Workshop tour. My secrets. Episode 1
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2019
- This is a tour around my shop! I am a woodworker and show you all my secrets!
In this episode I show you:
- My Table Saw, Harvey HW110 GL, met sliding table,
Overhead Blade Guard from Harvey / Axminster Trade S-12
Jessem Clear Cut system
- Dust extraction system, HBM 200 dust extractor with special grounding system
- French cleat system
- My own design workbench
In this video I refer to some video's of my
Improved version of Zero Clearance insert
• NEW Design Zero Cleara...
Harvey / Axminster Trade S-12 overhead blade Guard review
• Axminster Trade / Harv...
Best workbench and advanced router table
• My Idea of the very be...
You can find my CZcams channel on; / @hookedonwood - Jak na to + styl
Hi Dennis. I'm a professional cabinet maker in England and I have to say I enjoy your videos your idea for the side of your bench with the cramps and peg holes is fantastic and something that will be incorporated into my bench. Well done keep up the great work. Thanks Dave
I spend a lot of time on CZcams learning what others are doing in their shop. I suspect I'll end up seeing all of your videos at least once. Thank you for posting them.
Thanks mark,
Thanks for subscribing
Great tip about that copper foil! Thanks a bunch!
Love the shop, thank you for sharing.
Fantastic workeshop! Great videos, thank you!
Hi Dennis, what’s the size of your shop? Happy new year!
I found your channel today and I like your style. Very informative and clearly presented. I look forward to watching more.
Great workshop! Thanks for sharing!
Very clever on housing your motors with sound insulation!
The thought and effort you put into your shop, particularly the dust collection and noise reduction, makes working there a real pleasure.
Hi Randy. It is really nice to work in my shop. After every project I clean it up. (This cost not that much time) But starting a project in a clean and nice shop is really a pleasure.
I loved this video. Thank you for sharing.
Really like your honesty about the power tools you have. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, this is my dream workshop!!
Great shop layout. Love your idea on the dust extraction system. Thank you.
Hi Ron, Thanks for your compliment!!
most ingenious workbench i've seen! very nice!
Thanks Kenpo, appreciate your comment
So so satisfying to see a shop that is so well kept, organised and clean as well as being a real functioning work space! It will immediately give potential clients the confidence to give you the work because of how professional you present yourself! Well done sir!
Beautiful shop man! Thanks for showing us
Hi Cody, thanks for your comment. Appreciate that!
After watching my first video from your channel I subscribed to it and love all your videos. Great feedback, informative, good advices and no "BS" ;) All in all , you became one of my favorite channels on CZcams. Keep up the great work!!!!!
Hallo Dennis
Ich bin Torsten aus Deutschland
Eine tolle Werkstatt mit super tollen Maschinen einfach geil
Habe mir alle deine Videos angesehen alle mach weiter so tolle Videos und habe mir schon viele China Tools bestellt danke deiner Sterne 🌟 👋👍👍👍
You have a nice shop. Thank you for the video. I just rebuilt my workbench for my shop and added a router table. I only get half of a 2 car garage to use.
I'm new to your channel and really impressed with what I've seen so far. Many thanks.
Denis
What can I say your workshop is emaculate so inspiring, notice your on with a new workshop is in the design stage can't wait to see that, your video might be from 2019 but you must see people like myself still looking at it in awe. keep up the good work.
wow what a shop man..😳👍
LOVE that MDF matte grey/black color!
It is very nice indeed
Félicitations, j'adore votre atelier 👍👍. Je regarde vos vidéos avec beaucoup de plaisir
Another great video Dennis!! 👏🏼👊🏼👍🏼
Just found your videos! Excellent! Really enjoying them. Keep up the good work!
Dennis, what a great workshop. Jealous making. Awesome explanations. I've been following you for a while now. There is still much to learn for me. Thanks for all the info you share. Super. Groet van Chris.
Inspirational! Thank you!
You have a great shop! Everything seems to be thought through perfectly! Thank you for your videos!
Thanks for your comment!
