Penn State Lathe dust collector acc. question
 

Below is the site for this device.
http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Category_Code=
Their part number for it is DLGULP. I would like to know your opinions on
it. Is it worth getting something like this for spindles and bowls, or is it
a loss cause to try and catch the shavings? It seems as though the piping
could easily get clogged up. Thanks.

Hi Dave

That's a lost cause Dave, the shavings depart away from where you
would/could place the dust collector, speed and weight to size ratio
it's a no go, that's probably why they say "DUST COLLECTOR" it will do
that, given enough time.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

Dave wrote:

Below is the site for this device.
http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Category_Code=
Their part number for it is DLGULP. I would like to know your opinions on
it. Is it worth getting something like this for spindles and bowls, or is it
a loss cause to try and catch the shavings? It seems as though the piping
could easily get clogged up. Thanks.

"Dave" wrote in message
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Below is the site for this device.
http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Category_Code=
Their part number for it is DLGULP. I would like to know your opinions on
it. Is it worth getting something like this for spindles and bowls, or is
it
a loss cause to try and catch the shavings? It seems as though the piping
could easily get clogged up. Thanks.


No for turning and sanding both. Unless you have the absolute Lewinski of
dust collectors, the shavings are going to fall, by gravity and by momentum
on the near side of the bed when turning convex work, and thrown out the
bottom of the bowl when turning a bowl's inside. Since they tend to clump
and be long, they'll get crosswise and clog.

Dust is pretty much the same, though it might stay airborne a bit longer.
Still, a trip to Menards or Home Depot type places will get you nice 4x14"
metal ducts with collection at the end or center, your preference. These
can be attached by magnets to the front or rear of the bed, where they have
the help of gravity for direction. They only cost about a third of what
this costs, so you'll have money enough for some masks to catch the
remaining nuisance dust. I can't get a Kleenex colored if I wear the
cheapest of paper masks when using my dust pickup.

On Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:17:43 GMT, "Dave" wrote:

Below is the site for this device.
http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...Category_Code=
Their part number for it is DLGULP. I would like to know your opinions on
it. Is it worth getting something like this for spindles and bowls, or is it
a loss cause to try and catch the shavings? It seems as though the piping
could easily get clogged up. Thanks.


I don't have this particular setup on my lathe. The easy adjustment
of the arm would allow you to get the intake close to the source
(important for dust collection). Large chips might clog the hose. I
guess I'd probably use something similar shop-built and save the extra
$ for a more powerful DC.

Dave,
This kind of dust collector will work for smaller items, especially if
you hand sand. The power sanders tend to throw dust everywhere, and
this hood won't get much of that dust. I took half of a white 55 gallon
plastic barrel, cut out the base to fit arount the spindle. I made a
bracket to fit into the safety shield mounting place, and bolt the hood
to that. I cut out enough of the side so that the bottom rests on the
lathe bed, and the top comes over the top ot the bowl. I clamp some
heavy plastic on the open (tail stock end). I also put a piece of white
board on the ways of the lathe. This leaves about a 20hx16 wide opening
to sand and finish my bowls through. With me standing in front of the
opening, this makes a very good wind tunnel. I can sand for hours (hand
and power) without getting any dust on my glasses, or in my nose. This
worked well with a 1 horse collector, and even better with my 3 horse
Oneida collector.

The only time that shavings go in the dust collector, is when my
daughter is playing with the collector hoses. They don't plug it up,
they just fill up the barrel way too fast, and when I am on a turning
binge, this could mean emptying out the chip collector 3 or more times
a day.

The more completly the bowl is inclosed, the more dust you can collect
at the source. I did see a collector hood that Oneway made, that is
similar to mine, only more of a box rather that a tube. You can't turn
inside them (at least I don't think that you can), so they have to be
sey up and taken down. Plastic sheet stock, 4 x 8 x 1/4 inch and less
is available, and some day I will make one to cover the whole lathe
with movable baffels, so I can sand any length, and not have take it
down to turn.

robo hippy

I have the Big Gulp mounted on a tripod behind the lathe and it is
great for catching dust. The large opening means it sucks in alot of
dust from a big area. But no, it won't catch the shavings. Just sweep
those up at the end of the day, end of job, end of the
month...whenever.
Earl

I agree. I have one connected to an Oneida Super Dust Gorilla and it
works great. I also have it set on a separate stand so that it doesn't
sit on the bed and interfere with the banjo of tailstock.

mmi


Earl wrote:
I have the Big Gulp mounted on a tripod behind the lathe and it is
great for catching dust. The large opening means it sucks in alot of
dust from a big area. But no, it won't catch the shavings. Just sweep
those up at the end of the day, end of job, end of the
month...whenever.
Earl