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4d ago
I’ve got an AC400. As I extract dust with a shop vac next to the lathe, I mounted the AC400 above me so that it blows clean air past my head. The controls are therefore easily reached. Just as well as the remote stopped working outside of the warranty ..read more
AWGB Woodturning Forum
6d ago
I can't comment on the Camvac but I do have the AC400* hung up from the ceiling (double garage, half is my 'workshop). The filter is no substuite for good extratction but does seem to keep the place cleaner. It has a timeswitch function so I often le ..read more
AWGB Woodturning Forum
6d ago
Get as much extraction as you can , Dust in the air is bad news , You can't buy new lungs ..read more
AWGB Woodturning Forum
1w ago
This is a hard question to which answers have to be quite specific to your needs and I am sure there are very few that would say they have it sorted in their own workshops 80% and above satisfaction is normal for a well sorted system..
But your timing ..read more
AWGB Woodturning Forum
1w ago
Hi David
You do not seem to have had much advice. I have had a Camvac for over 10 years and would recommend it. We have recently bought several for our club’s workshop, one per lathe.
If as you say you only need it for sanding, then the smallest with o ..read more
AWGB Woodturning Forum
1w ago
I have the Herald lathe and do smaller work i.e. spindle and bowls/platters to around 250mm max. I have a Sipp chip collector which is fine on Table and band saw but useless at the lathe. I have a Trend Pro helmet. I'm 81 and returned to the hobby ..read more
AWGB Woodturning Forum
1w ago
Thanks for the link, very usefull. I will have a go at freeing the theard, just a little worried about breaking the plastic handle? thats stuck on as well, wont budge, got the grub screw out but wont budge. Will have to bite the bullet. Would anyone kn ..read more