The Mighty Fanboy - Air Cleaner Of Unusual Power

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4 жыл бұрын

The Fanboy is a large air cleaner that we built to rapidly remove all of the airborne sawdust that drifts around our shop when we are making things. It is super-powerful and looks appropriately awesome up on our shop wall. All of this is important.
In this video we illustrate and discuss the serious respiratory dangers of sawdust and why an air cleaner in your shop is so important. There are also dinosaurs. Links to the Fanboy's major components below.
Components Used:
iPower 12 Inch 1060 CFM Inline Duct Ventilation Fan - www.amazon.com/iPower-Inline-...
110VAC Input, 0-130VAC (500W) Variac - www.amazon.com/YaeCCC-Transfo...
Alpinetech PLN-22A Red 22mm 120V AC/DC LED - www.amazon.com/Alpinetech-PLN...
MERV 13 Air Filter* - www.amazon.com/Tier1-Replacem...
Washable Air Filter* - www.amazon.com/WEB-Filter-Plu...
Vinyl Printer Sticker Paper - www.amazon.com/Premium-Printa...
* Our filters are 20x20 and that works well for the Fanboy box size. The washable filter is GOLD and will protect your more expensive 1-micron filter. And your 1-micron filter is going to cost more because of the level of filtering it does. But use whatever brands you like to make your version work.
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Пікірлер: 98

@factsdontcarewhatyoubelieve Жыл бұрын

I've seen almost every DIY shop filtration video on KZfaq and yours is the most cost effective, per CFM of filtration, yet.

@AtomicDairy Жыл бұрын

Why thank you! We still use this every time we are in the shop and it does a fantastic job!

@factsdontcarewhatyoubelieve Жыл бұрын

@@AtomicDairy I just got the parts to build a second unit!

@chip8524 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! great subject and awesome production. can't wait to watch your other videos.

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We have so many projects in queue. We'll keep making more!

@barefootlyrooted 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Definitely picked up some tips for my build. Thanks for sharing!

@AtomicDairy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's amazing how much dust this fan removes from the shop.

@TinMan1954 4 жыл бұрын

Remarkable. I’ve installed same fan in my shop but was venting through side of building. This created a negative airflow requiring a outside air intake to compensate yet still would draw attic air and hot air from outside (Florida). I will be reworking my system to your design. Many thanks!

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! We had the same heat problem (South Georgia) and came to the same conclusion. But it works really well and we like it a lot.

@Obtuse94 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Can't wait to see more videos.

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! We are always building more things and love to share what we've done!

@johnchoe2150 3 жыл бұрын

will definitely make 2 for my garage ......thanks for the awesome video

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊 We were using this last night and it really takes the sawdust haze out of the air. You will love yours!

@TwentySidedGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel while looking for air cleaning options. Decided to subscribe for the following three reasons: 1. Nicely detailed info on the build itself without being dry or droning on. 2. The healthy amount of militaria in the shop (I see those FARP/Deck helmets!) 3. The healthy amount of Star Wars injected into all the things. Cheers and Thanks!

@AtomicDairy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing the important stuff! We'll keep making exactly those kinds of references because, well, that's who we are! Thanks for joining us!

@adspremiumwepaypremiumfora1469 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video all around great stuff hope to see a lot more like this

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We always have more stuff under construction so there will be more fun videos in the future!

@d4v1ds 3 жыл бұрын

As an aerospace employee, I love it. Good job!

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's an absolute beast and it does a great job keeping floating dust under control.

@NolanCreate 4 жыл бұрын

Only took a few seconds and had to hit like and sub, good stuff certainly could adapt to my smaller shop space and looking forward to other vids.

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining us! We have many projects on our future list and will keep showing what we do. We love building stuff!

@danw1089 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is nerdy excellence , I love it

@AtomicDairy 2 жыл бұрын

Why thank you! We try to act like ourselves and very glad you like our weirdness!

@shannonwalden6721 4 жыл бұрын

this really is mighty. amazing.

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Mighty thanks!

