# Post your dust collection pics! **URL:** \ **Category:** đź’¨ Dust\ **Created:** [August 12, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499 "2025-08-12T12:24:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/beerbarrel/32/10354_2.png) [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/1 "2025-08-12T12:24:29Z")
Im trying to figure out the best way to build a dust collection boom. Im using a dust extractor with a 4” hose. Im thinking some type of rotatable boom that lets the hose hand down from above the center of the workspace but that I can swivel out of the was when needed. This dust collector will only be for the cnc machine so I dont need to worry about unhooking and moving it for some other machine. In other words permanent. Post your pics! I need ideas because of too dumb to come up with my own! Thanks, Tracy ---
**Author:** ![Spamming\_Eddie](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/spamming_eddie/32/7296_2.png) [@Spamming\_Eddie](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Spamming_Eddie)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/2 "2025-08-12T13:03:03Z")
Oke, let me start of by showing the largest en most expensive dust collection you will find on this entire forum. It’s mostly made out of a wonderfull red colored African Padouk mixed with a wee light brownish Azobé for contrast. The dust collection has been building for several projects, so please don’t think it is the product of those two lovely key chains at the bottom of the machine bed. They’re mere proto types made out of waste padouk from a larger sign that sourced my jalous making dust collection. ![Afbeelding van WhatsApp op 2025-08-12 om 14.53.48_e9e325c5](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/e/e494850e61b91b67c4d34ed7a7509a3128547c66.jpeg) Not easy to top that out, ey? ---
**Author:** ![beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/beerbarrel/32/10354_2.png) [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/3 "2025-08-12T13:25:06Z")
lol…that’s nice. I’m looking for something less expensive though! ---
**Author:** ![whitewolf](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/whitewolf/32/7626_2.png) [@whitewolf](https://forum.sienci.com/u/whitewolf)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/4 "2025-08-12T14:54:26Z")
More Padouk - I don’t have my dust collection system configured for when I am using the Vortex ![snapshot_camera_wwe_cam_altmill_8_12_2025, 9_53_16 AM](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/b/b97b0f790c183f9b1b5dccd99430eb93a0044a5c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![whitewolf](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/whitewolf/32/7626_2.png) [@whitewolf](https://forum.sienci.com/u/whitewolf)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/5 "2025-08-12T14:59:36Z")
I am running 4” flex from my Jet Dust Collector… I have motorized ball-valves at each piece of machinery. For the AltMill in particular, I used an old warehouse dock-door light fixture that swivels on the wall and can be moved into various positions. I added a 3D-printed curve to maintain better air-flow. But it swivels on the wall to follow the spindle. Can’t see it well but it’s the yellow thing up high ![20250812_095631](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/8/869945b8b0719032e4453df995a69ed5a2ae96b2.jpeg) ![image](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/6/6abc85825a93231ebac470279709181cd53c22c3.png) ---
**Author:** ![mick\_s](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/mick_s/32/9655_2.png) [@mick\_s](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mick_s)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/6 "2025-08-12T16:50:25Z")
On a square table like a 4 x 4 it isn’t necessary to have a swing arm if you can locate the port near the center of the work area. A little slack can be built in using a simple bungee cord that allows it to reach the corners without sagging. ![DC](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f5f5df2e55211d0d8f9af24d655024c86ea021dc.jpeg) With a 4 x 8 or larger work area, then yes, a swing arm comes into play. Mick ---
**Author:** ![beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/beerbarrel/32/10354_2.png) [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/7 "2025-08-12T17:06:43Z")
I think I have decided against a swingarm. I really wanted to that so I could be able to swing it out of the way because I will have a 42 inch led tv that I use as a monitor on the back wall. On my old machine the hose was always blocking my vision and in the way. I would set there and create projects on that machine. By the way Mick…your shop is too clean….Im envious! ---
**Author:** ![Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jens)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/8 "2025-08-12T19:54:04Z")
> [@beerbarrel](#): > > By the way Mick…your shop is too clean….Im envious! Just don’t use the shop and you too can have a pristine shop 🙂 🙂 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![softwareguru](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/58f4c7/32.png) [@softwareguru](https://forum.sienci.com/u/softwareguru)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/9 "2025-08-13T12:38:20Z")
