I will be using a small (approx 20liter container) detergent container as my baffle/separator.
after measuring the openning of the container, I lay-out it out on a piece of 1/2" ply...
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I later laid out the recess for the dust to spin into...
I then transfered the design to a smaller scrap (sayang din yung malaki kasi) and divided into 3 parts. 120 degrees of material will be left of the original diameter.
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then on the scrollsaw I cut the piece, accuracy is not vital, but better to be if possible. it makes for good practice. checked the fit (the container is full of shavings which makes my work easier) on the container...
then I'm off to round-over the sides that will spit the dust out.
to make it more durable and slick, I applied sanding sealer...
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I will need to buy the plumbing hardware for this, so for now... rest lang muna...
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pag susubaybayan ko ito 🙂
I think i can grab some old chlorine containers from my old man
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pag susubaybayan ko ito 🙂
I think i can grab some old chlorine containers from my old man
I used one before, the difficulty there Ben is the curve of the container from top going down. the top being small in diameter than the body. it will pose issues unless you can make the baffle fit the top and seal the portion that controls the baffle. best if you can find a container (preferably metal drum) with straight sides. plastic tends to collapse with vacuum...
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finding some time and materials, I cut the top pieces...
rounding them over for a better seal...
the cover seals very well during test fit...
drilling to locate both centers and screwing them before gluing...
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I always say, find something that makes you feel good in what you do however small... gluing process...
and shooting with brads...
then the lid support gets glued and shot with brads as well....
then clamped to help dry the glue in the proper place better.
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then it gets a thick coat of sanding sealer...
still no plumbing parts yet....
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Uy dust collector pala ito! I spent a good hour yesterday vacuuming the dust out of my workshop. To be honest though I'm worried about the electricity.
http://www.cgallery.com/jpthien/cy.htm
Looks simple enough.
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yes, I do use a broom and dust pan, but when I run powertools that spew dust, I must use the shopvac. it is bec of my space limitations that makes it a necessity...
I did cut the holes for the hardware to get into...
late this afternoon I was able to secure all the nec materials...
assembly time...
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rounded over the holes to make the hardware fit better.
place liquid nails to act as a sealant...
installed the pipes...
making sure everything is in its proper place...
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had to epoxy the connection since I am without a welding machine...
waiting to dry... then will give it a whirl...it should be working and in use by tomorrow...
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well, I used a 5 minute epoxy... here it is.
first run went perfect...
seal is VERY secure and airtight, clamps ...
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Now, if only I can have this running I can dedicate it to the ts... I would probably visit Golden's office soon...
there are just days when I only use one tool brand...
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That was quick!
If may suggest, adding a weather strip inside the groove that mates to the lip of the the can will improve the vacuum. Also put something heavy on top, or maybe some rubber straps, to make the lip fit snugly into the weather strip.
In this picture from Phil's site:
His entry nozzle has the outer part of its circumference cut off. I suspect this has a good effect.
How much debris transferred to the shopvac?
