Fixed-Height Dust Extraction
Project by
Rick Miller
Published On
August 12, 2015
General Information
This attaches to the Z makerslide and remains at a fixed height.
It does a great job of collecting dust, some chips manage to escape. Even with 1/8" straight flute bits, dust gets pulled from the grooves.
Hold-down clamps must be at or below the cut surface
Inspired by @FrancisMarasigan
Open in Easel®
Additional Easel Files
Drill Holes (to run after main parts, can be copied into main parts file) These are in a separate file due to the way Easel drills holes that overlap with other elements. http://easel.inventables.com/projects/U3mF4bo5gLQCtpErayPYWA#
Acrylic Parts (.093" Clear plastic) http://easel.inventables.com/projects/CG9ZfPXUZK5TB7PllvJRsw
Additional Parts
Acrylic covers for top, back and bottom Magnets (.125 dia x .0625 tall) x4 2" Corner braces (L-brackets) max .6" width. Custom holes drilled PVC 3/4 to 3/4 junction PVC 3/4 (3") The PVC parts fit my dust hose, you may need to modify accordingly.
Hi, the "Acrylic Parts (.093" Clear plastic)" project is not shared public.
John Soerensen · September 02, 2015
Try this link http://easel.inventables.com/projects/CG9ZfPXUZK5TB7PllvJRsw
Rick Miller · September 02, 2015
Not sure where the "L" brackets fasten to the X-carve. Could you take and post a photo showing attchment from front/side? Thanks, Bob
Bob Hewson · October 10, 2015
Photo added. You can see that a new hole had to be drilled. This was to ensure the bracket is pushed away from the v-wheel.
Rick Miller · October 10, 2015
What are the magnets (X4) used for?
Brian Gillman · November 18, 2015
The magnets hold the acrylic cover onto the base. You can see them in the first photo. Not required, but I wanted something to hold the cover down. Since there is suction pulling it down, maybe they aren't needed.
Rick Miller · November 18, 2015
That's right I did not use the magnet and the cover is hold in place by the suction. I am very happy with this design.
riccardo · March 04, 2016
Looks like it would go well with the pipe clamp project - https://www.inventables.com/projects/line-loc-pipe-clamp
Bill Bucket · March 25, 2016
Rear entry hoses looks great and I will give your design as reference. Do you have any more thoughts or second thoughts after using it on projects? Thanks
Jim Chamberlain · August 07, 2017
I have since modified this to use a brush so that it can work better with clamps. And I'm using t-track to mount to the x-carve, which allows for easier height adjustment. It is still extremely effective and leaves practically no dust behind. I'll see if I can add photos here or post a new project.
Rick Miller · August 07, 2017
Thanks for the updates. Both good ideas. I am using a Shapeoko 3 and plan to add a cheap borescope / endoscope to the bracket so I can get a closeup view of the action.
Jim Chamberlain · August 07, 2017