Diy Dust Collector 5 Gallon Bucket

I used the existing hose from my shop vac.
Diy dust collector 5 gallon bucket. Measured the bucket to get the diameter of the circles that i needed to cut for the top lid mid lid and the baffle. Central vacuum system hardware store for theses parts. Now you can spend less time cleaning out your vacuum and filter and more time doing the work you love. The wood whisperer breaks down the leading budget dust collectors with.
Bucket and collects more than 99 of dust and debris before it reaches your vacuum. A secondary option is to build your own dust collection system using a shop vac which can be picked up for less than 100. Get a strong bucket with a good lid this bucket is actually a little weaker then i d like if your bucket is too thin weak the bucket will start to implode as you use your shop vac. Fan 5 gallon bucket table saw filter box dust collection.
2 5 45 degree pvc pipe. Using the dustopper my shop vac and filter are clean as new and the sawdust and chips all fall into the bucket which is easier to dump. Someday i may have to make a bigger baffle but for now this works like a charm. I used a 5 gallon with a tight lid.
Dust collector reducer by captainleeward. This vacuum accessory keeps your filter clean and prevents the suction loss commonly caused by a clogged filter. The separator and hose are good quality quick to set up and fit on a standard 5 gallon bucket. I hated emptying my shop vac and then paying about 18 bucks for a new filter.
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Fashioned from a plastic bucket and pvc pipe. Cyclone dust separator by lolsborn.