Workshop Dust Collection Accessories

This dust collection cart is on wheels so you can move it around your shop. Makes it much more convenient. This one was built using 3/4 inch thick plywood. Follow the woodworking instructions at the link to build your own cart.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple shop-built air filtration unit. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a dust collection control box that will control 4 different dust collection legs. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

If you are a woodworker and sawdust is an issue, perhaps you need to build a cordless dust collector cart. Follow along at the link to see how to build it.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a floor sweep for woodworking shop 4 inch dust collection system. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a shopmade blast gate for use with 6 inch ducting. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a two stage dust collection system for woodworking. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Rather than invest in shrouds and pipe connections for both my drill press and scrollsaw, I use a stand-mounted boom that adjusts to put suction just where I need it.

Equip your shop with an air filtration system you can easily make this efficient and necessary yet inexpensive shop accessory in a single afternoon.

When I turn to the drill press, it is because I need precisely placed and perfectly straight holes. But the standard, cast iron table will not support anything but the smallest workpiece. Then, trying to clamp a workpiece in place can be a frustrating exercise. And you can forget about dust collection. The table and fence system in ShopNotes No. 94 solves all these problems. It turns your drill press into a precision woodworking tool. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Build a benchtop sanding table like this one to cut down on the amount of fine sawdust in the workshop after sanding a project.

I designed an overhead swiveling fixture that allows me to move a dust-collection hose to any machine in my shop, quickly and easily.

Collecting sawdust from some mitersaws is about as efficient as catching a thunderstorm in a shot glass. But the big old bag dust catcher that I built for my mitersaw collects about 90 percent of the debris.

To make the plastic blast gate housings self-cleaning, I clipped the closed corners, as shown, to give the dust a means of escape. The slight draft through the corner holes when the gate is open does not noticeably take away from the collectors power.

After getting a new shop computer, all was happy until the computer case fans started to whine and make way too much noise. Popping the side off the case revealed about half a pound of dust bunnies and that the fans had a thick coat of crud on them. Given that the computer is used in an office attached to an industrial shop, a better solution was needed.

See how WOOD magazine reader John Hardy used RV sewer hose fittings for quick disconnects.

Wood chips and sawdust do not stay around long when you hook up this clamp-down collector to your shop vacuum or dust-collection system.

The pivoting door design is great for wide open router access and will not SLAM shut when you forget to close the door before turning on your dust collector.

Follow along as Jay builds a dust collection system for his circular saw. Smart.

These wall mounted brackets are stack cut on the bandsaw. Here is a free tutorial to build your own brackets for your dust collection system.

Here is how to make a compound miter saw dust hood. It is simple to build, and a plus to be able to see through the plexiglass.

The purpose of this site is to share what I have learned with other woodworkers about the hazards of wood dust and what I did to help protect myself and my family. This particular page steps you through the process I used to build a blower. A blower is a powerful high-speed device that if you build wrong could cause serious injury or damage.

Looking for a fast, inexpensive way to improve the air quality in your basement shop? Then we think you will like this idea.

Follow along at the link and build your own downdraft sanding table box.