Best designed shop-made blast gate I've seen. I'm building duct work from my machines to dust collector, and I intend to make my blast gates by following your design. Well-made video as well---very clear, from layout to demonstration of each step.
The most intriguing thing I find with people that have skills in woodworking, building things etc. is that it answers questions to "what and why would I use a certain tool to accomplish a specific task?". I think in layers (and that's coming from a Graphic Designer who has a thing for being a handyman) and I like to think as myself a rookie DIY'er. Videos like this allow me to think of things I can do that can take my work to the next level and if I can ever invest in such tools or similar. I recently purchased a router and the first thing I thought of is how to hook up my current shop vac to my router. I know there is a way through PVC piping and adapters then the terms Blast Gate comes up, learned about how it directs dust collection flow, real clever idea so then I ended up here! I've subscribed to you a couple months ago, GREAT STUFF!!! on your channel. Many Thanks!. The production of this video was smooth.
Thanks, this is the first home made video I didn't have to fast forward a bunch of times. Good Job, I'm planning to use rare earth magnets in mine when I finally get around to replacing those cheap plastic ones. RT
Looks like a great option for blast gates in the shop. I currently have the plastic blast gates but might have to start replacing them with these. Good job on the video also!
great video I'm an old man just getting started and I will flatter you by copying you'd blast gates on my new shop.I will definitely be watching your future videos.again great job.
Good one Andy. I'm also fascinated by your pipe cutting jig and the masterpiece which is your table sled. It looksmore like a musical instrument than a woodworking tool. Congratulations on your first vid. I have liked and subscribed.John from Australia.
Just a suggestion, use your router to cut a lip into the outer flange for the pipe to fit into. This will give you more support for the pipe and a better gluing surface.
Great first video. I look forward to seeing more from you. I really like the detent feature. One suggestion would be to look at text color, it was a little hard to read the white text on the light background. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.
I just thought that in atom age when we fly on planets we could use a little bit more up to date units other than inches, feets, ells, fathoms, and other medieval nonsenses. Disregarding this... a good inspiration!
Sig Guy Sig Guy, thank you for watching and commenting. The bearing and spring acts as a detent. Cheap commercially available blast gates can vibrate open and close due to vibration from the duct work or tool. The bearing and spring keeps pressure on the gate and doesn't allow it to open or close without manual movement from the operator. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks again!
Andy, I am going to try to build your blast gates - where does one go to buy the ball bearings that you use and the correct springs? I imagine that the drill bit you use is not drilled all the way through the center sliding piece so that the ball bearing sits in a "detent" under the pressure of the spring, correct?
Jerry, what would you like to know? I would be more than happy to provide some info! The spring and ball bearing create a detent that registers in the countersink on the slide. adjusting the pressure of the screw increases the tension of the spring pushing the ball bearing harder into the slide making it register more. or vise versa less.
Sorry. I didn't phrase my comment very well. Just wanted to know more about the resources for the spring & bearing. I am in the process of building some of these and want to incorporate the detent feature. Thanks for the quality video.
i have to agree about the mirka paper being good as i use it quite a bit but by hand or with an air powered DA sander. these got my attention for the reason they are electric so should make less noise which is a good thing if your using it a lot day in day out
Its CA glue (super glue), the spray is the activator. Glue....activator on opposite part....put together...instant bond. And I mean instant! The activator stinks really bad so, lots of ventilation. He was spraying it in the wrong place. The glue will dry without the activator but it takes a few min, the activator makes it nearly instant stick. Crazy shit but nice to have in some cases. IMO, its too expensive to use on something like this, wood glue is stronger and cheaper.
Looks dangerous leaving that crosscut piece by the spinning blade and no riving knife. If the piece moved just a little more toward the blade, you could have a kickback.
hey just a few suggestions first of all we don't need to see how you cut everything if you just tell us how or what you did second show your face more its hard to just watch spinning blades and sanders for ten minutesthird and final sell your product and you'll get a lot more views and subscribers I can not emphasize that last one enough it is the most important thing to note ps don't show fancy brand names it bugs some people when you have two thousand dollar saws instead cover them with your logo but don't get me wrong the things you did with your dust collection is really cool
Best designed shop-made blast gate I've seen. I'm building duct work from my machines to dust collector, and I intend to make my blast gates by following your design. Well-made video as well---very clear, from layout to demonstration of each step.
