I tend to use on the bandsaw etc. Can't stretch to £350 for a unit. Have to keep my eyes open for a better secondhand unit.

[Lazurus]

https://www.awgb.co.uk/awgbforum/index.php/topic,3956.0.html

 

Have a look at the above, best set up I have yet seen for a small / medium home workshop, the use of a cyclone unit and a wheelie bin negates all the emptying of bags which with a planer can be in seconds.

[se7enthdevil]

it does take up a bit of room though stuart but the ease of changing the bin is great and you only get 1-2" of fine dust in the bag after 6-12 months.

 

this is the extractor, Axminster Hobby Series FM300BC Extractor - Chip Extractors - Dust Extractors - Machinery | Axminster Tools & Machinery and here is the cyclone Omni LARGE Dust Cyclone workshop pre filter separation wood dust powder plastic | eBay

but they are out of stock at the moment. they are also available here but are more expensive, Toolovation - clever tool merchants

 

 

that cyclone was the best £150 i've ever spent...

 

here is a bigger picture of my setup.

 

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[54gka]

I've got the trade version fab machine. Got it hanging on the wall. I did make another plate where you connect the hose as the original one has a metal cross over the inlet hole which i guess stops big chunks damaging the machine but i was forever unblocking the machine when working it hard.

[woodwizzard]

Ended up getting one of these https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/record-power-cx2000-compact-chip-collector/. Suits my needs fine for occasional use with my planer and bandsaw. As in reviews that I had read, I had to cut out the plastic screen on the fan housing to allow the chips to go through. A safety feature that stops the machine from working, whatever next. Sucks in the chips off of a 10" planer no problem. Not one for you professionals, but fine for a hobbyist.

[better dayz]

it does take up a bit of room though stuart but the ease of changing the bin is great and you only get 1-2" of fine dust in the bag after 6-12 months.

 

this is the extractor, Axminster Hobby Series FM300BC Extractor - Chip Extractors - Dust Extractors - Machinery | Axminster Tools & Machinery and here is the cyclone Omni LARGE Dust Cyclone workshop pre filter separation wood dust powder plastic | eBay

but they are out of stock at the moment. they are also available here but are more expensive, Toolovation - clever tool merchants

 

 

that cyclone was the best £150 i've ever spent...

 

here is a bigger picture of my setup.

 

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Do you have a seal between the plate they the cyclone is fitted too or is it just sitting on the bin?

 

If just sitting do you get dust blowing out?

[se7enthdevil]

Do you have a seal between the plate they the cyclone is fitted too or is it just sitting on the bin?

 

If just sitting do you get dust blowing out?

 

the cyclone is fitted to a wooden ring and bolted on the perspex and there is duct tape over any gaps.

 

the perspex plate has a foam tape round the edge so that it seals nicely to the wheelie bin. you don't get any blow out as it is a vacuum.

 

when the machine is off you can just lift it up as it does just sit on the bin...

[Danny Boy]

I'll be getting a planer thicknesser in the future & will be using an old Dyson.

 

I've used it with my hand held planer & it worked fine. I like the idea of blending a hoover & a wheelie bin though! 😁

 

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