Using Fusion 360 to 3D Print a Hose Adapter // Maker 101 | I Like To Make Stuff

See how I use Fusion 360 to 3d print a hose adapter for my belt sander!
I've got a belt sander with awful dust collection. The big problem is that the port for the hose is in a hard to reach place and a different size than my shop vac. In this video, I'll show you how I measured the real world items then modeled a connector in Fusion 360 to let me connect the hose to the shop vac using 3d printing.
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Using Fusion 360 to 3D Print a Hose Adapter // Maker 101 | I Like To Make Stuff
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[@trentw26]

Not sure if you will see this, but here it goes. You can create another sketch while looking at the part in a side view. Then, you can draw a curved line that intersects the centers of both circles. Then while using the loft tool, you can make it loft along the path you just created. This will give a much smoother transition, similar to that of a pvc 90 fitting.

[@trentw26]

Also, I find it makes for a much smoother transition on the inside of the part, if you create two different circles on each end, one for the outside diameter, and one for the inside. Then, do two separate lofts, one like you did originally, then another for just the inside profiles. Then you subtract the inside from the outside, and it's done.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's fantastic info Trent, thank you!! I figured there was a simple way to control the curve shape so that's great to know!, Thank you!

[@ygross6576]

I Like To Make Stuff thanx for another amazing video. i have been subbed since your 15th video.

[@luismdoz]

If you guys want to make serious suggestions let's talk about the fillet. The way he did it makes a really thin area where the round is closest to the inside edge where the loft ends. It's a better practice to do the fillet first and the shell at the end

[@trentw26]

+I Like To Make Stuff You're welcome, sir. Glad I could be of service.

[@Joe-dt7wp]

It makes my day when it's not a Thursday and I see you in my notifications

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's awesome, thanks!

[@mattmoore169]

Thanks for the great video Bob, it was a good speed to cover off the important info without being too long for the fusion part. Plus great to see a practical use for the 3d printer. Bring on more of these vids!

[@correia707]

Very cool, thanks for answering our requests on exploring a bit more fusion360!

[@CulinaireZaken]

I really like the fusion 360 videos, keep them coming! Thanks man!

[@sergheifelix5491]

i dont care what project you do but i still watch it i hope you keep up the good work you shoud do a bow and arrow

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much! That's very kind!

[@PiefacePete46]

Great video, as usual. I have just finished a 3D printed dust extraction duct for my bandsaw. As part of my Fusion 360 learning process, I modeled the areas of the bandsaw itself, around the area below the table, and then used the techniques shown in this video to make a duct that snakes around the existing components. Very satisfying, and works very well. Thanks... Liked... Subscribed long ago.

[@craftedworkshop]

Loving these, Bob. I don't know Fusion yet nor do I do any 3D printing, but it's still interesting to see the process.

[@CheveeDodd]

I needed this EXACT model for the same sander. Thanks for the awesome vid Bob!

[@trumanbeal]

Excellent job on this one- The in-depth coverage of the software, as well as an excellent real world example is ideal.

[@ChippedBuilds]

Such an awesome video i especially love the videos like this. Love these little videos you are doing lately. Keep up the good work man!

[@MrJoseJasso]

These types of videos are awesome!

[@passipassi100]

Thank you for showing this awesome program!

[@CliffsShed]

Like a few others down there, I was thinking about the self same project for my belt and disc sander with my brand new CR10, still trying to master fusion 360, these pointers are priceless, thanks a lot, All the best, Cliff

[@jakebranca6994]

I'm so glad these "Maker 101" episodes are back! I'm fairly new to 3d printing and these videos help me out a ton in designing. Keep up the good work Bob!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's awesome to hear Jake, thank you!

[@brandonrowoldt8306]

I got my first 3D printer today. Thanks for showing some more topics. I didn't realize how long it takes to print. Thank you for all the great videos.

