A week or two ago I installed a compressed air line next to the chuck of
my DP (1/4" copper tubing). I posted pics on abpw. Yesterday I gave it
a good workout on a repetitive series of drillings. Drill a hole; step
on the switch to clear the table. Repeat for each work piece. No more
fiddling with large chips of wood that prevent the next piece from
laying flat against the fence.

I wrenched my shoulder congratulating myself for finally getting the air
line installed. Should have done it when I installed the overhead air
reel about a year ago. Sometimes I procrastinate too much.

Dave

"David" wrote

I wrenched my shoulder congratulating myself for finally getting the air
line installed. Should have done it when I installed the overhead air
reel about a year ago. Sometimes I procrastinate too much.

LOL. Would that be considered a work related injury?

On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 08:31:35 -0700, David wrote:

A week or two ago I installed a compressed air line next to the chuck of
my DP (1/4" copper tubing). I posted pics on abpw. Yesterday I gave it
a good workout on a repetitive series of drillings. Drill a hole; step
on the switch to clear the table. Repeat for each work piece. No more
fiddling with large chips of wood that prevent the next piece from
laying flat against the fence.

I didn't see the original post, but want to mention the caution to
keep the air pressure low (like 30 lbs, I think) when using it to blow
chips. High pressure is a good way to blow chips into your eyes.

--
"We need to make a sacrifice to the gods, find me a young virgin... oh, and bring something to kill"

Tim Douglass

http://www.DouglassClan.com

"Tim Douglass" wrote in message

I didn't see the original post, but want to mention the caution to
keep the air pressure low (like 30 lbs, I think) when using it to blow
chips. High pressure is a good way to blow chips into your eyes.

Wouldn't it be prudent to use some type of flexible tubing and aim it to
blow away from the users eyes? If anything, eye protection should be worn
anyway. I've seen little chips from drilling (wood or metal) shoot out at an
alarming speed.

On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 02:45:59 -0400, "Upscale" wrote:

"Tim Douglass" wrote in message

I didn't see the original post, but want to mention the caution to
keep the air pressure low (like 30 lbs, I think) when using it to blow
chips. High pressure is a good way to blow chips into your eyes.

Wouldn't it be prudent to use some type of flexible tubing and aim it to
blow away from the users eyes? If anything, eye protection should be worn
anyway. I've seen little chips from drilling (wood or metal) shoot out at an
alarming speed.

well, I've spent most of my life thinking that sucking is better than blowing,
so I use the DC with a tapered collector on the DP...
The air setup looks workable, and will help, but I'm constantly trying to get
the dust OUT of the shop/air, so I don't want to blow it off the DP and have to
clean it up (or breath it) later.. YMMV


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

The chips land to the right of the DP in a small area. I step on the
valve for a 1/2 second and "poof", the area around the chuck and fence
are free of chips. We aren't talking powdery fine dust that blows all
over the shop. Once or twice a day, a quick vacuuming of about 4 square
feet cleans up the debris from the DP. (There's a wall close to the DP,
so the debris can't go far) It's not as messy as you might expect.

Dave

mac davis wrote:

On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 02:45:59 -0400, "Upscale" wrote:


"Tim Douglass" wrote in message

I didn't see the original post, but want to mention the caution to
keep the air pressure low (like 30 lbs, I think) when using it to blow
chips. High pressure is a good way to blow chips into your eyes.

Wouldn't it be prudent to use some type of flexible tubing and aim it to
blow away from the users eyes? If anything, eye protection should be worn
anyway. I've seen little chips from drilling (wood or metal) shoot out at an
alarming speed.


well, I've spent most of my life thinking that sucking is better than blowing,
so I use the DC with a tapered collector on the DP...
The air setup looks workable, and will help, but I'm constantly trying to get
the dust OUT of the shop/air, so I don't want to blow it off the DP and have to
clean it up (or breath it) later.. YMMV


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

"David" wrote in message
...
The chips land to the right of the DP in a small area. I step on the
valve for a 1/2 second and "poof", the area around the chuck and fence are
free of chips. We aren't talking powdery fine dust that blows all over
the shop. Once or twice a day, a quick vacuuming of about 4 square feet
cleans up the debris from the DP. (There's a wall close to the DP, so the
debris can't go far) It's not as messy as you might expect.

Yeah but, with a vac you use no effort between holes and less to clean up.
I strap my shop vac hose to the DP near the bit and take care of it once and
for all while drilling.

On Wed, 08 Jun 2005 10:00:17 -0700, David wrote:

The chips land to the right of the DP in a small area. I step on the
valve for a 1/2 second and "poof", the area around the chuck and fence
are free of chips. We aren't talking powdery fine dust that blows all
over the shop. Once or twice a day, a quick vacuuming of about 4 square
feet cleans up the debris from the DP. (There's a wall close to the DP,
so the debris can't go far) It's not as messy as you might expect.

Dave

that sounds workable...
I might have to "rube goldberg" it a bit.. maybe some kinda net or bag for the
shavings to blow into??

mac davis wrote:

On Wed, 8 Jun 2005 02:45:59 -0400, "Upscale" wrote:


"Tim Douglass" wrote in message

I didn't see the original post, but want to mention the caution to
keep the air pressure low (like 30 lbs, I think) when using it to blow
chips. High pressure is a good way to blow chips into your eyes.

Wouldn't it be prudent to use some type of flexible tubing and aim it to
blow away from the users eyes? If anything, eye protection should be worn
anyway. I've seen little chips from drilling (wood or metal) shoot out at an
alarming speed.


well, I've spent most of my life thinking that sucking is better than blowing,
so I use the DC with a tapered collector on the DP...
The air setup looks workable, and will help, but I'm constantly trying to get
the dust OUT of the shop/air, so I don't want to blow it off the DP and have to
clean it up (or breath it) later.. YMMV


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing



mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

Look at the pictures I posted. The blower aims at the table below the
chuck...

Dave

Upscale wrote:

"Tim Douglass" wrote in message

I didn't see the original post, but want to mention the caution to
keep the air pressure low (like 30 lbs, I think) when using it to blow
chips. High pressure is a good way to blow chips into your eyes.


Wouldn't it be prudent to use some type of flexible tubing and aim it to
blow away from the users eyes? If anything, eye protection should be worn
anyway. I've seen little chips from drilling (wood or metal) shoot out at an
alarming speed.

AAMOF, Tim, I set my line pressure to 20-30 lbs.

Dave

Tim Douglass wrote:

On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 08:31:35 -0700, David wrote:


A week or two ago I installed a compressed air line next to the chuck of
my DP (1/4" copper tubing). I posted pics on abpw. Yesterday I gave it
a good workout on a repetitive series of drillings. Drill a hole; step
on the switch to clear the table. Repeat for each work piece. No more
fiddling with large chips of wood that prevent the next piece from
laying flat against the fence.


I didn't see the original post, but want to mention the caution to
keep the air pressure low (like 30 lbs, I think) when using it to blow
chips. High pressure is a good way to blow chips into your eyes.

--
"We need to make a sacrifice to the gods, find me a young virgin... oh, and bring something to kill"

Tim Douglass

http://www.DouglassClan.com