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Building a Small Cyclone Dust Collector

Updated: Nov 19, 2021

Dust collection is very important in my apartment workshop. Just down the hall is the bedroom & bathroom so no dust can escape this room!



For this build I was inspired by many other dust collector videos on Youtube. This is not my original design but it is unique to my shop vac.




Watch the video below for a detailed view on how I built this dust collector.

Materials and purchased components (Affiliate Links):

  • Shop Vac 3HP 6 Gallon

  • 3/4" plywood for rings & base

  • 1/2" plywood for inlet

  • 1x2 pine lumber

  • 1/4" dowels

  • Scrap oak for latches

  • Scrap plastic for latches

  • 2" ABS drain pipe

  • 1/16" poly-carbonate (24"x48")

  • Sikasil Sealant

  • Construction Adhesive

  • Foam Gasket

  • Screws, Glue & Paint



UPDATE April 12th 2019: Watch the video below to see how the dust collector is holding up 2 years later.



VIEWER BUILDS

Click the link below for viewer submitted builds based off my dust collector design. If you've built your own and would like to share please Email me!






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