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   JeffKurtz | Apr 11, 2003 06:07pm | #1

   Bill,

   Doesn't it just make you want to run out and buy another Ryobi product as soon as you can?!!

   I searched high and low but gave up on finding one nearly a year ago.  Since then, I've seen photos of home-made models that should work quite well - just a piece of PVC or ABS pipe capped at one end with a slot cut into the body and mounted to the machine with a metal plate.

   Easiest approach would be to look at a Ridgid or DeWalt and adapt their design which is quite simple.

   Oh, welcome to the forum!

   Jeff

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   BFields | Apr 11, 2003 06:17pm | #2

   Jeff - Thanks for the tip.  I will definitely check it out.  I was told by Dixie Sales (Ryobi parts distributor) that they stopped making them only this past November (2002).  A day late, a dollar short - the story of my life.  It's a good machine and has served me well.  I'll have to see what I can cobble together.  Thanks again.  Bill

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   RevTed | Apr 12, 2003 04:32am | #3

   This links to the Ryobi tool forum-- mayhaps someone there can help. Good luck!  http://www.ryobitools.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi

   T

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   RoyinMD | Apr 12, 2003 05:40am | #4

   Makes me wonder if I should go out and buy an extra one for my new DeWalt right NOW! Geese, talk about product support huh!  Hang in there Bill, you'll work something out. I winged the collection hood on my first planer because I didn't like the manufacturers price on the stock one. I modified a joiner hood.

   Enjoy, Roy

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   BFields | Apr 22, 2003 03:02pm | #6

   Roy - Thanks for the encouragement.  I bought a Rigid one this weekend as a sample (will return to Home Depot when done) and will use it as a model as another person suggested.  Bill

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   TerryH | Apr 23, 2003 06:43am | #7

   Bill,

   You might find the answer at your local HVAC supplier. I was not happy with the stock hood on my Ridgid and adapted a HVAC register boot. It works great and cost less than $5.

   Terry

   
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   bszydlo | Apr 23, 2003 06:06pm | #8

   Thanks for the idea, I'll give it a try.  Bill

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   bszydlo | Apr 13, 2003 01:00am | #5

   Bill, I purchased the optional dust hood for the planer when it first came out.  The optional hood is a piece of junk!  It constantly clogs and causes more of a hassle than it is worth.  As soon as I get some time I am going to build a new one.  I have been looking for plans by have been unable to find any.  If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate a copy.  Bill