tjbnwi
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Something I always needed. Finally got around to it. My criteria; simple to make, easily removed, easily transported, sturdy, did not alter CT in any way.
Gathering the necessary information;
[attachthumb=#]The first of the Festool items to be used.
[attachthumb=#][attachthumb=#]Measurements showing hose plug dimensions.
[attachthumb=#]Outside dimension of Schedule 40 PVC.
[attachthumb=#]Putting Festool pen and paper to use.
[attachthumb=#]Gotta love BuildCalc®
Preparing to cut a tapered shim 1/2" in 12";
[attachthumb=#]Got clamps? Various ones will be used through out this demo.
[attachthumb=#][attachthumb=#]Aligning board to cut tapered shim.
[attachthumb=#]Bracket for leg of MFT interfered with clamping the guide rail in place. Problem solved.
[attachthumb=#]Guide rail in place.
[attachthumb=#]Panther blade going on the TS 55. It is the 2.2mm Panther.
[attachthumb=#][attachthumb=#]Make a plunge cut. Start carefully and end prior to exiting the workpiece.
[attachthumb=#]The work piece laid out to cut the 1/2" in 12" taper.
Cutting the taper loose from the work piece;
[attachthumb=#]Using the fence stop and 1/2 of a clamping element to set the work piece to the edge of the rail.
[attachthumb=#]Pieces cut loose.
[attachthumb=#]They do fit together well.
Prepping the CMS to machine the needed plugs;
[attachthumb=#]Note where I store the anti-rotation pin.
[attachthumb=#]1400 installed.
[attachthumb=#]Plate in proper position, sliding table and fences installed.
[attachthumb=#]I needed a back up fence. Used the one for the MFT. It fits the CMS perfectly.
[attachthumb=#]Another view of the 2 fences.
[attachthumb=#]3M 2 sided tape to hold the shim in place.
[attachthumb=#]Pipe in place to be machined. I used the fence as a stop. The bit was set to the height of the shim, the edge closets to the fence is what does the work. The piece is rotated against the spinning bit.
[attachthumb=#]I had to back up the fence, it flexed. I should have used a ring with a larger hole. Doing so may have improved dust collection. I did tape the 36mm hose off.
Checking size and fit;
[attachthumb=#]Small end.
[attachthumb=#]Distance back to check large dimension.
[attachthumb=#]Large end.
[attachthumb=#]Fit looks good.
Time to make the female adapters;
[attachthumb=#]Inside dimension of 2" schedule 40 PVC.
[attachthumb=#]A coupling used as a holder to machine the insert.
[attachthumb=#]I used a long piece of pipe to keep my hands away from the cutter. Depth is achieved by raising the bit in 1/4" increments.
[attachthumb=#]Fences adjusted and a coupling used as a stop.
[attachthumb=#]Closer view of the set up.
[attachthumb=#]4 female adapters with the hose male adapter in place for test fit.
[attachthumb=#]Clear cleaner, medium body glue.
It's assembly time;
[attachthumb=#]I choose to use ball valves. This allows me to connect 2 hoses and throttle them as the need arises.
[attachthumb=#]Bottom elbow is a standard sweep DWV hub to hub, the upper fitting is a DWV 4 outlet Y, all hub, the side pieces are DWV 45º hub to slip, connected to DWV long sweep elbows, hub to hub. Seeing as I could install 2 hoses, I mounted a receptacle strip to the riser. Installed on my CT36AC. Note the PVC J hook near the top of the CT, this is what stabilizes the arm. It is clamped to the CT.
[attachthumb=#]You have noticed there were 2 male adapters made and 4 female adapters. I figured while I was set up I might as well make 2. Installed on my CT22.
A few notes;
Please work safely if your going to copy this, eye and hearing protection is a must. Think about what the cutting tools are doing in each operation.
Though more than one tool can be attached at a time, do not exceed the receptacle rating of the CT. Run one tool at a time.
I went this way instead of from behind like the one available from Festool or what I have seen being made by others, because I wanted simple. It plugs in as easily as plugging in a hose.
The stability comes from fit of the male plug and the J hook clamped back to the CT. If I had a few systainers on the CT's the hook would be higher up and the piece would be more stable.