I have a unique setup that may be helpful to you. I have limited height with a 7 ft ceiling and so I had to come up with a unique solution. I used a pocket door kit I bought at home depot for 44$ which provide a nice smooth track which supports the hose. at the dust collector end, I used two door hinges as well so the hose can freely move in and out and rotate back & forth. It works really slick and was cheap. If you’re interested, let me know and I will take some pictures. ---
**Author:** ![mick\_s](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/mick_s/32/9655_2.png) [@mick\_s](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mick_s)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/10 "2025-08-13T12:39:47Z")
If you need to be able to move the drop out of the way, maybe mount it on a slider from the back of the machine. That way when you park the gantry at the back, the hose will slide out of the way. so you can see the game, er, your CAD project. The slider could be a simple as a “clothes line” with carabiners to suspend the hose. ---
**Author:** ![mick\_s](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/mick_s/32/9655_2.png) [@mick\_s](https://forum.sienci.com/u/mick_s)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/11 "2025-08-14T19:07:51Z")
@beerbarrell > By the way Mick…your shop is too clean….Im envious! Is this any better? Doing a couple of small miter fold cabinets. ![AM dust](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/6/631eb1c731134251949a58093c187cdcfc248a1d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@Jens](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Jens)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/12 "2025-08-14T19:10:59Z")
> [@mick\_s](#): > > Is this any better? Much better 🙂 and a few characters to make the system happy …. ---
**Author:** ![beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/beerbarrel/32/10354_2.png) [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/13 "2025-08-14T19:19:27Z")
Man that makes me feel better! ---
**Author:** ![beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/beerbarrel/32/10354_2.png) [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/14 "2025-08-14T19:23:48Z")
Just Just did a standard old system. I decided not to go overboard with it. ![PXL_20250814_192101208.MP](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/a/a04eefe8664c3a94c31a279bbe1083db1400e1e2.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/beerbarrel/32/10354_2.png) [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/15 "2025-08-14T19:31:04Z")
We dont usually have much issue with static electricity but I will bond that plastic pipe too. ---
**Author:** ![Spamming\_Eddie](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/spamming_eddie/32/7296_2.png) [@Spamming\_Eddie](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Spamming_Eddie)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/16 "2025-08-14T19:51:19Z")
Please do post some pictures. I might be fond of my pile’o’dust but I am also keen on cheap solutions that are slick. I am all kinds of curious. ---
**Author:** ![Spamming\_Eddie](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/spamming_eddie/32/7296_2.png) [@Spamming\_Eddie](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Spamming_Eddie)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/17 "2025-08-14T19:53:45Z")
Dear BB, Calling out Mick on his antisceptic clean room and then come back and post your own ER? I am shocked.. SHOCKED!!1 ---
**Author:** ![beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/user_avatar/forum.sienci.com/beerbarrel/32/10354_2.png) [@beerbarrel](https://forum.sienci.com/u/beerbarrel)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/18 "2025-08-14T19:58:53Z")
lol…believe me, it aint clean! Zoom in a bit…lol….Hey, where is the Hertog Jan? ---
**Author:** ![Ok-Advance-8430](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/b19c9b/32.png) [@Ok-Advance-8430](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Ok-Advance-8430)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/19 "2025-08-14T21:27:06Z")
![IMG_0571](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/1/192093ce6417ea340dfa825675c5fa496ef48f61.jpeg) String and a shop vac works great! ---
**Author:** ![Ok-Advance-8430](https://forum.sienci.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/b19c9b/32.png) [@Ok-Advance-8430](https://forum.sienci.com/u/Ok-Advance-8430)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499/20 "2025-08-14T21:34:29Z")
and a closer shot ![IMG_0572](https://forum.sienci.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/452657a8c4ee42a37efbfe7fed9123141d0338b7.jpeg) [Next page](https://forum.sienci.com/t/post-your-dust-collection-pics/21499.md?page=2)