Super Sucker Downdraft Table. Dust Free Sanding and No More Messy Cleanup.

This easy DIY downdraft table SUCKS! I show you the easy way to create a professional downdraft table which will eliminate sawdust and particles on your sanding and woodworking projects. This is really easy to do, and a good way to protect your lungs from sawdust, especially if you don't want to wear a mask. You can hook these up to either a shop Vac, or a dust collector.

Make a simple box the size you want. I chose to do mine 3' x 2' x 5". Make sure the height is 1/2" to 1" wider than your dust collector hose. You can use a shop vac or a standard dust collector. I used wood glue and brad nails to make the box.

One of the most important steps in this downdraft table is to add a slope that goes down towards the dust port. This is for two reasons. It will create more suction because there is less surface area and it will also naturally move dust and debris downwards towards the dust port. I used 1/8" fiberboard. If you use fiberboard make sure to put the slick side facing up to add less friction for the dust. I then added silicone to all sides creating an air tight seal inside the box.

I cut off some 1/2" wood strips and added ribs on the top of the table. This will give it enough support to place heavier objects on the table while working. I used wood glue and brad nails to attach these. I then added a boarder lip with more scrap wood so the pegboard tabletop can rest flush with the sidewalls.

I first traced the outline of my 4" dust collector port onto the sidewall of the table. I then used a jigsaw to cut out the circle. You may have to sand it a little bit to get a proper fit.

I used 1/8" pegboard to act as my tabletop. I used my track saw, but you can use a tablesaw, circular saw or even jigsaw to make this cut. Then test fit to make sure it fits flush on the tabletop.

This is a optional step. I wanted to make my downdraft table look very professional so I opted to fill all the brad nail holes using wood putty or speckling paste, then sanded everything down to 150 grit. I then used white base coat crushable paint followed by my orange spray paint.

I used 5 minute epoxy to attach the dust port connector permanently to this table. It is crucial to make this an airtight and strong seal. You may want to consider using silicone on both sides once the epoxy is cured.

First, attach the pegboard tabletop and make sure it fits snuggly. I didn't screw or glue this down because I want to be able to access the inside of the table if needed later on. The fit is tight enough that the tabletop will not move around or become loose. Then I used my cricut cutter to add some Super-sucking Flair! I opted out for the "super sucker 5000".

Hope you like the build.