Tom Cancelleri Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I recently started redoing my shop, after acquiring a giant bandsaw, and a ClearVue cyclone, it's time to do some serious stuff to make it cleaner, neater, and more badass! I had to build new brackets for the motor mount to hang the cyclone. I don't know how they can say you can install it on an 8 foot ceiling, unless you put in a 5 gallon bucket for collection I don't see it being feasible. The top of the motor is about 9' 2" from the floor. I have a 31 gallon heavy duty steel garbage pail. Brackets are made from walnut ply scraps, and 2x4s (super classy) I actually used maple edge banding on the walnut ply. Hanging this thing up is a huge challenge with one person. That motor isn't light, and holding it over your head is a recipe for disaster if you don't wrestle bears for a living. When wood falls over Shop bandage I'll paint the ceiling when I'm done! Because everyone should pickup duct work to exhaust outside in a sports car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Didn't happen without pics Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 If it's a 5 HP motor, you definitely want to get a friend to help. This I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Just now, TIODS said: Didn't happen without pics Tom Refresh. I posted the pics from my phone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Quicker than I am...lol Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 1 minute ago, drzaius said: If it's a 5 HP motor, you definitely want to get a friend to help. This I know. It's 5HP. It was a bear of an overhead press. I used physics to help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Physics is a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Just now, drzaius said: Physics is a friend. The motor mount has 2 horizontal pieces on it that you can use as a hook to get it to hang on the ends of the brackets (while holding it in place of course) then you just slide it up and in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 FINALLY an update on this, I've been waiting! Awesome Tom, keep the pics coming. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Looks like your sports car needs a bigger trunk. I can get 8 foot boards in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkrusen Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 10 hours ago, drzaius said: Physics is a friend. Physics can also really kick you in the ass if you're not careful. On a side note, advanced physics courses definitely did kick my ass. Not my cup of tea. Tom, what is the absolute minimum ceiling height required do you think? Couldn't find that info on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 23 minutes ago, mkrusen said: Tom, what is the absolute minimum ceiling height required do you think? Couldn't find that info on their site. Per the manual, they give you the bare minimum with their recommended 28" tail garbage pail 96" tall ceiling. They say if your ceiling is lower, call them to figure out what your options are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 That's a lot of weight to mount above your head. Good thign all you came out with was a scratch. 4 hours ago, mkrusen said: Physics can also really kick you in the ass if you're not careful. On a side note, advanced physics courses definitely did kick my ass. Not my cup of tea. Tom, what is the absolute minimum ceiling height required do you think? Couldn't find that info on their site. Awe University physics 2 statics and dynamics were a couple of my favorite classes in college. I also really liked chemistry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 25 minutes ago, Chestnut said: That's a lot of weight to mount above your head. Good thign all you came out with was a scratch. That cut was from a piece of maple I had leaning on the wall that fell while moving things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, Tom Cancelleri said: That cut was from a piece of maple I had leaning on the wall that fell while moving things. That's not an exciting story you should lie and change that post to something more exciting where you narrowly escape dropping the new to you cyclone motor by saving it with just the back of your hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 37 minutes ago, Chestnut said: That's not an exciting story you should lie and change that post to something more exciting where you narrowly escape dropping the new to you cyclone motor by saving it with just the back of your hand. It's all fun and games until the crazy meat salesmen show up at your house... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Blue tape and a shop towel, gotta love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Just now, K Cooper said: Blue tape and a shop towel, gotta love it! I've done it all, paper towel and electrical tape wrapped around the entire paper towel on a finger makes for a great finger cast when you're bleeding profusely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel.F Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Blue tape and a shop towel, gotta love it! Isn't it in every shop first aid kit. Along with black electrical tape and a bottle of bourbon. Marcel--- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Been there! I think the crud from the makeshift bandage actually helps coagulate the blood. That's what I tell the wife anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I use gel ca glue on good cuts, it burns like hell on scrapes like that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel.F Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Even if it's a not so cool story, it looks manly and the saw dust covered clothes amplifies the cool factor. Only you know the true lame version of the story. To add to the conversation... Will you have your system automated or remote operated or have your good friend Manuel turn it on and off? Marcel--- Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 I will have the contactor that controls power to the motor connected to a 110V wireless remote. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 For those who've done metal ducting. What gauge pipe did you go with? I can get 26 gauge straight pipe for pretty cheap. Roughly $11-$12 for a 5 foot section, with branches being about 20 bucks a piece. I can't justify Nordfab, it's the cost of a sawstop for my shop. Not doing it, at least not in this shop. I will be using small metal self tapping screws and foil tape on all the joints. I can get 24 gauge but they need to special order it, and I would have to buy like 100 pieces of it because you buy the case, not what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Is it spiral pipe? If so you should be fine. I can't remember what gauge mine is but it was either 24 or 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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