The dust control initiative continue….
Most of the changes listed in the previous email have now been implemented and seem successful. Additionally, it prompted a minor shop reorganization to allow for better access of the dust collection devices to the machines. We’ll see if I like the new arrangement after I have used it for a while.
Update on my dead one year old Shop-Vac: Shop-Vac brand mailed me a new "motor" free of charge even though I did not have a receipt. I could find the date code stamped into the bottom of the lid unit, and that was enough. They get high marks for that. They said that they no longer have any repair facilities so they just mail out parts when someone contacts them about warranty work. Fine with me as I can do the repair.
Unfortunately, when the part arrived it had no instructions on installation…again no problem for me…but I would think Joe homeowner would not like this arrangement. Also, the unit was attached with "star" style screws….15 of them. I just happen to have "star" screwdrivers, but again, how many homeowners would have those? Seems like Shop-Vac needs to think this process through a little. But, I can’t complain and I now have a repaired Shop-Vac to go with the new Fein brand dust collector. The Shop-Vac takes its place as the dedicated unit for the sanding station.
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About mattsanf
Matthew Sanfilippo is currently Executive Director of PSII (Pennsylvania Smart Infrastructure Incubator) and the CenSCIR (Center for Sensed Critical Infrastructure), Associate Director of ICES (Institute for Complex Engineered Systems), and Associate Director of PITA (Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).
Prior to CMU, Matthew was Director of Applied Technology for Michael Baker Corporation, a large engineering and energy services firm. Matt managed a technology consulting division for Baker including Geographic Information System (GIS), software and web development, multimedia, virtual reality (VR), visualization, Global Positioning System (GPS), mapping and surveying services.
Before joining Baker, Matt was an Innovation Director for Redleaf Group, a Venture Capital/Operating Company focused on Information Security, Supply Chain, Network and Mobility Solutions. While at Redleaf, Matt managed technical due diligence for seed-stage investments and coordinated relationships between Redleaf and their partner companies after investment.
Prior to Redleaf, Matt was CIO of GZA GeoEnvironmental Technologies, a Boston-based engineering firm, and operations manager for their Internet start-up division that focused on web-technologies for health and safety and manufacturing metrics.
Matt is current board member and past Chairman of the Board for the Botanic Garden of Western Pennsylvania, a board member of the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation (PHLF), and a former member of the Information Sciences and Technology Advisory Board for the Pennsylvania State University Beaver. Matt is also a former Vice President of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Association of Internet Professionals and former Vice President of the Board of Trustees for Baker Combined Charity of Pennsylvania.
Boy. Shop Vac just can’t win with you, can they?
Sounds like you just got one step closer to the ideal for dust collection. Sweet.
Hah! You are right. Maybe I am a little hard on them.
Matt