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Yeah, the cyclone before the DC is a big help when running the planer. I've filled my DC after a dozen boards, and mine is old enough to be a PITA to empty. When I do my next big project, a trash can sized cyclone will be implemented.

And if you don't realize its full, you get chips in the system, which is just like having no DC.
 
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I’m not sure what DC I’ll end up with yet. I don’t have the luxury of dedicating that much space.

Need to keep it mobile, like everything in my shop.

For now, I’m just happily cleaning “that stuff” off the shiny cast iron.
 

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Several years back I decided to have kind of a 'guys' night' in my shop. Invited some of the guys I got to know from jobs, guys I had done work for, couple of neighbors. BYOB, I supplied snacks. I think 8 guys showed up. One guy brought a friend. About an hour in I turn and see the 'friend' set his beer can on the outfeed table of my 20" planer. Without hesitation, I said " Get that ******* beer can off my planer". The guy says, "It's not hurting anything." I grabbed the can, wiped off the wet ring and told him it was time for him to leave. The guy who brought him jumped up, apologized for him and escorted his buddy out. Luckily, I had recently stripped and waxed all my machine tables.
 
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Several years back I decided to have kind of a 'guys' night' in my shop. Invited some of the guys I got to know from jobs, guys I had done work for, couple of neighbors. BYOB, I supplied snacks. I think 8 guys showed up. One guy brought a friend. About an hour in I turn and see the 'friend' set his beer can on the outfeed table of my 20" planer. Without hesitation, I said " Get that ******* beer can off my planer". The guy says, "It's not hurting anything." I grabbed the can, wiped off the wet ring and told him it was time for him to leave. The guy who brought him jumped up, apologized for him and escorted his buddy out. Luckily, I had recently stripped and waxed all my machine tables.

Similar story. My senior year of HS I had a blow out party in my dad’s shop. Probably 40+ people.

My dads unisaw became the keg table.

I thought we cleaned up, but my dad found the rust rings from the keg, cups, and cans.

He was less than happy.

Good thing he didn’t find the mirror and razor blades😜
 
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Taking advantage of twilight to laser my next victim.

It’s got a bit of curve to it. Had to use the jack to raise one end to make the cut where I want it.
 

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Didn’t yield as much as I would have liked, but I did end up with some firewood 😕

Grain is nothing spectacular, but zero cost and minimal effort.


We also picked up another 400 seed oysters and got them secured to the beach.
 

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What does that mean, “secured to the beach” Riv. And why do I envision you shooting them down with an LV gun and plate pins :headscrat
 
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This will do for now. Craigslist deal for $100.

Runs smooth and relatively quiet.

2HP with 1550 CFM (HF ratings)
Buy a set of replacement bags; the HF bags were pretty coarse and didn’t capture the really fine stuff. Also consider a cyclone in front of it to capture the bulk of the shavings in an easy to empty trash can.
Now get to planing…
 
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Buy a set of replacement bags; the HF bags were pretty coarse and didn’t capture the really fine stuff. Also consider a cyclone in front of it to capture the bulk of the shavings in an easy to empty trash can.
Now get to planing…
Sounds about right.

Still need to wire in a new circuit, but I can’t even get to the panel right now.

Good thing my boards aren’t quite dry yet😕
 
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Here’s a step in the right direction.
 

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When you’re hoping the “Competent Person “ sticker on your forehead hasn’t expired.
 

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Did you hook the plugs together to make the internal connections? Buddy taught me that as a sanity check some years ago on low voltage stuff.
Yes! I just figured that out. Don’t know how many cord ends I’ve installed, but I just figured that out last night👍
 

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With the new bags, it was about $250
American Filter Fabrics is a possible source of custom bags for dust collectors. A larger bag allows for more airflow thru the bag as there is more surface area. I thought about getting one for my collector but I don't use it enough to justify the cost for a 100 cfm machine.

Jim
 
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American Filter Fabrics is a possible source of custom bags for dust collectors. A larger bag allows for more airflow thru the bag as there is more surface area. I thought about getting one for my collector but I don't use it enough to justify the cost for a 100 cfm machine.

Jim
$250 was for the oysters.

I bought 4 of the clear disposable bags for $22
 
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