leehljp
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I have a DC system set up for pens on my Rikon 12 inch lathe, and I learned how to construct the DC system when I lived overseas. Not a problem for DC with Pens. HOWEVER, I have a Grizzly G0462, 16 x 46 lathe that I bought about 3 years ago to turn bowls as well as pens.
Do any of you have an effective DC system for all the shavings when turning diameters 12 to 14 inches on bowls or plates? Do you have pictures. How effective is your Collector? I have a "Big Gulp" dust hood. Are they effective? What about placement? What is most effective for best collection of turnings?
I have the HF 1 HP located just behind the Grizzly and it is dedicated to that lathe. (I have a 2 HP 70 gallon In another room (unheated, No AC) where my saws are located)
I am asking this because I have been reworking my shop for the past three years and just now ready to add a DC system to the larger lathe. I do not want to go through a bunch of trial and error - movings of hoses and "Big Gulp" relocations when there may be a tried and true effective way to do this.
OR, Is it a given that I just need to have a hose splitter ( "T" ) with a floor pickup of shavings? I have a 30 gallon collector under the lathe just before it goes into the DC system.
Any picts of your LARGER lathe DC system for other than pens?
Thanks
Do any of you have an effective DC system for all the shavings when turning diameters 12 to 14 inches on bowls or plates? Do you have pictures. How effective is your Collector? I have a "Big Gulp" dust hood. Are they effective? What about placement? What is most effective for best collection of turnings?
I have the HF 1 HP located just behind the Grizzly and it is dedicated to that lathe. (I have a 2 HP 70 gallon In another room (unheated, No AC) where my saws are located)
I am asking this because I have been reworking my shop for the past three years and just now ready to add a DC system to the larger lathe. I do not want to go through a bunch of trial and error - movings of hoses and "Big Gulp" relocations when there may be a tried and true effective way to do this.
OR, Is it a given that I just need to have a hose splitter ( "T" ) with a floor pickup of shavings? I have a 30 gallon collector under the lathe just before it goes into the DC system.
Any picts of your LARGER lathe DC system for other than pens?
Thanks