MicroShop Dust Collection and Board Splitter Upgrade

[@wiseoldfool]

I've really enjoyed this whole build series, Tommy. Audio quality and video editing are first class. Your pace suits my learning style. I really appreciate when you show what didn't work, and how you fixed it. We all learn by experience, but we can learn so much more and so much faster by building on the experience of others. Thank you for the humility to share your mistakes for the benefit of the craft. Sincere best wishes from Australia. The left hand side. Towards the bottom. A three to three-and-a-half hour drive from the most remote capital city on the planet. On a good day we even have internet access!

[@Rooxie973]

Wellington and Canberra are equally remote, with Wellington being the world's southernmost capital

[@pedrohervef.7780]

The microshop it's already awesome. Now, with the dust collector it's beyond words!. Great ideas on practice.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@noraconnelly2584]

I am so excited to try out your dust collection idea! My tablesaw doesn't have anything currently and I'm working on setting up a workshop. This (along with other organization ideas) is going to help me tremendously! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!! ❤ I can't tell you how much you're helping me tackle these projects and especially on a budget! I've recently been laid off and have decided that I'm going to try my passion of restoring furniture as an income source until I find another job (so💲is TIGHT!💯). I sincerely appreciate your creative mind and willingness to share.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Ps: I just subscribed! 😁😉👍🤓

[@dopelogik]

Love all the perfectionist details in the MicroShop - the latest being those magnets!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you - I'm glad you dig it!

[@ClearTheDeck]

Ha! Before I got sidetracked by an unexpected deck rebuild this summer, cutting out the (old) microshop board splitter was the first thing I did because I wanted to get that tricky job out of the way. Oh well, it's already cut so I guess I'll use it to start with. I hope to resume work on my microshop next month. Thanks for the updates.

[@greco37]

Thank you for demonstrating that you can expose the moving parts of the saw and still have adequate dust collection. I will remove my full enclosure and try your design.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Let me know how it goes!

[@joescritch9903]

I love how he makes the safety feature board splitter free to download.... Cause that's what heroes do

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

😂

[@johnburks1486]

Morning. I saw your video on adjusted your band saw. I have the exact same kind. Made me adjusting mine very easy. Thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@CasualBuilds]

Good stuff Tommy! Great additions to the MicroShop!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks Tim 🙂 by the way, anyone reading this comment, do yourself a favor and go check out Casual Builds.

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Tommy! Those are great addition for your micro-thingamajig! 👍👍😉😉

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@flyingscotsman1923]

I am spellbound by the ingenuity of the 1m workbench and this health & safety addition. Bravo Tommy! (Methinks 1m is far better than 3M any day. lol.)

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you very much!

[@augustsilva9423]

Thanks Tommy! I’m going to make these additions ASAP. I love my micro shop!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

No problem, August! Let me know how it goes!

[@mrupholsteryman]

Only thing I would have changed was to put the hole for the vacuum in the bottom panel of the dust collection portion...but other than that. Awesomeness! 😇😎

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@avie.v]

What a great addition to the microshop. Unfortunately, the email link to the free downloadable plans no longer work.

[@richardmalone1986]

Good Idea; Thank you. Richard

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@trueitbycjtruitt9546]

That's a pretty cool idea with the magnets, thanks for sharing

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you, I’m glad you dig it!

[@BBhashyam]

Wonderful work Tommy. You just inspired me to make a multi tool table. I am making a small one as well but with storage on bottom and on castors. I am hoping to share the details one of these days!

[@donaldhollis7240]

I noticed that the dust that escaped, was coming from the cut for the rest of the circular saw. I gave it a quick thought and came up with a suggestion, to use a bladed or thick cushioned waether strip around that edge to improve the seal for the dust collection box. I would be interested to know if you are/have any thoughts on improving the dust collection box. Also, thank you for realizing the concept of a microshop.

[@zoladkow]

Cabinet door magnetic catches! Also at home depot :)

[@dannygriffith9841]

If you pitch the vacuum box and angle the shop vacuum at that same angle you won't have to shake it to get the rest of it the dust bits.

[@andymckenzie8031]

Nice! Thanks for the update, particularly the splitter. I've been thinking about building something like this, and I'm a lot more likely to do so now!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

No problem! If you build it, let me know how it goes!

[@johnkelley9877]

Those are some very good upgrades! Thanks for sharing this.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, and no problem!

[@vennic]

🧲 I've had crazy glue fail a few times with those skinny bar magnets. Give them a quick sanding first 🧲

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Great tip!

[@Shadey88]

Great addition

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty nice work, dude! Nicely done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks - you too!

[@hassanal-mosawi6049]

Thanks for sharing that, well done!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@rolocox100]

Great construction with many simple to make features. Can you make a saw guard to your microshop table saw to add safety?

[@ymx777]

Hi. What's the material of the new metal splitter. Looks different than your first one. Thanks

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

It's galvanized steel that I picked up for $10 at a local metal supply shop. I hope this helps!

[@thebrhinocerous]

Nice follow up...I love your quest to always improve and make it better. Did you consider attaching a removable framed screen to the open side of the dust collector? That would help keep even more sawdust out from going inside of the box, but also allow you easy access to the tool for adjustments (as well as keep the air flow substantial enough to allow proper vacuum suction and tool "breathing" to stay cool). It could be a slide-in or magnetically attached, just like the box. But again, great addition!

