Installing a Dust Extraction NETWORK in my Workshop.
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 12. 07. 2024
- In this video, I install a dust extraction network in my workshop to improve the current system I am working with. This will speed up my workflow, improve safety in the workshop, and be less of a hassle to myself!
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Watch my first project in this new workshop here: czcams.com/video/azOeLRR2vyA/video.html
Hey Matt, like everyone else has said have a controller switch at ground level. Remove your switch from the extractor cause it's a DOL switch (relayed switch) and buy a kit to relocate. If confused or unsure, get a Sparky. Jumping up and down, you'll end up slipping and injure yourself! Cheers
Love it when creators support one another.
I bought the exact same kit, expensive but it makes things much easier and cleaner. Must say i have never had an electric shock from any of my pipework but first time i do then I will be grounding my setup as well. Thanks Matt for sharing
I've just upgraded to a 2hp Axminster dust extractor after using the same machine you have & i've got a similar set up! It's made a big difference. I also use a remote socket switches around the workshop & have the remote on a bungee coil belt clip. Love the videos Matt.
What extractor did you buy ?
dust collection video's are always so strangely intriguing :)
That's going to make such a difference Matt! đ
top job, inspired me to do this ......only taken me 10 years !!! cheers đđđ
How the hell do you not have 1M viewership by now?! Your content is stellar.
Hey Matt, still loving your videos mate. Bought myself one of your shirts recently, very nice indeed.
An easier way of sorting your earthing wire out after your piping had been installed would be to use a ball of wool (its only safe to do when you have the clear tubing like you do). You turn your extractor on and allow it to suck up a length of wool from the inlet end of the pipe until it is easy reaching distance of the outlet end of your pipe (you need see through pipes because if you go too far you end up having to spend ages unwinding wool from your extractor fan). Once you have a length of wool running from input to output you tie your earthing wire to one end and pull it on through.
My old gaffer showed me that the same trick could be used for partial blockages on a bigger system but for the life of me I can't remember how he did it. Anyway, hope it helps.
Love it mate! Just great seeing you so stoked about having it all sorted. I know how you feel. Iâve not long started wood butchery and the amount of shavings and dust is mental. Poor Henryâs just not keeping up bless him! Looking to rig something similar. Bravo Zulu buddy đŹđ§âïž
Hi, I have a similar extractor, and basically took it off the damned trolley and wall mounted it. Problem sorted, and in fact, I moved the filter and dust sack outside and linked it with 50cm of 125mm hose. It works brilliantly, and, wall mounting the turbine motor section, made it a lot quieter. Regards
Awesome video man
Looking good, a very nice setup! Greetings from Holland
Nice set up!! Cheers from Northern Idaho, USA.
Obligatory comment about remote control for the dust extractor haha! Nice Job Matt ! I really like how your workshop is shaping up, it's really unique .
PS, loving the new workshop! Binge watching today!
Matt, get yourself a remote control for the dust collector. It'll save you from jumping up on your workbench to turn it on and off all the time. You won't regret it. I finally got one and I don't know why I didn't get one 20 years ago. Keep the videos coming. I really enjoy them.
Great job đ
I'm just here to say I love the microwave. I've seen it in 1 or 2 of your other videos and I find it pretty funny. Anyway as always nice video.
Nice kit, i need this in my workshop
Nice dust extraction network
What a fun project! It would be interesting to upgrade those sluice gates with an actuator. Conceivably it wouldn't be hard to connect the vacuum to the power tools so any time you turn them on, it opens the sluice gate and turns on the extractor for you.
Soon to come, a remote for the dust extractor!
I know you people drive on the wrong side of the road and use different plugs (; but heres a link To what drew was talking about.
www.amazon.com/Taytools-468570-Remote-Collector-Switch/dp/B07FRGK5KT/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1544063871&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=dust+collector+switch&psc=1
You can buy an adaptor from every read that has a remote just plug adapterinto socket the the machine into socket then turn in and off with remote đ
Gonna be fun emptying that dust bag when its full :)
Looks good
Loving the dust extraction! Would be interesting to link your on switch to an amazon echo (or similar) so you wouldnât have to get on your bench every time. Only been following you for about 6 months now, but Iâve nearly caught up on your entire back catalogue! Great work, keep it up!
