Modifying Dust Collection System

My suggestion would be to take a look at Wynn Environmental filters; you’ll save some $$$ compared to Oneida.

-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

I should have said that I already the filter, it was a $75 CL find

Ben,
Can you vent it through the wall to the outside?

-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

No I in townhouse

Hey Big Ben,
I don’t see why you couldn’t do something like this http://lumberjocks.com/projects/29578 and just mount to the wall instead of a mobile base.

-- If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?

I have found two examples that are similar to what I want to build and both guys, seem happy with their systems.

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/60974
http://lumberjocks.com/Lance09/blog/26628

I have found two examples that are similar to what I want to build and both guys, seem happy with their systems.

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/60974
http://lumberjocks.com/Lance09/blog/26628

Woodmagazine….dust defying cyclone…i buy the plans an built my own.in my projects….others have done the same….after all…we are not just woodpeckers. we are creaters of things.

-- IF YOUR NOT MAKING DUST...YOU ARE COLLECTING IT! SOUTH CAROLINA.

Hi Ben,
I have to agree with kizerpea, my shop is 20×20, actually 18×19 but the other measurement sounds better. I am currently building my own cyclone DC system, reason is, one because I think I can, two because I have a space carved out for it, three the cost of what I want would have my wife divorce me, four I have a ton of scrap and pallet wood and wanted to use it up, and finally because someone told me I couldn’t do it.

I don’t think it needs to be as huge as some of them out there, hell mine gets larger every day, just what you think you need is what you design and build. If you want to see what I am constructing have a look I posted click here

-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.

That 2hp DC is pretty noisy. Attaching it to the wall may transmit noise to other residents. I think a 2hp DC is too much for such a small space. A small shop vac may be enough for your needs.

Here is a quick video of the completed system. I am happy with it, but may make a thien baffle at some point.

Does anyone know if putting a baffle on a box instead round drum or can would kill CFMs being pulled? It would save me a ton a space.

One trick that I found is to use old carpeting on adjacent walls, surfaces etc as it absorbs sound real good.
Wrap your drum with old carpeting as well (maybe glue some on), that’ll get rid of the tinny vibrations.
Just don’t wrap the motor as it will tend to overheat.