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General Discussion / Re: Advise re Dust Extraction
« Last post by Twisted Trees on April 18, 2024, 11:34:36 PM »
Quote from: Richard_C on April 18, 2024, 10:03:30 PM
*  if you do get the AC400, the remote control has a fairly short range and needs to be pointed directly at the sensor, I had to re-think where to hang the machine

I use the Jet slightly bigger version air filter basically works the same way but the intake is obviously the end I want towards my work area and the remote works to the other end.

To solve this I bought an infra red repeater, now I can turn it on and off from the lathe,  not this one I have had it years but this sort of thing... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195434883331
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General Discussion / Re: Advise re Dust Extraction
« Last post by Richard_C on April 18, 2024, 10:03:30 PM »
I can't comment on the Camvac but I do have the AC400* hung up from the ceiling (double garage, half is my 'workshop).  The filter is no substuite for good extratction but does seem to keep the place cleaner.  It has a timeswitch function so I often leave it running for a while after doing anything.  It must be doing something - the filter gets dirty :).

I suppose the real test is to ask myself "If it packed up, would I replece it with another one?".  Yes in this case.

One thing  I have noticed, if you watch any you tube or similar videos, no 2 turners seem to have exactly the same set up, which suggests that there are many ways to deal with the problem and perhaps none are perfect.  After all, if there was a clear winner we would all be using it.

*  if you do get the AC400, the remote control has a fairly short range and needs to be pointed directly at the sensor, I had to re-think where to hang the machine
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General Discussion / Re: Advise re Dust Extraction
« Last post by Wood spinner on April 18, 2024, 05:33:04 PM »
Get as much extraction as you can , Dust in the air is bad news , You can't buy new lungs.
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General Discussion / Re: Advise re Dust Extraction
« Last post by Twisted Trees on April 17, 2024, 12:03:56 PM »
This is a hard question to which answers have to be quite specific to your needs and I am sure there are very few that would say they have it sorted in their own workshops 80% and above satisfaction is normal for a well sorted system..

But your timing is excellent! Record Power are doing a live video on this subject tomorrow. to get invited to watch go to https://recordpowertv.com/ It will obviously be all about the camvac systems but I am sure you can get better educated to make better choices from watching it.
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General Discussion / Re: Advise re Dust Extraction
« Last post by cpw01 on April 16, 2024, 04:16:42 PM »
Hi David
You do not seem to have had much advice. I have had a Camvac for over 10 years and would recommend it. We have recently bought several for our club’s workshop, one per lathe.
If as you say you only need it for sanding, then the smallest with one motor is adequate in my opinion. Each motor draws a kilowatt so if you go for two you may need to consider your power supply rating with the lathe running as well.
With only sanding you will need to clean off the filter bags long before you get much in the drum. If you don’t do this the suction of the inner bag breaks the webbing on the plastic cage.
By putting a pipe on the exhaust, you can reduce the noise considerably. You can pipe it outside or as I do in cold weather direct it to my feet as it produces hot air.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Colin
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General Discussion / Advise re Dust Extraction
« Last post by David1942 on April 16, 2024, 11:16:47 AM »
I have the Herald lathe and do smaller work i.e. spindle and bowls/platters to around 250mm max.  I have a Sipp chip collector which is fine on Table and band saw but useless at the lathe.  I have a Trend Pro helmet.  I'm 81 and returned to the hobby, which I'm loving after many years.

I have been looking at the Camvac CGV286-3 Compact Extractor and the AC400 Two Stage Air Filter.  My workshop is divided in two with interconnecting door, the woodturning part is 2'4 x 2.00 (8'x6'6") and 2.0 m to wall height, 2.6m to ridge.

Can  any turner who operates with similar equipment advise on  suitability  I really don't want to make a mistake on this one.

Thanks in anticipation
David
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General Discussion / Re: Old wood Lathe
« Last post by Les Symonds on April 15, 2024, 07:07:09 AM »
Quote from: Paulludd@hotmail.com on April 14, 2024, 06:02:43 PM
Would anyone know if theres any were I can get a manuel?

Paul

Try the link I just gave you...a part of the service that this site provides is to supply manuals for old lathes
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General Discussion / Re: Old wood Lathe
« Last post by Paulludd@hotmail.com on April 14, 2024, 06:02:43 PM »
Thanks for the link, very usefull. I will have a go at freeing the theard, just a little worried about breaking the plastic handle? thats stuck on as well, wont budge, got the grub screw out but wont budge. Will have to bite the bullet. Would anyone know if theres any were I can get a manuel?

Paul
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General Discussion / Re: Old wood Lathe
« Last post by Twisted Trees on April 14, 2024, 10:20:17 AM »
As Paul said the thread is stuck, though it didn't look fully locked back in the first picture you posted it may well be. what you have in the last picture is the quill assembly inside the quill is a thread and that is turned by the wheel to advance / retard the quill position. Your next task is to get that thread moving, take it all the way out and clean everything.
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General Discussion / Re: Old wood Lathe
« Last post by Les Symonds on April 14, 2024, 07:27:31 AM »
You might find this page interesting/valuable...
http://www.lathes.co.uk/tyme/page3.html
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