Thread: under-(router)table dust collection for non triton router

Originally Posted by doug the slug

I can relate, barry

all the sawdust goes straight down the trench and onto the floor, im hoping that getting some suction going down through the hole with the cutter will be a start to reducing that, and maybe another dust extraction site in line with the cutter on the back of the table might be able to catch the majority of the rest. after all the dust collector has 2 inlets and the above table collector is useless in this scenario so relocate it where it can do some good.

Doug

Doug,


I built an adjustable dust collection hood for trenching cuts onto my router table, photos are in post no 3 and 5 in old post onTriton router table fences.

It is box to which a 4" dust collection hose is fitted which swivels up and down as required. It used to catch nearly all the dust when trenching. Don't use it anymore since getting a TS with dado blades.


Peter.

Peter
I tried your idea but not with 100mm connection only the standardTriton pipe 38mm . I found that alot missed the box. How big was your box. I might have to wait until I install 100mm?

Doug,

Not knowing where the air intake is on the Makita, I don't know whether this is a possibility or not, but have you thought about something to feed (clean) air directly to it rather than have the air come from the bucket and risk dust entering too.

I'm thinking of something similar to the sleeve on the WC dustbag but customised for your router - maybe a cloth sleeve or maybe something more rigid or maybe a combination of both - that connects the air intake on the router to an opening cut in the side of the bucket. Possible?

Jeff.

Originally Posted by BarryBurgess

Peter
I tried your idea but not with 100mm connection only the standardTriton pipe 38mm . I found that alot missed the box. How big was your box. I might have to wait until I install 100mm?

Barry, I'll take some measurements tomorrow and let you know.


Peter

Originally Posted by Sturdee

Barry, I'll take some measurements tomorrow and let you know.


Peter

Thanks Peter
I am going to use the WC table as it is a better option with more space.
I would not have done it due to the costinvolved but B&Q (our Bannings) sell the 2 WC boxes as seperates. Box 2 which contains 4 legs + 4 cross members and the rip guide for £29.98. I have to buy spares for front & back panels & feet & locing pins which I am getting for £58. A WC costs £299
I am playing with a WC dust bag type approach for the router allowing air in and catching most of the dust.

well ive decided to put this project on the back burner and i twill probably never happen, There are a few ways to do it but they are all more trouble than its worth. the long-term plan is to buy the triton router fot the table and use the smaller makita for hand-held. most ways of achieving what i need to achieve require non-reversible mods to the router which would reduce its usefulness as a hand held router . its been a fun exercise but considering that i will soon need the triton with the builtin dust extraction under the table i cant see the value in pursuing this any further. thanks to all those who contributed and to those who have sent me a reddie for my new avatar, remember karma deals with naughty people.

DOug

Originally Posted by BarryBurgess

Peter
I tried your idea but not with 100mm connection only the standardTriton pipe 38mm . I found that alot missed the box. How big was your box. I might have to wait until I install 100mm?

Barry,


The inside dimensions of the box were 125mm*125mmby 100mm deep. Against the back was the fitting to connect the 100mm dust hose.

By aligning the centre of the box with the router bit and the bottom of the box flush with the router top it worked very well as the dust used to shoot straight into the dust hose.

Even with a 38mm hose and a good vacuum and careful alignment it should work. Maybe the box need to be deeper and a funnel to direct the dust into the hose is needed.


Peter.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

Barry,


The inside dimensions of the box were 125mm*125mmby 100mm deep. Against the back was the fitting to connect the 100mm dust hose.

By aligning the centre of the box with the router bit and the bottom of the box flush with the router top it worked very well as the dust used to shoot straight into the dust hose.

Even with a 38mm hose and a good vacuum and careful alignment it should work. Maybe the box need to be deeper and a funnel to direct the dust into the hose is needed.




Peter.

Thanks Peter I will try that
Barry