Trash Can Separator Dust Collector

Instead of using an internal baffle to knock down heavy chips this pre separator uses a combination of pvc pipe and fittings and a round trash can to create sort of a mini cyclone.

Trash can separator dust collector.

This instructable will show how i created a chip separator for my dust collector. A mini cyclone yet another trash can pre separator this pre separator is quite different from the drop box shown on page 91. If you have a can that would work you can make one of these systems for around 30 to 40 depending on the parts you want to use. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking empty their collection bag less often.

Use the dct cyclone wood saw dust collection garbage can lid woodshop dust separator lid for woodworking collector tools in conjunction with a common trash can to improve your dust collector efficiency by converting to a 2 stage unit. The garbage can separator. Cyclone chip separator for a dust collector. Get it as soon as wed sep 30.

After filling my metal trash can about a third full there was only about an inch to an inch a half of saw dust inside my bag. One way to reduce this is to create a chip separating baffle which collects most of the debris in a trash can before it reaches the filter. 4 7 out of 5 stars 180. 4 inch dust separator cyclone dust collector kit for use with barrels trash cans buckets or custom built containers.

Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. This dust collection separator increases the efficiency and capacity of standard dust collection systems. Enhanced dust collector efficiency. If you are having dust allergy then time to keep your lungs safe from the airborne dust using this cyclone chip separator will help keep your home clean and tidy.

The separator is connected to the dust collector by a short 4 inch hose. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. Designed to fit securely on top of a standard 30 gallon metal trash can this molded abs fitting is engineered to drop out larger particles from the dust flow. This is made from a steel garbage can and lid with a few simple parts that i had laying around the shop.

A dust collector is only as good as it s filter and as filters fill up with dust it reduces airflow and efficiency. This system uses a 2hp model from the harbor freight and uses the plastic drums as trash cans. The lid is tightly secured with only the dust collectors vacuum. The trash can cyclone lid worked better than expected.