New Product - Drill Press Dust Collection!

[SittingElf]

This product is being introduced at AWFS in Vegas.  This has been long in coming!  Looking forward to seeing the reviews and demos online, because this is a product that I would be VERY interested in using! [tongue]

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Drillnado captures dust at the drill press

AWFS exhibitor Drillnado announced the launch of its patent-pending dust collection product for the drill press.

The product, called the Drillnado, surrounds the drill chuck and bit, collecting about 98 percent of wood dust and debris, according to a company study.

Drillnado

“Dust collection is a huge issue in the shop,” the company said in a statement. “Wood dust is a known carcinogen. Exposure to wood dust has been associated with dermatitis, asthma, chronic bronchitis and cancer. In addition, excess wood debris creates a mess of a shop. Most stationary woodworking shop tools and many handheld power tools have had built in dust collection, but not the drill press. Until now!

“Drillnado works on most drill presses, from floor models to small benchtops. Because Drillnado surrounds the drill chuck and drill bit, it collects nearly all of the drilling dust and debris. Because its housing is expandable (and collapsible) and sustains the desired length, you can position the vacuum opening directly above the point of the drill bit where the dust is created.”

Drillnado will be demonstrated at AWFS booth No. 10150.

For information, visit at www.drillnado.com.

 

[Paul G]

Drill press dust? Sure there's debris but dust? Easy enough to have a hose end near the work piece to capture much of the debris if needed, no contraption required.

 

[tjbnwi]

Do the same as Paul, just clamp a hose to the table to collect the chips.

Tom

 

[Locks14]

The shroud will obscure a clear view of the drill bit cutting and make alignment more difficult.  It also won't be compatible with larger drill bits, such as medium sized and up, spade or Forstner bits. Also if you want to drill metal it will have to be removed otherwise swarf waste that comes off in lengths will wrap around the drill bit/chuck.

Finally the carcinogen card is offensive to the intellect of the customer. What drill creates or aerosolises dust to the degree it can be inhaled?

As suggested if dust/debris is really a concern on a drill press just quick clamp a hose near the workpiece being drilled. Personally though, I think it's a non issue!

 

[AlexThePalex]

It doesn't seem to be such a big issue to me either, drilling mostly creates chips, and just a minute amount of dust which isn't airborne.

 

[rst]

I drill tons of aluminum and use the Loc Line 2.5" system to collect chips.  It is pretty much an industry standard for collection and lubrication.

 

[Tinker]

i don't see a lot of airborne dust when using my drill press.  A lot of cips maybe, but i just keep a dustpan and brush close by.  One or two swipes with brush and all the shavings and cips are in the pan.  Three steps and I either have the debris in a container or someplace close by where, when finished drilling, I can suckup with my CT 33.  As another mentioned, that contraption would need modification to be used with a large diameter bit of any kind.

I can see more problems in using it than with just plain old brush and pan method.  I have tried clamping a suction hose to the drill fence, but by the time i extend and clamp the suction hose, i can generally have the drilling done already.
Tinker

 

[teocaf]

the dust attachments for hand held drills make sense because you're creating actual dust when drilling into concrete and drywall.  even then, given the extra cost and weight hassle, i prefer to just hold a vac hose under where I'm drilling.  this drillnado is not a good adaptation of that principle:  more hassle than solution--for all the reasons that have been mentioned, and including messing with it each time you want to change out your bit, which for me is very often.  i suppose that's one of the risks in buying all your tools way in advance of when you're going to use them.  by not working with them on a regular basis and identifying what specific problems they might create for the way you work, every little contraption that comes along starts looking like a "must have".  frankly, it looks to me like one of those things they sell on late night TV, gimmicky name and all:  "for 19.95, you not only get one, you get TWO--but wait! there's more...if you act now..." 

 

[butzla]

I'm interested in this.  The drill press is the one tool in my shop not hooked up to an extractor or dust collector.  It's always a mess, almost as bad as under my lathe.  Looks pretty cool, thanks for posting.

