Vac / dust collector adapters
#9
One place where I volunteer just got a hybrid table saw with a 4" dust port.   Unfortunately, no dust collector but a nice shop vacuum with a 2" hose.  Anyone aware of an adapter or some sort of PVC/rubber plumbing connectors that would allow us to hook this up and at least get some evacuation?

In the past, I've used 1 lb metal coffee cans that make a good male part for dust collection, but that does not resolve the different diameter problems.

Thanks in advance.
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#10
If you have a lathe availabe you can turn whatever you need out of wood, I have done this several times and works great. Othe possibilty would be to drill correct size holes, But a lathe will work great without the need for large drill bits.
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#11
Go to the box store and look at the PVC fittings, there will be (or should be) something that's close. It won't fit exactly, but that's solved with duct tape, a heat gun, or other various methods. Don't expect too much from the vac sucking on a TS.
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
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#12
Fernco fittings may be your friend. Might be $10 to $15 when adapting PVC might be half that and take twice as long.
earl
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#13
(08-12-2019, 01:44 PM)bhh Wrote: One place where I volunteer just got a hybrid table saw with a 4" dust port.   Unfortunately, no dust collector but a nice shop vacuum with a 2" hose.  Anyone aware of an adapter or some sort of PVC/rubber plumbing connectors that would allow us to hook this up and at least get some evacuation?

In the past, I've used 1 lb metal coffee cans that make a good male part for dust collection, but that does not resolve the different diameter problems.

Thanks in advance.

Woodcraft, Amazon, Rockler, et al have off-the-shelf 4" to 2" adapters. I think I paid $6 for the last one I bought. So they are out there.
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#14
(08-12-2019, 08:13 PM)JohnnyEgo Wrote: Woodcraft, Amazon, Rockler, et al have off-the-shelf 4" to 2" adapters.  I think I paid $6 for the last one I bought.  So they are out there.

yup:

https://www.rockler.com/dust-right-4-in-...rt-adapter

more choice & cheaper

https://www.ptreeusa.com/dust_reducers.html


and:
https://www.woodcraft.com/categories/bla...s-fittings
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#15
I've been 3D printing my adapters. Sometimes it's a little trial and error to get it to work, but it's handy having the printer at my house.
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#16
Rockler sells 'em. I've got one - would cost too much to ship to you when you can get free shipping from Rockler
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