I do like the way you cut that pvc! very clever.
The most intriguing thing I find with people that have skills in woodworking, building things etc. is that it answers questions to "what and why would I use a certain tool to accomplish a specific task?". I think in layers (and that's coming from a Graphic Designer who has a thing for being a handyman) and I like to think as myself a rookie DIY'er. Videos like this allow me to think of things I can do that can take my work to the next level and if I can ever invest in such tools or similar.
I recently purchased a router and the first thing I thought of is how to hook up my current shop vac to my router. I know there is a way through PVC piping and adapters then the terms Blast Gate comes up, learned about how it directs dust collection flow, real clever idea so then I ended up here! I've subscribed to you a couple months ago, GREAT STUFF!!! on your channel. Many Thanks!. The production of this video was smooth.
I love your shop and that woodstove.
Thanks, this is the first home made video I didn't have to fast forward a bunch of times. Good Job, I'm planning to use rare earth magnets in mine when I finally get around to replacing those cheap plastic ones.
RT
Good video. Good design that avoid dust traps and I like the ball bearing feature.
Very good. I like that nifty lil jig for cutting the pvc pipe straight. Good stuff
Thanks Roger! It helps make a clean cut and makes it much safer.
Best blast gates I've seen... Nice job
Thank you Richard! Please subscribe and share my videos. It helps a great deal!
Love it, nice design and nice execution. Love the ball-bearing + spring.
Pretty decent for right out of the chute. Some people talk so much I usually avoid them. Yours was easy to follow. Nice shop.
Good work on the video, and a great addition to a dust collection system.
Congrats!
Thank you for the comment Steven and thanks for watching!
Awesome video, loved it. Loved the ball bearing spring better. good work!
Great first vid - welcome to the fun
Thanks Nick!
@Messiah Riley no one on the planet cares and everyone knows that you’re a spam hacker and it’s all crap
I had same problem with sled. Screw with it and you can get it sliding like silk. Great video!
Looks like a great option for blast gates in the shop. I currently have the plastic blast gates but might have to start replacing them with these. Good job on the video also!
Mike, definitely recommend these! WAY better than the plastic ones.
great video I'm an old man just getting started and I will flatter you by copying you'd blast gates on my new shop.I will definitely be watching your future videos.again great job.
+Dave Krause Thanks Dave!
Nice. I will be making my own now. I especially like your locking system.
Great production value for your first video! And great content.
Good one Andy. I'm also fascinated by your pipe cutting jig and the masterpiece which is your table sled. It looksmore like a musical instrument than a woodworking tool. Congratulations on your first vid. I have liked and subscribed.John from Australia.
Just a suggestion, use your router to cut a lip into the outer flange for the pipe to fit into. This will give you more support for the pipe and a better gluing surface.
I've got a grizzley system with no pipe or hose. I might have to make it myself after watching this. Thanks!
Quality work!
keep up the good work thanks for the share and the plans
Great first video. I look forward to seeing more from you. I really like the detent feature. One suggestion would be to look at text color, it was a little hard to read the white text on the light background. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.
Thanks Darren. Will do!
I smashed it, just like you did on the video
I like your video. I would really like to see your syclone and barrel.
The flap is genius! did the plywood warp?
How has the epoxy joint of pipe/fitting to gate faired after 5yrs?
I just thought that in atom age when we fly on planets we could use a little bit more up to date units other than inches, feets, ells, fathoms, and other medieval nonsenses. Disregarding this... a good inspiration!
Great video
I have subscribed and will share.... Good luck
nice job
Thank you!
Great video and loved the ball bearing technique. Will adapt it to my more modest workshop.
Would you ever return to Breaking Bad if they asked you?
Of course!!!!
Nice work!! I didn't understand the purpose of the ball bearing and the spring though... can you explain? cheers
Sig Guy Sig Guy, thank you for watching and commenting. The bearing and spring acts as a detent. Cheap commercially available blast gates can vibrate open and close due to vibration from the duct work or tool. The bearing and spring keeps pressure on the gate and doesn't allow it to open or close without manual movement from the operator. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Thanks again!
