Insert Vacuum Nozzle

Step 12: Insert Vacuum Nozzle

Now all you have to do is insert the vacuum nozzle. I'm going to have it held in place by the edges of the hole I made for it in the container. I may epoxy the nozzle in place in the future as sealing around it may create stronger suction. However, it is less likely to get snapped off as I take it in and out of storage. Ah decisions, decisions...

In my first test I ground down a piece of scrap wood, but I wasn't able to see the particles being drawn into the vacuum. However, I didn't find them collecting in bottom of the container so I'm pretty confident it worked. I'll have to play around some more and see if I can get a video of it in action.

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flaco1 says: Jan 20, 2009. 7:29 PM

Great idea! My wife always nags me when I use my Dremel because of the dust (mostly wood). I wonder if the gloves might be over kill? If you have the vacuum attached opposite your glove openings the vacuum should pull the air through the spaces between your arms and the openings and out the back. Just a thought.

weeeezzll in reply to flaco1Aug 19, 2011. 7:47 AM

Also if your working on something that that you don't want on your skin, like fiberglass...the gloves are a nice touch. I got a couple of strands in my thumb and index finger the other day and I know that it will be hurting for the next few weeks every time I touch it

mrlunna13 in reply to flaco1Aug 19, 2011. 12:36 AM

I know I am almost 3 years late. But it sounds like you are describing what my GF
says. She claims that she can see metal particles flying on the air, even a week later!! I just had to agree with your commentaries.

Foxtrot70 in reply to mrlunna13Aug 19, 2011. 7:07 AM

AH...You have been watching the Red Green Show on PBS. You have learned how to keep peace at home by following Red's advice and saying, "yes...dear"