Old Bandsaw cover Modification for Dust Collection

[shoedo]

Has anyone on this forum modified an old Shopsmith bandsaw that didn't have a dust port to accommodate one? If so, would you please outline the steps and the materials used to obtain this capability. Shopsmith is offering some blemished bandsaw covers at a discount but they don't advertise the price and I've sent two inquiries to which they have not responded. One of those inquiries is almost one month old. Thanks

[Mike907]

https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cat ... tchute.htm

[shoedo]

Thanks Mike,

I saw that on the shopsmith website but didn't know if it was just used for the covers that had the ventilation holes as opposed to no openings. I suspect that I could use a hole saw to drill a hole in that approximate location and achieve the same result. Again, thanks for responding.

[reible]

Here is some information that might be of use to you:

https://www.shopsmith.com/ss_forum/view ... 578#p96578

Ed

[shoedo]

This is exactly the type of information I am looking for. I Knew I could cut a hole but cutting the hole in the right location was my concern. This information certainly helps! If anyone else cut a hole in their old bandsaw cover, I would love to hear from you. thanks again!

[jsburger]

This is exactly the type of information I am looking for. I Knew I could cut a hole but cutting the hole in the right location was my concern. This information certainly helps! If anyone else cut a hole in their old bandsaw cover, I would love to hear from you. thanks again!

The hole location is not critical as long it is close. Just cut a hole that is approximately close to the cover with the dust port and don't worry about it.

[Shawn]

https://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cat ... tchute.htm

I bought this kit and it came with a useful template. The hole I cut was not pretty (first time for me using a jigsaw) but it's functional and is covered up when the port gets attached.

[JPG]

A rough description of hole size and location would be beneficial.

[jsburger]

A rough description of hole size and location would be beneficial.

Probably the same inside diameter of the flange and centered on the blade and probably up close to the top of the cover. That is where I would put it.