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Installing a Dust Collection System

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• Construct a central system
• Control the flow

Control the flow

For maximum efficiency in a branched system, shut off the flow from all ports except the one in use. To do that, install blast gates.

You can buy metal or plastic blast gages for various pipe sizes from a number of woodworking-equipment dealers. Or, refer to the drawing below to build a wooden blast gate.

The connectors shown are made from a PVC pipe coupling cut in half and epoxy-glued into place. You can alter the dimensions and couplings shown to fit different sizes or types of pipe.

PDF of Dust Collection drawing

Making ends meet

To mate the 3" or 4" system to most of your tools, you'll need hoses and adapters. The best way to do this is with tapered (not stepped) transitions.

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sourgrain wrote:

Use a rasp bit that attaches to your cordless drill. just run it around the inside or outside until it fits. Usually its only about 1/32" that I had to remove to get them to fit. Use a tapping block to fit the two pieces together so you dont mar them up.

10/13/2012 07:10:32 AM Report Abuse

user232100 wrote:

use gorilla tape

10/10/2012 04:40:24 AM Report Abuse

bojinks1 wrote:

I purchased the drain and sewer pipe along with fittings to connect the pipe but have a problem getting the fittings to match any of the standard dust collection fittings available through known outlets. for example I can't mount the blast gate to the pipe.

3/10/2012 08:45:27 PM Report Abuse