Woodcraft Magazine Reader Jerry Bolin of Prattville, Alabama, sent in this dust-collector idea for mid- and full-sized lathes. It attaches to the ways via a pair of shop-made clamps. Convinced of its merit, the magazine editor had Jerry’s collector tested. The tester hooked it up to a dust collector, and then to a shop vacuum. While it was never meant to draw in large shavings and chips, it effectively sucked in the fine, hazardous dust from scraping and sanding–the stuff that could otherwise end up in your lungs or cover shop surfaces. Of course the dust collector had more pull, but the shop vacuum also performed well.
This Classic® Shop Plan is among the “best of” the projects from editors of Woodcraft Magazine. Each plan features step-by-step instructions with detailed photographs, exploded illustrations for various project steps, a cut list and cutting diagram, and a Convenience-PLUS Buying Guide so you know exactly what supplies are required to complete the project. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished woodworker, the Woodcraft Magazine Classic® Shop Plan series will have a plan for you!

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