Another Hegner Dust Collector

[Matt B]

I searched our forum for all the dust collectors designs that I could find. The Hegner desperately needs a working dust collector. The blower is effective in removing the dust from the cutting line, but the end result is dust in the air, which we don't need.

The dust collector system I built, uses common Schedule 40 1-1/4" pipe from Lowes.  I purchased a five foot section of pipe, three elbows, two couplers, one tee, two Bushings with 3/4" thread for connection to the loc-line and one "reducer bushing" for connection to the vacuum hose. The reducer for the hose connection came from Home Depot. I am not sure if Lowes had it or not. It was labeled as a 1-1/4" PVC reducer bushing. This one part, is one that you will have to fit to your vacuum hose. You might need a different part or fitting to fit the vacuum hose you have.

The loc-line was purchased from Modularhose.com.  It consisted of  two 3/4" sample kits and one part #61501 which is two additional hose segments.  I was able to snap everything together without any tools. I did buy 3/4" nuts that you see in the photo, but they are not necessary. 

I fitted everything together without glue and fastened the assembly to my saw. Once I was satisfied, with the fit (I did recut a few sections for better fits) I removed the assembly from my saw and glued it together with PVC glue.  I put it back on my saw to recheck the fit, then removed it again to paint. 

The paint is Kubota Bright Orange II. I bought the paint from Amazon to paint the stand a while back. When we moved, the stand got scratched up, so I sanded it and repainted.  I had to buy two cans, so I had enough to paint the PVC pipe for the dust collector.  I will say this paint is a 95% match in color. It would not do, if we were matching paint on a car, but it is good enough for matching the Hegner paint.

The most important thing, is that the dust collector works very well. I removed the blower as it is not necessary now.  So far,  I have not sucked up anything that I did not want. It has been a positive because it gets rid of many of the small cutouts that used to fall on the floor.

I hope this will help someone else thinking of adding dust collection. 

[Rockytime]

Wow, your plumbing looks great! Very nicely put together. What are you using for collection?

[Matt B]

It is a Ridgid 12 gallon shop vac.  It is supposed to be quieter than other shop vacs, but it is still louder than I would like. I will work on that problem next.   

[Rockytime]

Is your Rigid connected directly to your saw or do have an intermediary unit such as the Dust Deputy or similar?

[Matt B]

It connects directly.  I also have a large dust collector in my shop that I use for my other power tools.  I might run a line from it to my scroll saw, but the Ridgid works great. The shop vac is just louder than I would like.  The Ridgid is a new model which is supposed to be quieter. It a little quieter, but not by much.

[Jim Finn]

I gave up on using a shop vac for dust collection.  I killed three vacs trying it.  Seems they are not made to run for hours on end.  Even burned up a new large rigid vac.

[kmmcrafts]

That's a very nice set-up.. I gotta do this with my saws.. The Excalibur has a dust port.... but most do not like it because it sucks through the bottom of the table and the vac suck the board down too which makes it a little harder to move the board.. I actually like it ( as long as I keep my table waxed good I don't have much issues at all )

[Gonzo]

Looks good!  

[danny]

I like the Color.  Nice and Bright.  I have use this same set up but different routing.  Works Real Well.

I use a smaller Vac.  Name Bad Ash Vac.  Used mostly for a fireplace to remove ashes. 

It is not near as Noisy as even a small shop vac.  Still somewhat loud, but bearable. 

NOTE....  I have had 2 times when I had to Loosen the joint to get a CLOG of Tiny cut outs.

No I never did and will not Glue the joints together.  My 13 Cents....         Love my Set Up....Hate Dust....   Danny  :+}

[rash_powder]

I built a similar device!

mine uses 3/4” pvc, and suction is provided by a surplus Amstel Lamb whole home vac motor.  I’m really going to have to take pics to show you guys!

i also left my joints all loose to have clean out ability, and it’s great for swinging the pick ups out of the way.