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This is my version of Phil's dust separator. I went from 2 1/2" to 4" so I wouldn't have to downsize the openings on my TS and jointer. I have an adapter that downsizes the 4" opening to 2 1/2" so i can attach a hose for smaller tools. It has plenty of suction to pick up sawdust. The only thing left of the pile i sucked up was a couple of screws and nails. That shouldn't be a problem as I hope I don't have any of those coming out of my jointer or TS.

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I thinking of making one of these for my shop. I guess I better stop waiting and get it done soon. Yours looks nice and simple.
 

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Looking good, nice collector.
 

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Looks great! How does it work on keeping your cabinet clean on the TS?
 

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Nice work on your Phil's D.S. I built one not to long ago and it has been a great addition to the shop. I know your going to like it as well…Blkcherry
 

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Nice job….I started one of these today for my own shop : )
 

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Nicely done dust separator - I plan to build one of these but on a smaller scale. I am gonna use a 7 gallon bucket, will see how it goes.
 

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Waitin' for some 'warmer than 45° weather' to get out in the shop to build one. Looks like you got it goin' on!
 

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This looks very good.

I am planning to do something like this in the very near future for my tiny shop. I have almost the same size Shopvac. I am glad to see that it seems to work for you. I was worried that with the relatively low air volume of a shopvac instead of a DC it would not work well.

I am even more surprised that your main hose is 4" and that you still get enough suction.
 

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"I am even more surprised that your main hose is 4" and that you still get enough suction."
It appears that the OP is just collecting dust and no shavings / chips as in from a planer / jointer.
 

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Are you saying you use the 4" pipe for the table saw and Jointer and the smaller hose for your shop vac? I can understand this, but I wonder if using the smaller hose into the trash can will give you enough suction.
 
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