Dust Collection

[Jim Padgett]

I only work outside, and my shop vac filter plugs up quickly. I was wondering if a low end dust collection system ( portable ) is all I need?
I was looking at something in the range of 500 cfm only to be connected to a single device at a time would be ok for me. I don't intend to move indoors and if I do I would invest in a suitable system at that time.

[kmk]

I like this one

http://www.woodpeck.com/34hpdustcollector.html

but not its price...

[maxparot]

I only work outside, and my shop vac filter plugs up quickly. I was wondering if a low end dust collection system ( portable ) is all I need?
I was looking at something in the range of 500 cfm only to be connected to a single device at a time would be ok for me. I don't intend to move indoors and if I do I would invest in a suitable system at that time.

Maybe an inline particle separator would keep your shopvac from getting clogged up as often. For single tool use outdoors a shopvac has advantages over a small DC. Better suction for one. And I'd bet the actually the cfm of the shopvac wouldn't be too far off of the actual cfm of a small DC.

Outdoors a respirator type dust mask is all you need to protect your lungs. I'd suggest that with either a DC or a shopvac anyway.

[bigsteel15]

I only work outside, and my shop vac filter plugs up quickly. I was wondering if a low end dust collection system ( portable ) is all I need?
I was looking at something in the range of 500 cfm only to be connected to a single device at a time would be ok for me. I don't intend to move indoors and if I do I would invest in a suitable system at that time.

I wood suggest this (small one)
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...t=1,42401&ap=1
I used it for awhile and still use the big one on my 1 HP DC.


or this
http://www.woodpeck.com/largeseparator.html
Actually this isn't the woodpeck one I was thinking of. they have a 2-1/2" one that fits a 5 gallon pail.
Go with the LV one or similar.

[brooks]

Bigsteel, where is a good place to get the hoses? Would you know if one of the trash-can separator lids is quieter than the other?

[Jim Padgett]

Thanks for the tips

I did not know of the lid separators.... thanks a bunch..

[LinuxRandal]

Stupid question

If he went with one of those seperators (supposed to catch the big stuff) wouldn't he be better to use one of those shop vac bags? That would help keep the filter clean, right?

[mdutch]

Has anyone built the "Wood Mag" dust collection system using a Penn State Systems portable blower? I was wondering how its "field performance" was vs other DC systems...

[Chris_B]

This mini-cyclone from Clear Vue is pricey ($165 delivered), but would certainly be very effective. Check the bottom of the page.



Be sure to check out the video. Very impressive.

Chris

[bigsteel15]

Bigsteel, where is a good place to get the hoses? Would you know if one of the trash-can separator lids is quieter than the other?

Depending on what sources you have nearby or if online is preferred.

I bought the LV polyurethane for 2 reasons. I live in Edmonton and don't always have the heat on in the shop and becasue I like the clear hose. Kind of pricey though compared to standard.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...t=1,42401&ap=1

BTW
I also love these clamps
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...t=1,42401&ap=1

Sure is nice having LV in town.


any of the online suppliers have grey PVC hose.

If he went with one of those seperators (supposed to catch the big stuff) wouldn't he be better to use one of those shop vac bags? That would help keep the filter clean, right?

I used the disposable bag in my SV because I didn't know how efficient the cyclone lid was. I would still recommend it becasue the only stuff that does get to the SV is the super fine dust and of course that clogs filters the fastest. With the bag in there it will last a very long time.

!!Just be very careful of metal in the wood. I hit an aluminum nail without realizing it and started the bag smoldering. The spark went right past the trashcan. Being aluminum, I didn't even know I had hit it unitl my SV was blowing smoke.

[mac_daddy]

Good shop vac to start with?

Newbie BT3000 user, just got one used and am getting it ready for use. Former user seemed to just use the bag since the housing was caked in old sawdust.

I'd like to use one of those cyclone lids on a 5-gallon plastic pail. But what sort of shop vac should I invest in? I'm returning back to woodwork, had about 2 years of jr high shop back in the late 70s.

I saw Sears had a craftsman 15 gallon wet/dry SV on sale for around $50.00. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[LCHIEN]

Newbie BT3000 user, just got one used and am getting it ready for use. Former user seemed to just use the bag since the housing was caked in old sawdust.

I'd like to use one of those cyclone lids on a 5-gallon plastic pail. But what sort of shop vac should I invest in? I'm returning back to woodwork, had about 2 years of jr high shop back in the late 70s.

I saw Sears had a craftsman 15 gallon wet/dry SV on sale for around $50.00. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

that would probably be a good starter.

[maxparot]

The Sears 15 gallon should do the trick. Also HD was running a deal on Ridgid shopvacs over $69 you get a $40 gift card.

Other than that I'd consider using a Trash can separator instead of a 5 gallon pail type. They would both do the job but you'll be filling up the 5 gallon pail often and drawing sawdust into the shopvac and that would clog the filter too often. The trash pail gives you a lot more capacity and less chance of draw sawdust into the shopvac filter.

[mac_daddy]

Yeah, I saw that Ridgid deal and hit it. Can't beat a $30 shop vac from Ridgid (unless it's free)

[sacherjj]

The easiest way to way to eliminate the shop vac filter clogging is to use the bags inside. I do that and get full suction until the bag fills up. That is all I do with my shop vac and I love the setup. I've considered using a pre-filter cyclone, but it would annoy me to drag this along with the vac.