Dust Collection System for the Shop
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Contents
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
Dust Collector Systems
4" PVC
4" Flex Hose Adapters
- 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
- 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
- POWERTEC 70125 Pipe Hose Adapter - $6.99 (Amazon)
4" Blast Gates
- 4″ Blast Gate – $8
- WoodCraft ABS Blastgate - $4.79
4" PVC Piping
Miscellanious
- 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
- 5" adapter to connect 5" hose to the Thein baffle
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)
