Bandsaw + Dust/Chip Extractor

[shedhead]

As i will hit the big 50 on 1st Sept this year i have some money coming my way from my family. So i would like to upgrade my Bandsaw. I am looking at the Axminster AWESBS. I have never had an extract system, so i will also be looking at this.
My workshop is only 11 x 11 feet and 7 foot high, not big. I will need Bandsaw and Lathe Jet JWL 1442 covered with an extractor, but will i need just a dust or chip extractor.
Your comments are needed.

 

[Tusses]

A chip /dust extractor will catch all chips and most dust - but not the fine dust.


a dust extractor will not catch any chips, or most dust but will collect fine dust before it clogs up if you dont have the chip/dust extractor.

It depends on the type of work you are doing - but from what you have typed, I would think you need the chip extractor

 

[OPJ]

With some chip collectors now you can buy an additional fine filter 0.5micron cartridge filter, as opposed to the standard cloth/woven bags, through which the extra fine dust escapes back in to your workshop (and your lungs!). I prefer a HVLP machine like this because they're much quieter.

I depends largely on what you want to do... Do you plan on adding a planer-thicknesser/router table/spindle moulder (!) to your workshop at some point...? If not, and your space is restricted then, you may be able to wall-mount a small HPLV vacuum-type (noisy) machine.

 

[shedhead]

My main work will be on the lathe. From what i can see when i turn, almost all of the large chips come of at the front of the lathe. This would make collection quite hard as the inlet would be in the way? When sanding a dust collector can be fitted at the rear, and will not interfere with the sanding process.
The only other machine i will be using is the bandsaw, and this has a dust extractor port fitted.
Dust is my main concern
Can anyone suggest a maker that will give me what i am looking for around £150 mark???
And what about the bandsaw i will be spending around £300.
All comments appreciated.

 

[Harbo]

You will not get many chips if any from your bandsaw - at least internally and collecting chips from a lathe is pretty impossible. The best thing for the lathe is an adjustable wide angle nozzle to suck in the dust especially when sanding.

So what you really need is a Dust type extractor - I use a Record DX5000 which will cope with both dust and (chippings from other machines like a Planer/Thicknesser)

Rod

 

[Grinding One]

If you do not collect the dust it gets into and on the wheels (tires) and your tire`s will get wrecked ,some bandsaws counter this problem with a small brush inside the machine running on a tire.Its always best to extract the dust.

 

[OPJ]

If you have a search through the turning forum then you should be able to find some posts by people (CHJ?) who've previously made their own 'dust hoods' for the lathe. This may only benefit small work near the headstock, rather than spindle work though. Might be worth a look all the same. :wink:

 

[Max]

Don't forget the very fine dust that escapes into the workshop - I find my Microclene excellent for removing this (much better than letting my lungs do it!)
Max

 

[shedhead]

Max I have a Microclene, its the smallest one thats sold, a wee round one. Trouble is i always forget to switch it on. Should this run all the time i am in the shed, you know us Scots don't want to waste money running something that does'ent need to be running? :lol:

 

[andycorleone]

I have this for a few months now:

is the record CX2600 with fine filter I paid £200 I can't stop recoment it is the best of two worlds Have a lot of power and have a filter of 0.5 micron (good enough for MDF) and is not super noisy

 

[big soft moose]

My main work will be on the lathe. From what i can see when i turn, almost all of the large chips come of at the front of the lathe. This would make collection quite hard as the inlet would be in the way? .

2 choices - either mount the inlet cone below the tool rest and behind the bed (not suitable if you have a swivel head lathe) or mount the cone above the work hanging the hose from a hook on the ceiling - this works well but can get in the way if you arent used to it.

I run a record chip/dust extractor and also where a trend air mask to protect me from the fine dust the extractor misses .

Also somewhere arround there is a thread on making your own fine dust extractor/filter using a kitchen extractor fan for power.