Got this 12 inch Grizzly a few years ago.  At the time I did not have Dust Collection piped to where I put it.  So I improvised and used a short hose and a bucket.  it worked, not well but was better than dust everywhere.  Finally got around to upgrading this bench and gave myself a few goals.  I mounted the sander to a plate that locks in at the back to the bench.  Just in case I need to move it, it will happen people.  Then I decided I needed dust collection done right.  The saw points the wrong way for the outlet so I had to get creative to reverse directions.  Another goal was to store the sandpaper disc on the unit.  I put that behind the sander.  Cut a circle from 1/4 inch ply and stacked 3 old 10 inch sawblades for weight.  Ran a bolt through it all and a knob on top.  To remove paper pull knob and there you go.  

 

Not liking the white PVC I painted it black.  Not needed but it has a finished almost factory look to it so hey it's classy okay?  Got it all done and hooked up a 6 ft hose from the nearest DC outlet I had.  yeah it worked but I said to myself, you can and need to do better.  So I began the next stage which pipes all the way to the wall with a extra outlet and a shelf.  That part is not done yet, but soon enough.

 

Enjoy and be inspired. 

 

 

Pretty cool idea!!

I like it all. I agree, probably a lot of work, but the PVC painted black looks REALLY GOOD. Dang it too...seeing it just created more work, but it does look classy.

Great idea with the tape marking the grit & install date on the front of the table...Hope I can remember all I'm learning.

Thanks for sharing...you might consider putting the tape/grit/date idea in our Tips Section; really is a good idea.

Thanks. 

 

Something to note before spray painting PCV.  While the pipe has no shiny coating it is always a good idea to lightly sand it to clean before painting.  With all other pieces you need to get the release agent coating from the factory mold off.  I use brake cleaner with some scotchbrite pads then clean with Simple Green and let dry.  Failure to do so will produce a unique cracked and shriveled finish that comes right off and requires the above procedure and a stiff brush to then start over.

 

 

3 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

While the pipe has no shiny coating it is always a good idea to lightly sand it to clean before painting.

thanks for the ideas...

wiping the PVC down w/ lacquer thinner 1st works too...

Why not just use ABS pipe?  I do like the way you have it run through your shop.

Edited December 4, 20187 yr by HandyDan

That's a great set up. Some really good engineering. Your color scheme is very nice. I figgered Dave would like it. 

14 hours ago, HandyDan said:

Why not just use ABS pipe?  I do like the way you have it run through your shop.

ABS is a good idea.  Few years back a guy bought a plumbers van.  Asked me to clean out the mess, i.e. supplies and such, and put flooring in the van for his business.  Got paid to do that, and as a bonus got a lot of plumbing stuff.  All of those fittings I had in stock.  Free is my go to price.....  LOL