[@BradleyMakesThings]

BOB! You're blowing my mind here! I sooo need to dive into fusion. And when I do, I'm sure what've you've shown so far will be a huge help! Good on ya! Hoping to catch you this weekend at Maker Faire!

[@stefwill]

Thanks, Bob. I have 4 tools and not one of them fits a standard hose connection, so my dust collection is near non-existant at the moment. I can't believe I hadn't thought of modelling those connectors and getting them printed on Shapeways or the Like. Thanks again.

[@homegamerengineer3747]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

[@mister_carrot8428]

Awesome video! I don't have a 3D printer as of yet but I did recently get Fusion just so I can start learning it and trying my hand at making some basic models. Videos like this I find are great for giving me ideas of new things to try and are part of the reason I got Fusion in the first place.

[@carlosdanger1843]

Thank you, Wolverine! Straight to the point, clear, and short.

[@Perspectologist]

Great quick tutorial. This makes it looks almost easy.

[@josilasik]

Awesome idea. thanks and keep them coming

[@DoorReformed]

I swear, everytime I want to sleep you put out a vid.

[@simonfontaine7950]

Haha, same thing in Japan, - 1 h though :)

[@kiwiplumber5516]

NZ 2am here

[@teodoravignjevic2828]

Simon Fontaine -mjjhhbbhbvcdry-

[@ThinJizzy]

Crazy how timezones work.

[@HollywoodColt]

KillaaFlame I'm usually watching scary or creepy videos at that point in time

[@PabloLorenti]

Excellent solution !! Thanks for the clear explanation! Greetings from Argentina

[@brianmacconnell1249]

Great Video. These are a huge help. I'm looking forward to getting into Fusion.

[@buddhistmonkey182]

Awesome video! Thanks, Bob! Also, I have that same Flynn Lives t-shirt!

[@jaygmanz]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I’m currently modeling one to be used for the dust collection on my miter saw. I was using the loft tool incorrectly. Thank you for teaching me the proper way!

[@skewedmaker]

Great video, keep them coming because while I enjoy watching videos about making props and toys with 3D printers, I'm far more likely to use or buy one for practical applications like this.

[@aldecarollin]

I dont care what u make. I will always watch it. I'm looking foward to other projects. good luck

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool Bob!

[@mxrider2strokebraaap54]

Really cool project!

[@grandCurator]

Interesting bits about Fusion 360 in this one! Definitely looking forward to more uses of it in the future.

[@brockphyland8874]

Great vid short sharp and practical. Legend.

[@chrisdauber8656]

Awesome Video!

[@alishanmao]

nice one. Learned something new today. Thanks bud

[@Spitefulgod2]

Super tutorial, perfect for what I wanted

[@aaihamm]

awesome video. as usual 😊

[@bruce-le-smith]

Amazing keep these coming!

[@chuysaucedo7119]

Helpful video. I like the real world application and initial version with proposed changes. Thank you

[@chonky_ollie]

The best intro I have ever seen!! It's hilarious!

[@davestrain1762]

Nice job Bob, Solving everyday problems with technology. I really have to get on my fusion 360 more.... I just don't have many things I need to print for myself right now. I should probably make it more of a personal development thing versus an as needed basis.

[@ahmedhasanin8445]

your videos are very helpful thank you a lot

[@BillVanLoo]

This was perfect, Bob - a quick hit with some new techniques that were explained, and fills a need. Bravo!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Bill!

[@valociraptor]

Thank you man!!! You saved my time,almost spent a day to build a pipe for my automatic dog feeder. Litteraly goin crazy with the loft function (first time using Fusion).With yours tips,about 30 seconds!

[@CyberZ0ne]

this is gonna help me make a dual velocity stack for my bobber project, im new to 3D printing and this has helped me a lot, thanks!

[@DONphantasmo]

Man. I love this!!!

[@jedidiahlintag5423]

Simple video but informative. Nice one Bob.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Jedidiah!

[@rowangibbs4361]

Love the channel, actually created something simple in Fusion 360 for a friend to print (he adjusted it slightly) and it came out great!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's awesome! Thanks!

