new2woodwrk Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) I've hooked up my scroll saw to my shop vac, instead of my main dust ctrl (HF 2 hp). However, after a cut I was covered in dust. It was really terrible LOL. So, I changed one of the hose configurations and wow what a difference. Here are before and after pics of the change: Before the change - hose went straight towards the blade about 3 inches from the blade I removed the small adapter piece that was at the front of the hose. Then I added a pvc elbow plus a short length of pvc and now the hose is aimed downward directly next to the blade. It is held in place by several wire ties (I know not the most elegant but it's working). The blower is on the left side so it blows the dust toward the pvc elbow. Much better now and very little to no dust at all. Side view Rear view with the pvc Y connector which was there before... Thanks as always in advance for reading. Edited March 12, 2020 by new2woodwrk OCtoolguy, Wilson142 and amazingkevin 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) I looked at this and had to smile. Please done not take this personally, this is just something that hit me. Nothing wrong with what you are doing, in fact it looks good. But, I smile at the different tubes, pipes, vacuums, hoses, blowers, suckers, flex lines, etc., we go through to try to contain that darn dust. I have two saws and they are beginning to look like space machines or something with all the paraphernalia I kept trying, moving, resizing, re-inventing, adjusting, hooking up, to get rid of that darn dust. I think I enjoy the hunt as much as scrolling...... Now I am looking at air filtration, like a ceiling mounted one... Keep at it, and if you see a low cost space suit for sell let me know, I way be interested... Edited March 12, 2020 by Scrappile stoney, amazingkevin, jerrye and 3 others 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I,m impressed with the size airflow.You but little strain on the vaccumn that way. I,ve got dust collectors and hoses for all my machines but can,t get to them from hoaring. new2woodwrk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Scrappile said: I looked at this and had to smile. Please done not take this personally, this is just something that hit me. Nothing wrong with what you are doing, in fact it looks good. But, I smile at the different tubes, pipes, vacuums, hoses, blowers, suckers, flex lines, etc., we go through to try to contain that darn dust. I have two saws and they are beginning to look like space machines or something with all the paraphernalia I kept trying, moving, resizing, re-inventing, adjusting, hooking up, to get rid of that darn dust. I think I enjoy the hunt as much as scrolling...... Now I am looking at air filtration, like a ceiling mounted one... Keep at it, and if you see a low cost space suit for sell let me know, I way be interested... I just purchased and installed a Wen air filtration box last week - it actually does very well. I have a few more machines I need to work the dust on but it is getting better. The scroll saw so far is good so I can focus on the next dust project - sanding OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: I just purchased and installed a Wen air filtration box last week - it actually does very well. I have a few more machines I need to work the dust on but it is getting better. The scroll saw so far is good so I can focus on the next dust project - sanding Thanks, for not being offended by my post. I have been working on my scroll saw dust collection quit a bit lately trying to improve it and it just made ms think, how much time we spend on that. And thanks, the Wen is the one I have been looking at... Edited March 12, 2020 by Scrappile OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Scrappile said: Thanks, for not being offended by my post. I have been working on my scroll saw dust collection quit a bit lately trying to improve it and it just made think, how much time we spend on that. And thanks, the Wen is the one I have been looking at... No worries, I agree with you actually. The amount of time I have to spend trying to find the right combination of hoses and attachments is just insane! I refuse to pay exorbitant prices for different size connectors that go to different size hoses etc. But I am zooming in on the final solutions for a few of my set ups. It makes it more difficult for me since everything is mobile and I seldom work outside except when breaking down large sheets. