If you google around you'll find

If you google around you'll find a few tips that may or may not help you with the dust collection One example is a guy that taped up the slots that the motor mounts to, and some other sealing around it. I was able to reach my hand up the chute and clear the dust-jam. More than likely, the jointer is stuffed full of chips way at the top of the chute, just under the cutter head.

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Get instant access to over 100 digital plans available only to UNLIMITED members. Is there something blocking access to the dust collector perhaps? I find 4 ducts is plenty for my jointer (8) and thicknesser (15).

If I remember right, you have to unbolt your jointer from the base cabinet and flip it on its side. jointer I don't create beauty, I reveal it. BeforeI got a dust collector, I used a big, old, Craftsman shop vac to collect on my Jet 6" jointer, worked just fine.

John Hardy, Winston-Salem, N.C.

This lets the blower continue to pick up any dust that might be suspended in the air after I leave.

perforating ZCI to improve dust collection? If the tool budget is tight, watch Craigslist or eBay, and Ill bet you can find a used dust collector for $150 or $200 (I can find a half dozen in my area at this price on Craiglist as I write this reply). Chips blowing back is normally a sign of a blocked dust chute.

When I had a Jet 1hp DC, the collection effeciency at a tool dropped off quite a bit if the other gates weren't completely closed. I will when I get back to the house.

To keep yours in check, build this hose holder.

I solved the problem by cutting and mounting a set of small plywood wheels to the underside of the nozzle as shown. Nobody needs that much dust :).

Is this just an insolvable problem without a large dedicated vacuum system other than a shop vacuum? Roland (Bud) Weisser. Now, when you reinstall the bag, the hook-and-loop strips hold it securely in place while you tighten the band clamp. I think this happened because Ive been using the jointer before I had a dust collector, and the chips were getting jammed. from the WOOD magazine shop. Theres not enough moving air to capture the debris, so the cutterhead is just throwing the excess chips and shavings onto the infeed table while your shop vac is struggling to keep up. I have a Delta Jointer that is about 20 years old. Get our newsletter. The jointers 4 inch dust port was hooked up to my new cyclone dust collector for the first time. Looks about the same amount as what I get on my 6 jointer.

When I recently remodeled my shop, I installed a dust-collection system and enclosed the ductwork within my shop walls. ), Dewalt thickness planer, jointer, etc. The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project.

I rake through the pile before I use the vacuum. Eyes, ears, fingers, and Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Thats because shop vacuums draw a small volume of air at high pressure through a small-diameter hose. When I get a chance Ill fully enclose the chute per Halfdays suggestion. | Some of us have removed the grill. The tables need to be adjustable with the covers in place.My dust collector picks at least 97% all of the dust and chips from the jointer and planer. Now, slide the gate into the gate housing and connect your dust-collection piping to the PVC couplings. The dust collection on those tools just doesnt seem to work well however it also doesnt seem like it kicks a lot into the air so clean up is ok by pulling off the hose for a quick clean up. This clears the sawdust from the saw's teeth and makes cutting holes faster and much less frustrating. I run a 1.5hp DC at 1100 cfm of air flow and this still occasionally happens to me. If you could get more suction or move the port closer under the cutterhead you will cut down on that dust.You could also simply add overhead dust collection. Very good discovery and suggestion.

Marty, your DJ-20 is in need of a suction tune-up. When you install the mounting screws in the perforated hardboard, just snug them up because over tightening will strip out the holes.

Now I don't have to remember to come back later to turn it off. Will check tonight.. That seems to be the problem..the hose is not blocking.the chute on the jointer is what is blocking up. It's not like I'm going to be jointing all day. Have you had to compromise your project On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? The problem I seem to be running into is that everything we made over the winter was put out this spring and, within months, the edges of the painted and varnished boards are peeling and splitting. But my dc is connected to right underneath the cutter head via a 2.5 port to a 2HP DC via 4 diameter flex pipe. Cheers! This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions Have a question? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Then, I just pull out the bag, tie it up, and take it to the curb. Instead, I think dust-collection is your real culprit. We built a simple hold-down, that keeps the shop vacuum's hose close to the holesaw. UNLIMITED Membership is like taking a master class in woodworking for less than $10 a month. I suppose it would depend on how long the ducts are to get from the collector to the machine and a number of other factors. read more. Thanks, everyone. I have filled my 30 gallon drum up in just a few passes on the planer. No harm in trying, I guess, but I doubt it will work. I also have 4 conventional vacuums, but I wouldn't think of hooking any one to them to the above mentioned tools. Its hooked up with 10ft 4" corrugated black pipe, seperator, and a 6 foot aluminum dryer pipe. Secondly, you need to check the perforated chip deflector mounted directly below the cutterhead. To remedy this situation, I fashioned a sleeve out of 2x4" welded fencing that fits inside the trash-can liner.

Scrollsaw, Carving, and Decorative Projects. I have a Grizzly g1182z jointer that is hooked up to a Grizzly g1029 dust collector with 4 hose.

