| Project by wooddude | posted 62 days ago | 1057 views | 1 time favorited | 5 comments |  |
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I totally ripped this idea off from fellow Lumberjocks SimonSKL & jcoulam. Thanks guys! Simon did such an awesome job posting the build, I was able to follow it very closely.
I set mine up so that it would be somewhat stationary, but still be able to be easily move if needed. Right now, I have a 2” PVC line going to my table saw, and a 2” line going to my miter saw. Both are tee’d into the suction of the cyclone separator. I purchased a replacement hose package that came with adaptor fittings. The hose was just long enough that I was able to cut it up and connect the rig to the PVC. I also used the extra hose to connect the PVC lines to the saws at the other ends. The only problem I have now is that I have to plug the end that’s not in use (disconnect from the saw and plug it). Its a slip fitting there, so that’s not too much trouble. The flexible connects at the rig allow me to pull the lid on the bucket to empty the contents. I can also connect the original hose to the disconnected end and use it to vacuum up the floor and benches nearby. Works pretty good.
Thanks again to Simon and Jeff for the idea!!
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depictureboy
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posted 62 days ago
I bet your system would be more efficient if you got rid of the 90 degree bends…its very cool looking and i am really wanting to build one of the ones with the baffel….just need time…I mention the 90 degrees cause if it gets clogged your gonna crush your bucket pretty fast…
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EEngineer
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posted 62 days ago
In ductwork, 1 90 degree bend is worth 30 ft of straight duct run. It would behoove you to get rid of the 90 degree elbows. Even 45’s are less restrictive.
-- "Find out what you cannot do and then go do it!"
MarkwithaK
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posted 62 days ago
Very very interesting. In regards to the concerns about the 90’s, if you can locate long radius 90’s as opposed to the short radiused ones it will cut back on restrictions….of course if it works well for you then simply leave it alone.
stefang
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posted 62 days ago
Wow! I wish I had paid attention in plumbing 101. I could really use something like that. Good job (even with the bends).
-- Mike, American in Norway
jcoulam
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posted 62 days ago
Great job wooddude! I have mine fairly stationary too, I just have a longer hose but I love the PVC stuff from the vac to the cyclone I’m definitely doing that next!
-- Jeff Coulam, Austin Texas