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** [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#static_electricity Bill Pentz article that includes discussion of risks of Static in a recreational shop Dust Collection System.] - Conclusion : No Risk, but a good idea to keep from getting "zapped" when you touch the pipes. | ** [http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ducting.cfm#static_electricity Bill Pentz article that includes discussion of risks of Static in a recreational shop Dust Collection System.] - Conclusion : No Risk, but a good idea to keep from getting "zapped" when you touch the pipes. | ||
** As I sit here thinking about this issue, I wonder if we should go ahead and ground the system to prevent any potential issues with the SawStop system on our saw? | ** As I sit here thinking about this issue, I wonder if we should go ahead and ground the system to prevent any potential issues with the SawStop system on our saw? | ||
| − | *** On second thought, the SawStop saw itself is grounded, so there should be no risk there! | + | *** On second thought, the SawStop saw itself is grounded via it's power cord, so there should be no risk there! |
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIZZt3OUVik How To Add A Circuit To A Load Center (Breaker Box)] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIZZt3OUVik How To Add A Circuit To A Load Center (Breaker Box)] | ||
[[Category:Woodworking]] | [[Category:Woodworking]] | ||
[[Category:Dust Collection]] | [[Category:Dust Collection]] | ||
Revision as of 19:42, 21 December 2015
Ideas
- How to Build a Dust Collection System - GeekBeat
- Basics of Dust Collection
- Modifying a Harbor Freight Dust Collector
- YouTube Videos about Harbor Freight Dust Collector Systems
- Making a Cyclone Chip Separator for a Dust Collection System - Looks like this one is just vented straight outside.
Bits and Pieces
- 2hp 5 Micron Dust Collector from HarborFreight.com
- Fazlok 4″ Quick Disconnect Female – $19
- Fazlok 4″ Quick Disconnect male – $19
- Dust Right® Multi-Port Quick Release Starter Kit – $40
- Big Gulp Dust Hood – $16
- Rockler Universal Dust Port Bracket – $20
- 4-Inch Threaded Quick Connect Adapter – $12
- 4″ Blast Gate – $8
- Woodstock W1019 4-Inch Splice – $8.50
- WoodCraft PVC to Smooth 4-inch pipe adapter - $7.39
- WoodCraft PVC to Threaded 4-inch flex host adapter - $7.39
- WoodCraft ABS Blastgate - $4.79
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- After market Wynn Filter for the Harbor Freight Dust Collector - I don't think we will need this. The unit is planned to be outside, under an awning and I really think we should enclose it in a sound "proofed" box and vent the dust straight out the back. No real need for a filter. Chris may have other ideas.
Electrical Issues
- Discussion regarding need (or lack there of) for static removal systems for Dust Collection Piping
- MythBusters treatment of the topic - Conclusion, no risk of explosion/fire from static on PCV pipes.
- Information about how to ground a Dust Collection system. - They warn about fires and shock hazards.
- Bill Pentz article that includes discussion of risks of Static in a recreational shop Dust Collection System. - Conclusion : No Risk, but a good idea to keep from getting "zapped" when you touch the pipes.
- As I sit here thinking about this issue, I wonder if we should go ahead and ground the system to prevent any potential issues with the SawStop system on our saw?
- On second thought, the SawStop saw itself is grounded via it's power cord, so there should be no risk there!
- How To Add A Circuit To A Load Center (Breaker Box)
