Summary of Contents for Mullet ThirdHand
- Page 1 & roll. time to put your thirdhand to use. The Mullet™ ThirdHand™ Dust Collection Boom Arm...
- Page 2 Messes come in all shapes and sizes, and we’re here to help dispose of BEFORE USING virtually all of them. But that doesn’t mean you should use your Mullet Tools product in all situations. Be sure to read and follow all safety instructions below and that of other tools that you use with your Mullet Tools product before getting started.
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Page 3: Limited Warranty
This Mullet Tools product is warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year after the original date of purchase from a Mullet Tools authorized dealer and only applies to non-commercial use by the original owner. Structural alterations and use inconsistent with that outlined in this owners manual would not be covered under this warranty. - Page 4 boom arm, assemble! WHAT YOU Got Your Boom Arm comes mostly assembled. Simply insert pipe into Pivots and Hood ensuring fully seated. Clear, StayAndPlay™ Polycarbonate Pivots 3x Clear, Polycarbonate Dust Hood We suggest to go long-medium-short, in that order, to elevate your Boom 1 ½”...
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Page 5: Center Of Gravity
pivot tee knobs Arrange Pivots so that Tee Knobs are all on same side of pipe making them easily accessible with one hand. Fully locking Pivot: To fully lock a Pivot simply tighten center of gravity the Tee Knob until the wave teeth engage. - Page 6 Mullet Cyclone shop vac WorkBench Connect to your Mullet Connect to your vac Mount securely to ® High-Speed Cyclone or dust extractor your workbench. Dust Collector. with the Mullet Part no. 3902-110 StabilQuad™ Base. Part no. 3900-110 Part no.
- Page 7 Use the included Self-Drilling Screws to more securely attach your Boom Arm Pivot to Cyclone inlet or pipe piece in Pivot. NOT USING A MULLET HIGH-SPEED CYCLONE? It pre-separates debris keeping your vac filter clean and suction strong. Learn more about how it can complement your new Mullet Boom Arm.
- Page 8 Shop Vac WHAT YOU Got Connect to your vac or dust extractor with the Mullet StabilQuad Base. Part no. 3901-110 1½” Blind Tee 1½” Schedule 40 Furniture Grade PVC Pipe (black) 24 inch section Mullet Wet Dry PVC Cut Sticker ®...
- Page 9 1. prep your vac 2. Tee it up Optional Tee Up Insert smaller end of Hose Adapter into vac inlet and MAKE SURE IT IS FULLY SEATED. Twist and push as Fully insert Tee into Hose Adapter*. needed. ENSURE ARROW ON TEE IS Elevated surface POINTING UP.
- Page 10 Shop vac Continued 3. Mark your cut 4. cut PVC pipe Cut on dash lines Remove sticker Waste edges after cutting Make straight cuts* on dash lines of PVC cut sticker. Clean any Align shavings from pipe. On a flat surface, bring vac up alongside your Base.
- Page 11 5. Assemble PVC pipe 6. Check fit Good to go Give it another go Caster not on floor Insert bottom section of pipe along Bring your Base and vac together with Tee. Insert upper pipe section on a flat surface. Insert Tee on Base into Tee.
- Page 12 SHOP VAC Continued 7. Connect them 8. Add the boom boom Once everything aligns, ensure Tee is fully inserted into Hose Adapter Firmly place Boom Arm Pivot on and tighten Thumb Screw. AGAIN, top piece of pipe. Turn on vacuum HERCULES, DON’T OVERTIGHTEN.
- Page 13 does your vac have an angled inlet? In the unlikely case that it does, we have free 3D printed adapters to get you hooked up in no time. Get in touch with gus@mullettools.com. 3D Printed Angled Adapter Pipe placement on base Your base comes pre-assembled to fit most shop vacs/dust extractors.
- Page 14 Part no. 3902-110 Vac Hose #10 Cap Mounting Bushings 4x Screws for Wood* 3x 1½” Blind Tee 1½” Schedule 40 Furniture Grade PVC Pipe (black) 4 inch section 2x Mullet Wet Dry Shop 1½” PVC Table Mount Vac Hose Adapter...
- Page 15 1. Position 2. Add boom arm Keep 1” clearance from sides of table Position Table Mount at least one inch from workbench edge. Install included #10 Mounting Screws* into workbench top. DON’T OVERTIGHTEN. Firmly insert pipe, then Tee (“UP” arrow up), and second piece of Firmly place Boom Arm Pivot on pipe.
- Page 16 Workbench DOES YOUR VAC HOSE 3. Insert hose, start eating dust NOT FIT TIGHT? A round or two of electrical tape Insert hose end here can work wonders. If that still doesn't do it, get in touch with gus@mullettools.com. Temp attachment Worried about drilling ID bushings 2x holes in your workbench...
- Page 17 Optional: Use the included Self-Drilling Pipe placement on base Screws to more securely attach your Boom Arm Pivot or Hose Adapter to Pipe. Get that snagging hose up outta da way. Replace Dust Hood with Hose Adapter to attach to pipe. Say goodbye to snags and hello to easy drags.
- Page 18 Customize to your liking The Mullet ThirdHand Boom Arm is fully modular. Add/remove sections, shorten pipe, attach to the wall … the world is your oyster, my friend. Hard plumbed 1½” PVC ducting Need a replacement? Want an extra set to build out your shop? No sweat.
- Page 19 Carriage Bolt (1/4-20) Teflon Washer Tee Knob Your Mullet Boom Arm is designed to make an endless amount of memories. But there are a couple of components that can wear over time. O RINGS Worn O Rings can crack or compress over extended use compromising easy rotation.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting 1) Pipe pulls out of pivot. That’s intended so that you can modify the setup for your shop. But if you want to lock it more permanently in place, use the included Self-Drilling Screws to attach Pivots, Dust Hood or Hose Adapter to pipe or Cyclone inlet. - Page 21 6) I’ve lost suction. Check for blockages at the Pivot joints or in the pipe. Simply remove, clear and re-attach. 7) Knob is loosening / tightening when rotating pivots to new positions. You may have lost the Teflon washer when removing the Tee Knob fully from the Carriage Bolt.
- Page 22 Additional TIPS + Tricks dental precision On-demand dust receptacle For those of you who work on a Similar to the pneumatic tubes smaller scale (all you railroaders at the bank, constant suction and model builders), a tray can be while working at your bench can added to base by using extra serve as a great trash receptacle.
- Page 23 Check out what else we have to offer. And sign up to ensure you’re first in line to see what we tackle next. Mullet High-Speed Cyclone Dust Collector The world’s first and only single-piece cyclone and dump bin base giving you faster air speeds and more suction in a truly mobile package out of the box.
- Page 24 Mullet Tools, LLC PO Box 1106 Dripping Springs, TX 78620 mullettools.com 06272023 / 3000050...
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