3D Printed Dust Adapter (4" PVC to 2.5" flex hose) - does woodworking & 3d printing mix?

[@cavegarden]

I did exactly the same thing! Other woodworky things I've done with the 3d printer: - Router template to match a bunk bed rail - Drilling guide for a clamping table - MPCNC cnc router - Star knobs - Push block in yellow plastic (you know the one) - Sanding blocks - Replacement cam lever for Aldi bandsaw fence (although it is so flimsy I ended up replacing the fence with plywood). Cheers from 3152!

[@TheWoodKnight]

Almost ignoring everything else, star knobs are one of those things that could add up very quickly. They don't cost a lot to buy, until you tack on shipping, not able to get them in customisable thread sizes, or shapes, etc. Sanding blocks are probably the next workshop thing I'll print out (after more dust fittings), they're impossible to find halfway decent ones for small file-type-sanding to buy!

[@joecahill8165]

I’ve printed: -painting triangles -MFT clamping system -corner blocks to clamp with a ratchet strap -CNC hold-down clamp (t-track) -plastic bench dogs -corner finding jig -dovetail guide -corner clamp -Festool hose to tool adapter w/ flex filament -unified my tools to ONE unified size, everything fits one dust collection size! End the struggle! I knew when I saw a 3D printer that the possibilities were endless. Especially for my wood shop.

[@BiglinesNL]

As most people do woodworking as a hobby, to me the question is not, is it worth it to make the parts, but does it make my life more fun

[@TheWoodKnight]

I'm not doubting 3d printing as a hobby, but I think I have enough hobbies to keep me occupied until long after I die! I'm more looking at it purely from a practical tool point of view. Think of it like a sander - every woodworker has one, nobody enjoys it, but its a practical tool because the alternative is hand sanding. Does 3D printing fill the niche for items that can't be bought off the shelf or for customisable stuff in the workshop? The answer is... probably!

[@deverellnewson-king4901]

I have the same sander, however found that dust collection was horrible! This was due to the air flow being very constricted, as well as the small port being located in the center. What I did was take the lid off and made a "temporary" lid out of MDF that a 4" hose can be attached to. Dust collection is improved greatly. Having the 3d printer for items such as these would be quite convenient, I could have printed some adapters. Good idea!

[@TheWoodKnight]

Interesting - I wouldn't say the dust collection on the unit is amazing, but I haven't had too much of an issue with it, except for the one board I forgot to close other blast gates with. Dual 2.5" or a single 4" would be much better though, I think I might go down the same path and replace the lid when I've got a bit more time. Do you have a 2hp dust collector in use with it?

[@deverellnewson-king4901]

Paul Jenkins Just your average 2HP unit, albeit with a pleated filter. I would definitely recommend changing the port size, it really does allow for much better collection.

[@ttfweb1]

Neat idea. I needed a quick reducer, so I took a 4” pvc cap and drilled a hole in with a hole saw, then fit a piece in that went to my 2.5” hose (cut off piece of the vacuum wand). A couple little screws and some foil tape and it’s solid. Not as pretty as yours, but functional.

[@simonleach3079]

same here did the exact same thing months ago..printed 3 now. very easy to do in fusion 360.

[@zodak9999b]

I've made a ton of things with my printer that I use in the shop A copy of Woodpecker's center finder A fairly accurate (enough anyway) set of 1-2-3 blocks. For woodworking they're great, maybe not for machining Center finding jig for round stock Almost zero clearance insert for my Grizzly bandsaw Wall mounted pencil cup Sanding block for round sheets Paint pyramids European hinge hole marking jig It could have been done in wood, but it was fun making (or finding) these. Edit: I forgot the hose adapters. I've made quite a few of those, too.

[@clydedecker765]

Paul, thank you for an insight that some could use. I'm not one but I do know some people who have the printers but aren't woodworkers and woodworkers who don't have the printers ... Hmmmm. An idea comes to mind for communicating between groups, huh?

[@mversantvoort]

Great idea! I’ll have to make some of these for myself too.

[@dmaifred]

Hah, I’m still on duct tape and intermediate sized bits of PVC. Bloody Carbatec is an hour away and I always forget here in Perth.

[@Chris-Caddy]

Have you got a STL for the grinder angle guides ?

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice video Paul! thanks for sharing it with us.😎👍JP

[@da-n-ny1742]

The markup on those injected molded parts are insane and something like 10-50x over cost (I used to work in mfg). I am faced with a similar problem, need to interface 4 inch drain pipes with 4 inch dust ducts (which are off by 1/8 inch). Adapters are $7 plus. If I can save $5 a piece the 3D printer will pay for itself with the quantity I need.

[@WayofWood]

I use 3d printed items quite extensively in the workshop. A summary of the stuff that I use the most can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHWkfaiCj6dgfbs

[@stuffluster]

Where's the stl?

[@plyco1]

Bless whoever created 3D printing. It's ridiculous what can be done with these printers.

