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Dust Level Window.
The Dust Level Window is made from 1/4'' Polycarbonate. Dimensions are 1-1/2''x 11''. The back of the plastic is cut like a miniature raised-panel door; the panel extends about 1/16'' through the 1/2'' slot in the trashcan. The back side of the window is painted Black. The window is secured...- KC7CN
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The Plumbing
The plumbing follows the design illustrated in the Woodcraft article ''Adding A Pre-Separator To Your Dust Collection System'' derived from the book Controlling Dust In The Workshop. The exception is that I used 4 inch PVC pipe. The center pipe extends 10 inches. The upper pipe joints are...- KC7CN
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The Sawdust
This is a close-up of the sawdust collected. Note the back side of the Polycarbonate plastic sawdust level window.- KC7CN
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Close-up of Collection Bag
An old 2x4 was jointed and planed for the test. Look, no visible sawdust in the lower bag.- KC7CN
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Dust Collector
A brand new Delta 50-760 1-1/2 HP Dust Collector was used to test the pre-separator.- KC7CN
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The Big Test
Does it really work?- KC7CN
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Adding a Chamfer
1/8'', 45 degree chamfer cut in the top edge of PVC holes provides a recess for Silicone sealant. I used GE Silicone II Clear Household Glue.- KC7CN
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Cutting Outlet Hole
Templates for cutting the 4-3/16''D PVC holes. The templates were cut with a fly cutter in the drill press. It only took to tries to get a nice snug fit.- KC7CN
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Filled Edge
The edge of the lid has been filled for painting. I was premature with this step as I later decided to round over the top and bottom of the edge - top with 1/2'' bit and bottom with 1/4'' bit. When applying the filler, wet your finger to smooth out the filler; works good!- KC7CN
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Elmer's Wood Filler
Elmer's Wood Filler was used to fill the particle board edges.- KC7CN
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Lid Slot Roundover
As an afterthought, the lid slot was rounded over to make it easier to install the lid. The round over bit was an old 3/8'' HSS bit with the guide pin ground off; there's no room for a guide pin or bearing in the narrow slot - the circled cutting template was used to guides the bit.- KC7CN
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Close-up of Poly Foam
Installing the Poly Foam.- KC7CN
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Poly Foam Caulk Saver
Frost King Poly Foam Caulk Saver is used to seal the lid. The foam is 3/8'' diameter. I got it at the local hardware store for $3.29.- KC7CN
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Lid with Slot
The slot is 5/16''W and 3/4''D.- KC7CN
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Cutting the Lid Slot
The center of the 5/16'' slot is positioned 10-3/16'' from the center of the trashcan. The dept of the slot is 3/4''. It was not easy to obtain this measurement; the can was slightly out of round! The perfectly round grove in the lid pulls the top into shape, and makes a nice snug fit.- KC7CN
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Top Outer Rim
5/8'' particle board top with 3/4''x2-5/16'' outer rim. Note the three temporary alignment nails used in the glue-up process.- KC7CN
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Outer Rim
This is the first picture of the work-in-process. The 3/4'' x 2-5/16'' outer rim is glued and clamped to the 5/8''D top. (I actually used two pieces of 3/8'' stock to obtain the 3/4'' rim piece)- KC7CN
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DCG Cyclone Muffler
A little closer up on the cyclone muffler. 12" x 48". Really quiet.- deercreekgifts
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New Jointer and DC
This is another new photo showing some changes in the shop. A new jointer and old cabinets replaced the HF jointer and "the shelves" from the old pics. I also added the venerable HF DC with Griz replacement bags.- docksider
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BG-Ten Remote Blast Gate Control
Simple hand control with pulley has three wraps of nylon cord -- clockwise opens Tables Saw gate; counter clockwise opens sander and planer duct.- McRabbet
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