Works for me though, doing my little stuff, and much better than looking out the window at the cold and snow wishing it was warm enough to enjoy some welding out there. I looked at a Miller but I liked that the Esab came with the Tig setup included. I'm tired of the smoke from my welding practice getting all over everything in my garage (not to mention my lungs!). Realistically, for the hobbyist who isn't soldering all that often, (OSHA inspectors, please skip to the next paragraph) you can probably skip the math for the airflow requirements and just go with "if I can't smell it, it's probably not hurting metoo much." If everything fits and works up to this point, disassemble everything and get ready for paint. In the summer months I work with the doors open, but when it's cold I don't want to lose all the heat. But the only reason it works so well is that I set up the hood directly behind and very close to the weld. I am going to do something like this but don't want to reinvent the wheel so to speak Maybe like this one from a couple weeks ago? This is a really nice looking fan, think it's about time I build myself one! I try to keep the garage door open about a foot or two and use a little fan but the smoke still gets all over everything and my feet get kinda cold on those really cold days. IEC Power Cord (Computer Power Cord) You must log in or register to reply here. I hate a dirty garage. I was looking at a 6 inch output bore squirrel cage one I have but decided the 1.5hp motor on it would be overkill. I hung the reducer above the immediate weld area. No breeze interference for the shielding gas but good extraction of the fumes? You might also consider a standard filter in front of the HEPA filter to extend the HEPA filter's lifespan. Rather than struggle with the switch, I ran the power cord that came with the fan out the switch hole so I could power the thing up. But just a box and fan no design I think would have the opposite effect. Thought about a shop vac too, and might have to go that way. Now that's something that's feasible. Clean and remove all dust, oil, and dirt from the surface to be painted. Probably a good idea to do that every time I use it since I have the GUV vacuum system in my garage. Drawback is pumping your heat out of the building with the smoke. on Introduction. I like well enough. 
A vent could be run up into the attic and then out the roof. This page was generated at 01:02 PM. I made something years ago now. Looked into making some kind of anglepoise system with counterweights but decided this would be simpler and easier. Determine which fan mounting bolt is going to hold the ground wire and remove the paint from the fan in that area Shrink Tube Rust-Oleum Hammered Black Spray Paint 7215830 If itdidn'tturn out that way, at least it would be my loud, expensive, and low air flow fume extractor. Not fun. The picture shows lids to accompany the box, but mine arrived without lids. I thought this machine would be great for nail fume extraction. 4 x 2 #8-32 Machine Screws Shop volume would be key if you are planning to move air in the entire shop. The smoke rises slow enough that it can be directed towards the hose from the suction. But, if you have a fan and enclosure in your spare parts bin, this would be a good use of them! Works pretty well. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I opened up the hole and cut the keyway by filing out the extra material. I was stick welding and there was a fair amt of smoke. Removing the mesh looks like it would improve the airflow a bit. Finding a suitable enclosure was difficult for me. Tie a knot in the power cord to prevent it from being pulled out the power cord hole and grommet. working on a fume extractor myself, but of a bigger scale, kind of like a welding booth about 8' wide, and 3' deep. I'll have to ponder that one All times are GMT-6. I put a pvc shower drain fitting in an old galvanized oil pan to use as the hood. The very lowest cost DIY extractor I have ever seen was a shop vac with no filter sitting outside with the hose through a sealed hole in a partially opened window. JavaScript is disabled. I will be making this when the other parts come in the mail. I may be missing it, but what is keeping the arm in place? I've been looking a vent fans but I didn't want to cut a big square hole in my shop. If there's no functional reason to have it be that deep, I be inclined to try to build a thinner one and perhaps mount it on a gooseneck or something similar. I do not plan to do heavy enough work to flood the whole shop with fumes as I know what I am trying to do will not work. Sure. I want to do something like that over my welding table. I haven't really beat on it yet. This stain relief will protect your connections should the cord