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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. Thickness Sander
2. Table Saw
3. Hammer Jointer/Planer
4. Wood CNC
5. 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. 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.
tool/woodshop_dust_extraction_automation_system.txt · Last modified: 2024/10/27 15:39 by johnc

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