Woodstock W1007 4-Inch Blast Gate for Use with Vacuum/Dust Collectors

by Woodstock

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Used in every dust collection system to control air flow from one machine to another, blast gates maximize system efficiency. We offer blast gates in both black ABS plastic and aluminum. Plastic blast gates are economically priced, have a textured surface and an easy sliding gate action. For those customers who prefer metal, our top quality aluminum blast gates feature a cast aluminum body with steel gate and locking knob. Our blast gates are fast movers!

Product Description

We are the largest supplier of Blast Gates in the U.S.A.! Made with Anti-Static Additive!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 6.8 x 4.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000223YR
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: W1007
• Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,087 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #36 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Vacuum & Dust Collector Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Cheap but Clog, July 8, 2007

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Strom (Vermont) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Woodstock W1007 4-Inch Blast Gate for Use with Vacuum/Dust Collectors (Tools & Home Improvement)

These gates clog often for me. Since the blast door is contained, chips get jammed into the slot and they keep the door from closing completely. Since these doors cannot be disassembled, they are difficult to clean.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a bit flimsy, but probably worth it, January 27, 2006

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D. Holmes (Surprise, AZ) - See all my reviews
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I got 6 of these and they are a bit flimsy but are probably going to work. One I will have to glue a little as it came apart on one corner. But for the price, it seems worth it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware, October 17, 2007

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Steve Rose (Corning, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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The trouble with the design of this blast gate is there is no way to clean out any accumulated dust. Even with the best dust collector, you will always get some stray dust or debris that accumulates on the gate. Every time you open and close the gate, this dust get packed into the bottom of the gate. Eventually, the gate will not close all the way. As more dust gets trapped, the less the gate can close. I didn't observe this until about a year after using them. I will have to replace all these gates with the metal version which has cut corners that will not allow any dust to get trapped. With the metal version, any dust or debris gets pushed out of the corners when the gate is closed.
Conclusion...dont waste your money on these!