Thread: Would a boom work?

Here's an example of a dust collection "boom" called an "elephant trunk" that we scored for the Men's shed. The flexy elbows and connection flanges were stuffed and have been repaired.These ones were designed to collect fumes over chemical laboratory benches but at the shed the intention was to locate them power tools being used on work benches. They're waiting for me to install them it's not an easy job.Given my health and that I hardly go there, and that I reckon someone else should have a go, they have not been installed.IMG_1991.jpgThese ones operate vertically and rely on having a high ceiling height. Even though they are quite rigid I doubt they would work horizontally.Easier than a boom would be flying fox lines with loops of flexy supported from the line. However the long lengths of flexy will seriously stymie the flow especially if only a 2HP DC is used.Frankly I reckon while a DC remains inside the shed fine dust collection is a waste of time. Instead of spending time setting up a boom, I would put the time into putting DC outside, modifying the DC to fully utilise 6" ducting, and setting up permanent 6" ducting.This will provide maximum flow - do it once and do it right.

Originally Posted by BobL

Instead of spending time setting up a boom, I would put the time into putting DC outside, modifying the DC to fully utilise 6" ducting, and setting up permanent 6" ducting.
This will provide maximum flow - do it once and do it right.

Thanks Bob was hoping you would chime in, the Dusty will go outside I agree its a must any ideas on noise suppression as well ;-) on a outside dusty/purpose built cabinet.

Can you point me to some good threads on modifying the Dusty to six inch?

Originally Posted by WillyInBris

Thanks Bob was hoping you would chime in, the Dusty will go outside I agree its a must any ideas on noise suppression as well ;-) on a outside dusty/purpose built cabinet.

Can you point me to some good threads on modifying the Dusty to six inch?

The sticky thread at the top of the Dust forum goes into great grimy detail about how to do it.

Originally Posted by WillyInBris

Thanks Bob was hoping you would chime in, the Dusty will go outside I agree its a must any ideas on noise suppression as well ;-) on a outside dusty/purpose built cabinet.

Can you point me to some good threads on modifying the Dusty to six inch?

hard to keep him quiet, he loves this place but thanks for bringing this up, I have been thinking the same thing, now put to rest.