You are very welcome. By the way, where did you buy your table saw? On alibaba?
@@DB-tz7nd No, In The Netherlands and Belgium there are official Harvey dealers. So, I bought it from a dealer!
i like your shed, its very very nice.
As someone with only half of a shared 2-car garage, I'm so jealous of such a well-equipped and spacious shop!
Dennis, what is the size of your shop?
Great production quality. You earned another subscriber! I love the small shop, and I am wanting the same table saw. Great content, thanks!
Awesome video. I’m starting to put my shop together. I love your shop layout. High quality video as well. Can’t wait to watch the rest of your content.
Thanks Matthew, Nice to read your comment. Goodluck with your shop. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Dennis
I also have a small shop so this is really inspiring to me, thank you! I am especially interested by your dust collection system, I never saw two shop vac in serie like that. I wonder if the bigger Karscher which has 50% more power than this one would provide better or worse results than your setup.
You already answered my obvious questions in other comments, but I believe your dust collection system would make a really great video. I would really like to hear all your advices, tips and tricks to improve dust collection in a small shop.
Until then, thank you, you earned my subscription :-)
Thank you for posting your videos, I was really impressed how clean your workshop is. Great video on the S12, after watching a couple of days ago I have just taken deliver today from Axminster. Very informative videos on your channel thank for sharing.
Hi Robert, Great to hear. I hope you would be as happy with it, as I am.
In the beginning perhaps a bit intimidating. (I found it a very big unit) but I am sure that after you use it for a few weeks you "hate" every cut you have to make without it.
If you have any questions about it, feel free to ask.
Best regards,
Dennis
Great shop. Many of my very favorite things: Incra fences, Triton router with built in lift, Oneida cyclone dust collection system and great soundproofing detail. Wonderful workbench demonstrates your signature skill. Great stuff.
Thanks Larry
Nice video my friend. Workshop tour videos are my favorite videos. I like your shop. It is very well organized and functional. Loocking forward to see part 2. As we say in dutch, dat heb je mooi gedaan man!
Hi Christof, Thanks man! We houden contact!
Excellent shop,must be a pleasure to work in.
It is very nice to work in. It is not easy to give priority to the working inveroment instead of projects. But when you have actually done it, you benefit from it everyday. Thanks for your comment.
purely fantastic
I am so happy to have found your channel! Your small shop innovations and tool curation are an inspiration. The details mean everything. I have been a professional joiner and cabinetmaker for almost 50 years, and I am learning from you: especially your religious pursuit to keep the small shop immaculately clean and safely quiet. I hope you will accept it as flattery when I do my best to emulate what you have achieved and shared with us, now that I too am working in a relatively small shop as I enter into semi-retirement.
Tiny tip: For clamping into T-slots, you may want to look into Leigh cam clamps. Much quicker than screw clamps, and very flexible in deployment.
I have based my retirement shop on a modular component woodworking system I patented 30 years ago (my biggest adventure --- so far). I am in process of deploying my own proprietary T-slot extrusions throughout my small shop, using them as universal fence system, precision table extensions (even capable of extending jointer beds with precise automatic alignment!), and as part of my system of workbenches.
My startup tool company (Schuler Toolworks, circa 1990, R.I.P.) was underfunded and did not survive (not to mention that my business experience was inadequate as well). But I still have extrusions and components that I sell passively to legacy customers and the occssional interested woodworker. You can see antiquated photos and a system demonstration video (featuring a much younger version of me) at www.michaelschuler.com. (Click on the text link on the bottom of the Homepage, marked "Tech.")
If you would be interested in experimenting with my system, I would love to see how you might use it. If we can figure out an economical means of shipping, I would be happy to send you some complimentary extrusion and components. Just let me know.
Meanwhile, congratulations on your excellent YT channel. I will quickly be catching up and taking in the rest of what you have posted. Both content and production values are stellar.
Hi Michael,
Thanks for your comment. I had some problem to watch your video because of a lack of Flash player on my Mac. But I managed to watch it today. So sorry for my late reply.
