HF dust collector upgrade

[Mike]

I have not turned anything since last summer when I realized breathing the dust was really messing me up. Never bothered me until it did. I have now spent a few months and > $1000 putting together the DC system. It is finally really close to being finished. It's actually usable now. I am looking forward to getting back to turning. Here are a few pics of the progress since November.
Most important is that the noise suppression box really worked. I used ROCKWOOL Safe'n'Sound insulation. It is for sound suppression and is not R rated. I put a vent on the top cover and on the side for cooling the motor. Not sure it really needs it, the motor does not get hot.
The first 2 pics are the removable panel. I will take it off for emptying the barrels.
3rd pic is the front before I put the cover on.
#4, 5 and 6 are side views of layout. If you can see it in pics, the bar across a few inches from the floor is for the french cleats to rest on.
There is a bar close to the top as well.
#7 is the side panel in place.
#8 is the front. It is not finished yet. I made a plywood collar to go around the pipe for strength.
I have since added a tee and the pipe going up and across the ceiling to the belt sanders.
I will post pics of that when it is finished.

Mike

 

[jttheclockman]

No matter how much dust collection you put in, the best dust protector for lungs is a good face mask. There are many out there. I have been doing some renovation in my shop too. Be surprised what we save over the years. Changing a few dust collection things as well as adding a few. Gone to the magne fit system on some of my tools. Have gone to a bag system on the Dewalt planner and will see how that goes. I can always switch over to a dust hose. Just got my router lift system so will be doing that and figuring out how I will collect dust from it. I uncovered my work bench again which has not seen the light of day for a long time. The tablesaw top became my assembly table and that was not good.

 

[Mike]

John,
I have dust masks, 3M disposable with the vent. And I actually use them! I have a little fan that I glued magnets on for the lathe. I can set it up to blow away from me and it works well for sanding pens.
My work bench goes through cycles, sometimes you can't see the top and other times it's pretty clean. My table saw is rarely an assembly table but often I have to move stuff off to use it. I have been connecting the DC to the planer when needed. I am going to order some Magfitt connectors and the Rockler 4" swivel fitting. And probably a level detector for the barrel.

Mike

 

[Mike]

I also added this remote on/off switch. I have only used it a few times, but it works so far. The description on amazon says it is for motors, pumps, lights, etc. Many of the others are only for lights. And it was only $26. Will have to see if it holds up over time.
Remote Control Switch,AC110/230/240/250v Waterproof Wireless Light Switch with 4.9ft Extension Cord Outlet,20A RF Module Relay Switch,328ft Range for Household Appliances,Electrical Equipment
I apologize, not sure how to add a link here.

Mike