====== Woodshop Dust Extraction Automation System ======

In January 2019 JohnC sought out to build a  Woodshop Dust Extraction Automation System similar to the one he built for the Science World exhibits fabrication workshop in 2018.  The system uses a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) control panel connected via long wires to current sensors mounted at each tool.

This project is a work in progress as of October 2024, with an expected completion date of December 2024.

Please contact JohnC on the Talk or Slack for details, or see #vhs-air-quality-control slack channel

The following tools are slated to be connected to the system:

|1. [[tool:Thickness Sander]]|
|2. [[tool:Table Saw]] |
|3. [[tool:Hammer Jointer/Planer]] |
|4. [[tool:Wood CNC]] |
| 5. [[tool:Bernie the Spindle Sander]] | 
| 6. Bandsaw (eventually I hope we upgrade beyond our 10" bandsaw; but if we do it should just be 1:1 replacement) – Currently small port, but we should probably future-proof with 4" |
|7. Drill Press – No connector; having a Loc-Line based suction would be ideal. |
|8. [[tool:Bosch Miter Saw]] – I’ve recently seen a good setup, but it would require making a miter saw bench|
|9. Router Table – No collection port|
|10. Lathe – Would need a wide collection for chips. |