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Cheap cabinet door catch magnets would be perfect too.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I would just make sure they are strong enough. Also, the magnets I used are pretty darn cheap on Amazon...might even be cheaper than sets of cabinet door magnets, but that’s just a guess. Either way, it’s worth having a look at. Thanks for sharing the idea!

[@aangmaman1288]

Good job

[@briankeithwood]

So, why not build the box lower on one end and then have the vacuum connect at the low point? Gravity would hello the dust settle into the hose even if the suction wasn't going.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Good idea!

[@mrupholsteryman]

Like these new additions! 😇😎

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

🙂 Thank you!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Hello Tommy, so nice to see you again. We all got busy with the silly stuff going on so, Really glad to see you again. Great upgrade for the dust there. Does the dust box get in the way for packing and storage or travel? or does it stay on all the time? Awesome video and editing once again. Great camera angles and sound quality too,(as always). Glad you are safe and moving. Stay that way, Jim Tree..

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks - I'm still here, still kicking. Been side tracked by issues outside of my control, but starting to get my focus back where it should be. Now, to be honest, I haven't tried to pack it up yet with the new dust collection box, but I will. By the time I get the container/stand video together, I'll try to work an answer to this question into it. I hope this helps. Thanks again - thanks for the awesome compliments. I do appreciate it!

[@ElliotNesterman]

Instead of making catches from steel bar you could just buy a few small mending plates. Same effect, less work, and cheaper. Also, I think a lot of folks are waiting for that convertible base & storage cover.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I’m not exactly sure what a mending plate is, but as long as it’s fairly thick and the right type of metal, it should produce good pull for the magnets. Thanks for the tip. I know people are waiting for the base...I’m hoping to get it out soon, but the last few months, life has presented some challenges that have pulled me away from work. All that said, I think things are lining up so that I can return my focus where it needs to be. I’m working on it 🙂

[@DaveEverett01]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench You could use magnetic catches here, they are cheap and have some flexibility in alignment. They are designed to screw to the 2 surfaces. Great additions to your microshop OMW.

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

@@OneMinuteWorkbench Hey Bro, I know you are doing a great job. Keep it up. Thank you, Jim

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you - I'll do my best 🙂

[@jayecurry1369]

Is there enough bend in your hose to cut a hole in the bottom of your collection box instead of the side? If it does, you might collect more dust.

[@chrishayes6057]

Another great video!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks, Chris 🙂

[@jarrodstaller7759]

Thank you for these videos on the Micro Shop. Do you think it is feasible that the table saw extension arm can be modified to also act as a vise?

[@TheHummingBeard]

Just in time! I have not yet fully completed my build and I am already drowning in dust. Haha just kidding. :) btw. as I was building the original riving knife I stumbled upon an interesting problem. I built mine using say a 3mm metal sheet, just to match my blade thickness. I then changed the blade to a finer, 1mm thick and the boards were no longer coming through the 3mm splitter. So that means it may be worth preparing a set of riving knives for all blades that can potentially be used on the table saw. Or at least always go for the thinnest one. Hope that makes sense. :)

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Each board splitter/riving knife only works with a specific blade thickness. So if you have multiple blades that produce a different kerf, you have to have a knife for each. This is true whether you make your own saw, or even if you have a commercial one. Either way, I’m glad this came along to compliment your build at the right time 🙂

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

I found this out the minute I put a thin kerf blade on mine. They cut great but, you gotta have the right knife.

[@jeremymedders7846]

legit man. Just legit.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks!

[@vargr]

I'm using old useless blades and shaping them into riving knives to better match the thickness of whichever blade I am using.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Awesome!

[@SugarCreekWoodwright]

where have you been...was wondering about the splitter

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I'm around. Have had challenges that have pulled me away from work lately, but I'm back at it and hope to have more stuff coming soon!

[@SugarCreekWoodwright]

Awesome built the bench but the splitter was painful....looking forward to the new one

[@Manarat_Thaqafy]

Easy work i like your jope Thank you so much .

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks and welcome!

[@vileguile4]

How did you know it was prone to kick back? Btw, very nice build. I love the creativity!

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thanks! It had happened for every board in a particular stack, so I knew there was a high chance that one would as well. My guess is that that particular batch just had a lot of internal stresses that were baked in. Anyway, thanks again!

[@erictheviking672]

Hi Tommy, I still love the micro shop! Quick question: was there a reason to have the splitter higher than the blade? It can't do a rebate/ groove but is this for a safety reason? I know a bit about table saws but I also know that there's loads I don't know, so I always ask. Cheers Tommy.

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

A board splitter is different from a riving knife in that it does not raise and lower with the blade. So even if you make the splitter just below the height of the blade at its highest point, it will be above the blade as soon as you lower it at all. For example, if you wanted to make a 1/2" rebate, the blade would still prevent you from making that cut. Does that make sense?

[@erictheviking672]

Perfect sense, thanks for a clear explanation, Tommy.

[@kimbrady7478]

How do you know the Board will Pinch like that

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

I had a stack of board, and each board in the stack I had cut previously responded that way (it was a common property of that particular batch). It has to do with the internal stresses of the wood...as soon as you start to cut into it, it has a "memory", and tries to return there. So it was a pretty good guess that particular board would respond that way. I hope this helps!

[@LuisRamirez-xb3hl]

👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

Thank you!

[@shairucraft2030]

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[@OneMinuteWorkbench]

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