 

[Kevin McConville]

Agree that something that doesn't block the view is better.  Here is a potential solution from LV

Lee Valley Dust Shroud with Magnetic Attachment

 

[Cheese]

I just use a vacuum hose clamped to the drill press.

BUT...the whole bellows idea is a clever thought, maybe a bit bulky and inconvenient, but still clever. I think it's an idea in search of an application.

 

[Locks14]

I just use a vacuum hose clamped to the drill press.

BUT...the whole bellows idea is a clever thought, maybe a bit bulky and inconvenient, but still clever. I think it's an idea in search of an application.

I think it's clever, it's clever that they've found a design that doesn't exist so they can patent it and attempt to get rich. What's not clever is the practicalities of the design that even with a patent, means it will never be a money earner.

 

[Cheese]

I think it's clever, it's clever that they've found a design that doesn't exist so they can patent it and attempt to get rich. What's not clever is the practicalities of the design that even with a patent, means it will never be a money earner.

Like I said, it's an idea in search of an application. Most drilling applications on a drill press are with metals, plastics and wood. None of which create massive clouds of dust, just chips that do not become airborne and can be easily removed with a vac. Drilling concrete, drywall or cementitious based products does create dust clouds, but it's never done on a drill press. Until they can identify a specific application with a large user base, they will have just spent big $$$ for a patent that provides little to no ROI.

 

[mouppe]

I definitely want one. I also got one of these when they came out and it revolutionised my work environment.  [wink]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?t=36&v=YCpG3oxyGv4

 

[rmwarren]

I definitely want one. I also got one of these when they came out and it revolutionised my work environment.  [wink]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?t=36&v=YCpG3oxyGv4

Dang! I missed the 2015 version AF-OTT, any idea where I can find one?  [poke]

RMW

 

[rst]

  Check at 1:50  This stuff should be part of every tinker's arsenal.  I've used it for everything from a multi armed mobile for my new born granddaughter, to lub  and air delivery, light fixtures, and with the 2.5 hose and nozzles, dust collection. ;D

 

[Tinker]

Agree that something that doesn't block the view is better.  Here is a potential solution from LV

Lee Valley Dust Shroud with Magnetic Attachment

I use that on my bandsaw.  I clamp(magnetically) under the table to catch a lot of the dust as it draws down with the blade.  It doesn't catch all of the airborne fine dust, but it catches a lot of it.
Tinker

 

[kevin clifford]

I saw this as a kickstarter campaign and was interested. Saw it in person at the woodworking show and got it for 40 bucks. I have zero complaints after 2 months of use.  Hooked up to a small shop vac and it works great.

 

[grbmds]

Interesting new uses and different products, but this "Loc-Line" vacuum hose has been around for quite a few years. Peachtree sold it as a drill press dust kit at a Woodworking Show and I have been using it attached to my drill press for the past 5 (?) years. I recently appropriated it for use as an under the table dust collection port on one branch of a 4"/2 1/2" Y connector on my band saw. The two together hooked up to my dust collector virtually eliminate almost all chips and and dust from the resawing. It also woked well on my drill press and I'm planning on ordering another from Peachtree just for the drill press. I had never seen it used for water before or with so many other  possible tinker toy like connections.

 

[Tinker]

Interesting new uses and different products, but this "Loc-Line" vacuum hose has been around for quite a few years. Peachtree sold it as a drill press dust kit at a Woodworking Show and I have been using it attached to my drill press for the past 5 (?) years. I recently appropriated it for use as an under the table dust collection port on one branch of a 4"/2 1/2" Y connector on my band saw. The two together hooked up to my dust collector virtually eliminate almost all chips and and dust from the resawing. It also woked well on my drill press and I'm planning on ordering another from Peachtree just for the drill press. I had never seen it used for water before or with so many other  possible tinker toy like connections.

  Check at 1:50  This stuff should be part of every tinker's arsenal.  I've used it for everything from a multi armed mobile for my new born granddaughter, to lub  and air delivery, light fixtures, and with the 2.5 hose and nozzles, dust collection. ;D

Common guys, all this advertising will get me in trouble with the monitors.  Actually, I really don't give a tinker's dam.  ;D  :
Tinker