Magnetic Quick Connects for Dust Collection
By Derek19-1|BY-NC-SA 4.0 License|Updated October 31st, 2019
A set of magnetic quick connects designed to easily move a 6" dust collection hose to each tool. These magnetic quick connects are designed to work with 6" sewer and drain PVC, 4" port found on a SawStop PCS , and Powermatic PJ882-HH 8" Jointer/Dewalt 735/custom router table all with modified dust collection ports.
2 hr
Easy
145
Files included (6)
- 18mm baltic birch
- 8x 12x2mm magnets per quick connect (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BK7SZD3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Bp2RDb6X8TN4X)
- 2" long screws
- CA and wood glues
- Shaper Origin (of course)
- 1/4" bit - used to cut out the parts
- 1/8" bit (Amana Tool - 46125) - used to drill the alignment holes
- Drill/driver for screws
I have included the Adobe Illustrator so you can modify the plans as needed to fit your specific tools.
Instructions:
1) Cutout the parts following the files except for the below:
- Magnets (1/4" bit):
- Depth = 0.11"
- Offset = -0.005
- "Dust Collector .svg" 6" Sewer and Drain PVC Fitment (settings only for the inside circle only - 1/4" bit):
- Far Right Part in file (circle):
- Depth = through cut
- Offset = -0.02"
- Middle Part in file (without magnet holes):
- Depth = 0.375"
- Offset = -0.22"
2) Sand the fuzz off
3) Use the 2" screws and wood glue to align the parts by driving the screws through the 8x 1/8" alignment holes
4) Glue in the magnets using CA glue
5) Install on your machines
6) Enjoy