morpheus83uk
Established Member
Hello,
I am currently in the process of purchasing some dust extraction for my lathe which has around 1500m3 airflow. I am looking at different things and I have no idea what sort of setup to go for. As I am just starting out it will be things like pens and bowls but I want to get it right first time if possible. But there are extraction hoods with wide mouths, small mouths, ones which clip to the machine, ones which free stand. I have no idea what to look for to remove the dust and chippings from the lathe. Axminster said to get the variable height dust hood but reviews for it arnt great both light and heavy duty it seems as the hood mouth is too small. People say the big wide mouths have issues as well.
And where to even place the thing? Some people say at the front others over the top some af the back? Does it depend on what's happening as to where it goes?
I know its alot of questions but it does seem very complicated. I'm sure it's probably not but it is at least to me very confusing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James
I am currently in the process of purchasing some dust extraction for my lathe which has around 1500m3 airflow. I am looking at different things and I have no idea what sort of setup to go for. As I am just starting out it will be things like pens and bowls but I want to get it right first time if possible. But there are extraction hoods with wide mouths, small mouths, ones which clip to the machine, ones which free stand. I have no idea what to look for to remove the dust and chippings from the lathe. Axminster said to get the variable height dust hood but reviews for it arnt great both light and heavy duty it seems as the hood mouth is too small. People say the big wide mouths have issues as well.
And where to even place the thing? Some people say at the front others over the top some af the back? Does it depend on what's happening as to where it goes?
I know its alot of questions but it does seem very complicated. I'm sure it's probably not but it is at least to me very confusing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
James