Uploaded November 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Woodworking sucks better with the ultimate downdraft table. Now I can sand cutting boards all day long without wearing a mask. I modified my dust collection system in a previous video to accommodate the new 6" connection and flexible hose. I start with a section of SCH40 6" PVC pipe that is used for the manifold. The design incorporates my 5/8" DIA soft silicone rubber bumpers for the work surface. The super grippy silicone provides effective vibration control and protects the wood surface from marring. These bumpers have completely changed the functionality of a workbench top which I will review and discuss in a future video. I made the top part removable so that if a tool or pencil falls inside I can just lift off the top and retrieve it. The screen around the inlet pipe prevents large objects from entering the dust collection system, so large shaving and chips will have to be cleaned out manually every so often. The dust collector I have is a 3hp impeller type which provides over 2000 CFM capacity. The first sanding test was a success. Air flow distributed evenly across the entire surface. I will sanding many cutting boards in the breeze.
UPDATE: I made accessories for the downdraft table in PART 2 - woodworking efficiency is now optimized and ready for production. I have build kits with plans available if you want to build my downdraft table or make your own version with the silicone bumpers.
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Woodworking sucks better with the ultimate downdraft table. Now I can sand cutting boards all day long without wearing a mask. I modified my dust collection system in a previous video to accommodate the new 6" connection and flexible hose. I start with a section of SCH40 6" PVC pipe that is used for the manifold. The design incorporates my 5/8" DIA soft silicone rubber bumpers for the work surface. The super grippy silicone provides effective vibration control and protects the wood surface from marring. These bumpers have completely changed the functionality of a workbench top which I will review and discuss in a future video. I made the top part removable so that if a tool or pencil falls inside I can just lift off the top and retrieve it. The screen around the inlet pipe prevents large objects from entering the dust collection system, so large shaving and chips will have to be cleaned out manually every so often. The dust collector I have is a 3hp impeller type which provides over 2000 CFM capacity. The first sanding test was a success. Air flow distributed evenly across the entire surface. I will sanding many cutting boards in the breeze.
UPDATE: I made accessories for the downdraft table in PART 2 - woodworking efficiency is now optimized and ready for production. I have build kits with plans available if you want to build my downdraft table or make your own version with the silicone bumpers.
ending music by soundcloud.com/theinfiniteis
