I love my shop-vac, it goes everywhere in the shop I go, and it's probably the most used tool I have in the shop. The only issue is that it gets incredibly annoying to have to move it constantly around. It often gets in the way, and creates a tripping hazard as pipes and power cords lay across the shop.
Inspired by what I saw Eric @SpencleyDesignCo do in his shop, I thought I'd make my own boom arms with of course my own twist to it.
While simple in concept and relatively simple to build, this boom arms have been amazing!
If you're interested in building your own, I have my Sketchup file in the links below.
Thanks for watching!
LINK TO SKETCHUP FILE
https://www.barberspaddockwoodworking.com/post/this-has-been-a-boom-to-the-shop-overhead-dust-collection-solved
LINKS TO HARDWARE (NO AFFILIATION!)
Flexible Hose Pipe:
https://t.ly/gPKHJ
Shopvac:
https://t.ly/Nk4z3
Arlec Remote Power Switch
https://t.ly/Hfi_J
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
2:22 - The design and breaking down some formply
3:34 - Adding speed holes
6:08 - Making the speed holes nicer
8:04 - Assembly
9:07 - Assembling the wall bracket
13:10 - Installing the wall bracket
14:53 - Installing the pipe
16:52 - Installing the shopvac, pipe fittings and accessories
21:40 - The overhead boom arm for the workbench
22:55 - Summary
THANK YOU TO MY CHANNEL MEMBERS!
@dainermade @FixitFingers @woodfather @keithclark1863 @noelpwilliams @AkpevweUbierohwo-nb1kt
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/barberspaddockwoodworking