shophacks
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Build YOUR Space at www.shophacks.com
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Post by shophacks on Jan 10, 2020 2:11:09 GMT
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Post by btreichel on Jan 10, 2020 4:17:38 GMT
Nice work. Figured it would take more insulation to get the sound to manageable levels.
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shophacks
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Post by shophacks on Jan 10, 2020 18:18:06 GMT
Nice work. Figured it would take more insulation to get the sound to manageable levels. Thx. I thought the same thing. I thought I would have to seal around the door seam but never did because it attenuates the noise very well without it. I'll probably do a couple tricks to isolate the MegaV enclosure a little better. It's always easier to think of improvements after the first round. |
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Post by Bruce on Jan 11, 2020 2:40:17 GMT
Looks like you thought of everything with this enclosure already. Really nice setup. And great website too.
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friolator
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Mega V 19"
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Post by friolator on Jan 11, 2020 13:19:09 GMT
Do you find the vac hose gets caught up at all, coming in down low like that? The enclosure I'm building for my Mega V will have the vac coming in from above, tying into the 2" PVC system I already have in the shop. The thought is that by having it come down from above, it won't get snagged on clamps or vises. I'll probably make a PVC port that's built into the enclosure, and tie it in with a bit of flex tubing to an extension I'll add to the existing system. It'll use clear 2.5" flex tubing inside the enclosure. Here's the dust collection setup I've got now, using a shop vac and a cheap dust separator on a 5-gallon pail. Works well for my lathe and when hooked up to a belt sander: www.flickr.com/photos/friolator/49183242561/in/datetaken/www.flickr.com/photos/friolator/49182745283/in/datetaken/www.flickr.com/photos/friolator/49183242811/in/datetaken/ |
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friolator
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Post by friolator on Jan 11, 2020 13:28:46 GMT
Also, have you measured the sound levels in dB with the door open and closed? i'd be curious to know what the difference is. There are plenty of free SPL meters for smart phones that will give you a close enough idea. Just test from the same position with the door open and closed and it'll be a pretty good test.
Is that all 3/4" MDF?
What about air intake into the enclosure? do you have a port to allow for makeup air to compensate for what you're sucking out with the vacuum?
Thanks!
-perry
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Post by btreichel on Jan 11, 2020 16:54:40 GMT
It would be nice to have a back that can open if you want to do a feed thru tile carve.
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shorthair
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Post by shorthair on Jan 11, 2020 17:04:03 GMT
It would be nice to have a back that can open if you want to do a feed thru tile carve. I had been thinking the same thing. Maybe a Z elevation height hinged section on the back and front for pass through. |
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While we are waiting for our MegaV's and to build enclosures, here are a couple of videos showing the value of using an enclosure and dust shoe. These are short, low-quality videos but they convey the benefits very clearly. 