[@mhaz49]

Paul, good info for anyone contemplating a 3D printer purchase - nice toy, but not a quick pay-back. That jig you showed quickly for setting grinding platform on your jig is interesting. I've not seen anything like that. Could you post a PDF of the dimensions so I could make it myself (out of MDF or HDPE)? Thanks.

[@TheWoodKnight]

emgw.org/Resources/Documents/Papers%20and%20Articles/ToolRestJig-Rev.pdf That should help you. If you've got a standard grinder wheel (vs the CBN type wheel that I run), the diameter will change over time, so the jigs may be best made out of MDF as they'll need to be remade for new diameters :)

[@mhaz49]

Thank you.! Great stuff.

[@anthonydtobias]

I made a couple dies of MDF and then I used my heat gun to shape the PVC and made my own fittings that way. But I don't think that my way would work with that extreme reduction you'd have to make a couple different pieces to get from one diameter to the other

[@TheWoodKnight]

Your method is probably better if you're doing enough reducer/adapters. You'd have a slightly higher setup time getting the sizing right, but once you've got that all dialed in I'd imagine it's a relatively quick process. I'd imagine the PVC is probably a bit more durable too, though I guess there might be the fumes to worry about if you aren't too careful with the heatgun ;) For a one off - maybe even 2 or 3 - 3D printing (if you've got access to the stuff) is probably easier since its measure two circles and hit print.

[@MatthewMakesAU]

My local library has a 3D printer service which is a good compromise for me

[@TheWoodKnight]

Its surprising how common thats becoming. Well, surprising to me at least :) My local library features *two* colour photocopiers and *8* PC's, so I think it might be awhile before we get digital fabrication to the public out here ;)

[@Viralclown]

Just as I ordered 50mm/32mm adapter for my dewalt table saw

[@classicwoodnepal2266]

Nice 🙏🏻

[@PatSmitherman]

I've printed a few things that I use in my shop. Here's a video of my printed drawer handles - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZTUdYSPpcx1d7s I also have plans to print some custom tool holders that work with pegboard.

[@TheWoodKnight]

How have they held up over time? Drawer handles - particularly utility ones like in the workshop - are so freaking expensive. I think the cheapest one (thats actually regularly in stock) at the big box stores around here go for $4, which adds up very quickly. I could see that as being a great use thats practical, time and money saving.

[@PatSmitherman]

They've held up great so far. I was concerned about how hot the shop gets in the summer, but that hasn't been a problem. I could see them getting damaged if something slammed into them hard enough, but that's the other great thing about printing.. I can print a replacement in about 10 minutes.

[@shaunwhiteley3544]

Google MPCNC. 😀. Cheers Sorry another poster beat me to it!

[@TheWoodKnight]

From just looking at it, the MPCNC looks really similar to how the Shapeoko1 was. Great idea, but the practicalities of it are somewhat less because its not rigid enough to go at good feed rates. That is, however, just after quick scanning their site and watching a few videos. This was also an issue with the gen1 xcarve using the quiet cut spindle - while it was "quiet", breaking bits and waaaay too long carvings were what 'killed' it for me. (Gen2 is so much better). What sort of feed rates do you get?

[@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994]

When you have a 3D printer you start to understand you also NEED a Laser Cutter for Templates and then you come to the realization you NEED a larger CNC and ..... :D 3D printed knobs and levers with a combination of knurl nuts and metal bolts as required gets you a no compromise result. Just made 21 of these 30mm diameter knobs for a Router Jig system a360.co/3vUALCm (not shown in the model is an M6 Brass knurl nut to retain the M6 Bolt) but feel free to play with the model.

[@mikededmon]

Why does your wife have a 3D printer? I’m curious what she uses it for.

[@TheWoodKnight]

She got the it for mini model making and for jewellery. This year has been kicking our butts so unfortunately she hasn't had too much time for the latter

[@cobberpete1]

My need for 'Widgets', are few and far between. So at present would not consider a 3D.. I don't know the price, but I'm sure it would take quite a few 'Widgets', to justify buying one and over a reasonable time get your return. I'm not too restricted for time and if that desperate, could drive to the 'Two', shops. They are both about 45mins drive from home.

[@TheWoodKnight]

Looking at it purely as a tool to do a task (vs hobby/curiosity/etc), for items you can get off the shelf, yes I'd agree. I can think of about $50-100 worth of just simple connectors that I could halve (or less) the price of to make a *better* version (the terrible 4" plastic blast gates are a good example - just print flanges, still go with the wood method for the gate), and probably another $20-50 of other workshop items. I think the more ... interesting? justifiable? reasons for 3d printing would be perhaps the custom items that you *can't* buy, that perhaps aren't viable in wood. A bit like hobbyist woodworking - you don't buy all those tools to save money on furniture, otherwise you'd just shop at Ikea! It's all about getting something you can't get elsewhere ;)

[@cobberpete1]

I have to agree with the Gates. After watching you video quite awhile back. I ended up ripping the flanges off the crappy bought ones and replacing with wooden gates, just used the flanges. So there would have been an example of use for me.

[@jasongullickson8858]

first?

[@Pete.G]

first reply?

[@TheWoodKnight]

first sad face :( 😢