QUICK and EASY DOWNDRAFT SANDING TABLE!

[@Shortdraw01]

I used my laser to cut the holes out of 1/2” Baltic birch and added some bracing underneath. Piping the dust out of my shop through a 10” duct with a big in line fan. This is the greatest thing I’ve added to my laser shop for finishing.

[@scottpage6019]

I did mine with 3/4" holes and a direct 4" suction line to my dust collector with a Y Connector for the back of the sander as well. Well, that was version 3 and now it's flawless. I also use 1" Stop Blocks with 3/4" shafts to secure my material. Each hole is a stop block potential placement. Good video.

[@ArjanDuijs]

are you using any kind of filters in between?

[@theveterangolfer1467]

@@ArjanDuijs I use a wire mesh on the inside of the box at the exhaust port. Just to stop large pieces from being sucked up.

[@zeel4550]

You are one of the few that put the suction on the bottom which makes sense to me and is what i plan on doing

[@davidbrennan7422]

Interesting, I like your design and the table integration. I just figured out I need one of these for my rotary tool, so I'm looking at designs. Given all the drilling time, I'm wondering if it isn't easier to just take your pegboard, cut it into multiple (slightly oversized) pieces and then glue enough of them together to make it the thickness and thus stiffness you wanted? Use some 1/4" or 6mm pins to keep all the holes aligned, glue and clamp and then cut to final size. Especially since you already had the material.

[@adamhovak3377]

I always love your builds because you come back to them over time and give us updates on how they worked and what improvements you've made (e.g. smokeless fire pit). Would you change the hole sizes if you did it again?

[@rotorhawg8052]

A nice addition might be to have the whole box sitting the width of a piece of plywood low, so that when you are sanding it would create a border for the piece to remain within. But more so, when done sanding you could drop a piece of plywood on top of it, that would sit flush with your bench top and be prevent hardware and such falling through the holes. Just and idea.

[@davidgiesfeldt6650]

I like the plan! SUGGESTION… use the peg board as a guide for drilling larger holes with greater but consistent spacing. These can double for bench dog/hold downs/jigs and down draft. With the 1/4in center drill bit on an appropriately sized hole saw, you can quickly layout a grid… using two layers of material (your choice) or even scrap LVL you can find in a job site dumpster you get a solid top that does both work and dust abatement!

[@jewdd1989]

Recently I noticed Home Depot sells a thicker plastic peg board version and I’m very tempted to use it instead of hand drilling a ton of holes. I’m wanting to build a dust collection cart for my new Cen Tec dust collection system (far cheaper and better snap click system than Rockler’s and it’s on Amazon) but I’m considering on building a sanding station small enough to maneuver around the garage for collecting dust but also functions for sanding purposes. Anyways go to the front of the store where they have cheap organization alternatives and you should find this plastic peg board. It seems to want to be a knock off version of the more expensive metal peg board systems

[@contessa.adella]

I should think before you start talking about the size of suction plate you want…you need to discuss the dust collector capability and relate it to that, especially if others are looking to this for guidance. 10/10 for collection effectiveness in the end. 👍

[@Emily_M81]

This is definitely one of the coolest workbench builds I've seen on KZbin, thanks for sharing! :D

[@Bansheekilr]

That’s a great idea! I would have centered the intake hole for the vac and perhaps used a variety of sized holes and spacing in a circular pattern to get a more consistent suction all across the board. I’d imagine the way you have it set up sucks great by the intake port and maybe not so well by some of the far edges

[@kbguy9654]

I was thinking the same thing with hole size and port placement... but good idea with make a circular pattern 🤔

[@HAXMAN]

I agree Mario. That was my original intent. The main reason I put in at the end was so I didn't eat into my storage space underneath. I've never seen it done with the circular pattern but I might do that if I redo it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@jacobellis8135]

@@HAXMAN i thought the reason for the ramp was to create more of a suction the further away from the vacuum. I've seen the exact same principle used in heating and air ventilation. The further away the vent is, the smaller the diameter of the supply pipe.

[@HAXMAN]

@@jacobellis8135 It is. It's just that if the port was in the middle and there was two short ramps instead of one long one the suction would probably be even stronger.

[@hughtempleton8640]

I thought that you were an English gentleman 😀 thank you for sharing Great idea 👍

[@davidreed760]

Nice idea. It's gotta help keep the dust down and that is better for your health

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks David! That's definitely the idea :)

[@sortathesame8701]

Fabulous ideas! Our retirement home is almost complete and with your video's my husband is going to have tons of things to do to keep him occupied and out of my hair! lol

[@sortathesame8701]

And once he has build his workshop, he can use it to build things for me!

