Dust Collector Hose

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:01 am

I have always been frustrated with the hose (and elbow) that I have had attached to the lower saw guard. It interferes with the table uprights if I want to move the carriage or headstock with the dust collector attached.

No More!:) I think. I have had the solution installed only one day but I think it is going to work.

I bought only the hose because I did not need all the other parts in the package shown in the ad.

The hose attaches directly to the dust port on the saw guard. No elbow required.

I barely escaped Woodcraft yesterday. They were selling some beautiful cutoffs for $3 a pound. There was a bunch of white oak and elm all 1" thick or thicker and most pieces about 2 1/2' long. I quickly gathered up eight pieces even though I had no pending need.

I put it all back after I finally made my way to the crowded scale. I had nearly twenty five pounds of cut offs selected. I do not need $75 worth of someones' cutoffs. It was pretty wood though and probably worth it if I had a project for it.

BTW, Woodcraft (at least my local store) offers a blade sharpening service. Cost seemed reasonable. About $25 for a typical 10" saw blade.

claimdude · Post by **claimdude** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:40 am

dusty wrote:I have always been frustrated with the hose (and elbow) that I have had attached to the lower saw guard. It interferes with the table uprights if I want to move the carriage or headstock with the dust collector attached.

No More!:) I think. I have had the solution installed only one day but I think it is going to work.

I bought only the hose because I did not need all the other parts in the package shown in the ad.

The hose attaches directly to the dust port on the saw guard. No elbow required.

I barely escaped Woodcraft yesterday. They were selling some beautiful cutoffs for $3 a pound. There was a bunch of white oak and elm all 1" thick or thicker and most pieces about 2 1/2' long. I quickly gathered up eight pieces even though I had no pending need.

I put it all back after I finally made my way to the crowded scale. I had nearly twenty five pounds of cut offs selected. I do not need $75 worth of someones' cutoffs. It was pretty wood though and probably worth it if I had a project for it.

BTW, Woodcraft (at least my local store) offers a blade sharpening service. Cost seemed reasonable. About $25 for a typical 10" saw blade.

Dusty,

Pic of how you have this installed Please please please. I hate having to unplug my dust collector house to move the table.

Jack

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:20 am

claimdude wrote:Dusty,

Pic of how you have this installed Please please please. I hate having to unplug my dust collector house to move the table.

Jack

I'll help whenever I can.

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damagi · Post by **damagi** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:14 am

dusty wrote:I'll help whenever I can.

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Nice, I picked up one of those a while back. Great use of it, I will have to try it.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:16 pm

Although I also like Woodcraft You should be aware that Shopsmith has the same flexible yet rigid hose. It also comes with a hose holder and companion clamp. It is a wonderful tool to use with drilling, routing and turning. The clamp and hose holder allows a plethora of uses.

Stay put dust collection system......part 556168 .... $42.59 Pay a little more and get a little more!

Another note/question - I have never used an elbow on the lower saw guard and never had a problem with it.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:44 pm

charlese wrote:Although I also like Woodcraft You should be aware that Shopsmith has the same flexible yet rigid hose. It also comes with a hose holder and companion clamp. It is a wonderful tool to use with drilling, routing and turning. The clamp and hose holder allows a plethora of uses.

Stay put dust collection system......part 556168 .... $42.59 Pay a little more and get a little more!

Another note/question - I have never used an elbow on the lower saw guard and never had a problem with it.

I paid $16 and some pennies for just the hose. That translates to the clamp and two fittings costing about $26 plus shipping. BTW, the part number is 556186.

I'm glad for you that your set up works so smoothly. The hose and/or clamp caused me grief so I eliminated them as seen in the photo image.

claimdude · Post by **claimdude** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:42 pm

dusty wrote:I'll help whenever I can.

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Thanks Dusty! I picked one up at Woodcraft today and will hook it up this weekend.

Jack

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:56 pm

It goes on sale tomorrow $11.84

claimdude · Post by **claimdude** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:26 am

[quote="JPG40504"]It goes on sale tomorrow $11.84 ]

Thanks JPG but the closest Woodcraft to me is about 200 miles. I was in Houston on business and picked it up there.

Jack

wdelliott · Post by **wdelliott** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:05 am

Dusty,
Thanks for idea on flex hose. I ordered mine from Woodcraft.

The fit is difficult. In fact, I can't get the flex hose to go over the lower guard. Did you have fit difficulties?

I'm open to suggestions for getting a successful fit.

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