Classic top tip @sharmstr I never thought of that aspect

 

Nice one @Chillimonster, I would like to create something similar and mobile.
I have already sourced 120ltr screwtop barrels on local Gumtree for a tenner each. 120 ltr will be about the right size for this job as I don't want a very large barrel in the garage, plus emptying anything larger would be a chore.

Thanks again guys for your valued input
Regards
C

 

Fleabay link to cheap Dust Commander clone
Turbo Charging Cyclone Powder Dust Collector Separator Filter Vacuum Tool Kit UK | eBay

 

Not sure about the aluminum version of the cyclone @Alex Chambers (starting to sound like Mr. Dyson here hahahaha) but your post has sure got people thinking including me and I thank you for that. Better to be safe than sorry I think so I'll have to factor that into the build somehow. As I'll be using felxi hose rather than say solid drainage PVC I'm thinking on how to achieve this. Do I hide this internally and drill out at the plastic connectors or do I naturally wrap around the contours on the outside? I like the circle crimp idea for the ends of the copper wire, that said where do I attach my starting crimp and what would be the best place to finish it at taking into consideration that the shop vac and the cyclone will be built into a trolley not too dissimilar to @Chillimonster above..any ideas on this peeps and equally are there any alternative methodologies out there?
Dust Extraction System Grounding Kit
Regards
C

 

Hi @GeoffH . You links want to take me to Microsoft Cloud I think I don't have nor want an MS account so if poss could you just post them below so as I can take a wee look, there may be a gem amongst them Regards C

 

It's Ok @GeoffH I can see them on the computer I wasn't setup on my phone earlier its all fine now. I will get a closer look in a moment
More pressing dilemma, IP address playing up again...I've been messing around with the machine all week dummy runs etc, everything working fine...and the moment I draw up a nice little tool and bit holder it decides not to play ball Grrrrrr. #annoyed

 

Too late to do anything this evening @GeoffH but anything is worth a try, so I'll give this a whirl tomorrow evening after work, but first I'll have to regain access to the machine initally, then set it all up as before, go back and set up again as an access point if I'm reading this correctly, I hope it works. many thanks
Regards C

 

I will be using this spare laptop for the machine only I have my main laptop for day to day stuff so shouldn't be too much of a problem. I can also remove the SD Card in the Duet pop it into a card reader and edit the Config g file that way without having to change things twice to obtain my GUI

 

I have hopefully sorted the WiFi problem for once and for all. (not holding my breath)
Back up and running, tonight I set about making a little Storage Board/Organiser for Milling bits, Collets etc. Just a little job but it still took a couple of hours to bang out, partly because I was lazy and didn't want to perform a bit change, so I cut the whole thing with a 3mm end mill.
(I should have took the bit change route lol) It turned out fairly well in the end but needs a good sanding through the grits, stained and waxed. Again not a bad little project for a complete novice to cut his/her teeth on.

 

After a little rub down with sandpaper, I stained the organiser with a little Colron Americian Walnut wood dye allowed this to dry and coated with a smearing of furniture wax. Looks fine and fit for workshop use. I expect in time as the interest and bit collection grows I'll be needing a much larger affair. There's even room for a little Silverline bit sent to me by fellow forum member @Alex Chambers
For now, "Job Done"

 

Quick question... because, I'm sure you're all fed up with me by now
Does anyone know the maximum feed rates for the Makita spindle; in mm/min (installation question)
As I'm looking to set up G- Wizard speeds and feeds FREE trial to see what gives
G-Wizard CNC Speeds and Feeds Calculator - CNCCookbook: Be A Better CNC'er

I'm also looking at ways of keeping dust away from the lead-screws in the left and right "C-Beam " profile and was wondering if this idea would work.
It quite simply involves attaching some Garage Door Draught Excluder Brush to the profile by means of drop-in "T-Nuts"
Diall Aluminium & brush Draught excluder, (L)2500mm | DIY at B&Q

Would this be a viable solution in reducing dust around the "Y Axis" Screws.
Regards
C

 

Yeah, your right @Alex Chambers, I should have gone down and had a look first. and now that I have, I don't think it can be done without some kind of bespoke concertina/accordion shroud affair coupled to the outside of the gantry struts but that would be taking things a little too far. Although I'm using dry silicone lube on the screws I just wanted to try and keep as much dust as possible out of the channel, maybe when I get the extraction system and the dust shoe fitted things will improve.

 

Hahaha why did I not guess this @Alex Chambers - you and your "Fantastic Plastic"

Meanwhile, whilst Alex is away melting some more plastic, I have been working out the tool-paths for this football emblem for my sons Bedroom Wall.
Size 400mmx500mm (my next project)
As I don't have "V Carve Software I'll be using 90 degrees V bit (for a chamfered effect) and 6-3 and 2mm Endmills to achieve the overall piece (if it works out)
The time calculation is lengthy as I struggle to get to grips with speed and feed rates (not overly bothered but would like to learn more about this aspect)
Here is the prospected project for this week (18mm MDF) for personal use only.