Newbie to woodworking and scrolling

scrimper · 24 Feb 2014

Phoenix7":117yev7u said:
Do many of you have dust extractors? At the moment I run the Hoover round after playing about.

I don't use a dust extractor with my fretsaw but I do with my other machines.

Phoenix7 · 25 Feb 2014

Afternoon all

As for the dust extractor sorry i should have been more clear on my question, I cant imagine i will need one for the scroll saw too much but when i'm running the bandsaw and the compound mitre saw I kick out alot of mess, so have been considering a small dust extractor such as the SIP 50 litre or a Axminster Hobby similar to the SIP one. It needs to be quite a small one really.

i'm mainly trying to think what tools should I invest in as time goes on and in what order, generally i know its as and when its needed but i like to keep my eye out for bargains, so far had a fair few good deals on bits and bobs.

Right lunch over back to work

ChrisR · 25 Feb 2014

Phoenix7":2jbf6vo0 said:
Afternoon all

As for the dust extractor sorry i should have been more clear on my question, I cant imagine i will need one for the scroll saw too much but when i'm running the bandsaw and the compound mitre saw I kick out alot of mess, so have been considering a small dust extractor such as the SIP 50 litre or a Axminster Hobby similar to the SIP one. It needs to be quite a small one really.

i'm mainly trying to think what tools should I invest in as time goes on and in what order, generally i know its as and when its needed but i like to keep my eye out for bargains, so far had a fair few good deals on bits and bobs.

Right lunch over back to work

You are looking in the right direction, dust extraction with an induction motor, but bear in mind the specification of this extractor you are looking at, is for (wood chips only, not dust).

I use the next one up, (Axminster AWEDE2), with the additional fine filter bag (for dust) and plastic waste collection sack.

It works well for both dust and chip extraction.

I made up a manifold out of 100mm (4”) soil pipe, with four out lets, controlled by a blast gate and caps to go over the smaller pipes when not in use, ie the 40 and 50mm pipes/flexible tubes.

Take care.

Chris R.

Phoenix7 · 26 Feb 2014

Hi Chris, cheers for pointing out the wood chip only situation.

I like the look of that model AWEDE2 you have looks good size and on wheels which is nice for where I'm looking to place one.

I certainly want it to be for dust so a combined one is ideal.

Leslie

ChrisR · 26 Feb 2014

Leslie.

Yes it’s a good machine, I don’t have mine on its wheels, it is mounted on a large spur racking shelf.

If you do go for this model, remember you have to purchase the dust filter bag and the plastic waste sack, as extras.

You may see reports that this does not have a good suction, true it does not have the suction of a vacuum cleaner, its not designed to (its high volume low vacuum), but it will clear any wood chips and dust faster than you can make it.

Having said about suction, from one of my manifold ports I have a long 50mm hose/tube, this will reach around all of my workshop/garage floor space, and without any effort will suck up all wood chips shavings from hand plane, and dust.

Take care.

Chris R.

Phoenix7 · 3 Mar 2014

Well I can report a much more successful day cutting on the scroll saw today with the kindly donated blades for me to try from Dave and Toesy.

Once I have made something I feel proud of I will post it up.

Quick question where moisture is band to be present in my shed / workshop at the moment. What type of wax is it you rub on the tables of the Machines to protect them as would like to do this with the bandsaw and scrollsaw.

Cheers everyone