A different way to fit an air filtration unit in a very small workshop

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I discuss the problem of fitting a 2 stage air filtration unit in a very small workshop. I talk about the locations I had in mind & the reasons I couldn't fit it in those locations. Then I show how I've decided to fit mine a little different to the usual method.
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@Poor_Mans_DIY 2 жыл бұрын

The French cleat solution is very clever and the video itself is fantastic.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that as always

@paulwaite6777 3 ай бұрын

Great idea and 0erhaps the solution i needed. Mines going in a single uk garage (my workshop) also with a sloping roof. Thanks.

@FixitFingers 2 жыл бұрын

Great solution! Turning it on its side is such a simple but effective hack.

@tonyworkswood 2 жыл бұрын

That's good thinking. I never new it would work that way round. It's makes it even better now for small spaces.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah it works great

@Fred16721 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I would ever of thought of the French cleat idea Grump, well thought out mate. Regards, Fred

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that

@eyuptony 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. That's thinking out of the box. Tony

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate thanks for watching

@trevorb1239 2 жыл бұрын

Mmm a difficult problem, but your solution for where to mount it is where I would have recommended cheers Dave another good video 👍👍👍

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that. Thanks for watching

@SteveMonk1956 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent solution to your problem Grumpy, nicely thought through and executed. Well done mate! I only have a 10ft by 8ft shed so I do most of my table saw and other dusty work outside in the summer. In winter I use the garage and do "cleaner" jobs. Take care and stay safe, always enjoy your videos.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that

@davidbrewer5329 2 жыл бұрын

Great fix David

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@keefykeef 2 жыл бұрын

Clever solution 👍

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Keith

@Geowebbie 2 жыл бұрын

Clever use of the french cleat system Dave, would have never thought of that 👍. Do paint over the English flag as another follower mentioned. Is very noticeable now that it's been "flagged".. pardon the pun...... Otherwise great vids as always and keep up the great work.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that. I'm working on the paint as we speak.

@EclaWood 2 жыл бұрын

You make good use of the room mate

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that

@FearsomeWarrior 2 жыл бұрын

When I was thinking on this I went through basically all the options you presented. Glad you figured out a nice spot. Maybe use a few french cleat holders that protrude to encourage you to keep your noggin away from it. Just bring that solidly built clamp rack right up under it. Moving the stuff to the other wall does get you to use that area and move to it. Seems like it was a little bit unused but that’s our small shops problems. I step over things or move things behind myself to get anywhere lol

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if I bang my head on it I might knock some sense into me🤣🤣

@theduftmeister 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Dave. About to build my own extraction unit. Useful info to know. Cheers,

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate appreciate that. Wouldn't mind seeing your build

@theduftmeister 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrumpysWorkshop4 LOL. You might. the plan is only for it to be a small desktop unit almost to pick up dust from dremel carving. basically a small inline fan in a box with a filter on front. My 'workshop' is a shed. 3M x 0.9M (not a typo) ;) If it isn't a disaster, I'll let you know....

@creepycrawlything 2 жыл бұрын

Found this video useful. You explain things very thoroughly. I'm about to spend on a unit myself. In my shed I'm going to have to rely on an air-flow cycle running the shed length: so dragging in air along the inner angle of a pitched roof; and recirculating it back at bench-top level (with some channeling down to the bench level). Unit shelved into the ridge above and end bench. Being able to move the unit, a great idea. Thanks for your efforts in stepping through this one. Without your input I would not have considered the overall air-flow route within the shed.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

There's so much conflicting info online it's hard to know what to do. That's what I found out & it seems to make sense. I can tell you I've tested it & it's amazing. I'll talk about that in another video

@GTWoodshop 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Top idea mate. 👍👍

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@rogercox6020 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Grumpy, looks like you settled on the best compromise. For the power cord you could use an in-line connector (permanent or pluggable) to give you the extra length. The only downside is then storing the extra cable near the unit. So, adding the extra socket could well be the best solution and means the 2 metre issue is, fortunately, not a problem in your case. I remember Peter Millard making the same comment about his Record filter unit (and some other tools that have short cables). The manufacturers of these units obviously think we all have multiple sockets in our workshops. My workshop is my garage and it has 1 double socket about 30cm from the floor - so I will definitely have an issue if I get one of these filters! Keep up the good work and videos.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think I'm gonna add another socket at the top. Why they put such short cables on these things is beyond me.

@David.M. 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Dave. I would have never considered mounting it sidways.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate surprised I thought of it

@idlersdream826 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a very good solution for your workshop 👍, there was only one possible space for mine to go, which is similar to your first option, but it seems to work well. I put in a dedicated power outlet for it so no problems with the cord length.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

It took me a while to decide but I'm happy with the location. I've also given it a proper test & I'm amazed how well it works

@idlersdream826 2 жыл бұрын

@@GrumpysWorkshop4 👍

@stevehedges1158 2 жыл бұрын

HI grumpy good solution in the end. I'm still very impressed by your logo on the wall even though I saw you make it yourself it looks like it came from a cnc machine. Also I would be tempted to put some foam or rubber on the metal corners. It's probably just me with bifocal glasses but I quite often bump my head into things in the work shop. Steve Australia

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, if I'm not bashing my head in that it's something else. Might knock some sense into me🤣

@benjaqsonworkshop9974 2 жыл бұрын

I went through just the same process and still ask myself if I pointed it the right way round - do I want it sucking dust past me from the table saw or blowing it away from me using the exhaust as an extra fan. It's really helpful to hear how you make your decisions in the shop. Using the cardboard box was genius, I can't believe I lugged mine all around the shop to see where it could go! Cheers.

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

You want the clean air towards you that's what I read. If your wearing a dust mask then it doesn't really matter. It works well that much I do know but that's for another video

@grahamscarrott8685 2 жыл бұрын

Dave, another great video…as an observer and fan of your videos, can I recommend, on the presentation perspective, that when you introduce the video at the start from the back wall and between the Union Flag and US Flag (and your new logo), that you cover-up / paint the wall above the flags as it doesn’t come across as professional imho…great video and hopefully I am not being too critical?

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

I welcome all comments & of course you're not being too critical. I'm actually working on that as we speak.

@DocteGaby 2 жыл бұрын

I heard some woodworker say that you don't want the air filtration unit to run whilst you're in the shop (unless you wear a dust mask), because while it's working it does lift up the dust in the air you breathe. They recommend switching it on and going to make a cup of tea 10 minutes. Not sure if I misunderstood or if that's common wisdom?

@GrumpysWorkshop4 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah they say if the dust has to pass you to get to the filter it's in the wrong place. But let's be honest all workshops have dust making machines all round the workshop. If it's dusty we should be wearing masks anyway then you can have the air cleaner on. I've given it a good test & had it on while I was sanding while also wearing a mask & can say it's fantastic. Talk about that in another video.