[@Kirt2323]

Love this guy -- great personality...great style....keep it up...not sure why ANYONE except jealous folks would ever give someone a thumbs down, who donates their time to make others better. Great job..I'd like to give you 11 Thumbs up to cancel those others...

[@HAXMAN]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much!

[@billsmith987]

Definitely would be the coolest connect 4 board ever👍. Really like how you routed each one.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@shawnmiller5049]

That was actually a good British accent. Great videos man.

[@HAXMAN]

😁Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@collinsstudios7098]

No it wasnt

[@Sinestablue]

Tip or your "trusty old jigsaw" from an owner of one 😅 I found clamping some sort of straight edge to use as a guide helpful!

[@donbeebe2110]

Great video. Personally I think I would have made smaller holes like 3/4" to increase suction. Also if you put some scraps over some of the open holes it will increase the suction. Possibly enough that it will hold your work piece to the table so you don't have to hold it with your hand. Maybe some bench cookies that pop in the holes with some rubber tops will solve that. Looking forward to some more videos.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! Great tips!

[@nothim2797]

WD-40 or mineral oil before drilling always. This will also allow you put a spring that’s just smaller than your smallest holesaw bit. Hope you like the tip.

[@pwrgreg007]

Great idea! Spring goes in hole saw box. Do you apply the lube to the drill bit?

[@anyfoolknowthat]

Help out dumb-dumb- why a spring?

[@rvah13rav87]

Great video, can’t wait to see the work table completed. 😊

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@richarddikhead]

You deserve more view Great video

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much!

[@ToolToyReview]

I have been meaning to make one of these for a while....Im gonna do it now! Thanks for the video!!

[@HAXMAN]

Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@FASIGMAN]

Yes HAXMAN sorry for shouting big fellllllaaaa.(Jigsaws name is Old Yellor ?.

[@arthurperrea3714]

Nice video I need to make a down draft table just wondering what you think of using 3/4 in×3" apart dog bench holes on one end of work table with box built under neath . top is 2 1/4 thick trying to kill two birds with one stone but it has to work lol

[@jacebigelow]

Just came across your channel for the first time. Great video, this is great, thank you for sharing, I'm going to share it with my woodworking friends. You've earned a new sub !!! Cheers ! 🍻

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you very much!

[@steelrunner83ify]

To prevent tearing and blowout when using hole saws go halfway on the first side and flip peice and go the rest of the way thru. That way any tearout is in the middle of the hole.

[@HAXMAN]

Normally I would do that. That also makes it easier to remove the plug from the saw. In this case, I used a sacrificial piece of plywood behind the hole to prevent tearout. I just didn't want to flip back and forth a hundred times. 😄 Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@steelrunner83ify]

@@HAXMAN ah ok. I just recently learned that. I watched your bench and trailer videos and really liked them.. well done man👍

[@HAXMAN]

@@steelrunner83ify Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

[@anacondanc2838]

@@HAXMAN of course you could have stared all the holes on one side first then just flipped it once...

[@W4TRI_Ronny]

2:40 Send me that one! I have to envy yours at this point! I'll pay the shipping!

[@HAXMAN]

😄 I haven't replaced it yet.

[@markgoston4419]

New subscriber here - great channel mate!

[@medicms2001]

Lol. I have a piece of blue tape on my jig saw forever. I’m waiting to if it ever falls off. Anyways great video

[@HAXMAN]

Amazing how well 13 day tape will hold. 😂 Thanks so much!

[@jaderene]

That accent in the intro was funny good ❤😂🤣 also I just subscribed to your channel and you are really awesome as well as your builds! They've inspired me!!!! And when I saw the down hole draft, it definitely reminded me of the connect 4 game!

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@carasather2717]

Use a hand router to do the round over. Probably way faster

[@carrieandretti]

CLEAVER!!!

[@cburnham6347]

hahahhaha - educational AND funny

[@HAXMAN]

😃 Thanks!

[@lovablepersona5000]

The only thing I thing you could have done differently is go with a Australian accent rather than a British. Nice work!

[@HAXMAN]

Crikey! I’ll try that next time 😁 Thanks!

[@mortenrindom686]

Scrap those cup-drills and get Pro-fit instead.

[@hardford1]

please may i know the name of soundtrack on this video ?

[@rickknapp8319]

What size holes did you drill

[@HAXMAN]

1 3/4”

[@grayrlsc1]

you talk too much