This is a good beginning but Noise, Cyclonic filtration for better air quality, and remote controls for main machine and blast gate switches for power. All things I'm sure you're considering already but I was surprised you located it right over where your cameras will be and that you'd overlook a cyclone prefilter. I expected locating on the front (entry door) wall where the shelves are and up on a platform.
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so cool
Yay a new estlea video.
Earthed Matt, earthed !!! lol When you fix to metal sand off the paint till your down to the bare steel for a much better connection
The routing of the pipes reminds me of an old line shaft shop!
Matt, for the dust extractor itself, wire up a suitably rated bathroom light switch / pull cord to switch the extractor on and off (that's if you're comfortable with wiring).
Wera screwdrivers are a touch of class
That dust collector really sucks. No really. :) Nice work! Thanks for sharing.
Youâve probably worked this out by now but, plug the extractor into a decent extension cable thatâs long enough to drop down from the mezzanine and plug into a wall socket, then either plug it in to power up or leave it plugged in and just switch on when you need it.
Donât go for a cheapo extension cable.
Cheers for the helpful videos Matt.
Remote: PSI Woodworking LR110-3 110-Volt Long Ranger Dust Collector Switch is the one I have and it works great!
Zip line! Anchor a cable upstairs and a deep anchor about 3 meters out your door. Disconnect the anchor outside till you need to take out the chip bag. When the chips need to go, open the door, connect the cable. Then with some rigging you can send your chips down the line straight outside. Easy peasy.
Upcoming video ideas: pleated filter, cyclone or Thein Baffle, switched outlet or remote/auto switch, ground level chip collection bag/container. You're off to a great start here though! Best, @HoneyOnWales
Hola Matt , do you need to have extraction at your soon to be finished power table and did you leave provision for it? Just a quick tip put a light smear of washing up liquid on the plastic joints before assembly they push together much easier (old plumbers trick)
Surprised to see a single stage dust collector work that well, nice. Try wiring a power source to the dust collector with a switch on the first floor. No more climbing up and down. Thx, Jim from Rochester, NY
Hi Matt great video, might be an idea to turn it into a two stage system, that is much better
Matt - when you get fed up of climbing up on your bench to turn that thing on and you figure out how to change the NVR switch for a non-NVR switch so you can operate it with a bluetooth switch, please can you do a video on it as that's what I need to do! Cheers mate :)
Workshop is looking the goods!
I replaced the NVR in my extractor with a $3 rocker switch from the electronics store so I could use a $20 remote control outlet. Still not as nice as having it triggered by the tool but better than having to walk /climb to the extractor. Also, I replaced the bag on my 1HP Carbatec unit with a cartridge filter. The filter cost almost as much as the extractor but it improved air flow quite a bit. Seems to catch a lot more of the fine particles as well. Cheers!
Hi mate - I'm trying to do the same - would you be able to post some details for how you did it? (brand/product names etc) thanksđ
Hi Rob,
Apologies for the delayed response. I used the âDPDT Large Rocker Switchâ, part number SK0981 from Jaycar and the matching dust cover. Since it is smaller than the existing switch, I made a simple mounting plate out of 6mm MDF. Iâm not super clever with electronics and from memory the spades just unplugged from the NVR and went onto this switch in the same orientation and it just worked.
For the remote, I used the Jaycar version of the âArlec Remote Controlled Power Outletâ, I/N: 4331763, that Bunnings sells. I didnât know about the Bunnings one at the time but it appears identical (badge engineering) and cheaper.
Hopefully both carry these items in NZ!
