A scroll saw generally doesn't generate enough dust to warrant an exhaust duct. Even so, dust can harm the motor bearings, not to mention the user's eyes and nose. A homemade vacuum accessory can solve that problem. Here's how to create your own scroll-saw "maid." Materials:
Drill press
3/8" drill bit
Plastic aspirin bottle or other small plastic bottle
Two pieces of 3/8" flexible tubing
Silicone caulk
Shop vacuum
Duct tape
Electrical cable clamps
- Set the drill on a low speed. Drill two 3/8" holes in the bottom of the aspirin bottle (figure A). After drilling, clean out the plastic shavings.
- Fit one end of a piece of tubing into one hole (figure B). Fit the end of the other piece of tubing into the second hole.
- To make sure the tubing is air-tight inside the bottle, apply silicone caulk around the margins of the holes in the aspirin bottle (figure C).
- Use duct tape to secure the end of the vacuum hose to the top of the aspirin bottle (figure D).
- Extend the two tubes from the bottle to the cutting blade area (figure E). Secure the tubes with electrical-cable clamps.
RESOURCES :
Craftsman Tools
Website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Dremel Corp.
Dremel Corp.
4915 21st St.
Racine, WI 53406-9989
Toll-free: 800-437-3635
Phone: 262-554-1390
Fax: 414-554-7654
Email: dremelcs@execpc.com
Website: www.dremel.com
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