I really like your thinking here. And certainly back in the 90' it looks as a promising product. Now I am thinking of the possibility's to perhaps use it on a workbench in combination with system that you can clamp on pocket holes. But I do not know in which way this will work out. It is just out of the box thinking.
I will sent you an email thru your site. Is that still working? It is easier to talk to each other by mail.
Thanks and we keep in touch!
Best regards,
Dennis
Shop looks great! I haven't started your workbench yet, but hopefully soon. Hope all is well!
Hi Jay, Thanks for you comment. Everything under control here!
Best regards,
Dennis
complimenti per tutto quello che fai...ti seguo
Thank you, or should I say, bedankt. I live in the UK, but have spent some time in the Netherlands. Some of the products available in your stores are not easy to find here.
I notice you black MDF, which I love, appears to cut with a nice clean edge.
You have the table saw that is on my wish list, concerned of its size.
Great videos. Goed so.
Greetings from down under mate. Great idea on the copper tape. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate!
It is not necessary to route either wire or tape through the tube. This was debunked decades ago. People used to believe this and run wires through the pipes, until it was pointed out that the static electricity that builds up is inside and outside the pipes. You can feel your hair stand up when you put an arm near the pipe. The concern is that a large electric charge can discharge from the pipe, and this is possible because the charge is on the surface of the pipe, surfaces inside and out. So you can run your tape outside the pipe. You can also use aluminum tape to save money, if you wish.
New subscriber.. The china tools brought me here.. I also love stuff from china
Ik ben een grote fan van je, blijf zo doorgaan ...
Dreamshop !!!
Fantastic workshop, new sub so looking forward to watching more of your videos 👍🇬🇧
Thanks for subscribing
My god this is a dream, I think it would take me decades to get anything close to your shop. Love your videos!!
Hi Dennis! I love your videos! Would you please explain me what the copper foil is for? Thanks!!
Have you ever considered upgrading to the incra table saw fence? The router one is so interesting.
Love your videos. What is your work bench top made of and where did you source it.
Just found your channel !!!
Sub. And 👍👍👍👍👍
Outstanding all the way around !!!!
Bravo
That blade guard is awesome... I'm in need for one so I googled it, $715 which is less than I paid for my unisaw. Guess I'll keep looking.
After one year in use, i still can highly recomment this unit. I am very happy with it.
Looking at your little shop (mine will be about the same size) It would be interesting to see a plan view from above. It seems you have got it made very cleverly :-)
I think I will add this question to my site in a short period of time. thanks for this suggestion.
Nice shop! Subscribed.
AWESOME! Just awesome. The channel, the shop, why and how you have done things in the shop. How and Why, I feel, are the 2 most important questions in life. How someone does something and why it is done in that specific way. I do not have a "how" question, but I do have a "why" question. I am sure you did a lot of research on many brands of table saws, but Why did you choose HARVEY?
Very nice shop. You only need to upgrade the nail for hanging the apron.
😂😂 i will put it on my to do list😂😂
Hi Denis. when are you doing the new dust extraction system as I leant a ton from your last one and now making a new workshop
You would either laugh or be horrified at my shed. Its crammed to the roof with reclaimed tools and timber. I can only work outside on dry days. I am planning to build a workbench from pressure treated 6 inch sq. fence posts so it can be tarped and live outside. Thought I'd leave slots between each post for clamping and drainage etc. :) I really like your idea of extending the top down one side to give an accurate right angle for joints etc, in fact you'd not need much else just a straight top and a side, it might even double as a garden seat? Thanks for that. you have built a fabulous workplace and make top quality videos. I'm hooked too, there is so much enjoyment to be had woodworking and making on any budget.
