Popular Post Rockytime Posted March 31, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) I recently purchased a miniature dust collector. Octoolguy aka Ray made me aware of it. We both ordered one. The attached photo shows it in a plastic form. The ones we got were cast aluminum which are no longer available. I forget the measurements but the unit is like seven inches tall. I placed it in an Oggi container also available from Amazon. The thing is there are no complicated connections. The hoses are from my cpap machine. The are replaces every so often. They are also available from Amazon for $5.99 for a ten foot hose. The two orifices on the DC are one inch which is exactly the same size as the hose end. The slips in easily and firmly. The PVC fittings are just one inch pipe and fittings. It is sort of plug 'n play. The vacuum source is a very noisy Oreck hand vacuum and the dust collection is spectacular. Both on top and bottom. The photo next to the last is an old photo and shows one side capped which is no longer the case. Edited March 31, 2020 by Rockytime Add text. kmmcrafts, new2woodwrk, OCtoolguy and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 I like the idea of the hose from a cpap machine. I have wanted to try to get an upper hose on my new dust collection system. Of course with the lock down, I don't think I need to run to the hardware store to get a "y" connector hose. It can wait until the fall. kmmcrafts, amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyred Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 I just got the plastic one of those last week and am still figuring out how I want to set it up. I am going to make a new stand for my saw and want to incorporate it into the stand. Looks like you have a good set up there. Tom amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, jollyred said: I just got the plastic one of those last week and am still figuring out how I want to set it up. I am going to make a new stand for my saw and want to incorporate it into the stand. Looks like you have a good set up there. Tom That's what I'm goimg to do too. I bought the little Metro Vac and the cyclone that Les mentioned. I'm going to tuck the whole thing up under my saw so it will be totally self-contained. scrollingforsanity and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyred Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Ray, I've got the Metro vac also, and really like it. Just a little loud, but not as bad as a shop vac. I also have a fein vacuum, and may try to get that hooked up later. Tom OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Under no circumstance would I cut MDF because of the dust. However today I tried cutting Bagetta's floating bears puzzle from 3/4" MDF. I am totally impressed with the little cyclone. It is hyper efficient. There was not even the odor of MDF. However, my olfactory sense is not great. I've been using the cyclone for a couple of weeks. I removed the vacuum filter which was new and there was no sawdust in it whatsoever. While cutting I could see the sawdust flying over to the pickup tube. It was kinda cool to see. I'm anxious to get the plastic cyclone for my other saw. The space saving is significant. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, jollyred said: Ray, I've got the Metro vac also, and really like it. Just a little loud, but not as bad as a shop vac. I also have a fein vacuum, and may try to get that hooked up later. Tom I tried an experiment with a Tropical orange juice bottle. Take the cap off and cut a hole in the bottom to match the outlet of the vac. The bottom of the bottle has a concave that matches the convex of the vac. Hot glue that to the vac. It will cut the noise more than half and not bother the air flow. You'll be amazed how quiet it will be. jollyred, amazingkevin and Hawk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Gonna give that a whirl. amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Rockytime said: Gonna give that a whirl. Les, you'll be amazed at how quiet it is. scrollingforsanity and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hi Ray. do you have links to the miniature dust collector and the Metro vac. I would like to check them out Thanks grizz OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Awesome idea. I'm tackling the dust issue in my shop these days and as my scroll saw is a ways from the other power tools I was trying to figure out how to handle the dust collection. With your post problem solved, thanks!!! Gotta love this site !! Chris amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, scrollingforsanity said: Hi Ray. do you have links to the miniature dust collector and the Metro vac. I would like to check them out Thanks grizz The MetroVac is on eBay. Just do a search and look for the best price. The cyclone is on Amazon. Here are the two links. https://www.ebay.com/i/392312907529?ul_noapp=true https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082P28VQJ/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A2D157CTWK245Y&psc=1 cpap hose is here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VLXG6RR/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 For the Tropical orange juice bottle, you'll have to scour your neighbors trash. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Hey Thanks Ray I appreciate it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 What size canister? I found everything else. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 Okay does the dust collector go in a bucket or something or is it self contained and just attach the hoses to the vac. It looks like something that would set under my saw. I have the Dustopper but it is large and bulky. It works okay though. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 1, 2020 Report Share Posted April 1, 2020 18 minutes ago, scrollingforsanity said: Hey Thanks Ray I appreciate it. I just went to that link on eBay and bought one for $44.99 plus tax. Free shipping. I have no idea what I'm going to do with the accessories that come with it. Now I have two sets. I'm going to order the cyclone too. I've been waiting for the credit card to clear. End of month. By using PayPal credit, I get an extra month with no interest. Now all I need is another cpap hose. amazingkevin and scrollingforsanity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 hours ago, scrollingforsanity said: Okay does the dust collector go in a bucket or something or is it self contained and just attach the hoses to the vac. It looks like something that would set under my saw. I have the Dustopper but it is large and bulky. It works okay though. The cyclone goes into a sealed container. It can be anything. My next one will be stuck in a coffee can because it has a sealed plastic lid. Reinforce the thin plastic lid with a couple of plywood discs, cut a hole in the top to insert the cyclone. Cheap and easy. amazingkevin, OCtoolguy and scrollingforsanity 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Thanks Les that's what I needed to know. Sounds pretty easy and simple, even for me. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 2, 2020 Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 hour ago, scrollingforsanity said: Thanks Les that's what I needed to know. Sounds pretty easy and simple, even for me. There is a neat metal container on Amazon. I bought the small one but I wish I had bought the big one. Mine will work but it doesn't allow for the lid/cyclone to tilt out completely. My design flaw. Didn't plan ahead. scrollingforsanity and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Ray you have this system set up and running in your shop? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, scrollingforsanity said: Ray you have this system set up and running in your shop? Not yet. I wanted to finish up what I'm working on first. I am going to have to take my saw apart to do what I want to do so I've put it off. I have everything I need to do it and have hooked it up to try it. It works great as Les stated. I'm excited at the prospect of having two Excalibur saws on mobile stands that will each have their own self-contained dust control systems. The tiny little cyclone really does work and that MicroVac is very strong for its size. As stated, it's a bit noisy and that's why I configured that "muffler" for it. amazingkevin and scrollingforsanity 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Think I will have to look further into this. I need some dust collection. That sounds inexpensive and fairly quiet. thanks Ray Hope you have pictures when you get it completed. OCtoolguy and amazingkevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 3, 2020 Report Share Posted April 3, 2020 Valuable tips and tricks,thanks!!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 Just finished the little dust collector for my 18" Hegner. Small and works like a champ. Made from an old 3 pound Folgers coffee can. Hawk, OCtoolguy and Crosstimbers 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 51 minutes ago, Rockytime said: Just finished the little dust collector for my 18" Hegner. Small and works like a champ. Made from an old 3 pound Folgers coffee can. Are using a blower tube for pick-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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