Downdraft sanding table

[mtnman]

To try to keep dust down in my new shop, I built a quickie downdraft sanding table. Since most of the pieces I sand are small, this box works well at about 22" long by 18" wide and 8" deep. It is a box with a pegboard top and a connection for a 4" dust collector hose. The sides and back are a bit taller to help keep the dust contained. I've tried it out and it seems to work well both for hand sanding and with my 1/4 sheet and 1/2 sheet sanders. This is made from scrap that was laying around, so is subject to revision over time.

[tdub4ever]

Very ingenious! I don't have a dust collection system, but I will make one to fit my shop vac. Thanks for posting mtnman. Don

[wood-n-things]

I made one some time ago as well I wish I had thought of putting the higher sides on it. I made mine so it works as a support by my table saw as well. I just have a shop vac hooked up to mine though.

[ncsealeveler]

Looks great.I added 16" Plexiglas on 3 sides and top,it lets the light in and contains the dust better.
Tony

[mtnman]

Tony -- That sounds like a super box. I'll bet that it would work well even with a belt sander, especially if you position the sander to throw the dust toward the back or sides.

[Sally]

Looks like a good thing to have, Jim.

[oily]

I like your box Jim, I've just been using my lungs. Tomorrows to-do. I think I'll use an automotive heater blower built in. I would rather run that with my battery charger than my 3hp or 6hp shop vac. 746 watts per HP 6x 746= 4476 watts.

[Rolf]

Looks great. If I may suggest I would add one of these
Non-Slip Router Mat - Rockler Woodworking Tools
It will help grip the project while sanding

[Ramjet]

I use a piece of that rolled non slip material you can buy at a hardware store .
Nice box idea .

Roger