Very nice workshop, I am also thinking about adding a second vac to my system. So a more detailed video would be very interesting. Keep upp the good work, love the China tool series 👍. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪
Hi Carl, I Will make a video about my VAC system in a few weeks. Hope you can wait, because there are some things you need to know
Another great video. Can you explain more about why you use copper tape in your dust extraction. I didn’t get the reason for it
I will explain it in my new workshop series when I discuss the dust extraction
Hi Dennis greeting from Ireland! Just found your channel and i'm hooked! Interesting dust extraction setup not sure if you have done a detailed video on this subject but that would be of great interest ( to list parts filters etc) Thanks for this videos and keep up the great work!
No, I did not yet make a video about it, but I am planning to do so.
Great vid and great workshop. I also use Festool and love their tools but my workshop doesn't look anything like yours.
Hi Denis, I found your channel a few weeks ago and I can find some interesting videos and thoughts from you :) I also have a Harvey/Axminster table saw and I definitely need to use your ideas for upgrading the dust collection of it. I also have a question: Does your fence clamp work nicely? Mine is very hard to press down and the metal rail is getting lots of dents because of the clamping force being so strong. Yours look exactly like mine but seems a lot smoother to clamp and the rail has no damage. Did you experience this at first and made changes to diminish the problem? I tried every position on the fence bolts that run over the rail but every try makes the clamping force too strong. Thank you! Looking forward to see the next episode. Cris
Hi Cris, what a coincidence. I wanted to write you a message about your last video i saw today. But can you mail me at hookedonwood@hotmail.com i made a little video with my phone that could help. Than i can sent it to you. Dennis
Denis, thanks for the video. I am in the market for a new table saw and I am considering Harvey Alpha series. Can you tell me what you like and dislike about yours?
Bedankt jonge man
What a great shop! very nice. Your french cleat system is very well thought out and designed. In order to reproduce it by myself, could you give more measures regarding the layout such as width of sleepers, their spacing, thickness... ?
Hi Herve,
Can you sent me an email to Hookedonwood@hotmail.com
I can send you a drawing of de dimensions.
Thanks
Dennis
ziet erg goed uit !
Great workshop. Just wondering with a small shop space since you use a festool track saw and kapex miter saw did you ever consider opting for a bandsaw (17" size or larger) instead of a table saw?
Hi John, No, I started with my table saw and then got the rest. But I work most of the times with MDF en Wood fineer so I think a table saw is the best choice.
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Hi Dennis, did you ever make the video on your you build your dust extraction system? I would be interested in more details of how you insulated the sound but kept the machines ventilated. Thank you
Not jet, I still have to make that video. But my dust system is not perfect. From an extraction point of view and sound pressure I am very satisfied, but I should have done more to ventilation. But I can explain where you have to think about, and how you should do it, if you plan something like this. And important, what are the disadvantages.
This is best organised shop I've ever seen. Truly an inspriration for me. What size is it? I'll get 10x3 m soon and hope to do something like yours
Hi Robert,
The size is 6.5 x 3.5 m. But the dimensions of your new shop are Awesome!
Hi Dennis, love your design style and informational videos. I am close to finishing the workbench and had a question as to what you use to move/ level the bench. With the plywood “End grain” on edges, how are you attaching the hardware without “blow-out”. Thanks in advance.
Hi Hans, sorry for my late reply. I use levelers that you have to fix on the sides. I was a bit afraid of this way of attaching this, but It is really strong and sturdy. www.amazon.de/-/nl/dp/B07PJ3WPT4/ref=b2b_nav_d_bia_3?pd_rd_w=GitL1&pf_rd_p=f2ccb704-3cce-42a8-91f7-c5c1258df553&pf_rd_r=PBFQ35G9GPQCVSKRD0WX&pd_rd_r=e4915011-ae08-4e1d-b6af-928a82956933&pd_rd_wg=VSTJd&pd_rd_i=B07PJ3WPT4&psc=1
I tried to find your Harvey HW110 GL on the Harvey website, but unfortunately i could not. Do you know if they are still selling this model or the name has changed? Thank you very much! I really enjoy your channel and your shop looks amazing - would love to have something like that.
Some very nice tools that did not make it to your new workshop . . . what did you end up doing with them when you moved? Did you sell them?
