Don Quixote Posted January 24, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2022 I have several proxxon tools, like the table saw and disk sander that have ports to attach a vacuum. I have a wet/dry vac that I have to move each time I use a different tool. I'm sure there's a splitter that I can attach 3 tools to so I don't have to move each time. Suggestions? Quote Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 Scale. 2nd boat in the learning series. In Dry Dock: Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack. 1:24 scale. Model Shipways, 3rd in the learning series. Not sure what'll be next, probably the Santa Maria by Artesania Latina 1:65 scale. Unless someone has a better suggestion for a beginner. Pride of Baltimore. Model Shipways. Clipper used in the war of 1812. Black Falcon. Mantua Model. 18 century corsair brig. CSS. Alabama. E. Manolie? Can't read the font. Build in Liverpool in 1862 for use in the American Civil War by the Confederates. Steam and sail, sloop of war. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. A baseball cap my Dad wore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAQDAVE Posted January 24, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2022 Generally, the more bends, splitters and other fitting you add, the less suction you get. mtaylor, Canute and Don Quixote 2 1 Quote Dave “You’ve just got to know your limitations” Dirty Harry Current Builds: Modified MS 1/8” scale Phantom, and modified plastic/wood hybrid of Aurora 1:87 scale whaling bark Wanderer. Past Builds: (Done & sold) 1/8” scale A.J. Fisher 2 mast schooner Challenge, 1/6” scale scratch built whaler Wanderer w/ plans & fittings from A.J. Fisher, and numerous plastic kits including 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution (twice), Cutty Sark, and Mayflower. (Done & in dry dock) Modified 1/8” scale Revell U.S.S. Constitution w/ wooden deck and masting [too close encounter w/conc. floor in move] Hope to get to builds: MS 3/16” scale Pride of Baltimore II, MS 1/2” scale pinky schooner Glad Tidings, a scratch build 3/16” scale Phantom, and a scratch build 3/16" scale Denis Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjdale Posted January 25, 2022 Share #3 Posted January 25, 2022 11 hours ago, Clueless said: I have several proxxon tools, like the table saw and disk sander that have ports to attach a vacuum. I have a wet/dry vac that I have to move each time I use a different tool. I'm sure there's a splitter that I can attach 3 tools to so I don't have to move each time. Suggestions? Are the tools in fixed positions? If so, you could use some PVC pipe to set up a manifold with dedicated lines to each tool and one plug in point for the vac. You would probably want to incorporate some blast gates so that only the tool in use is getting the suction. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Grant ____________________________________________________ Current builds: African Queen - Radio Control / Live Steam Previous builds: The Shipyard at Foss' Landing (Diorama), Hannah - Ship in a Bottle, NRG Capstan Project, 1869 Allerton Steam Pumper, Medway Longboat , Alfa Romeo Spider Gran Touring (Pocher) , Da Vinci Flying Machine, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - Dumas - Radio, Bomb Vessel Granado, 1742 - Cross Section - Scratchbuild, HMS Victory (Mamoli 1:90), Cutty Sark, Armed Pinnace, Bounty, Santa Maria At another place: Stephenson's Rocket (OcCre 1:24) (click the title to follow the link) In the Gallery: Lancia Armata 1803, Bomb Vessel Granada, 1742 Cross Section, 1949 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Quixote Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted January 25, 2022 7 hours ago, gjdale said: Are the tools in fixed positions? If so, you could use some PVC pipe to set up a manifold with dedicated lines to each tool and one plug in point for the vac. You would probably want to incorporate some blast gates so that only the tool in use is getting the suction. That's way beyond my skill set:) Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 Scale. 2nd boat in the learning series. In Dry Dock: Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack. 1:24 scale. Model Shipways, 3rd in the learning series. Not sure what'll be next, probably the Santa Maria by Artesania Latina 1:65 scale. Unless someone has a better suggestion for a beginner. Pride of Baltimore. Model Shipways. Clipper used in the war of 1812. Black Falcon. Mantua Model. 18 century corsair brig. CSS. Alabama. E. Manolie? Can't read the font. Build in Liverpool in 1862 for use in the American Civil War by the Confederates. Steam and sail, sloop of war. Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. A baseball cap my Dad wore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted January 25, 2022 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2022 With that many hoses there is a possibility of your work bench resembling the apartment ceiling in Terry Gilliam's Brazil. If you have not already done it, an in-line cyclone trap. It weighs less and is easier to move, so one long hose between it and the vac. The vac can stay in one place. If you are fortunate, that place is a separate room or outside. A radio remote router on-off box (not economy version) saves a lot of hassle. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAStan Posted January 26, 2022 Share #6 Posted January 26, 2022 Another option to consider is a vacuum hose for a swimming pool. They are 1 1/2" and will fit a wet/dry vac, I had one 25' (until my dog chewed holes in it). Got it at WalMart. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted January 26, 2022 Share #7 Posted January 26, 2022 One of life’s great mysteries is the actual diameter of the various vacuum hose connectors. Posted sizes are “nominal,” not actual. You cannot measure them if you are buying them “on Line.” Unlike rigid pipe, there appears to be no standardization. Fortunately, the plumbing industry uses rubber connectors to hook up drain piping. These are available to fit standard PVC pipe sizes but can be drawn down with hose clamps to fit non standard vacuum connector sizes. Once you have amassed your equipment and laid out piping and hoses, any big box home improvement should have these rubber connectors. Roger mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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