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Doesn't the large hose/pipe get in the way of cutting?? Obstruct your view??? new2woodwrk, Wilson142 and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Hope you have a screen on it to prevent losing pieces. OCtoolguy, new2woodwrk and Wilson142 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScollSaw Slasher Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I'll have to join Barb here in her question. Seems that everything is in the way of vision, changing the blade etc etc. OCtoolguy and Wilson142 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 17 hours ago, new2woodwrk said: I've hooked up my scroll saw to my shop vac, instead of my main dust ctrl (HF 2 hp). However, after a cut I was covered in dust. It was really terrible LOL. So, I changed one of the hose configurations and wow what a difference. Here are before and after pics of the change: Before the change - hose went straight towards the blade about 3 inches from the blade I removed the small adapter piece that was at the front of the hose. Then I added a pvc elbow plus a short length of pvc and now the hose is aimed downward directly next to the blade. It is held in place by several wire ties (I know not the most elegant but it's working). The blower is on the left side so it blows the dust toward the pvc elbow. Much better now and very little to no dust at all. Side view Rear view with the pvc Y connector which was there before... Thanks as always in advance for reading. Looks great. Get a couple of the round magnets and stick them to the upper arm. Attach your hose to them with clamps of some sort. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 16 hours ago, Scrappile said: I looked at this and had to smile. Please done not take this personally, this is just something that hit me. Nothing wrong with what you are doing, in fact it looks good. But, I smile at the different tubes, pipes, vacuums, hoses, blowers, suckers, flex lines, etc., we go through to try to contain that darn dust. I have two saws and they are beginning to look like space machines or something with all the paraphernalia I kept trying, moving, resizing, re-inventing, adjusting, hooking up, to get rid of that darn dust. I think I enjoy the hunt as much as scrolling...... Now I am looking at air filtration, like a ceiling mounted one... Keep at it, and if you see a low cost space suit for sell let me know, I way be interested... How about a painter's suit with full headgear? Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 15 hours ago, Scrappile said: Thanks, for not being offended by my post. I have been working on my scroll saw dust collection quit a bit lately trying to improve it and it just made ms think, how much time we spend on that. And thanks, the Wen is the one I have been looking at... Paul, I've got the Wen and it does work. I had a problem with it turning itself on when I wasn't in the shop. I would have to leave it unplugged. I contacted Wen folks and they sent me a new receiver and remote. I installed it and so far no more problems. I bought mine through Home Depot because of their return policy. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Doesn't the large hose/pipe get in the way of cutting?? Obstruct your view??? So far no not at all. The position is such that it is on the side and out of the way OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 hours ago, Sycamore67 said: Hope you have a screen on it to prevent losing pieces. Not yet no, still testing out the overall feel. The pieces wouldn't go far anyway OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 hours ago, ScollSaw Slasher said: I'll have to join Barb here in her question. Seems that everything is in the way of vision, changing the blade etc etc. Nope not at all. I've been working with it for 2 days now, cut 6 puzzles and no issues with interference at all. I load blades from the bottom so again no interference. I do have to lift and prop the arm higher to do fret work/feed the blade but that's just a technique adjustment OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Your setup looks good. I've had to add a vacuum relief to avoid the collapsed 5 gal bucket. By the way, how do you like your delta scrollsaw? I've had a delta ss350 but would love a newer saw but most are above my budget. Thanks. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2woodwrk Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, SteveS said: Your setup looks good. I've had to add a vacuum relief to avoid the collapsed 5 gal bucket. By the way, how do you like your delta scrollsaw? I've had a delta ss350 but would love a newer saw but most are above my budget. Thanks. I upgraded from a Wen since I wasn't sure if I would like scrolling. I couldn't afford a Dewalt or any of the high end saws and if you read the reviews and the comments here, it's enough to make your head spin - Dewalt gotta get a Type 1, not made in blah blah sheesh way too much for me. Don't get me wrong, I have quite a few Dewalt tools - drills, planer, cordless, nailers and they are all top notch The Delta however is very similar to the Dewalt and it was almost half the price and right now Amazon just lowered the price to $322! Oh and to answer your question, I love scrolling with it. It's easy to load blades, the table is plenty big for my purposes so far and the blower works LOL. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks for the information. Delta has been my go to woodworking tool line. But I have several Dewalt power tools also. Maybe that Delta SS is in my future. OCtoolguy and new2woodwrk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 8 hours ago, ScollSaw Slasher said: I'll have to join Barb here in her question. Seems that everything is in the way of vision, changing the blade etc etc. I have to agree. I bought stuff from lock line, we got it all hooked up....I do fret work and I ripped all that stuff off. It’s in a box somewhere. Wilson142 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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