Shapeoko Vacuum Attachment for DWP611

26 Dec 18 EDIT: The original model was opened in Autodesk Fusion to thicken the supports. The original object and the thickened version were added as f3d files.

Note: I recommend suspending the vacuum hose above the SO2. For example, I use a string tied to a rafter. If you drag the hose with this attachment, the drag force is liable to break the connection posts. Hopefully the thicker/filleted version will help with this issue.

Original Post:
I spent quite a bit of time trying to manage my chips and sawdust. I thought about using a piece of clear acrylic with skirting - I still think that is a good option. But I really wanted something that I could completely print. I have to admit that I saw a design similar to this somewhere in the ether of the internet. A few days later, still struck by inspiration, I designed this from scratch. I hope that no one out there is offended by my process.

This design produces an updraft that surrounds the endmill. With the motion of the endmi