Lathe Motor Protection

[kooseman]

I have new Jet 1041I lathe that is fantastic. However, I notice the motor is located directly below where all the turning debris falls. I don't have access to an air hose as such to blow this out. Is there any way to protect the motor and avoid a future serious maintenance problem while still allowing adequate ventilation for the motor?

 

[SDB777]

Sawdust will go where sawdust can go....not much you can do about that, other then vaccuum it out. Before using CA or whatever, it might be a good idea to laying an extra papertowel on the bed to help 'catch' anything that drips.



Scott (mine is covered with 'stuff') B

 

[randyrls]

Sawdust will go where sawdust can go....not much you can do about that, other then vaccuum it out. Before using CA or whatever, it might be a good idea to laying an extra papertowel on the bed to help 'catch' anything that drips.



Scott (mine is covered with 'stuff') B

Scott; A good suggestion even if the motor isn't under there.

Put heavy toolbox drawer liner under the blank when doing anything that is likely to drip onto the ways.

 

[randywa]

I use wax paper to protect the bed and motor.

 

[scotirish]

If you do not have access to a compressor at your lathe you can do what I do. I bought a pack of six "Dust Remover", compressed air in a can, used to remove dust from computer keyboards. I have one at each lathe, drill press & workbench. Cheaper and easier than installing piping to each place.
Ron

 

[Ulises Victoria]

Forget about compressed air cans, which are environment unfriendly and very expensive in the long run. Get this air blower. Despite the word VACUUM in its name, it doesn't suck... just blows. (No pun intended!).
It blows air really really hard for its size.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J4ZOAW

(No commercial attachment to this product whatsoever. Just a very satisfied user)

 

[DurocShark]

My rikon has a nifty tray between the bed and the motor... But I just lay a rag or something over the bed whenever finishing or wet sanding.

 

[tim self]

On another product note, you may consider a air mattress inflater. With the attachments it should work as well and a bit cheaper. Normally about $15 at WallyWorld.

 

[GColeman]

Got a shop vac? Put the hose on the exhaust port and reduce the nozzle with your crevice tool.

 

[kooseman]

Thanks for all the advice. I actually did buy some blanks and that air blower is something I'm going to look into as I'm really low on space.