The pictureaboveshows the results of simply planing a piece of 2x stock. For more information go towww.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Recently though when I use the jointer chips are flying out everywhere. Utilizing a 4-inch OD connector port, it works seamlessly with most 4 ID flexible hoses. question. This dust hood is intended to provide you with a heavy duty, reliable and professional quality solution to capturing dust, debris and wood fiber. 1, 90 degree legs. We have created these special content collections organized to give you a deep dive into a range of topics that matter. This is likely the case, because I have the same issue.

The crushproof rubber hose flexes easily and extends to reach several machines. I'm just going to learn how to act in public! I have a similar jointer and get the same results. frustrations? "I know the collector is right at the limit." I doubt that. | Privacy Policy Could the blades cause this?

What I think could be happening is when the cutterhead spins the dust isnt all sucked from it and when it complete its turn and comes back around it ejects that dust.

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My tablesaw and planer clear just fine. I would check both areas. Breathe easier with these shop-tested tips for keeping your shop tidies and your air cleaner.

turned on the dust collector start to make a cut chips go flying. I think youll be happy you did.

To keep the adhesion secure, vacuum the dust off the hook-and-loop strips from time to time. 1.5HP is minimum; 2 HP better. Latest Projects | A CT probably won't be sufficient.

Manage Consent. tips? I would definitely lean much more towards the 1.5hp DC that you mentioned over a CT for your jointer and planer for sure!

I agree on the clogging issue. To date I never had a clog in a 4" hose or connector, If you have any sharp turns in the hose that could cause a clog at the bend if a few shards get stuck and begin catching shavings.

Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. Slowing feed rate can help. Press J to jump to the feed. Need a break from all the standing and wood dust? If you have trouble holding the lower dust-collection bag while tightening the band clamp that secures it, try this. | Do Not Sell My Data Making that chute "4 sided" gets the air flow coming directly from where the chips are being produced, rather than from all directions.

It could also be that your DC does not have enough airflow. Is your dust collection connected at the opposite end?

a tip/strategy to share? This is not a problem I have heard of before and, unfortunately, the version of Delta that made your tools is a couple of ownerships past. Buy a 1"-wide piece of hook-and-loop material (available from fabric stores) that's as long as the circumference of your dust-collector bag. Good luck, and let us know how you make out.

The dust collector works good on my table saw, router table, and sanding station, but the jointer produces strands of wood instead of dust..The strands just build up in the jointer..is there any way to make this work any better? Questions and answers about CNC machines, tooling, best practices, and projects. Sounds like a clog somewhere to me also. After adding a garbage-can chip separator to my dust-collection system, I decided it would be easier to take the chips to the curb if I put a trash-can liner in the can. Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Notice most of the chips are on the infeed end of the table and on the floor immediately beneath.

I jointed 4 thick piece of walnut this afternoon, I set the fence 4-1/2 cut. I have a 1HP dust collector 8' away, and the chute is not clogged. In general jointers typically work best with at least a 4" duct to a 650CFM or larger dust collector. Chat with your Forum Friends about their projects, their life, thei What's you favorite honing guide, that precisely and repeatably hones square? I'm sure everyone has their own experiences, but I just use the 4" port that my Jet is equipped with a 4" drop from the main line my collection system. Commenting has been disabled. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, 15 Helical Planer with Dust Collection problem, Dust Collection for a Small Workshop Follow up, Editor's Letter: Technology and the future of woodworking. A dust collector moves a high volume of air through a large-diameter (4-in.) Thanks. from the WOOD magazine shop. Im thinking that the design of the jointer cutterhead doesnt facilitate great dust collection. Jones, Fieldale, Va. Terms of Service Im not seeing any (Im sure that theres a tiny bit somewhere) sawdust now. Unless this problem has been corrected in the last 10 years, the perforated chip deflector may have been mounted backwards, thereby inhibiting chip removal rather than facilitating it. My DJ-20 and most all others needed the same thing.

(this happens with bandsaws too). Repair oil finish on oak kitchen countertops. I have the same jointer and same dust collector.

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First, cut all the pieces from 14 Is this normal for a jointer? Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools. For starters, the dust chute within your base is only three sided there is no top to it. 4-Inch end connect to standard 4-inch ID flexible hose, SIZE SPECIFICATIONS: Overall size: 8-1/2-Inch width by 10-1/4-Inch length by 4-Inch diameter, Overall Measurements: 8-1/2-Inch width by 10-1/4-Inch length by 4-Inch diameter. But I have no reference point to compare to. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. UNLIMITED membership - Get access to it all.

), but I was able to remedy it by covering the gap with metal tape like the HVAC guys use to seal ductwork.

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Pop rivit this chute top in place job done. " holes, flush with the inside surface of the plywood.

John Rieger, Worthington, Ky.

Attach the hose leading to the dust collector with a screw-type hose clamp, and if you want a quick-change fitting, connect the hose leading to the tool with a 4" spring clamp. 70102 Jointer Dust Hood 8-1/2" x 10-1/4 x 4", : This product can expose you to chemicals including Acrylonitrile, Styrene which are known to the State of California to causecancer and Butadiene which is known to the State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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