Hi Denis, Could you have mounted your dust collection motor higher or is it important that it remains close to the top of the cyclone to maintain air flow ?, thanks
Hi Frank, I do not think it matters, but I did not test it. All new dust extractors have the fan directly above the cyclone, but of course it does not make sense to put them higher in that situation. Of course all the ductwork reduce the airflow a bit, so I would keep it as short as possible.
Brilliant, subscribed, incredible workshop..
Is it for hobby or work?
hi paul,
it's mainly a hobby. but I have also developed a kind of hobby to optimize my workplace as well as possible. not only because it works more efficiently, but especially because it is wonderful to work in such an environment. greetings Dennis
@Hooked on Wood
Excellent video, Dennis, so I had to subscribe. :-) You have created a very nice workshop there! 👍
A few questions:
1. Which Shop Apron are you using? Link?
2. What 20mm bit are you using to drill your bench dog holes? Forstner or straight plunge router bit?
3. What brand & model are the vertical bench dog sliding screw/twist clamps with the red handles? ...the clamps that are similar to the Micro-Jig MATCHFIT dovetail clamps but with the attached 20mm bench dog.
4. I was going to ask you if you are entirely happy with your two different Makita cordless drill/drivers??? If anything, what do you not like about them?...
I am in need of a new drill/driver set and I already have some of the Makita 18v LXT batteries & cordless tools. But I don't mind investing in a different brand & battery system if their drill/driver tools are considerably better.
I would also prefer all metal chucks, and chucks that are replaceable as well. But it seems that many companies are not using a simple and standard + easily accessible center screw or bolt inside the chuck now for easy replacement.
They now use a "one-use" non-accessible hardened steel pin to secure the chuck, and if the chuck fails or gets damaged you must replace the Entire Drive/Motor Assembly, which costs nearly as much as a brand new bare tool! :-/
This practice was actually started by Bosch, and DeWalt followed. Not sure about Makita yet?
Thank you again for your excellent videos. I appreciate the China Tools reviews and love your workbenches as well. 👍
Oh, I have and use the Micro-Jig MATCHFIT Dovetail router bit and clamps as well and love that system.
However, for your Kapex miter saw's removable inserts, (great idea by the way) I think I might use a smaller diameter dovetail bit for that 19mm thick Colored MDF.
The sides or edge walls of the dovetail slots are very thin and look like they would be fragile.
However, I guess that there is not a lot of pressure put on them after you make your initial "zero-clearance" cut in the insert, so it may not be a problem. It is just something I noticed as being potentially weak. ;)
Hi, Thanks for your comment!
www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07HQ6RNS9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.gereedschappro.nl/artikel/28129/ujk-parf-guide-system-tct-boor-cutter-en-split-stop-collar-20-mm-met-zeskant-centrotec-aansluiting.html
www.axminstertools.com/axminster-trade-clamps-screw-thread-hold-down-clamp-104459
Makita screw drivers. Yes, I am happy with them. I choose them because of the weight and power. I do not think they are fantastic or something. Just good enough. I agree with you on the chuck.
About the Kapex insert I think I will do that next time. I do not have any problems with it, but It does not have to be this size either. So, I agree it is better to do it with a smaller dovetail bit. I have to say that it still works very well and it works flawlesly when using it.
Thanks for your comment. I did like to read your suggestion. Nice that you subscribed. Thanks for that!
Dennis
Good Day Sir, just discovered your channel today and really nice/useful videos. I also purchased a Harvey table saw and will be assembling it here soon. Is yours the 2 or 4 HP version? Being curious. Thanks
It is a 3 HP version.
HI DENIS
I have been awaiting the 2nd episode of your SHOP TOUR Is his that's going to be published soon ?
your shop is somewhere that would make me DROOL lol. keep up your good work it's all great. I realise that it's all very hard work, But you have a great Delivery and are obviously very Talented.
i would not at all be surprised if your channel gets thousand upon thousand of subscribers.
your Main Dust Extraction System is by which manufacturer please?
