Automated Dust Collection

Anyone have any luck with an automated dust collection switch/plug in?

If so, what type/brand etc. ?

Looking for something reliable to kick on the shop vac or dust collector when a tool is powered up.

Thanks!

 

Sorry this is an old thread! I use the iVac switch and Super Dust Deputy with a HF dust collector. I modified it to use a canister filter. I have four tools hooked to it with 4” duct, along with a sweep port and 2” aux hose. All have blast gates and actually works pretty damn good.

$61 Automated Vacuum Switch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0035YGLZG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Oneida Air Systems Super Dust Deputy (4" Deluxe)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06Y37FF9D?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

$70 Dragway Tools Dust Collector Filter for Model 110 and 260 Sandblast Cabinets

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006YWU7RO?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

Awesome! Thanks for the reply.. I bought a Ryobi router table a while back and liked the dual plus in set up on it... so I found a few more on Ebay and bought them. I found a shop vac at a garage sale for $5 and hooked that up to my bandsaw so when that's super handy. I have another one set up on my 6" planer/jointer. Definitely want to get a dust collector, but for some reason they've been out of stock at Harbor Freight all summer... I'm thinking they may be redesigning it.. but who knows.

 

Interesting. If your looking to go full budget, do a Thein separator. The dust deputy works amazing if you just want to buy something. Also when you switch from a shop vac, you’ll notice a lot better fine dust collection.

As far as the switch goes, I have an extension cord ran to each auto switch. My stuff on the left is all on one, stuff on the right on another. My router is not on a switch because it kicks the iVac fuse. So that’s one thing to keep in mind. Depending shop size and saw amps, a foot switch or remote control switch might work better for you.

 

Thanks for the information... I'm working on a design to collect from my table saw better. It's always something HAHA

 

What kind of saw? Cabinet, contractor?

 

It's a Sears Craftsman cabinet saw from 1974... recently acquired when my neighbor passed away.. I'm thinking I will take the saw off the base and insert a piece of 1/4 plywood and add a dust port into the plywood. I do have the tilt slots covered in the front and back.. it still makes a heck of a mess. The base I have covered on both the sides it's open and a 6 HP shop vac attached when it's running. I definitely feel like I can do better.
EDIT: to add photo

 

Got ya. Google it, there’s lots of stuff on enclosing saws.

I added a piece of wood and port to the bottom and a more enclosed port to the back of mine. The box on the left is for the router.