get pulled or yanked. I didnt expect it would be thats powerful. Scuff the entire outside surface of the enclosure and lids with Scotch-Bright to help the paint adhere to the surface. A cheaper enclosure would make this much more of a deal when compared to commercially available models. How do you like your esab? Pass the cord through the wire grommet from the outside of the enclosure and pull through a good length of cord 5 years ago, Depends on the shape and of course if there is another port on the enclosure, but yes just look at what a ducted fan can do compared to a regular propeller or even a jet engine for that matter both are shrouded like an enclosure. Strip all three of the power cord conductors No issues. I fitted a ducted fan to pull fresh air from outside, ducted to where I usually weld but with the ability to be unclipped and directed elsewhere. The filter system may not be as simple as I originally thought. I used a .75" .5" shank drill bit which is a little small for the switch. It has been freezing here and I have been welding with the doors of the shop open. Mine certainly moves a lot of air. Im happy with how this project turned out. on Introduction. Paint the parts in a well-ventilated, well lighted, area. This is definitely a game changer for me. Strip the outer insulation off of a sufficient length of the power cord to expose the insulated conductor wires Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I've spent too much time breathing the stuff that emanates from the tips of soldering irons. Reply So come on from there! Smart of you to extract the welding fumes at the table level and not suck fumes past the breathing zone. Also, you need to be sure that your airflow is great enough that you're really getting all of the fumes. Leave enough space to clear the 1.5 thick fan. Slide the filter down the 1.5" #8-32 screws and place the second Silverstone grill on top And you are right, it is a pita to set up and the vac is loud. Very hi-tech. Does putting a fan into an enclosure produce more airflow? Install the lid/fan assembly, switch, and ground wire The ones I've seen, the openings have only been like 16x8 tops. The Everlast has almost no support network and isn't as well polished but you can maybe buy 2-3 of them for the price of 1 of the others. on Introduction. Soldering Smoke Absorber, Electric Iron Welding Fume Extractor Soldering Smoke Absorber Remover DIY Fume Extractor Filter with Strong Suction. Looked on You Tube and got some ideas. And sticking a fan at the window just don't work. Makers remorse is always better than buyers remorse. I had to mess w/ placement a bit tho. Simple and cheap! I am a nail technician. Just dont know if 200 cfm is enough. US based customer support, 30 days full satisfaction no question asked return period. Perfect size not to big or to small. This is my vent system. Still very pleased with it. Great idea, I've got a foam insulated shop its extremely air tight. I had a small powder coating business for about 7 years and our powder/paint booth had a series of internal filters in a plenum and a hepa filter system on the top and that worked really well, but it wasn't cheap so I'm guessing that I'm kinda stuck where I am. Wire Eyelet For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Reply Unless something's changed, Digikey or Hammond owe you two lids. Obviously, if you can still smell or see the fumes your filtration is either ineffective, or you're not capturing all of the fumes to begin with. I made sure the switch fit when I filed the hole. If your switch hole is just big enough, it can be difficult to pop the switch in and out. Mount the fan and the chrome grill on the back lid leaving the nylon lock nut intend for the ground connection loose That looks like it should work nicely. I was thinking of making a hood like a stove range hood only larger (like my table size) but thought maybe it doesn't have to be so big? I am talking like a foot or 18" stuff. Looks great man! http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=180522&showall=1. check out the. Bill of Materials:Cooltron AC Axial Fan 120mmx120mmx38mm 110 CFM 2600 RPMCarbon Filter Material2 x Silverstone Fan Filter with Grill 120mm120mm Chrome Fan GrillHammond 1415D 6x6x6 Steel Enclosure16A 125V DPST Rocker Switch E-Switch RR812C1121 or equivalent Drill holes for the power switch and cord. I had a smallish dust collector sitting around and put a sheet metal reducer on one end and ran the other into a chimney. I just do smaller projects, and will be mig welding not flux core for little fab projects. Now you can breathe easy while soldering. Thinking about getting a 150 or 200 cfm bathroom fan, ducting outside, and then hang a hose down close to the work area. The fan speed is adjustable.
