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I decided that since I can now use my Performax 16-32 drum sander for luthier work (I had all sorts of set up problems with it - see this old thread if interested) I would upgrade the dust collection from 2 1/8" to 4" hose. My 16-32 is one of the original ones which had a 2 1/8" fitting - after I bought it, they started making the dust collection port 4" as standard.

In Corel Draw, I designed a replacement hood to accept a standard 4" dust port fitting, then cut it out of 1/8" acrylic sheet using my laser. It glued up easily. I used the original hood's hinges and handle/latch. Here's a couple of photos my finished hood - right click on them to see/download the high resolution versions:





It's fun to be able to see through the hood - not really any advantages to it though. If you, or someone you know, needs a similar replacement hood, let me know. They're easy for me to make and I'd be glad to help out.

Cheers,
Dave F.

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Cambrian Guitars

"There goes Mister Tic-Tac out the back with some bric-brac from the knick-knack rack"

Job well done, Dave...really nice work!

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JJ
Napa, CA
http://www.DonohueGuitars.com

Great job. It looks nice and clean.

I bet it's cool to be able o see what's going on in there. You can keep an eye on the paper and know if it's clogging up, etc. Very cool. Now I'm jealous.

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Thanks,
Blain

http://www.ullrichguitar.com

"89.67% of all statistics are made up on the spot."

Very nicely done Dave my friend and it looks like a very well designed and made hood. I like that it is clear too, dirt can't hide!!!!

Great job!

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Ann Arbor Guitars

Very nice and clean Dave. I have little knowledge of lasers, what are you using? Are they easy to set up? What programs/software are required?

Rick

Very nice!

I've been contemplating a mod to mine that would shoot some compressed air on the drum while in use to keep it cleaner - maybe nothing more complicated than a length of copper tube with tiny holes drilled into it. Haven't gotten there yet.

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