Cheers,
Lindsay
@@TheLindsay720 - thanks very much for this mate! Very helpful, and I have a Jaycar just up the road from me. Cheers again
@@TheLindsay720 Hi there Lindsay - managed to get all the parts from Jaycar. The remote power supply works mint, I haven't changed the switches over yet but I will do that soon. I just by chance noticed that WoodKnight Paul J uses the same remote power. (czcams.com/video/zVGx497QYdI/video.html) Thanks again for the info. Rob đ
Shop looking excellent Matt. Not read other replies. Plug in remote fro extractor from Ebay.
Okay Matt, I'm feeling generous.
Much easier way to ground your pipes. Expose the wire at both end's of your flex. The machines will be earthed via the power cable. Easy.
And one other thing. You could have unbolted the blower motor and put it on the other side so your bag is on the outside and avoid the need for an angle back to the wall. Most vacuum blowers are reversible unless your unlucky.
One other thing. Never use more flex than you absolutely have to.
Flex reduces velocity of vacuum.
Run your gates to the floor and you can use your foot to turn them on and off.
Hi what was that funky green marker you used ? This answered most of my questions about ducting so thanks toođ You might want to change the last 90 bend to two 45 that would improve flow in the last intake.
Looks good. Where did you get that black rubber thingie that's on the end of the flexible tube?
Thanks for the video, did you mention how many HP that collector motor is?
Thanks,
Adam
New to your channel bud. New to the world of woodwork to. Always been a metal man.
Great video, 1st I've watched. Loved it.
Can I ask... you used a tool to mark the holes on the wall to mount your wooden spacers. What was the took?
Many thanks.
Great idea moving then DC up in you upper level. You need a remote switch.
I have a nickname at my workshop (3 phase pete) it's because I purchased the jet twin bag 3 horse power extractor from axminster. It wasn't untill I assembled it and went to plug it in that I realised it was 3 phase. It is now three years later and the only dust it has collected is on the outside of the bags
You can get an inverter drive which will run from single phase 220 and make 3 phase 230V. Don't know where you are located but in the States about $350.
@@duncanpotter5838 yet that sort of thing is quite expensive in the UK, I'm in the process of sorting it out. Should be up and running soon
@@theislandworkshop8453 - Just bought a variable frequency drive (AKA inverter) to run a 3-phase tilting arbor saw from my 220v single phase supply. ÂŁ68 including shipping from good old ebay. TAS is also 2.2Kw (3hp) and you need to buy the VFD to match your motor's draw.
@@timmymojito no way, it was the draw that was causing me issues. I can't quite remember but 25A rings a bell. I will have a look tomorrow. I have a 3hp jet twin bag extractor so it does have a big draw. Do you have a link to the eBay store ?
@@theislandworkshop8453 25 amp would be a HUGE draw for a 3hp motor, my TAS is max 8 amp, even at 400v three-phase. It has a dual-frequency motor, allowing me to run it at 220v (240v) three phase, which is where the VFD comes in, converting my bog standard 3-pin plug 240v single phase into 240v three phase, they're a clever wee bit of wiring is all! I got this exact version: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220V-2-2KW-Spindle-Motor-Speed-Control-Variable-Frequency-Drive-VFD-Inverter-hh/202151507543?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Yet another very informative video! I knew about grounding the outside but not the inside of the pipe.I'm getting ready to re-do my system but I'm using sewer pipe and connections. I like the clear view section and I'll be adding a few of those (every machine). my idea is to completely eliminating all 90's and as few as possible 45's. Instead I plan on using all 22 1/2 with a small (12") piece of pipe in between each joint with a short as possible piece of flex to each machine. I saw that you brought the ground wire (cable to the outside at each pipe junction. Why is that? I understand the blast gates though.
A small piece of advice, run another wire (solid core) on the outside and use A/C metal tape to connect it to the pipe. Just a bit of added protection. It's probability "over kill" but???
Is the electrical conduit grounded? If the outside of the pipe is touching that it should help ground it a little too.
Can you get a rope over the ceiling beams? You could rig up a simple block and tackle to help safely lower the full bags when it's time to change them. Making the blocks out of wood could be a fun project.
