What would you call the strip of bristles on a brush?!

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I have a plan to put strips of 3-4 inch long bristles/brushes around the saw carriage on our panel saw. My theory is that the dust and stuff will get trapped inside the bristled square and the shop vac, generously named "dust collection" would be able to pick up everything because it would be a tighter seal vs no seal.

What would you call a brush without a brush??? Where would you buy something like this? Or do you have a better dust lockdown solution?

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Thanks!

 

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I found this...Do you think this would work for a panel saw?
http://www.mscdirect.com/product/09301474#target4

 

[Gino]

I think if this idea of yours would work, it would already be around. Putting things like bristles or flapping pieces of cloth that close to a saw blade to do any good, sounds kinda dangerous.

Besides, it won't kill the debris 100% so why take a chance for a little less cleanup ??

 

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The static is so bad that everything sticks to everything, so feather dusting/air spraying hardly does a thing...I use the knife whenever I can, but whenever something like metal needs to be cut its a mess for days...

Yes, I know we need a semi-controlled environment for flatbeds and printers and such, but the space is too large. Owner would laugh me out of his office if I asked for a humidifier.

 

[Gino]

So.......... build a small booth to put around you while cutting. It can be a small framework with translucent sheets of Cor-X attached so you can see. Then, take the cut whatevers out, run a broom over them and then shop-vac the booth area. If your area is so large, just store the framework behind the saw when not in use.

 

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Thanks for the tips gino, will try the box idea...but first I've just got the try the dangerous brush idea...what's the worst that could happen <---famous last words.

 

[Gino]

Thanks for the tips gino, will try the box idea...but first I've just got the try the dangerous brush idea...what's the worst that could happen <---famous last words.

Nothing.

Why don't you just cup your hands around the blade area and save more money ??
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Nothing.

Why don't you just cup your hands around the blade area and save more money ??
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Because I have to operate the saw...will get assistant to cup. Will report back lol.

 

[Gino]

That's why God invented 'WIRE TIES'. Wrap that trigger and be a one-man/person operation on that tool. Now you'll really save the boss some money.

 

[Marlene]

would a fringe mud flap work?

 

[Gino]

Maybe you could send away for a nice hula skirt...........
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[Techman]

you can get bristles by the foot. They use it for CNC machine dust shoes. I do not have a link handy.

 

[TammieH]

I really doubt you will improve the dust collecting much with a shop vac, especially on a panel saw. A shop vac just does not move enough CFM to do what you want.

Gino's idea is best, have you checked out Lowe's and Home Depot's setup for their panel saws in their stores?

 

[Stanton]

... generously named "dust collection"

:ROFLMAO:


I agree with Gino.


I am assuming the brush tips will contact the material being cut?

I would think about hot chips and debris being trapped and scratching the material being cut.


And, what about those pesky unannounced OSHA visits?


I would suggest a 5hp 3phase vacuum monster, but, I know - $$$$$.

 

[Stanton]

Nothing. Why don't you just cup your hands around the blade area and save more money ??

OK, Gino, I totally misunderestimated you.

:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

 

[Gino]

:ROFLMAO:


I agree with Gino.


I am assuming the brush tips will contact the material being cut?

I would think about hot chips and debris being trapped and scratching the material being cut.


And, what about those pesky unannounced OSHA visits?


I would suggest a 5hp 3phase vacuum monster, but, I know - $$$$$.

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[Techman]

CNC guys use bristle dust collectors as a routine. Hot chips, dust, chunks no matter. With a proper dust guide and an efficient mount would be fine.
His idea is a good idea. Using a good sized shop vac to collect the sawdust will work great. But a dust collector would be much better.
However, there is one caveat. You will not be able to see the cut line when trying to align it with the blade unless you have a site hole.

http://www.sealeze.com/ind/ezflex2.html

 

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However, there is one caveat. You will not be able to see the cut line when trying to align it with the blade unless you have a site hole.

http://www.sealeze.com/ind/ezflex2.html

Will def. check out that sleazy website...Didn't think about the cut hole...on another note anyone know how to rig a laser cut line...lol

 

[Stanton]

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When not viewed through my C[SUB]2[/SUB]H[SUB]5[/SUB]OH filter, you are kinda cool.


:Big Laugh

 

[SignManiac]

you can get bristles by the foot. They use it for CNC machine dust shoes. I do not have a link handy.

THIS..... I replaced the brush around our CNC spindle and I think I got it trough Multi-Cam?