Alex, as long as you¡¯re reconfiguring your dust collection system, I would recommend you consider using a separate flex hose (with blast gate) for each end of the machine. You can see in the following photo how I have mine set up and it has been so much easier to deal with than a single hose you have to struggle with each time you change function. ?As you can see in the photo, I have two pickup points with the Nordfab pipe and a manual blast gate at each end (red arrows). ?In my case, there is another Ecogate upstream of the Y-branch that opens when the machine is turned on.
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On Jul 6, 2023, at 3:58 PM, Alex Bowlds <aabj@...> wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I have an AD951 Jointer/Planer that I have been using with a very temporary dust collection setup. ?I have now installed NordFab dust collection to all of my machines. ?I have 7" pipe running to a point above the machine where it drops down over the machine with a 7" to 6" reducer and 6" blast gate. ?I am going to use 6" flex hose. ?My questions are as follows: ?
How far above the machine should the NordFab end and the flex hose begin? ?Remember, this machine has the dust collection apparatus that flips from end to end as it switches from jointer to planer. ?
Approx. how long should the flex hose be? ?I have 10' on order. ?A 6' Piece was too short.
I am also wondering about hose management? ?To that end, should the overhead drop come down directly over the center of the machine, slightly behind, or in front of the machine? ?The idea is to have the hose as short as possible, but not have it in the way when in use. ?If you have a similar setup that works for you, please include a photo.
Thank you,
Alex Bowlds
David P. Best