10 Top Tips for Dust Collection
Brew up some vacuum-hose connections
Looking for a better way to hook up sections of 4" flexible dust-collection hose? The solution is percolating in your pantry!
The next time you empty a one-pound coffee can, cut off the bottom and use the can as a coupler. The rolled steel edges of the can prove much stronger than the crimped hose connectors sold in stores. Attach the hose leading to the dust collector with a screw-type hose clamp, and if you want a quick-change fitting, connect the hose leading to the tool with a 4" spring clamp.
--Earl Frech, North Canton, Ohio
Dust Collectors
Hey Earl Frech, I have been using Pirouline cans for years. That is rolled chocolate filled wafers, right now I have about 20 empty cans. I eat 3 or 4 cans of the wafers each week. They are to size of the 11oz. coffee cans. and you get a good treat too.
5/17/2013 08:22:10 AM Report Abusecan you still buy coffee in one pound cans?
5/16/2013 05:20:37 PM Report AbuseWith the realitive inexpensive cost from Grizzly, 5.50, it is not worth the effort and cost of clamps to make your own.
1/28/2011 10:56:21 AM Report Abuseno mention of the 1 pound size. Is it the 10, 11, 12, or 13 oz. size?
10/30/2010 10:13:46 PM Report Abusehey wdchip that mag strip wont even work on wood screws.
10/28/2010 06:09:53 PM Report AbuseColumbian coffee cans work better. French roast coffee cans are worthless.
10/28/2010 04:26:07 PM Report AbuseHey Earl! I'm glad you mentioned cutting out the bottom of the can for Lou, who taped a magnetic strip to his STEEL dustpan to separate sawdust from screws he dropped.
10/21/2010 05:07:51 PM Report Abuse