Pretty simple solution for dust bags, from the waste side of the DC run a large diameter hose to the bottom floor and store a bin down there.
Better yet add a external cyclone
Hi Matt, love all your videos but I was just wondering what vac you use when using a sander away from your workshop? Watched the kitchen worktop video but couldn't see what you were using?
Looking good. See some people don't understand an NVR or the fact it's also a kill switch so remote controls and such are out of the question and dare say maybe even something in your insurance about disabling emergency switches in machines. Thus Simple solution is to remove the switch and fit it at a more convenient place. If you can reach the side of the messanine then fit it there. As for the static not sure it's the PVC causing the issue but the actual dust moving around which then causes the build up. Thus I maybe wrong but think just running the wire all the way through would work with no need to come out and in.
Nice addition! How long will it take before you decide to convert the DC system to a two-stage cyclone separator? It's a bit pricey, but there's a good source in the UK for the Oneida Super Dust Deputy XL that should work well with the Axminster blower assembly. You will need a better filter system, but your lungs will thank you.
Matt, I'm curious to know what horsepower your extractor is? It's got great pull. I have a tiny little workshop compared to you and I'm looking to get a chip extractor but can't figure out what size motor would cope with my space. If I know what yours is it would make my mind up. Thanks bro, keep up the great stuff your doing
Matt, love your show started work your bench question did you really think this thru? You really wanna carrying the bag down
Question: wooden it be simpler to run a switched out let to the extractor? To you know..not have to climb the furniture? Just switch it on and off at ground level? I see you have a source for power.... it would just be a matter of tapping into it.
Itâs an NVR Switch which makes things a little more more difficult. Not unachievable though!
Why dont you leave the NVR turned on and make the socket turn off with a smart plug and app on your phone? That's what I'd do.
@@matthewbutcher5295 The No Voltage Release (NVR) switch is a single unit that contains a latching relay. It is internally wired to de-energize the relay as soon as voltage is removed from the input. This is a safety requirement to prevent machinery from restarting after the input power is interrupted. It's not much of a problem for a vacuum cleaner or coffee pot, but for a lathe or drill press, it could be very dangerous.
A solution I use on my dust collection motor is to replace the NVR switch with a separate contactor controlled by a Start-Stop switch that I can put anywhere in my shop.
Maybe feed something like this into your electrical design - www.toolovation.co.uk/product_p/sb24013_uk.htm
@@MattEstlea That was the first thing I deleted on my newer Jet DC1100 Thankfully my older DC1300 doesn't have such nambyness. Also since DC1100 model has a flexible pipe between motor and filter, I flipped the motor around so the ports are on the correct side for the placement/position of the unit against the wall in my hobby workshop. I had the same box of bits from Axminster, which I've since bought twice-over over time to connect everything up; those plastic dust ports are super fragile - I note Ax have (had?) now discontinued for metal ones for single purchases... annoyingly. Thankfully "record power" seem to have the identical plastic ones in plentiful supply - I've bought loads over time but oddly have no spares, which is perplexing. Static dust... I don't see how you're ever ever ever going to generate the dust density required to generate an issue in your (or my) microscopic wirkshops. But it was fun to watch you drilling holes in your shiny new pipes; plenty of mastic blobs to seal the holes I guess? Or wood glue and sawdust to gob them up for authenticity he he (Sorry, gob is such a foul word in this context). Indeed, having a stationary dust collection setup is going to make use of the machines infinitely more pleasurable. (Oh, and build a simple fixed ladder to the dust collector; with repeated reaching for that switch and often changing of the bag, you *are* going to have an accident of some description otherwise... and as a lone worker that could be fatal. Have fun matey.
Blast gate after the thicknesser to reduce the amount of tubing causing turbulence would help I think
Lovely set up, bud. What dust extractor do you have?
Great video! I don't know if you know the company called iVAC. They are doing automatic switch system for dust extractor and they have lunched a new product line for the UK. They even might be interested to do a collaboration with you since they did it with some you tubers in the past!