[@coleboyden8]

I really like these videos Bob! If you can do more videos like this that would be great and the 3D printing community is getting bigger so this would help a ton! Thanks if you read this and even respond

[@klawz1801]

Great upgrade

[@stanstan5496]

Great video! Thank you!!!

[@brockvivek012]

a very simple project but looking so good with details and your explanation

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Brock!

[@Demoni696]

Thank you for adding another tool (loft) to my 360 vernacular, that will be really useful!

[@SpecificLove7]

Nice upgrade

[@brianwolfsohn3942]

Great video.. Just what I needed to see right now... Lots of good suggestions I can try in the comments also..

[@nicholasphelps7489]

ANYTHING Fusion 360 is an awesome video! I'm just getting in to modeling and it is so much fun!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much! Have fun with it!!

[@kelvartis]

So clear and exactly what I was looking to learn. I'm modeling and 3d printing a new intake tube for a 28 year old ATV.

[@Andygreenphotography]

Loving the Flynn lives shirt bob!

[@MCsCreations]

Really interesting!

[@trixiewasanegg]

hey bob love your work

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much!

[@fnkyjoe]

i love your videos and listen to your pod cast. i would like to see more fusion tutorials relating to wood working.

[@redman2751]

Please do more videos with fusion 360. I’ve been contemplating getting a 3D Printer for my shop but not sure how to make stuff that’s not on places like thingaverse. I’ve used sketchup but that’s about the only modeling experience I have. So these videos help a lot.

[@JonathanRansom]

Most Fusion 360 videos are information overload. I am glad you are taking this approach and showing a few tools I can practice using without getting overloaded.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's great to hear! I'm trying to figure out the best approach to showing this stuff. There's a line between too much and too little that I can't quite find.

[@henrikvtcodes]

Hi, Bob! I love your videos and how well they are produced! I also don't care what you design or build, I just find your videos interesting. The first video of yours that I watched was the ridiculous snack machine video and I have been subscribed ever since! You should build a rainwater collector next! You could use it to feed your outdoor sink!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks so much, that's really kind of you! I actually do want to build one of those one day. I will at some point :)

[@henrikvtcodes]

Yay! I didn't think you would reply, but I think a good KZbinr is one that finds time to reply to his or her comments section! At school, I am building a smallish rain collector system with a capacity of about 150 gallons. It was made from things we found around the school, like the PVC tubing cage they used for the haunted house, a pallet from a smart board delivery, and some Ivy rain barrel kits we had in storage. The PVC frame holds up our tarp since we couldn't access the school's downspout. I'm gonna try to post some pictures on google plus My google plus: plus.google.com/+HenrikTechguy

[@GibClark]

Thats cool... one day i will need this 🙂👍👍

[@niico3596]

Love that shirt!

[@BC-bf1fq]

Good stuff

[@cameronthomas4290]

Your awesome, I just found this channel

[@ThePippin89]

Hey Bob. Love your videos. Just a thought on this. I'm a mechanical engineer and use a program called solidworks. In that program there is a "rib" feature that will add strengthening ribs to the inside of a piece like that really easily. Not sure if fusion has this feature but it would be easy to manually model if not. This would mean you could make it thinner and lighter and easier to fit in place without fear of the tube collapsing.

[@kreparAZ]

totally awesome

[@jeongyeonshair504]

me and my mom watches your videos every weekend!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Good information. I've not done anything with Fusion 360 yet, but I'm sure there will come a time that I need to. I will for sure reference this video.

[@sailingaroundtheworld1427]

Thanks for this... just what I was looking for... I saved about 2 hours of my life

[@julianafalconar7979]

i don't care what your video its about y watch it!! love you vida!!

[@pyleinn2003]

Great videos. Thanks for all the info on how easy it is to do things that I thought I could never do. Was wondering what 3D printer you use? Thanks and keep them coming!

