Redneck Sanding table that........SUCKS :)

Hey fellas,

With winter still upon us and not being able to get outside to help with dust and such I set out to build a sanding table to help combat the fine dust in the shop. I've spent well over a thousand dollars on a dust collection and air purification system for the shop, but some sanding just isn't practical for the hook up. I am extremely sensitive to cedar and epoxy dust so this was my solution.
I had a bunch of scrap plywood laying around from another project so i decided to put it to use:
I built this roller table for just the cost of the rollers ($15). I cut and routered an 8x8 square in the top and used some scrap plastic i had as well. I used a few 1/4 inch hole it the top and a sturdy plastic bin ($4), along with a 2.5" shop vac fitting ($3). I did purchase the deluxe dust deputy ($80) as a way of not having to replace the darn filters in the shop vac so often. I also upgraded the shop vac filter to HEPA ($30) and a drywall dust fine particle bag ($19 for two). the shop vac is a large one, I don't think you can get them anymore, but it's 25 gallon and 6HP.
I assembled everything along with silicone on the fitting and bin attachments to make it air-tight. gave it a test run this morning and sanded the heck out of a cedar lure and some epoxy putty and SUCCESS....no noticable dust or scent of any dust. As a control i sent the wife out (has a keen sense of smell...especially for alcohol on my breath...another story) and she could not smell a thing
Thanks for looking fellas, it was an easy project for short money (except for the Dust deputy) but I don't think it is essential. Happy building.
Best
MS

Nice work...im always trying to find ways to cut down on dust my self...
Might have to borrow your idea.

Very cool! Thats thinking outside the box!!!!


Bluesfish

That's a good idea! Need to put in a system myself, as only recently started out in this hobby, so thanks very much for posting.

DAMB..................................nice!!!