The Copper Foil Tape is getting ordered, but at present the greatest width that i'm able to find is 25mm, would you please have a link to your ( what looks like 50mm width tape )
I have sought after the MDF, that you are using and have found what i think to be the same product here in the UK Which is called VALCHROMAT ( COLOURED THROUGHOUT MDF )
would this be do you think the same product ?
Please keep up the good work as i say you are a natural
REGARDS BOB
Hi Robert,
Thanks for you very kind comments. I had a little project that I will finish tomorrow. After that I will continue with the second part of the Shop tour. I hope to have it ready in 1 a 1.5 week. Sorry for the delay.
Copper Foil.
I have 2 inch and a roll of 55 yards (50mm x 50 meter). I don't think you need this wide foil, but if you want to put it thru a tube it falls to the side if it is to small. So I found 2 inch a nice with.
I used Copper foil tape of 0.06mm 2 inch 55 yards with conductive adhesive. I bought it by Aerchs.com. The tape was a year ago around 25 USD but the shipping costs where more expansive then the foil. But still cheaper then when I bought it here in the Netherlands. You should ask about shipping cost etc. They were very helpful for me.
Full colored MDF
What I use is called full colored MDF, and this is something else then Valchromat. Valchromat is much more expansive.
Valchromat is better quality and is even more dense and heavier then Full colored MDF. So I think you can also use Valchromat, but I think this is to expansive for the purpose.
Main dust extraction.
The base of my main dust extraction is basically very cheap. It is a 2 HP dust extractor and I bought it by HBM. www.hbm-machines.com/producten/houtbewerking/stofafzuiginstallaties/hbm-200-stofafzuiginstallatie
I like it, but it is not something special. It does what it should do. Further I use a oneida 6 inch Cyclone. Before I used a 4 inch cyclone from Oneida and I found out that to increase you pipe to 6 inch really increase you suction. So keep that in mind. You loose a lot of suction with 4 inch pipe.
I hope I asked all your questions! if you have any question, feel free to ask.
Best regards,
Dennis
Hi, what kind of router bit do you use for making the slot for the clamps in the workbench?
See Link: www.gereedschappro.nl/artikel/595/microjig-matchfit-zwaluwstaart-frees-1-2.html
So glad I came across your channel. Love your set up and your work bench specifically. I’m not sure if anyone has asked yet but can you give me a website where I can get more information on the MDF you use on your table top? I’m only familiar with the typical MDF.
Wich country are you comming from?
Hooked on Wood USA
Do you prefer the Biesemeyer fence that you have now or the Incra positioned you had on the old saw? I really enjoy your videos!
Hands down the Incra fence. In fact i still have the INCRA fence to change when I have more room.
Your table looks like a Saw Stop at 1st glance you have a lovely shop what size is it. Rally enjoy your videos keep them coming
Hi Mark,
I believe that Harvey also made the saw stop products. But in Europe we do not have the safety stop!. I believe Festool got the license to integrate this feature in there future products.
The size of my workshop is 3.5 x 6.5 meter.
@@HookedonWood It's awesome
@@HookedonWood One reason why Europe does not "need" Sawstop is because they mandated complete redesigns of safety systems a long time ago. American saws are unsafe because they are based on outdated saws from 1938. These saws had fences that did not lock parallel, with clumsy guards and riving knives. When Beismeyer came out with the first decent fences, they added about 5 inches to the front apron making it even harder to reach to the control point of the saw. Some EU countries actually require people to go through extensive training before they can open a shop or employ people. So in the Europe, the culture supports safe saws and trained users.
There are advantages to the US system such as easier access to human creativity, and lower entry costs for buying tools. But Sawstop is a sign of what is also wrong in US woodworking culture, not what is right. It is good thing to have given that a lot of people were getting hurt. Though I do wonder how often it finds itself getting into what is left of the hands of the people who really need.
