![]() ![]() I recommend building a custom cart that will fit these two components plus the hoses, and other attachments you will use with the system. The key is to making moving the vacuum and separator around very convenient. ![]() The separator and the shop vacuum must be moved from tool to tool. Expect to pay $50 - $100+ for the separator. Dust Deputy from Oneida comes to mind, and even Home Depot sells a separator that mates to their 5-gallon Homer Buckets. I use a Clear-Vue cyclone separator on my system but there are several other good systems. There are several tiny dust separators typically made for 5-gallon buckets available on the market. This will separate all but the finest dust before it reaches your vacuum, preventing your shop vacuum’s filter from clogging up and helping you get rid of the sawdust easier. Turn your shop vacuum into a two-stage system by adding a dust separator. Replace the stock filter with an OSHA rated HEPA filter and add a cyclonic filter bag to your vacuums to keep all the dust from escaping out the exhaust port ($30-$40).ĭust Separator. Any shop Vacuum you get will need to be “souped-up” to effectively get rid of the dangerous fine dust. One of the best and quietest shop vacuums is Fein, they are about twice the price of a big box store vacuum but well worth it if you can afford it. Do not skimp here this is the heart of your system. It’s also nice to get a quiet vacuum since you’re already in a confined space. You should plan on spending $100 to $300 just on the vacuum. I recommend at least a peak 5 hp shop vacuum (more powerful is better) with a 2-1/2 inch OD hose. The trick is to make it mobile and able to connect to all your dust producing tools. The simple answer is to buy a quality shop vacuum and accessorize it to capture the dust from all your tools. ![]() The big difference with small shop and low-cost systems is that instead of installing a ducting system that brings the dust to a powerful collector, you can significantly reduce space and cost requirements by bringing the dust collector to the tool producing the dust. The design principles for a small shop dust collection are the same as for a large shop, that being you want to capture the dust at its source and not let it get airborne. This article is all about small and low-cost dust collection solutions. Many woodworkers, like me, have tiny workshops that do not have room for large dust collection systems, or you cannot afford a robust collection system with ducting, blast gates, and a centralized dust collector. This makes dust collection in your small workshop essential to your health, plus it keeps your shop clean. Not to mention, that the sawdust from some species of wood are known carcinogens or have high toxicity levels. Even short-term exposure can have seriously negative effects on your health. Sawdust, especially fine sawdust, is extremely hazardous to your lungs. ![]()
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