So I went ahead and built it, at least prototyped it. If this works as well as I think it will, I am going to remove the plastic door / duct tape hinge and install a mitered plywood frame for a door, a plywood door, and some cheap hardware store hinges and a latch...
This time I used white Alex Plus latex caulk because, well I had a tube open...
The frame in clamps waiting to be installed. IF I install this I will use short screws from behind, and more of that Alex Plus to seal it to the bucket. I haven't used these clamps much, but I will say that I do NOT like how slick the clamp pads are. I am considering gluing some anti skid stuff, maybe some of my old torn up router mat, to the pads to keep the dumb thing from slipping!
Make up air holes, it has been mentioned that this might not be sufficient, but I figure with no seal along the top, and none around the door, there should be enough air leakage with this to make it work. We will see!
The run of flex hose was kept short, but it's there, I wanted some flex in the line in case I somehow managed to move the saw, I didn't want to break things
Head on view. Just flip the latch, insert router, close latch, turn on DC and get busy!
It just fits the hole of the router plate insert, and I have plenty of room in here to adjust the router with no issues. My biggest concerns are...
My thought process behind this, as well as other dust collection improvements and prototypes I have done lately have had a focus on recycling materials I had around the house. The kitty litter tub was aimed at the curb when I stopped it on its way out the door probably 2 years ago. I am now pretty sure I am glad I stopped it. It is by comparison to an all wood, or metal bucket, far lighter, and if I mess it up I won't cry over it...
This time I used white Alex Plus latex caulk because, well I had a tube open...
The frame in clamps waiting to be installed. IF I install this I will use short screws from behind, and more of that Alex Plus to seal it to the bucket. I haven't used these clamps much, but I will say that I do NOT like how slick the clamp pads are. I am considering gluing some anti skid stuff, maybe some of my old torn up router mat, to the pads to keep the dumb thing from slipping!
Make up air holes, it has been mentioned that this might not be sufficient, but I figure with no seal along the top, and none around the door, there should be enough air leakage with this to make it work. We will see!
The run of flex hose was kept short, but it's there, I wanted some flex in the line in case I somehow managed to move the saw, I didn't want to break things
Head on view. Just flip the latch, insert router, close latch, turn on DC and get busy!
It just fits the hole of the router plate insert, and I have plenty of room in here to adjust the router with no issues. My biggest concerns are...
- Do I have enough make up air holes provided, if not how do I do that?
- Do I want to bother with making it pretty by putting in a proper frame and door?
- If I go to the effort of the frame and door, should I also take some adhesion promoter and spray paint and at least get rid of the Fresh Step logo?
My thought process behind this, as well as other dust collection improvements and prototypes I have done lately have had a focus on recycling materials I had around the house. The kitty litter tub was aimed at the curb when I stopped it on its way out the door probably 2 years ago. I am now pretty sure I am glad I stopped it. It is by comparison to an all wood, or metal bucket, far lighter, and if I mess it up I won't cry over it...
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