Hi Denis, Great video's. Could I ask how you connect the cyclone exit to metal bin and also what capacity the metal bin is ? thanks
Hi Frank, I wil make a video about my dust extraction system on a short notice. I hope you can wait for that. If not mail me on Hookedonwood@hotmail.com then I will sent you some pictures. Hard for me to explain in English.
I believe I have 60 liters. That is ok, but when you have and use a jointer much, it is much too small. I need a bigger one.
@@HookedonWood love your videos and your website. Very keen to see the video on your Dust Extraction System. I am particularly interested in how you manage the conditioning/heating of air in your workshop in cold weather since you are venting the outputs of the vacuum system to the outside. Also curious about the performance of the 2 shop vacs in parallel and what tools you use them with. Keep up the great work !!
Dennis, your work bench looks fantastic. I've been using my router in built into my saw bench for some 7-8 yrs now, also using the Incra system. I've recently taken it out and have it free standing but like you I can ill afford the room so I think I will probably copy your idea (if that's ok). You have a beautiful workshop and have inspired my to tidy mine. Thank you.
That panel sliding attachment on your table saw looks very similar to SawStop’s
Hi Cesar,
I believe the SawStop sliding attachment is made by Harvey. So, yes, they are the same
Hi - love that table saw from Harvey. Did you buy it in Europe? If so from where. I see Baileigh sell it rebadged - any other recommendations? I'm actually most interested in the router table insert RT-100. Thanks for any help.
yes, i bought it in europe.
www.tendotools.com
I find my table saw very pleasant and it is also the type of saw table that I need. but it is quite pricey and for that money you also have a hammer.
furthermore I can really recommend the router table as I have it. I love Incra in this area. in particular their attention to dust extraction. but a separate lift works better than a solution with the triton router. having said that, it is a nice solution and a good step towards a serious router table
The digital readout for the table saw, did it come with the saw or have you installed it yourself? it would be interesting to see how it works.
Looks like an aftermarket Wixey DRO.
How do you connect two vacuums to one suction pipe ? Does it increase the suction power ?
How do you provide ventilation to the vacuums in the closed box?
Hi Simcha,
I connect them with a pvc pipe and a Y-socket to connect them. (I hope that is correct English). Yes, it increase the suction power. But, you have to make sure that these 2 vacuum cleaners have the same power. What I need to change is the size of the pipe after the second vacuum cleaner to 50mm. 50mm is equal to 2 times 40mm (sort off) I measured the results with an anemometer.
I put the closed box against the outside wall! I put some pipes at the outlet of my vacuum cleaners and place them through the wall outside. And I put an air inlet in this wall so it could ventilate.
This works if you not put the vacuum cleaners on for a long time. But I advice to place a small ventilator that blows some air inside when using the vacuum cleaners. (I hope you understand what I try to say)
Thanks for your comment. Good question!
Thanks,
You were very helpful .
@@HookedonWood Hi and thanks for you beautiful videos, why don't you use your main extractor for your router table ? Not enough depression ? Maybe with some guilotine valves (to select either the router table or the table saw) ?
Can I ask where you got the copper foil from. That's clever
Hi, I bought it here: www.aerchs.com
Technical Data: Copper foil, with conductive acrylic adhesive. 0.025 mm thick
Where did you get the table saw vacuum system for above the blade?
www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-shark-s-12-overhead-blade-guard-104504
Cordless tools are best used for task that require short operating cycles such as drill while sanding requires long operating cycles at maximum output for consistent results which is why a corded sander works better. Also some task require tools to have high wattage output and a cordless tool lacks the power so a compromise is made by manufactures by limited run time or reduced power output which results in longer work time needed to finish.
I understand what you are saying. well explained.
thanks for your comment.
What dimensions did you use for the French Cleat system? The proportions look both pleasant and functional.
I used 3x1 inch nominal poplar wood with a 45 degree bevel on the top edge. I do not cut the top edge to a point because it could hurt you; it does not fit well together if you do get dust accumulation; and it is easily damage. It also required more work to form.
