Woodstock W2049
The key ingredient of this build is a simple plastic cover that goes on a 5 gallon bucket.You can help me out by using my affiliate link to purchase, it costs you nothing ;)
Woodstock W2049 Kit
Fabrication
The station is made using 4x 2" pvc fittings and pipe acting as the stanchions with a plywood platform for the bucket:
- 4x - 2" coupling inserted into the accessories slots in the vacuums feet. They fit perfectly.
- 4 Pieces of 2" pipe are cut such that when inserted into the coupling their tops are 4" above the vacuum.
- 2" caps are pushed onto the top of each pipe and used to affix a 3/4" plywood platform to the pipe.
- My platform was 18" x 18", your needs may vary with the size vacuum you are using.
- I flattened the tops of the caps and tapped 14-20 threads in them used to fasten the plywood platform.
- Cut the plywood and take the time to mark and drill 4x 1/4" holes so the pipes are straight after assembly.
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| The completed unit |
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| I added a base for the bucket to sit in to keep it from sliding. Notice that I did not have enough white pipe so I used some black sewer pipe I had laying around. |
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| I bent the handle to use as a retainer for the lid. The lid will pull down tight when the suction starts. |
Empty the containers
- To empty the shavings I simply pop the handle down, pull off the cyclone and empty the bucket.
- To empty the vacuum there are 4 1/4-20 bolts to remove [I will replace with wing bolts] and then remove the top of the vacuum and empty it.
- The vacuum is harder to empty than before but the shaving bucket it easier.
Performance
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| After sweeping up around my lathe. I was hollowing so it was mostly fine dust. Looks like its working well |
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Don
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