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paulcomi · 08-14-2006, 02:32 AM

As soon as I get my new M12V this week, I expect to be using my PC 890 router mostly as a plunge router and I need to put together a dust collection solution for it. I plan to use a shop vac and found out that PC sells a hose that fits the outside of the dust port on the base of this base, but has anyone come up with a more cost effective solution. I don't need the hose - I just need some sort of a soft rubber elbow connection so I can transition from what appears to be around 2" outside diameter to the usual 2 1/2" shop vac hose size. Adapters I've seen are straight and hard plastic and that won't work with this base.

**bobj3** · 08-14-2006, 10:29 AM

Hi Paul
You may want to check out your auto parts store they may have something you can use some water pumps and rad.hoses are that big but going to 2 1/2" i.d. maybe hard one but they make tons of hoses for cars you just need to find one on the wall and cut out what you need from it,they also make rubber plugs that you put inside to fit the 2 1/2"" in.
(pre bent/molded rubber hoses ,auto. type)

Plus many tools, chop saws,radio arm saw, etc. come with a short molded hose that may work in your case, my DeWalt has one that just slides on and made to put the chips out to the side of the blade guard.

Hope this helps
Bj

Doyle · 06-28-2007, 12:47 PM

Hi Paul Doyle here.
When you come up with your effective solution for dust collection with the PC 890 let us know. I Have an 890 and have as yet little success trying to keep dust off me and filling my shop. So outside it is for now. I used a shop-vac attached to the base, a Grizzly 2HP dust collection system and a JDS air filter system. I am still cleaning sawdust from all my machines, shelves, bench tops and tools. Thank heavens for proper dust masks and ear plugs and yes safety glasses. Thanks for your post. Doyle

**bobj3** · 06-28-2007, 12:57 PM

Hi Doyle

This is what I came up with and it works great.... you can order the pickup from one of the many Freud dealers...

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Originally Posted by Doyle

Hi Paul Doyle here.
When you come up with your effective solution for dust collection with the PC 890 let us know. I Have an 890 and have as yet little success trying to keep dust off me and filling my shop. So outside it is for now. I used a shop-vac attached to the base, a Grizzly 2HP dust collection system and a JDS air filter system. I am still cleaning sawdust from all my machines, shelves, bench tops and tools. Thank heavens for proper dust masks and ear plugs and yes safety glasses. Thanks for your post. Doyle

Doyle · 06-28-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bobj3

Hi Doyle

This is what I came up with and it works great.... you can order the pickup from one of the many Freud dealers...

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Thanks BJ That sure looks like a must have item - it gives me the I-NEEDS.
Thanks again and take care. Doyle

**bobj3** · 06-28-2007, 05:23 PM

You'er Welcome Doyle

Here's just one more that will work also.
But you will need to drill and tap two small holes in the base to hold it in place.
Once you do that it's easy to put it on or take it off.. :
This one you can get from Sears parts center...

http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...uting-6388.jpg

http://www.routerforums.com/39447-post21.html

http://www.routerforums.com/table-mo...e-routing.html

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kp91 · 06-30-2007, 09:25 AM

Bob-

Did you have a source for those dust pickups from Freud? Just did a little quick research, not sucessful in locating a source yet. Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,

**bobj3** · 06-30-2007, 10:12 AM

Hi Doug

The one I'm using in my PC came with the Freud FT2000E router I got ,it's a default item for that router , it's one items you would need to call a seller of the Freud routers or the parts service center in your town, maybe with some luck Charles M. ( a member of the forum ) he works for Freud, will see this post or you can drop him a PM and ask him to find you one and with some real luck he will just get you one. I'm sure it's just a dolllar item for him if that.... I'm sure all he needs to do is look up the part number and pull it,,, if not let me know and I will look up the part number in the manual then just make a call to the server center and get on on the way...

Same thing for the Sears vac.pickup...

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kp91 · 06-30-2007, 10:51 AM

Bob,

Also noticed your picture with the base attached, did you modify the plunge stop rod on your 890 base? Looks like the old 690 rod.

