Extraction for lathe.

[Grahamshed]

I am just debating how to set up an extractor for the lathe. I can picture a 'bigmouth' behind the workpiece sucking in sanding dust ( if produced, thats another thread ) but how do you deal with the shavings that come forward, usually all over the turner, do you ignore them on the basis of not being breathable ?

 

[wcndave]

Yup, ignore them. If you have a strong vac in the right place and can get close to workpiece them perhaps you can get some, however probably not worth the bother.

 

[Dalboy]

If you are just turning you should still wear a dust mask. As some woods will be quite dry and rather than just shaving will produce dust

 

[wcndave]

+1 that.

 

[Grahamshed]

OK, I have just brought a Trend air shield from another member here.

 

[Dalboy]

Good job Graham.

Even with the extractor going shavings will still end up every where, I have just got rid of 10+ carrier bags of shavings that missed the extractor. Still have it running as it will catch some and help take the small particles and majority of the dust away

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Wear something with close fitting cuffs / neck and that covers the pockets in your trousers. Turn ups are not recommended either.

Regards Mick

 

[Dalboy]

Hi

Wear something with close fitting cuffs / neck and that covers the pockets in your trousers. Turn ups are not recommended either.

Regards Mick

Yep totally agree it get into every orifice, pockets fill with shavings and the shavings scratch like hell if it gets into the clothing :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Vic Perrin]

Hi

Wear something with close fitting cuffs / neck and that covers the pockets in your trousers. Turn ups are not recommended either.

Regards Mick

Yep totally agree it get into every orifice, pockets fill with shavings and the shavings scratch like hell if it gets into the clothing :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I totally agree with this, my Mrs was always complaining about the amount of shavings in my pockets etc that we're blocking the filter in the washer.

I now wear a boiler suit with zip pockets and I zip it right up to my neck to try and stop the shavings getting in, it gets a bit hot at times though!

Vic

 

[Grahamshed]

So long as that is all she finds in your pockets.....

Souunds like a good excuse to spend some more

 

[Tazmaniandevil]

I wear a padded shirt in this weather. Tight buttoned at the cuffs and buttoned to the neck. Mask is a must though to keep the dust out of your gubbings

 

[CHJ]

If you sport for a turning smock to hold the shavings at bay, make sure that the front zip is covered by a placket.
One I have, a brand readily available at most wood/turning events has a strong exposed metal zip down the front that is just about optimum to produce a distinctive pattern of scratches on your nicely finished item that you just picked up to burnish that last little spot you missed. :evil:

 

[NickWelford]

If you sport for a turning smock to hold the shavings at bay, make sure that the front zip is covered by a placket.
One I have, a brand readily available at most wood/turning events has a strong exposed metal zip down the front that is just about optimum to produce a distinctive pattern of scratches on your nicely finished item that you just picked up to burnish that last little spot you missed. :evil:

+1 on this - I have one exactly as described, which does indeed inflict scratches on your perfectly buffed turnings.......

 

[Grahamshed]

Duly noted
and duly noted +1

 

[jonbee56]

I came across this as an aid, but tend to agree with those stating zipped boiler suits & cuffs.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to- ... ith-Lathe/

I think we all must do the "woodturners dance" before going back indoors afterwards

 

[MMUK]

You could rig up some sort of wide mouth to the tool rest maybe?

 

[winemaker]

Just brought a Draper 50l dust extractor for when I'm sanding as the work shop is getting covered in dust. Not used as yet as a bit noisy on testing and with the lathe going as well need ear defenders now :roll:

 

[John. B]

I use this setup with an 4" flexi pipe extractor from the shed extraction system which comes down via blast gates onto various machines,

aided by an office fan located upside down so that it blows towards the headstock.

The pic shows the fan on the right directed toward the jig I made for using a router on the lathe.



John. B