Awesome, thanks for the explanation! I'm getting ready to do a small-scale duct system in my newly-finished garage/shop and I love this idea. Cheers
Andy, I am going to try to build your blast gates - where does one go to buy the ball bearings that you use and the correct springs? I imagine that the drill bit you use is not drilled all the way through the center sliding piece so that the ball bearing sits in a "detent" under the pressure of the spring, correct?
ghtrainman any hardware store should have something.
Great videoa, well done sir! what size spring/bearing/screw did you use for the detent?, didn't see it in the sketchup.
Any size will do. Just need to source them, local or online. Thank you for watching and commenting.
How well does epoxy hold the pvc to plywood? Looks like a point of failure to me. Does it have some longevity?
I think it would be better to recess the PVC by cutting the hole to the outer dia.
Good video.
Thanks Lancer!
Awesome vid man!
What's the name of the table saw sled and where could i possibly purchase one?
Thanks!
That looked like the Incra.
Enjoyed the video. Good Job. Thanks for putting in the time. Where did you get that cross cut sled?
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One other thing, the link to your website in the description doesn't work because of the http(s) I think.
Very neat jig for cutting the PVC pipe on the table saw. That's a nice miter gauge/cross cut sled Andy. Does it work with your new Sawstop?
Great video! What glue and activator did you use? Did you epoxy the PVC to the blast gate?
2p-10. I used thick formula and the activator. I would not purchase anything thinner than medium. Too runny. Finds your fingers easier haha
what size spring / ball bearing did you use?
Great design! No guard though smh OSHA would not approve
Great production, just need to work on the sound a little, but really good!
I just want to know what sound track this is
Would like more info on the bearing and spring. Thanks.
Jerry,
what would you like to know? I would be more than happy to provide some info! The spring and ball bearing create a detent that registers in the countersink on the slide. adjusting the pressure of the screw increases the tension of the spring pushing the ball bearing harder into the slide making it register more. or vise versa less.
and thank you for watching!
Sorry. I didn't phrase my comment very well. Just wanted to know more about the resources for the spring & bearing. I am in the process of building some of these and want to incorporate the detent feature. Thanks for the quality video.
Jerry, I purchased at box store and Macs hardware.
is the palm sander in the video a mirka?
Yes
ahh ok do you mind if i ask your views on it?
Ea Composites absolutely love it! So light and the Mirka screen paper is phenomenal
i have to agree about the mirka paper being good as i use it quite a bit but by hand or with an air powered DA sander. these got my attention for the reason they are electric so should make less noise which is a good thing if your using it a lot day in day out
Do you have plans for these blast gates? Looking to do some upgrades ib my shop.
Eric, I will post some plans in the next few days. Subscribe to my website for an update
Will do.
I do have a sketchup file already.
goo.gl/c5KP2B
Cool
what was the spray with the glue?
Its CA glue (super glue), the spray is the activator. Glue....activator on opposite part....put together...instant bond. And I mean instant! The activator stinks really bad so, lots of ventilation. He was spraying it in the wrong place. The glue will dry without the activator but it takes a few min, the activator makes it nearly instant stick. Crazy shit but nice to have in some cases. IMO, its too expensive to use on something like this, wood glue is stronger and cheaper.
Great build. Get a microphone and you’ll be great !
This video was my very first video. I have come along way since then! I encourage you to subscribe and check out my other videos! Thanks for watching!
Looks dangerous leaving that crosscut piece by the spinning blade and no riving knife. If the piece moved just a little more toward the blade, you could have a kickback.
Fancy toys
hey just a few suggestions first of all we don't need to see how you cut everything if you just tell us how or what you did second show your face more its hard to just watch spinning blades and sanders for ten minutesthird and final sell your product and you'll get a lot more views and subscribers I can not emphasize that last one enough it is the most important thing to note ps don't show fancy brand names it bugs some people when you have two thousand dollar saws instead cover them with your logo but don't get me wrong the things you did with your dust collection is really cool
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ould u make a shop tour vid
Sam Holman You bet! That is in the near future. Please subscribe so you don't miss it! :)
Good video.
Could have eliminated the music and let us listen to shop noises.
Too many videos have the annoying music.
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