Re: In need of a vacuum system for router with a lot of Z travel

Perhaps a collapsible skirt around the router bit like a bit of adequately supported collapsible hose or a long annular brush would do. Hopefully someone can give you a better suggestion.

Now thats some router bit, where do you get 6" long router bits?

Regards
Bob Thomas

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "tig415 <tig416@e...>" <tig416@e...> wrote:
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>
> Hi
> I have a router with 15" of Z-axis travel. I'm starting to mess
> around with 3D work and I'm in the process of carving a piece that's
> 5" tall. I'm using a 6" long router bit. The vacuum attachment I was
> using was designed for flat sheet. I need to come up with some sort
> of rig that will clear the piece I'm carving yet will provide enough
> enclosure so the vacuum will suck.
> Any one have any brainstorms on this. I'm not looking for detailed
> instructions just a nudge in the right direction. Unless of course
> you have the time to give detailed instructions in which case I'm all
> ears.
> Thanks