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Post by friolator on Aug 24, 2018 11:55:39 GMT
I've seen some 3D printed ones, but I'm wondering if there are any off-the-shelf dust shoes for this router that don't require the base to be attached? Everything I've found seems to mount to the base rather than the body of the unit.
Did some first tests last night with plexiglass and the mess was much bigger than I expected. I was holding a portable handheld vac near the bit but it did nothing. Gotta get a shop vac ASAP, but I'd prefer it be attached to the router.
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Post by ricko on Aug 24, 2018 12:03:25 GMT
Bought mine on ebay for $27, ended up replacing the brush with horsehair from McMaster carr. Works great for most jobs except when I use long bits (>3").
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Post by Derek the Admin on Aug 24, 2018 12:08:16 GMT
Also check out reality3dp.com. They are making them and selling to some of our customers.
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Post by friolator on Aug 24, 2018 12:15:00 GMT
Bought mine on ebay for $27, ended up replacing the brush with horsehair from McMaster carr. Works great for most jobs except when I use long bits (>3"). Got a link? I've been looking on ebay but all i've found are the ones that mount to the fixed or plunge bases... I've seen those - they look nice, but I was hoping to spend less than $90 (with shipping). |
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Post by Hommer Woods on Aug 24, 2018 12:18:06 GMT
What is the issue with mounting to the base rather than the router itself? One thing I really like about the latest version of the one I made is I included the ability to easily raise and lower the shoe so the brush is never too low or high depending on the bit I am using. That reduces leakage. I would look for that feature in whatever I was looking for.
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Post by friolator on Aug 24, 2018 12:21:15 GMT
What is the issue with mounting to the base rather than the router itself? One thing I really like about the latest version of the one I made is I included the ability to easily raise and lower the shoe so the brush is never too low or high depending on the bit I am using. That reduces leakage. I would look for that feature in whatever I was looking for. I'm referring to the base of the router. This part, that's in his hand. That came with our router, but isn't used once installed in the M3.  |
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Post by Hommer Woods on Aug 24, 2018 12:46:36 GMT
Sorry I was confused since the router base is not used at all. Most I have seen are mounted to the bracket that holds the router but some are "clamped" to the router body. Here is a thread about the one I made. If you search the forum for dust shoe there are other threads about this subject. Yes a shop vac is a must for sure. millrightcnc.proboards.com/thread/1357/new-dust-shoe |
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Post by Mototech on Aug 24, 2018 12:51:51 GMT
I'd recommend a dust deputy to go along with the shop vac. It keeps the filter in your shop vac from clogging up and loosing the suction.
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Post by friolator on Aug 24, 2018 12:54:04 GMT
I'd recommend a dust deputy to go along with the shop vac. It keeps the filter in your shop vac from clogging up and loosing the suction. Been thinking about this as well. Since I'll be cutting primarily acrylic and aluminum will this still help? I may do some stuff with wood, but those would just be personal projects from time to time. |
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Post by friolator on Aug 24, 2018 13:00:31 GMT
Sorry I was confused since the router base is not used at all. Most I have seen are mounted to the bracket that holds the router but some are "clamped" to the router body. I'd be ok with either - I just thought if it was clamped to the body, with the tube that connects to the vac coming in at an angle, it'd be closer to the bit and might be more effective at sucking up the dust. Seems like it'd be easier to get that angle, if the bulk of the unit is attached directly to the router rather than to the bracket. I've been looking at all the threads this morning. lots of different approaches! |
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Post by friolator on Aug 24, 2018 13:12:55 GMT
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Post by Hommer Woods on Aug 24, 2018 13:21:05 GMT
Sorry I was confused since the router base is not used at all. Most I have seen are mounted to the bracket that holds the router but some are "clamped" to the router body. I'd be ok with either - I just thought if it was clamped to the body, with the tube that connects to the vac coming in at an angle, it'd be closer to the bit and might be more effective at sucking up the dust. Seems like it'd be easier to get that angle, if the bulk of the unit is attached directly to the router rather than to the bracket. I've been looking at all the threads this morning. lots of different approaches! I originally thought that closer to the bit would be good too. Tried that and it was okay but needed a skirt so went to a more conventional design. I have spent a lot of time making them rather than buying one. Probably more money spent on parts and definitely a lot of time invested to get where I am now. Might have been better off to have just purchased one actually but the cheapskate/maker in me was just out of control. This is my first one. millrightcnc.proboards.com/thread/418/dust-shoe-sort |
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Post by ricko on Aug 26, 2018 13:36:35 GMT
Bought mine on ebay for $27, ended up replacing the brush with horsehair from McMaster carr. Works great for most jobs except when I use long bits (>3"). Got a link? I've been looking on ebay but all i've found are the ones that mount to the fixed or plunge bases... I've seen those - they look nice, but I was hoping to spend less than $90 (with shipping). |
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Post by ricko on Aug 26, 2018 13:37:14 GMT
Here are the eBay $27 dust shoe info: BQLZR 90mm Spindle Dust Shoe Cover for Woodworking CNC Router Milling Machine
( 152841955046 )
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Post by Bruce on Aug 26, 2018 19:53:19 GMT
www.suckitdustboot.com/I like this design. It connects to the vertical frame of the Z axis. I've been thinking out how this could work on the Carve King, but not spent much time on it.
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