Dust shoe

After trying the other shoes avail I had trouble containing chips when using longer tools and deeper plunge cuts so designed this, it works great for me hopefully it does for you

Only cons I have found are :
The X axis travel is slightly reduced.
The shoe plate should be removed when setting up wcs
The shoe plate should be removed if using a tool length probe
The x axis limit switch needs to be moved or an extension for the top carriage designed, I chose to design a bracket so I could move the switch, it can be seen in the pic on the left hand y axis carriage.

I use magnets to hold the plate in place and have added springs to lift up the sliders so I don't risk breaking if they drop down when not clamped and moving about. 1st design used a 3d printed plate, but then milled out a piece of plexiglass to use so I can see what is happening whilst milling


Parts required

4 x 10mm x 2mm rare earth magnets
2 x 30mm x M4 Hex Socket Bolts
2 x M4 Nylock nuts
8 x 15 x M3 Hex