Dust Collection System for the Shop

Ideas

• How to Build a Dust Collection System - GeekBeat
• Basics of Dust Collection
• Modifying a Harbor Freight Dust Collector
• YouTube Videos about Harbor Freight Dust Collector Systems
• Making a Cyclone Chip Separator for a Dust Collection System - Looks like this one is just vented straight outside.

Bits and Pieces

• 2hp 5 Micron Dust Collector from HarborFreight.com
• Fazlok 4″ Quick Disconnect Female – $19
• Fazlok 4″ Quick Disconnect male – $19
• Dust Right® Multi-Port Quick Release Starter Kit – $40
• Big Gulp Dust Hood – $16
• Rockler Universal Dust Port Bracket – $20
• 4-Inch Threaded Quick Connect Adapter – $12
• 4″ Blast Gate – $8
• Woodstock W1019 4-Inch Splice – $8.50
• WoodCraft PVC to Smooth 4-inch pipe adapter - $7.39
• WoodCraft PVC to Threaded 4-inch flex host adapter - $7.39
• WoodCraft ABS Blastgate - $4.79
• Schedule 40 Foam Core PVC Pipe in 10ft Lenghts - $15.58
• After market Wynn Filter for the Harbor Freight Dust Collector - I don't think we will need this. The unit is planned to be outside, under an awning and I really think we should enclose it in a sound "proofed" box and vent the dust straight out the back. No real need for a filter. Chris may have other ideas.
• 5 inch to 4 inch hose adapter - $10.99

Electrical Issues

• Discussion regarding need (or lack there of) for static removal systems for Dust Collection Piping
  • MythBusters treatment of the topic - Conclusion, no risk of explosion/fire from static on PCV pipes.
  • Information about how to ground a Dust Collection system. - They warn about fires and shock hazards.
  • Bill Pentz article that includes discussion of risks of Static in a recreational shop Dust Collection System. - Conclusion : No Risk, but a good idea to keep from getting "zapped" when you touch the pipes.
  • As I sit here thinking about this issue, I wonder if we should go ahead and ground the system to prevent any potential issues with the SawStop system on our saw?
    • On second thought, the SawStop saw itself is grounded via it's power cord, so there should be no risk there!
• How To Add A Circuit To A Load Center (Breaker Box)