I’m trying to figure out how to use this with a vacuum. I’m not thinking this through clearly, but I think that’s how things work. You want several things and you keep banging on it until the come together. I need chip evacuation but also like the vacuum setup I have. The vacuum does ok with wood. But I just acquired my first chunk of aluminum and it is sitting there laughing at me. I’m not quite ready for it yet. Baby steps though.
I think the best approach ive seen is a combination vacuum with a needle jet blower like this
I haven’t tried it but it’s the upgrade I would go for.
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I recently printed and installed one of those. Haven’t done any cuts with it yet though.
Totally forgot about the needle valve solution. That’s good.
New user trying to learn everything I can reading post. This concept and build is very impressive! Great work Jamie!
It is finally time to retire my double-decker build. We’re moving to a new house soon.
Here’s what it looks like now:
I still have one LR4 and another LR4 that’s halfway built, and David’s R&P build that I’ll be moving. And the table that the double-decker is built on will be moved intact.
The new house has a (quite small) workshop that is air conditioned, so we’ll see how that goes. I am hoping to park cars in the garage for once.
Looking back now, I’m a little surprised at how long ago it was. How the time flies!
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No that was just… (Looks it up)… 2019! July! Whoa
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Yep 
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First thoughts… WTF, lmao.
Then… Oh, wow, if you’re going to enclose your CNC anyway, may as well leverage the noise/dust/debris enclosure to additionally maximize CNC motion structural leverage/rigidity too. Neat!
Good luck with your move @jamiek. Look forward to seeing more of this genius/madness play out!
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