I never got a chance to actually mill it, as it would require 2 sides milling and my skills are not up to that level yet. I got all the HDPE for it, but it will be a project down the road, eventually
Files for it ought to be on the wiki somewhere — the router mount is a 65mm unit off eBay — one of these days I’ll switch to the new Z-axis plate (when I’m feeling industrious enough to drill and countersink 4 holes again, but I need to replace my countersink bit first).
Looks great! Might have to borrow some inspiration from you.
Any issues from the smaller diameter hoses? I tend to see most builds using 2" diameter, and I’ve had cases where some wood comes off along the grain in long strips.
I had no issues so far with this hose. It’s connected to a Ridgid vacuuum which has plenty of power. I don’t cut real wood, only MDF, plastic and aluminum, so no issues with those.
Today I finished my new model of dust shoe, which is way more compact and fits like a glove on my brand-new updated spindle. I will take some pictures tomorrow.
It is very much based on the one sold at http://www.ev-guide.com/3d-printing-products/shapeoko3vacuum . We bought from them, but it broke (they will be sending a replacement). While the replacement doesn’t get here, I had to design one so we don’t have to stop the machining. I made some changes that I didn’t like about their design (got rid of the bottom, made the attaching places longer and sturdier) and 3D printed it.
I don’t feel like I could sell this and guarantee your total satisfaction, but I don’t mind sharing the files. I am sending you a link per private message.
This dust shoe is for 2.25" hose, and I used whatever bolts we had in the lab. You also need to get the brush, otherwise it won’t work well.
I think you can use this type of brush from McMaster: https://www.mcmaster.com/#brushes/=1cmzcdq
Griff
(Well crap, my hypometric precursor device is blown…)
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I also have one of the EVGuide units.
I would sure appreciate the cad file. I need to modify it for a Makita. I use F360 but a STEP file will be fine.
No worries if you don’t care to share the cad, I know it was a lot of work!
Thanks!
Griff
(Well crap, my hypometric precursor device is blown…)
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Printed a mod of the design posted above. I also designed a split sleeve adapter so I can use the shoe with either a Makita or DeWalt.
This is changed significantly from the original so I’m guessing its ok to share. Namely, the vacuum passage has been opened up and the lugs for the bolt/nut thickened. I’m no internet lawyer though, so any objections let me know.