Just want to pass on my method for controlling the chips spewed out by DW’s great new planer.
Cost was minimal:
- 4″x10′ clear hose @ $29
- 4″ threaded dust fitting for hose @ $8
- 30 gal plastic trash can @ $10
- 4″ plastic duct vent @ $9
- 2 yards fine-woven muslin @ $4 (?) (Note. I only used 1 yard of this material)
- 4″ hose clamp @ $? ( I already had this item)
Total approximate cost – $60
The item I wish I had photographed was the 4″ plastic vent because of how it fit to the hose. This vent came with about 12″ of 4″ metal ducting attached. Out of frustration of mating the hose to the metal ducting, I ripped it off and discovered that the small nibs that locked the metal ducting to the plastic vent allowed the ribbed hose to screw to the vent perfectly. Sheer luck, for sure.
Assembly. I placed the vent where I wanted it to protrude from the lid and cut out the 4″ vent opening. Then I drilled the holes in the four corners of the vent to accomodate some small bolts I had. Once this was done, I centered the muslin in the trash can lid and pushed the plastic vent through the plastic taking the muslin with it. The muslin was now taunt over the vent. I cut the muslin to expose the vent opening. I then took the 4″ hose clamp and adhered the muslin to the vent opening. This was followed by screwing the hose to the inside of the vent. Done.
The plastic lid is molded such that it has two convex and two concave sections. I originally cut out only the two concave sections, but was fearful that the planer blower would separate the lid from the trash can. Because of this, I partially cut out an opening in the other convex section. When the planer in runninng the muslin puffs up nicely and the lid remains in place. The lid is sufficiently snug to hold the muslin in place.
And before anyon mentions this: I know – I could have been a bit neater in trimming the muslin. But, hey, I’m a guy who would rather spend his time filling the trash can than fussing with how it looks. It’s a converstaion piece. What can I say??
I hope this makes sense and will help those with a similar issue.
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DW735
That planer sure blows up a storm. Great idea taking advantage of it. There have been times that I have failed to turn on my dust collector and the DW pumps so much air it blows up the DC bag and I think it is turned on. It looks like you tied the duct to the ceiling to get the hose out of the path of the stock when it comes through. With the cloth untrimmed you have something to grab when you want to rotate a fresh section into the window when dust starts to fill up the muslin. Sooner or later you should think about real dust collection though if you are going to do a lot of work in the basement. It will keep your lungs cleaner, not to mention the living quarters upstaairs. Or this might be a garage with a water heater, not sure from the pix. Good job.
Hello Swensen,
Thanks for your comments.
I was positively shocked at the difference between the 735 and my old 713. I should have made the change long ago, but very happy to have it in service now
You're right about the 735 blowing up a storm. When I ran some stock through it the first time I had chips everywhere. It was like New Year's Eve confetti and was no party to clean up.
Your suggestion about considering a real dust collections system is right on, but my shop is in our basement and floor space (and height!) is extremely limited. Having said that, I absolutely HATE cleaning the filter of my shop vac. With the 735 I do not have to worry about the chips like I used to with my old DW713, but regardless, the filter still needs to be cleaned to keep it efficient.
One important thing I added yesterday to the collection hose was a copper ground. It takes very little time for static electicity to build up.
Dude..........
You need to seriously consider medication.
Sorry, this was meant for Charlie
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DW735 setup
Hi Phillip,
Thanks for the DIY solution. I'm looking at purchasing a DW735 and was interested in your setup. I see you have a length of melamine coated chipboard as the bottom surface. It also appears to be adjustable in height.
Is this your ‘normal’ mode of operating the DW735? How long is the chipboard base? I would be interested to know how you set this up?
Regards
Phillip Dew
Planer Bench
@phillip dew
Yes, this is my normal mode of operating the DW735. The melanine is 8-feet in length.
I am currenlty setting up my wood working website and I just added a page for you so you could see the whole rig. You can visit it here: http://wwbydesign.com/planer.html
All that you will see is the photo because the website is a work-in-progress. Briefly, most planer's are notorious for snipe. The DW735 is an improvement, but not immune regardless of what is advertised. I originally had an older DWXXX planer that drove me nuts with all of its inherent snipe which is why I built the bench.
I also was planning a new work bench, the legs of which were going to be 4"x4" and very heavy. This weight would only make the snipe worse unless there were some way to help support the heavy legs.
The bench worked as I had hoped with one exception: Configuring the table to be dead flat never gave the expected results. Snipe still won at the end of the day. By 'adjusting' the table to counter the snipe, I had much better sucess. IOW's, the table is far from parallel to the platen, but I now have no snipe to speak of. Not taking off 1/4" slices at a time helps a lot. I'm kidding here, but with the DW735 as set up, taking 1/4 turn of the wheel takes off approx. 1/32" and that works fine for me in eliminating the snipe. Without the table? I have no idea would you would get.
I am more than pleased with my DW735. The three-knife system is superior to the 2-knife setup. It wil also blow sawdust all over the neighborhood if not contained in some manner. The knives are also a snap to replace. There are carbides available for it as well.
Anyway I hope this has helped. Take a look at the website if you have a chance.
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