You can install those smart power outlets so you can control dust extractor with your phone or Alexa voice commands
Cut a hole in the mezzanine and use a REALLY long bag :-) wouldn't need to change it for an insane amount of time.
Not possible man
@@zombiehunters6732A reply on a very old comment of mine? And yes if he still had the dust collection unit up there he could let the collected chips drop down into a large and long bag. I've been to a shop where it is being done.
Hey Matt.
I have a little idea for you.
You can make a multi switch to start the extractor it's very easy to do 220v or 400v it's not really matter.
If you want I can send you a drawing of that.
Elad
You need a remote control for the extractor mate. I'm just in the process of finishing off my home workshop. I'm going a bit over board with the dust extraction. I've bought a Baileigh cyclone extractor with a 3hp motor and having 6" white plastic ducting round the workshop.
Hi Matt. Can you advise why you brought the grounding outside at each junction. Why not just keep it inside and ground at one end ? Love your simple approach what is often made more complicated than needs to be.
Matt you need to get the iVac system set up it isn't that expensive. Would save you jumping up to turn your dust collector on and off all the time. I have just one switch for my dust collector and one that I plug the rest of my tools into and it saves a lot of time and sanity. And I don't have to climb onto a bench to turn my collector on and off lol.
ivacswitch.com Available in UK and Europe now. They make elaborate systems or simple ones for hobbyists and not that expensive.
One could let some yarn suck from the outlets to the extractor, then tie the copper to it and pull it upwards. Just thinking. AND i learned that static electricity always is on the outside of hollow forms as similar ions repel each other. AND we will see if bigger shavings from the thicknesser will get stuck on that wire. BUT very well done, congratulations.
The outside pipe is touching the metal trunking so should be grounded on the outside too. Also, my planer/thicknesser has a spiral cutter meaning the chips are nice and small ;)
First viewer! another great Video!
Hi Matt, can you let me know how satisfied you are with your extractor please and what model it is or air flow volume.
Iâm upgrading mine and would value your opinion.
Some of the Axminster trade models are really big. Iâm running their 310 planer/thicknesser and 3327 bandsaw.
Many thanks
Gav..
Quick question theres a axminster craft 1hp dust extractor do you think it would be capable to be used with a cyclone and then a long pipe run?
Apart from the many times mentioned remote switch, I would find a way to start the dc when I start a machine. Regardless the position of the dc.
How would you say your set up compares to something like the dewalt M class 240v vac? Better or just different? I was leaning towards the dewalt but wondered if something like this is better. Price wise theyâre similar. Cheers
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Looks good Matt, but I do have a question. Why did you keep the Y junction on the extrator if you aren't splitting at that point? Most extractors have a bigger diameter going to the Y than coming out, on mine it is 125mm in and 2 x 100mm coming out. So I ditched the Y and used 125mm ducting, giving much better air flow. Any reason you didn't do the same?
Terry.
exactly what I was thinking, and facing same issue with my setup currently.
Axminster don't do a 125mm kit. However I agree - I did the same with mine, buying 125mm PVC ducting from ebay. Y branches are tricky to find at a decent price though!
You can automate your dust collection system so that it turns on and opens the correct blast gates whenever you turn on a machine. Bob over at I Like To Make Stuff did a video of how he did it in his workshop (czcams.com/video/HAMYaCIXXYU/video.html) It would also mean you don't have to jump up on your table when you want to turn it on.
You should probably seal those drilled holes for the wires off with some putty / sugru or something - I work on pump systems and the tiniest hole causes loads of air to be pulled in reducing the effectiveness of the pumps. In your case I guess this would manifest as a reduction in the vacuum generated. Worth testing to see what improvement you gain?
What was that green paint marker that seemed to shoot paint through the hole in your board and mark your wall?
Something like this: GripIt MarxmanS 13ml Marxman Standard Hole Drill Marker? I think, Matt mentioned the exact brand of this marker in an earlier video in the Moving Workshop series.