**bobj3** · 06-30-2007, 11:02 AM

Hi Doug

That is the old 690 I use it on all my PC routers

I just switch the base plates quick and easy when I need a vac.pick for a project. ( 3 screws and it done)

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Originally Posted by kp91

Bob,

Also noticed your picture with the base attached, did you modify the plunge stop rod on your 890 base? Looks like the old 690 rod.

08-14-2006, 02:32 AM	#1
paulcomi Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Marino, California Posts: 57 View paulcomi's Gallery	Report This Post! Anyone using a plunge PC 890 base with dust pickup? As soon as I get my new M12V this week, I expect to be using my PC 890 router mostly as a plunge router and I need to put together a dust collection solution for it. I plan to use a shop vac and found out that PC sells a hose that fits the outside of the dust port on the base of this base, but has anyone come up with a more cost effective solution. I don't need the hose - I just need some sort of a soft rubber elbow connection so I can transition from what appears to be around 2" outside diameter to the usual 2 1/2" shop vac hose size. Adapters I've seen are straight and hard plastic and that won't work with this base.
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08-14-2006, 10:29 AM	#2
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,271 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Paul You may want to check out your auto parts store they may have something you can use some water pumps and rad.hoses are that big but going to 2 1/2" i.d. maybe hard one but they make tons of hoses for cars you just need to find one on the wall and cut out what you need from it,they also make rubber plugs that you put inside to fit the 2 1/2"" in. (pre bent/molded rubber hoses ,auto. type) Plus many tools, chop saws,radio arm saw, etc. come with a short molded hose that may work in your case, my DeWalt has one that just slides on and made to put the chips out to the side of the blade guard. Hope this helps Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 08-14-2006 at 10:41 AM.
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06-28-2007, 12:47 PM	#3
Doyle Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mariposa California USA Posts: 195 View Doyle's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Paul Doyle here. When you come up with your effective solution for dust collection with the PC 890 let us know. I Have an 890 and have as yet little success trying to keep dust off me and filling my shop. So outside it is for now. I used a shop-vac attached to the base, a Grizzly 2HP dust collection system and a JDS air filter system. I am still cleaning sawdust from all my machines, shelves, bench tops and tools. Thank heavens for proper dust masks and ear plugs and yes safety glasses. Thanks for your post. Doyle __________________ Our tools and machines never take prisoners!
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06-28-2007, 05:23 PM	#6
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,271 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! You'er Welcome Doyle Here's just one more that will work also. But you will need to drill and tap two small holes in the base to hold it in place. Once you do that it's easy to put it on or take it off.. : This one you can get from Sears parts center... http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...uting-6388.jpg http://www.routerforums.com/39447-post21.html http://www.routerforums.com/table-mo...e-routing.html ============== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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06-30-2007, 09:25 AM	#7
kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA First Name: Doug Posts: 920 View kp91's Gallery	Report This Post! Bob- Did you have a source for those dust pickups from Freud? Just did a little quick research, not sucessful in locating a source yet. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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06-30-2007, 10:12 AM	#8
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,271 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Doug The one I'm using in my PC came with the Freud FT2000E router I got ,it's a default item for that router , it's one items you would need to call a seller of the Freud routers or the parts service center in your town, maybe with some luck Charles M. ( a member of the forum ) he works for Freud, will see this post or you can drop him a PM and ask him to find you one and with some real luck he will just get you one. I'm sure it's just a dolllar item for him if that.... I'm sure all he needs to do is look up the part number and pull it,,, if not let me know and I will look up the part number in the manual then just make a call to the server center and get on on the way... Same thing for the Sears vac.pickup... ============== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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06-30-2007, 10:51 AM	#9
kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA First Name: Doug Posts: 920 View kp91's Gallery	Report This Post! Bob, Also noticed your picture with the base attached, did you modify the plunge stop rod on your 890 base? Looks like the old 690 rod. __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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