The enclosure was by far the most expensive part in this. It's pretty loud, and definitely over powered, but it works great and overall the setup for me was pretty cheap. Thanks Ron. Fan+ motor from an old corn cleaner. I didnt use anything as big as a stove hood tho. Working temperature: -2060, Power consumption: 120V-240V, 40W ( 12V, 4A Power supply). Thanks for the replies everyone. It is made by a very sturdy material, makes it feel premium. I can watch all the smoke getting sucked into the hood. I just wish I was rich and not so handsome! Non ducted kitchen fans may have some activated charcoal filters could that work? This page was generated at 12:01 PM. Unplug the power cord Been there done that! Look at computer fans which go from around 50mm to over 300mm for the servers cooling, you don't neeed to overdo the suction as many make this mistake and it sucks the shielding gas away, you just need enough suction for it to remove the fumes but not the sheilding gas. 8 years ago I appreciate every ones input! Between breathing it and using it to clean off resin from my hands when building a boat - OUTSIDE, I ended up in emergency room twice with final in intensive care with chemical poisoning with organs shutting down. The ESAB has the most configurable settings but a smaller dealer and support network than the Miller and a weird pedal connector which can complicate using button controlled TIG. Im wanting to get one but Ive heard good and bad about them.
Always consult equipment operator's manual and follow safety instructions before operating or servicing any tractor or equipment, or attempting any task. Probably not OSHA compliant but neither is any thing about my little basement shop. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Let me just run that past the wife and see how see likes it. Very nice! I was originally thinking about a hood as well. I got in touch with them, they will send me a new box with both lids and screws. to get it all to fit. The Fronius has the ability to feed aluminum with no spool gun but the TIG is not very configurable and the dealer and support network is extremely small. In the summer time a simple fan blowing out a window or even set up in the overhead doorway or entry door would work. You are using an out of date browser. Easy to replace filter, Includes one replacement filter. Press J to jump to the feed. Amateur everything else I try to do http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D4VUGEOLGPVHY3, http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-tor-97762.html, http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se2332/C2328.oap, If this is your first visit, be sure to This DIY fume extractor does the job and it's a great addition to my work bench. Use mask or other precautions. Is it just tightening the bolts at the joints or something else? Suction: 40W, 6000 RPM, 52CFM, Noise Level: 55dbm, Life Expectancy: 50,000 hours, Static pressure: 125mmH2O. Would appreciate any thoughts or experience on this to make sure I get something that will work. I think commercial extractors are high volume low pressure. I have an attic above the garage. Professional firefighter (retired). The other day I dipped my soldering iron in tip cleaner/tinner and got a nice plume of smoke right up my nostril. My question being if the box came with or without lids? Just working in a 6x6 ft area of it and try to evacuate the fumes from that area with a hose hanging down close to the work. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It was a close call. Worked really good! Share it with us! Thanks. Has anyone made a hood for over their welding table and connected a blower to exhaust welding fumes outside of the building? You must log in or register to reply here. good idea now im thinking about building one. I drilled out the original lid holes in the enclosure and tapped them for the thumb screws. RNeumann, thanks, I do have opposing windows in my shop along with the 2 overhead doors, so I can crack the back window for the makeup air. Very nice looking project! Lassen. Bring it back again! Great timing. Very nice Filter.
Other than being on the hokey side and requiring some safety vigilance the vac does work well. Thanks for the comments. Rescued scrap 1.5inch box Welding Helmets and Other Safety Equipment. I'm debating replacing the Silverstone grill on the inside of the filter sandwich with a chrome grill, but I'm uncertain if it will seal the filter adequately. Seriously, that's a great idea, but Nice project. What about venting it through the roof? The subreddit for welders, machinists and all other enthusiasts of joining two things together. So as I am learning about this, is 200 cfm enough to evacuate my 6x6 ft area I am working in, or is there another type of fan I could use to do it, or would I have to get into a shop vac. It works real good for work I do on the bench but otherwise I'd need an extension or a wheeled unit. Trailblazer 302 * Millermatic 212 * Syncrowave 180SD * X-Treme 12VS Feeder * Spoolmate 3035, http://www.hobartwelders.com/weldtalad.php?t=37938, http://www.facebook.com/cary.urka.urkafarms, If this is your first visit, be sure to Theres more than a couple improvements that I could make and more than a few things I could have added at the beginning, but keeping it simple helped get it done. WOW great work, how did you cut the 4.5" holes? Great idea. You'll also need a flameproof hose and some kind of funnel and a way to mount it over where you weld (fumes go up, not sideways!). Thanks for the cheap idea! 1/4 Wire Grommet It was given to me by my father in law who is the type of guy that's acquired lots of tools and industrial stuff. Adjustable optimized 6000 RPM high suction fan is low noise and allows you to remove fumes 5-6 inches away. From what I've noticed, these small blowers seem to collect a majority of the fumes.
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