I painted mine and ran them around the wall at a single height. They lo ok like an elegant chair rail. They are held by huge screws, run into 16" on center struds. I have a wood rack hagging from them at one point. Where I need more dense storage I use racks built on plywood with french cleats on the back.
Another option to french cleats, is to use biscuits. Obviously not glued, at least on the lower edge. This is faster to build, and it does not seem to be the case that I move mine that much. You can run a 4mm kerf down the length of the cleats you mount on the wall. With this approach the cleats are square, and all the biscuits are doing is stopping the racks from slipping off the square to square cleats, and there isn't any wedging actions from the cleats.
That looks a beautiful workshop .... what size is it? I'm guessing about 4m x6m ?
It is 3.5 x 6.5 meter. Thanks for your comment
Nice vid! What was that about "crowning dust pipes"? Got a cyclone on its way and had not planned on adding copper (wire or tape) to the pipe but you probably have a good reason to do it.
Ah sorry I misheard, the copper tape is for grounding. Thanks for showing it, I would have missed that.
Hi Wim, Yes, it is for grounding.
This grounding was necessary for my former setup where I got smal shocks when I touched the table saw plate. Grounding was the solution. But also to keep the pipes and cyclone clean because they do not attract dust when grounding. And of course it is for safety.
Your vacuums that are hooked up together in parallel, do they give you alot more suction than just having the one? I'm curious because I want to do this with two, two horsepower dust collectors. Also it would be much appreciated if you could do a video on your vacuum silencer box.
it works with my vacuum cleaners. I have measured that I am getting more suction. It is important that the two vacuum cleaners have the same suction power. I tried it with a 1 hp and 2 hp vacuum cleaner but then it does not work because he is busy neutralizing the 1 hp. I will start using it again next year to experiment a bit more. when I have done that it feels a bit better to advise your exht. I think a 4 HP is always better to use a 4hp instead of 2 x 2hp. If you have them allready inshould experiment with it. what I have to change is that I have to make the suction tube thicker after the second vacuum cleaner. I have not done that and as a result I lose too much potential. greetings Dennis
@@HookedonWood thanks for the info. I have not purchased a second one yet. I just had a theory that it might work to put two of them in parallel, to give me more suction. I didn't want to purchase a second one yet as they cost $300 each, without having proof of my theory.
Another great video thanks Dennis. You have deficiently thought about the layout in your workshop. I see you have the Malaita Track Saw. Where do you use this in your workshop, as the only areas that I can see that big enough for a sheet of MDF looks like your table saw or router table?
Happy New Year, Sam
Hi Sam, I cut the complete sheets outside. I cannot do large projects. my tv cabinet that you see in some videos come by is 220 cm long. That is really the max for me and actually no longer a pleasure to work with. but I use the plunge saw on my workbench.
@@HookedonWood Hi Dennis, A follow up question about your plunge saw. How do you use it on your workbench so that you get the benefits of the precisely aligned dog holes, but without cutting into your workbench and damaging it?
Regards, Sam
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Most people either lay out a sheet of sacrificial rigid foam insulation panel on top of the workbench. You can buy rigid foam insulation panels at your home/building/lumber center such as Home Depot or Lowe's.
But I think Dennis places at least 4-6 Bench Dog "Cookies" in the dog holes on top of the work bench to raise the sheet to be cut well above the bench surface.
The bench dog cookies look like mushrooms on top of the workbench and have a very grippy surface to keep the sheet or panel from shifting while you cut. These work well as long as some downward pressure is applied whilst making your cut.
That is pretty much the way i would do it😀😀
Thanks for those replies - that is what I suspected. For me though, besides using the exact 20mm hole spacing for assembly, I also wish to uitlise them for quick and accurate cuts with my tracksaw, which I can’t achieve if using a sheet of foam or bench dog cookies. I don’t want to cut into the tabletop randomly here and there and then have to replace it every now and then, so I am looking at putting one, or maybe two, dovetailed pieces of sacrificial strips for these cuts and then use these areas only for tracksaw cuts on the table. I would be interested in your thoughts on that?