[@Hubbmade]

This is an excellent idea Bob! I also need one of these. Why no "real world" test to show the improved dust collection?

[@anthonyanthaudainea3499]

That's awesome

[@petergornyitzki692]

I watch you from Slovakia 😄

[@TomZelickman]

Nicely done, Bob! Looks like you already got some great feedback about lofts that follow a path too. These are great little "shorts" - keep up the good work, sir. Sincerely, Tom Z

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks Tom!

[@kentvandervelden]

I've 3d printed several different vacuum hose adapters for tools... either I don't use the the printer much or there's a lot of variation in vacuum hoses. I like to print the adapter to be a little tight, and then shape to final fit with a drum sander on the drill press.

[@JEC11718]

adapter for the dryer vent. I wrestled a flexible metal one for an hour yesterday!

[@theislandworkshop8453]

bob this is great, i we use three large bed laser cutters but 3d printers i uslay have trouble thinking of what you could make that would be useful rather than just to make something nice, like a stag head ( Evan & Katelyn style) haha, this really does make a 3d printer more useful, this is what they should be teaching in schools in the uk rather than just how to 3d print nice stuff

[@ShaneGadsby]

Great video! Just touching on where you explain that you were using low resolution, the lower resolution (aka, taller layer heights) actually gives you a much stronger build over all, and if you couple that with setting the temp 5-7C higher than usual it will fuse everything into an extremely durable part (even more so with the co-polyester & nylon filaments)

[@Andres186000]

Just what I needed to learn how to do

[@Omakes]

love the reverse engineer vid bob, i actually model mine shop vac adapter that connects from the vac to hose, but i use solidwork im a student 😀

[@theamericanway5294]

just got my anet a8 I just need to finish hooking up the mother board. can't wait to print some stuff

[@Jasonian806]

I'd love to try Fusion 360. I've been using Solidworks for several years.

[@KevinBlank]

I had to do this not that long ago to get my shop vacuum to connect up with my table saw. I printed with an ABS type material so it would hold up better in the shop environment. One thing to measure/experiment with is how long the lip should be on each end to get a good interference fit.

[@banata21]

I like how you can move around with that second thing you talked about on Making It for your left hand... if that makes sense...

[@Peter-tn4vj]

Sweet vid bob! I've got 4 hours left on my Mjölnir print!... no reason, just want to see it 👍

[@coreycreehan8197]

Awesome video! Does it still whistle?

[@awildymarcappeared6134]

Hi! I'm not Bob and I don't know how to make stuff, so I just watch other people make them!

[@davydmir6565]

I really enjoyed this on my tea brake at collage 😊

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Great! Thanks!

[@tooljunkie555]

that's pretty cool Bob it's amazing what technology can do nowadays wish I was more computer savvy and had a 3D. one of these days LOL

[@MakenModify]

great video :D If you select "Tangent" instead of "Free" in the Loft dialog, it get's some nice curves ;)

[@MrBen527]

That's what I'm trying to do in TinkerCad is make a taper. I guess they don't have functions like this.

[@kevinetheridge6153]

Fantastic. I was wondering if something printed would hold up to the suction of a vacuum dust collection system. I have that very dust creating tool, recently purchased, and was thinking about how to hook it up. Kudos, Bob :-)

[@zodak9999b]

Nice video, Bob. I've been playing in Tinkercad for super simple things, and OpenSCAD for more complex designs, but I think I might give Fusion a try. A girl at the public library's makerspace uses it and swears by it. That reminds me of an additional tip for your video - if you don't have a 3d printer, check your local library to see if they happen to have one, or if they know of a nearby library that does. Ours has three Polyprinters, and a nearby library has a laser cutter.

[@joshuabest100]

do you still use the dust collection system with the keypad or was that a flop

[@JustinEltoft]

LOVE it! One ask though. Is there any easy way to make the cut outs that would fit around the "tabs" that some hoses have? For example, a bosche miter saw has two bumps and the hose adapter goes over them and then twists to lock.