Basic dust/shavings collection

[dschem]

I have a basic shop vac for my dust collection system and was looking into getting something like the Rockler Dust Right Collector. Anyone have any other recommendations for dust/shaving collection? I pretty much exclusively turn pens right now.
Thanks for any tips!

 

[d_bondi]

I have used the one you are looking at and it works fine.

But, I switched to this Clear Lathe Dust Hood with Magnetic Mounting Clamp from Penn State Industries (PSI). It is cheaper and for me, works much better. I do have a dust collector with 4" hose so I'm not sure how well it would work with a shop vac. The big difference is that shop vacs are low volume high pressure and dust collectors are high volume low pressure and just move much more air across the work area.

 

[jttheclockman]

I just bought my second one that David linked this past winter and will put it on very soon. I had the same one for about 15 years now and it finally cracked. I move my lathe every now and then to clean behind it or if i drop something behind it so it finally cracked but the magnetic ability is a great advantage. I recommend them too.

 

[egnald]

I use the Rockler one that you linked for my JET lathe; however, I used a different locking nut underneath on the ways so I could position the mounting bracket closer to the headstock. I also extended the rod that holds it using a piece of threaded rod and a coupling nut so I could have the "business part" farther away from the headstock. Oh, since I had it apart I also painted it so that it better matched the color of my lathe - and swapped out the hose for a more flexible, clear one. It doesn't resemble the Rockler one much anymore, but it works great for me. - Dave

Here is a picture or two.



PS For a Shop Vac based system, (like mine is), I highly recommend an Onida Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator. I used the deluxe kit that came with the bucket and casters. I also installed a HEPA kit on my Shop-Vac. After three or four years of use I still have a clean filter - between the Dust Deputy and The Vacuum Bag even the fine dust is being captured before it hits the filter. Still on my original collection bag too! - Dave

 

[dschem]

I use the Rockler one that you linked for my JET lathe; however, I used a different locking nut underneath on the ways so I could position the mounting bracket closer to the headstock. I also extended the rod that holds it using a piece of threaded rod and a coupling nut so I could have the "business part" farther away from the headstock. Oh, since I had it apart I also painted it so that it better matched the color of my lathe - and swapped out the hose for a more flexible, clear one. It doesn't resemble the Rockler one much anymore, but it works great for me. - Dave

Here is a picture or two.

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PS For a Shop Vac based system, (like mine is), I highly recommend an Onida Dust Deputy Cyclone Separator. I used the deluxe kit that came with the bucket and casters. I also installed a HEPA kit on my Shop-Vac. After three or four years of use I still have a clean filter - between the Dust Deputy and The Vacuum Bag even the fine dust is being captured before it hits the filter. Still on my original collection bag too! - Dave

I typically move my tool rest out of the way near the headstock when I'm sanding/finishing. Does having that attachment piece right on the lathe ever get in the way?

 

[jttheclockman]

I typically move my tool rest out of the way near the headstock when I'm sanding/finishing. Does having that attachment piece right on the lathe ever get in the way?

Not at all for me. It is in the back of the lathe. The one thing that is not a big problem but a hinderance sometimes is when I use my router set up on my lathe and need to use the indexing wheel. The locking nut and bolt line up with the edge of the dust collector but I just move it down a little more and it is out of the way. So easy fix.

 

[egnald]

I typically move my tool rest out of the way near the headstock when I'm sanding/finishing. Does having that attachment piece right on the lathe ever get in the way?

I've never noticed it to be in the way when I move my tool rest for sanding- Dave

 

[bugradx2]

I have used the one you are looking at and it works fine.

But, I switched to this Clear Lathe Dust Hood with Magnetic Mounting Clamp from Penn State Industries (PSI). It is cheaper and for me, works much better. I do have a dust collector with 4" hose so I'm not sure how well it would work with a shop vac. The big difference is that shop vacs are low volume high pressure and dust collectors are high volume low pressure and just move much more air across the work area.

out of curiosity, can you post a photo of how the magnetic looks on the back of your lathe? I'm going to be rearranging things in my shop this summer and my lathe may get moved closer to a wall. Curious to see how yours looks and get a rough idea on clearance that might be needed.

 

[d_bondi]

out of curiosity, can you post a photo of how the magnetic looks on the back of your lathe? I'm going to be rearranging things in my shop this summer and my lathe may get moved closer to a wall. Curious to see how yours looks and get a rough idea on clearance that might be needed.

Hello Kent. Yes, I'll take a few photos and post them later today.

 

[d_bondi]

out of curiosity, can you post a photo of how the magnetic looks on the back of your lathe? I'm going to be rearranging things in my shop this summer and my lathe may get moved closer to a wall. Curious to see how yours looks and get a rough idea on clearance that might be needed.

Kent,

I don't use it up against the wall, but do store it that way, so one photo shows that with the 4" dust collection hose connected the wall is 16" behind the centerline of the lathe. I have another photo that shows my 3D printed magnetic dust collection fittings adding about 4" to the back dimension. I'm not sure that you would get all 4" back, but maybe 3" of it.

The cardboard in the throat of the dust hood is to help direct the air flow across the work. It makes a big difference.

Please let me know if you want a different angle photo or other measurements.

David