Tom
Gathering the necessary information;
[attachthumb=#]The first of the Festool items to be used.
[attachthumb=#][attachthumb=#]Measurements showing hose plug dimensions.
[attachthumb=#]Outside dimension of Schedule 40 PVC.
[attachthumb=#]Putting Festool pen and paper to use.
[attachthumb=#]Gotta love BuildCalc®
Preparing to cut a tapered shim 1/2" in 12";
[attachthumb=#]Got clamps? Various ones will be used through out this demo.
[attachthumb=#][attachthumb=#]Aligning board to cut tapered shim.
[attachthumb=#]Bracket for leg of MFT interfered with clamping the guide rail in place. Problem solved.
[attachthumb=#]Guide rail in place.
[attachthumb=#]Panther blade going on the TS 55. It is the 2.2mm Panther.
[attachthumb=#][attachthumb=#]Make a plunge cut. Start carefully and end prior to exiting the workpiece.
[attachthumb=#]The work piece laid out to cut the 1/2" in 12" taper.
Cutting the taper loose from the work piece;
[attachthumb=#]Using the fence stop and 1/2 of a clamping element to set the work piece to the edge of the rail.
[attachthumb=#]Pieces cut loose.
[attachthumb=#]They do fit together well.
Prepping the CMS to machine the needed plugs;
[attachthumb=#]Note where I store the anti-rotation pin.
[attachthumb=#]1400 installed.
[attachthumb=#]Plate in proper position, sliding table and fences installed.
[attachthumb=#]I needed a back up fence. Used the one for the MFT. It fits the CMS perfectly.
[attachthumb=#]Another view of the 2 fences.
[attachthumb=#]3M 2 sided tape to hold the shim in place.
[attachthumb=#]Pipe in place to be machined. I used the fence as a stop. The bit was set to the height of the shim, the edge closets to the fence is what does the work. The piece is rotated against the spinning bit.
[attachthumb=#]I had to back up the fence, it flexed. I should have used a ring with a larger hole. Doing so may have improved dust collection. I did tape the 36mm hose off.
Checking size and fit;
[attachthumb=#]Small end.
[attachthumb=#]Distance back to check large dimension.
[attachthumb=#]Large end.
[attachthumb=#]Fit looks good.
Time to make the female adapters;
[attachthumb=#]Inside dimension of 2" schedule 40 PVC.
[attachthumb=#]A coupling used as a holder to machine the insert.
[attachthumb=#]I used a long piece of pipe to keep my hands away from the cutter. Depth is achieved by raising the bit in 1/4" increments.
[attachthumb=#]Fences adjusted and a coupling used as a stop.
[attachthumb=#]Closer view of the set up.
[attachthumb=#]4 female adapters with the hose male adapter in place for test fit.
[attachthumb=#]Clear cleaner, medium body glue.
It's assembly time;
[attachthumb=#]I choose to use ball valves. This allows me to connect 2 hoses and throttle them as the need arises.
[attachthumb=#]Bottom elbow is a standard sweep DWV hub to hub, the upper fitting is a DWV 4 outlet Y, all hub, the side pieces are DWV 45º hub to slip, connected to DWV long sweep elbows, hub to hub. Seeing as I could install 2 hoses, I mounted a receptacle strip to the riser. Installed on my CT36AC. Note the PVC J hook near the top of the CT, this is what stabilizes the arm. It is clamped to the CT.
[attachthumb=#]You have noticed there were 2 male adapters made and 4 female adapters. I figured while I was set up I might as well make 2. Installed on my CT22.
A few notes;
Please work safely if your going to copy this, eye and hearing protection is a must. Think about what the cutting tools are doing in each operation.
Though more than one tool can be attached at a time, do not exceed the receptacle rating of the CT. Run one tool at a time.
I went this way instead of from behind like the one available from Festool or what I have seen being made by others, because I wanted simple. It plugs in as easily as plugging in a hose.
The stability comes from fit of the male plug and the J hook clamped back to the CT. If I had a few systainers on the CT's the hook would be higher up and the piece would be more stable.
Tom