Is the dust filtration on your extractor suitable for fine particles, as it just looks like a bag and is it possible to retrofit a self cleaning fine filter (like on the trade series Axminster extractors). Else it maybe an idea to fit one or two air cleaners, as the location of that extractor means it will just spread the fine dust over the whole workshop. Would be interesting to see what a dust\particle filter readings would be before and after use. I am sure this would not be suitable from a commercial perspective, especially if you have anyone else in the workshop (cameraman for instance). All these things are issues I have been looking into with regards to setting up my own workshop and your feedback (along with everyone else's) would be much appreciated. Thanks for your videos, keep up the good work!
This dust extractor has 30 micron bag on it? You may want an air cleaner taking it down to 0.5 micron. You would not beleive how fine dust remains in the shop without one...
Good shout there Peter. After all the research I've done before buying my extractor, I discovered the most harmful particle size for us to breath in is between 2-20 microns. Which is what's coming back out of bags like that.
Extend the power cable and instal a "KILL SWITCH" nearer to a centre of the three machines ( speak to a sparky ! ) much easier and safer than trying to jump up and down . .
Thereâs a spare plug socket in between your machines.. Iâd run an extension lead to the extractor for now then consider switched blast gates in the future
Have you thought about getting some of remote to switch the machine on?
Hi Matt . Get yourself a remote plug that way you can turn it on and off with a keychain remote
Looks like you may have a transport velocity issue. @11:35 there is dust piling up a the fist junction. You may be loosing a little static pressure and hence loosing velocity. Even a closed blast gate causes a static pressure loss. best place for your blast gates is at the top where the 45 degree junction is...saves the static pressure loss when the blast gate is closed. Yes, you'll need something long to open/close the gates...but the air flow is more efficient and you may gain enough transport velocity to keep the larger particles from settling out, and eventually clogging your system. At least you can see when you have a clog.
Ok what was that marker you used for marking the drill holes?? please
You could have taken the big ring of screws out on the Y joint mount plate and turned it 90 degrees so it didn't have that nasty turn angle and mounted it in the corner ;)
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Your next purchase needs to be a remote control for the DC. I think you'll get really tired very soon of jumping up and off of your bench. If you are able to buy a Long Ranger, that is the one I suggest. I've had mine for about 17 years and it's never failed me. Otherwise, whichever good quality units are available from where you live.
Looks a really good setup you have now.
Is the body of the dust collector actually grounded? IOW is the body connected to the ground lead on the power cord or is it insulated?
I did not believe grounding is necessary, but if you are going to do it...
Bin the two port and start off with a 5" tube along the wall to the first machine, then from there a 4" to the next machine.
That setup is begging for a remote power switch to turn the extractor on/off
It is
Just add an Alexa/Home Kit/Google enabled outlet and use your voice to remote control the system. If it can hear you over music, it will hear over extraction.
Agree mate, either install a switched socket at ground level or get a remote socket for the extractor, It will be so much easier for you and massivley reduce the risk of an accident. Other than that, you will love the extraction, it makes life so much easier. BUT what about air bourn dust.........are you going to fit a dust filter of some sort in the future ????
That extraction system has a huge filter bag on it.
@@TheUnijacker i can see that mate, but it wont catch the air bourn dust, the stuff that is 5 mircon or smaller which is the stuff you breath in and it knackers your lungs
@@trevor33jan1 The bag filters to 30 microns, if he got the optional cartridge (which you wouldn't see) it goes down to 1 micron.
@@TheUnijacker Mate, you could almost trip over a 30 micron dust particle, Its no where near enough, it really needs to be down to as low as .5 micron, 1 micron are worst.
@@trevor33jan1 I agree. I don't think any bag systems will work to that level. A dedicated MERV 15 or 16 filter will work nicely.
Buy a high amperage extension cord, cut the cord and wire in a wall mountable switch. Use that for the extractor. same principle as wiring in a safety switch to a router table.