Lathe Dust Collection System | Rockler Skill Builders

[@Uncle_Buzz]

In dry climates like where I live, static is a major issue. That chip deflector can be wiped occasionally with plain old unscented static control dryer sheets to help it repel dust that the static likes to grab. I use them on my face shield and safety glasses. Cheers! Chris.

[@mythyc9604]

that is a great tip! Thx Chris!

[@johnhuggins5021]

I'm glad you mentioned using static control dryer sheets. I'm definitely going to try that on the inside of my deflector shield. But I'll probably get the scented type so I can smell Spring in the air. LOL Thank you for that tip.

[@johnhuggins5021]

Hey Chris, Until you showed the sanding part of this very enlightening tool demonstration I was quite hesitant about spending the $80 for this 2-part dust collection apparatus simply because I didn't want to also have to contend with wood dust from my projects clouding up the view under the deflector shield of this system. However, I was quite surprised to see that you did not have that issue, so I'm going to give the whole kit a shot. Thank you for the thorough review of this set up.

[@apsey3596]

Great inspiration for a project. Thank you rockler once again! :D

[@fernandopellegrini4670]

Excellent!

[@MrSmokinMirrors]

Works as well as a colander does holding water

[@MD-en3zm]

Why not make these with a 4 inch hose connection to the scoop and include an adapter for 2.5 inch vacs? That 2.5 connector chokes down the air flow from a decent dust collector. Going the other way wouldn’t hurt those with the 2.5 inch shop vacs.

[@johnhuggins5021]

I concur. Very good point if Rockler wants professional turners to consider what otherwise might be only considered an infrequent using hobbyist's dust collection setup.

[@mikebarnstable7038]

How about adding a light to the shield

[@mikeyandalyssab4782]

And a cup holder :)