[Stick486]

Hello Tim.. welcome to the forums...
if you add your name to your profile you won't be referred to as N/A in the future...
as for adding pictures.. it's a drag and drop process from your hard drive/document folders to your post......
just under the post you are making there's a n area labeled ''Drag and Drop File Upload'' just snag thew photos you want to upload and place them there.. all dome..

in/at this link there is a wealth of information that you can use... so please take the time to read it...

 

[Stick486]

I have a Jet DC, that I use on my planer. Does a great job. Will also port it for the router table. Would also like to get an air filter, as I have a fine coat of dust on most everything that
I am constantly vacuuming.

which Jet do you have???
some help w/ air filtration and the DC..

.

 

[Stick486]

1... The Shopsmith DC is losing power and I need to investigate
2... I have found with the Leigh jig I still get quite of sawdust that hasn't be captured and it's very fine.

1... air flow is restricted...
filters impacted...
trapped particles in the line...
open an end of line gate a little to a lot to test this...

2... what router are you using and do have a dust hood on it???

 

[Stick486]

you know Bosch offers DC hoods for their routers...
they also come w/ the router guides too..
https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/bo...hments-medium-large-routers-ra1172at-27258-p/

 

[Stick486]

1... I had even changed the air filtration bag it uses to filter down to a smaller particle but that should change the suction I wouldn't think. It went from like 5 micron to maybe 2.
2... Love being retired......

-Steve

1... certainly will..
2... you and me both..

is your piping undersized???
any large step downs in sizing,, say 4 ~ 2''... or even down to 1¼''???

 

[Stick486]

So only 1 - 2-1/2" port is being used at any time.
Time for a tear down and good cleaning.

can you port it for 4"???
have you considered a Wix filter can and adding a separator???

 

[Stick486]

Stick: and mallets(I like making
those).

Tim.

you need to talk to @Herb Stoops...

 

[Stick486]

1... When the filter gets dirty, do you dispose of it , and install a new one?
2... Can not imagine trying to clean it/blow it out.
3... Does it get dirty fairly quick?

1... no... clean it..
2... put hold on the compressed air... forget it even...
2... bag type..
turn it inside out...
shake the snot out of it, outdoors, w/ the wind to your back...
don't forget to close your eyes and hold your breath..
a shop vac or compressed air rearranges the weave of the bag so that latter you are wondering how the hole(s) got in the bag...

canister type...
it should have the cleaning paddles in it..
just spin them often...
I have the 1300 and it has them...
no paddles???
take the canister outside and gently thump the heavies loose...
now you get to use your shop vac...vacuum from the inside of the canister...
wear a good dust mask...
3... yup..

NOTES:
capture the swarf...
it comes in handy for so many things...

 

[Stick486]

@sreilly...
I see you have floor wand...
suggest you discontinue using that...
if you were to pick up metal (hidden in the floor sweepings) as in in fasteners or hardware and when the metal hits the impeller you can generate sparks that could start a sawdust fire...
the fire could smoulder for hours and hours before it comes to life...
VOE says a sawdust fire is a tough fire to put out..
there may also be the chance that the airborne ultra fine swarf could flash or detonate...
you also risk damaging your unit...

 

[Stick486]

Plan ''B'' DC filters

https://www.clarkfiltersdirect.com/all-dust-collector-filters/wix.html
https://damnfilters.com/

 

[Stick486]

Stick,

A ClearView 1800 6" PVC piped system with a 5 HP motor and 16" impeller.

at 1450 CFM I would think that an 8'' trunk line would be more efficient......

 

[Stick486]

Chuck, I think it was Stick that came up with the idea of adding a flex hose to the bottom of the motor with a hose clamp . Great idea,by the way. I mount the motor down through the box bottom enclosing the router to let it draw clean air . I can't take credit for the idea though as it was a fellow on another forum that originally came up with the idea.

Herb

it was flex hose or a length of spaplok.. which ever fit best...