HANDS Down The Best Workshop Upgrade I Have Made.

A simple upgrade that brings happiness and practicality to my workshop.

No more tripping over the dust hose as I walk around my workbench.

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[teapyrategraphics]

It doesn't matter what you're making. It doesn't even matter if I plan to make it, it's just always enjoyable watching your videos on Saturday mornings. Loved the cuts between past Mark and hindsight Mark.

[DrowningInDejaVu]

Very cool. It is also very cool to see that Phil Collins found something to do now that he can’t play drums. Good on ya.

[CoreyShockey]

This might be the best take I've seen on a boom are since Jon showed us his. Very well done, sir.

[pazu]

Brilliant! This is same contraption used in self-service car washes for the water hose. Great Idea.

One suggestion may be use a lazy susan as the turner.

[pianokid]

Love the effort you take to keep experimenting and over-engineer until you're satisfied. It's always nice to be encouraged to just go make something even if it a "monstrosity" held together with tape (that made me chuckle) - it's still useful! Cheers.

[SanchoPeas]

Your timing is serendipity, I’ve been slowly redesigning my limited space with dust collection my main focus. More to think about but as you say, the journey is sometimes more fun that the destination!

[kevinthomson]

Built a boom arm for my shop it’s a game changer. No more tripping on or stepping on the vac hose. Plus I actually use it now so like you said the shop stays so much cleaner.

[iainrutherford]

Good morning, Mark. I'm looking forward to watching your video with a Saturday morning cuppa 😊

[jb]

I love the yours is quite different than most that I've seen. It's always nice to see original ideas.

[simonblooddevay]

Yet another great YT, Mark, thank you. I use that exact same mask. For the price, you won't find better.

[williambuckley]

I have never seen anything like this before Mark, interesting video, Thanks for sharing your idea.

[billffromnh]

Mark, a very useful project for your shop. When I first saw the swivel fixture, I automatically though you were building a special shop light that was moveable to cover any spot you happened to be working on your work bench. But I was wrong! You have made your own shop vacuum system that does everything you want & also stores out of the way in your unused ceiling space when not needed. I liked all your special hose clamps you made but at my age, I'd need a stool or stepladder to reach them. One way to drill 90 degree straight holes, but it's more work than just using one bit, is to cut a "vee' in the end of a thick piece of timber, about an inch or more thick. Place your drill bit in the apex of the "vee" touching both sides & drill away. This won't be very useful with using Forstner bits but will work okay with auger bits & hole saws. You might want to first use a smaller bit to drill a pilot hole & finish it off with your desired size. Sandpaper on a dowel is great of slightly enlarging holes. A dowel with a slit/slot on the end that also fits in your drill chuck with a strip of sandpaper wound on the end will provide a power sander for doing holes & interior curved surfaces. Have you given any thought to building a cutoff sled for your table saw? I realize it's something else to hang up when not used, but you can get very accurate cross cuts withone. They can also be made very simply for cutting panels of material such as plywood. You're find dozens of videos on making one on YouTube.

[projectrebuild]

Great build. Everyone should have overhead extraction. That looks so useful

[billotto]

Thank you for giving me an idea as I have the same problem

[paulhowell]

Very handy as I'm in the process of sorting out dust extraction system in my workshop. Thanks Mark.

[its_marc]

Great solution. Certainly something I’m in great need of myself….goes off to start shopping!

[chriscollins]

Great video and solution to your problem. My workbench is against the wall and I luckily found a small chain with a hook on the end in my shed (from where I know not) and just screwed that to the ceiling 😃 talking of ceilings, I've started sorting tools on it so saving space up there is useful 😂

[expatmoose]

Boom 💪🏻 how cool, thanks for your ideas

[shaun--mgzs]

Hi Mark, hope your well, what can I say but " Genius " great idea if it make working easier go for it, i'm all for improvement in the workshop. The bonus with this hose on an extending arm you could fit a cable and trailing mains socket to use power tools. It's surprising what you can put together from scraps of wood and ply, A-Team style. This is one workshop improvement and a must have, Sorry for late reply I was away Friday to late yesterday I was in Manchester. As always a great video catch you soon Take care

[seanpaula]

I like the hose clips.
If i might suggest, a boat seat swivel with a boom attachment. (Like a lazy susan)