@stephenbozzone1116 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed, I appreciate your quirky sense of humor.

@AtomicDairy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We try to have fun with our science!

@SkullyWoodMetal 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, and awesome channel. Thanks for sharing on the Shop Hacks page.

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to do it. We've learned so much there and wanted to share what we've done too!

@ThePatrykolus 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@AtomicDairy 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@terranceweis5231 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for ways to clean smoke from wood burning out of the shop. I'm grateful for the info you provided I like the simplicity of circulating air. I'm in Canada. It's cold and I don't want to lose the heat I have spent good money on out a vent out of the shop.

@AtomicDairy 2 жыл бұрын

We have the opposite problem where we live. For us it's high heat in the summer and we don't want to exhaust our shop air either. So re circulation air was our plan. The FanBoy does a fantastic job of cleaning the dust out of the air and we use it every time we are cutting wood in the shop.

@weekendwarrior9570 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Up, Up, and Away...Atomic Fan boy...Stay Safe...

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Fanboy still runs great!

@AMRedemption 3 жыл бұрын

this was dope. I don't know how I got here, but here I am enjoying myself 👍🏾

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!! Hope you like our other stuff too!

@eyefixityouification 4 жыл бұрын

I like it. Did the same in my shop but found that the jet stream of air caused a low pressure venturi effect drawing dust laden air into its path and deposited dust along its way. The remedy was take the flow of air via ducting to the far end of the shop.

@AtomicDairy 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! We've done some testing as well and the bucket "tube" we have on the back of the fan seems to be working for us. Most of our sawdust-generating tools are toward the intake of the fan but your experience makes me want to test for the venturi effect you are seeing when we run at higher speeds. Thanks for the insight!

@eyefixityouification 4 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicDairy I installed mine directly over the tablesaw and that was my downfall or upfall and then glitterfall ;)

@tomasl1854 4 жыл бұрын

I love your style, cool project

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We use the Fanboy every week and it still works great!

@psyfusion Жыл бұрын

Smooth

@davebrooks9902 4 ай бұрын

Great idea-- would love to have the plans for the box that holds fan. Thanks

@AtomicDairy 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately we didn't come up with plans for this when we built it. But the good news is that it is just a box that matches the dimensions of your filters.

@randallsmith7885 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome compared to the commercially made shop air cleaners. Love it!

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! We were in the shop using it today and it still does a great job cleaning up the floating dust!

@randallsmith7885 3 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicDairy I really enjoy your vids!

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

@@randallsmith7885 Glad you like them!!!!

@mariano_353 2 жыл бұрын

Possibly the best video on the subject. And you're also very funny! New sub here

@AtomicDairy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! We had fun making that video and we use the FanBoy every time we are in the shop. It really does an amazing job of cleaning the air. We just upgraded it and the sound-activated controller and will put that video out in a couple weeks.

@mariano_353 2 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicDairy looking forward to it!

@GeorgeKennerLaser 2 жыл бұрын

Love your stuff…

@AtomicDairy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We love making it and sharing what we've done!

@bradhabit2217 4 жыл бұрын

"This can be bad if breathing is something you enjoy doing."

@AtomicDairy 4 жыл бұрын

We enjoy breathing, it makes other shop activities possible!

@victoryfirst2878 3 жыл бұрын

What is the noise level decibels between the inline fan compared to a squirrel cage fan ??? Like your gusto doing things for the shop.

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely louder, but not horribly louder. At full power you know it's running but it'a also cleaning 1,100 cubic feet per minute. Also, when we run it at full power we are also running power tools and wearing our hearing protection, so all we hear is our headphones playing music!

@victoryfirst2878 3 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicDairy Thanks for the honesty and sincerity too. Peace

@johnwooten7775 Жыл бұрын

Love the idea, and am planning on cloning it. What is the MERV rating for the reusable filter. the Amazon link no longer works. Also, do you get kickback on those links? If so I will order though them

@AtomicDairy Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Looks like Amazon no longer sells that filter. I did a quick check and Home Depot sells the Eco Plus washable filter. I think it's the same filter but if it isn't it's very close. It's a MERV 8 filter and it does a great job of filtering out the larger particles to that the second filter can last longer. I wash mine out twice a year and it still works great!

@CCSandSonsWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome project! I could sure use one of these in my shop. Do you ship? Looking forward to the other videos you are putting together!

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Heh! This thing really does work great. And we hope you like the other videos we've put out. There is always something new under construction!

@loraskywalker5534 3 жыл бұрын

Uh! Nice idea! :D

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! It really works well, but is currently due for a filter cleaning!

@michaelpusateri1997 11 ай бұрын

Do you have plans available for the “box”? I know it’s pretty simple but if you have already worked out the plans to fix the linked components I’d rather just use your plans. Thanks for the video, great job on the fan.

@AtomicDairy 10 ай бұрын

No, sorry. We built the FanBoy well before we shot the video, so no plans. But it is just a simple box that is determined by the dimensions of your filters.

@davebrooks9902 4 ай бұрын

OK just saw this😢

@whittlerdave1440 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking to build 1 of these for my shop I really like this idea I know this is an old video I've been online trying to find something similar of what you're using for a fan can you give me any information thank you

@AtomicDairy 11 ай бұрын

No problem. The parts are listed in the description and the fan is linked. Good luck with your project!

@digitalmunky 3 ай бұрын

Are you running that fan when working with your rattle cans (spray paint)?... I'm looking at building a small spray booth, and I'm concerned about the potential for fire (or worse) breaking out while using an inappropriate fan type. Do you have another setup or have you found this setup is perfectly adequate and safe with volatile paints, etc?

@AtomicDairy 3 ай бұрын

We do. Never had a problem with spray cans and fan use at the same time. And the filter does collect some of the paint fumes.

@digitalmunky 3 ай бұрын

@@AtomicDairy - I've got a very small space and I'm trying to come up with my own system that would allow for good air flow AND not blow up... Of course, the first ideas always include tools already available (for example, a bathroom fan), but I want to make sure unplanned fire won't be in my future. I also like inline duct fans (very commonly used for grow tents and relatively affordable), but I'm thinking of putting my spray booth right in front of a window, so that I can port the fan directly out with minimal ducting (likely just ported straight out, if possible). If you or anyone has any advice on a relatively safe/compact fan unit that doesn't involve open sparking motors, I'd love to hear it? Thanks for the reply!

@jackwelch480 4 жыл бұрын

How did you go about making the decals?

@AtomicDairy 4 жыл бұрын

We drew them on the computer and printed them on vinyl sticker paper. I just put a link for the paper we used in the description above, but any vinyl sticker paper should work.

@johnmaskal9673 4 жыл бұрын

Is this fan rated 1K CFM? Thank you m

@AtomicDairy 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, 1,060 CFM at full power.

@nunya4185 3 жыл бұрын

🦖 As an avid chaser of internet rabbits I have NEVER felt more at home than I have since looking through your entire upload list. ❤️ The sheer variety of your DIY topic choices is simply and refreshingly human. I ❤️ you guys!!!! ～(つˆДˆ)つ｡☆

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! Very glad you like all of our stuff! We build what we need around the house and you are right about it being a variety of things. But that's what makes it fun!

@tisurmaster 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the housing?

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

It's made from plywood, and the tail section is a black bucket with a sheet metal wrap.

@jdaspects 3 жыл бұрын

What are the dimensions for the plywood housing?

@wdavis111 4 жыл бұрын

links don't work :(

@AtomicDairy 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Just fixed them. User error on our part...

@TheLizardOfOz 4 жыл бұрын

You pair are weird. I like that.

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

We like weird. And we act just like this off camera as well. That's probably why we fit in so well with Sci-Fi people!

@Bobtrain007 5 ай бұрын

Lots of noise! The best filter is best the simplest- filter to the outside that picks up all the dust. Put a hole on the opposite side of the shop for make up air.

@AtomicDairy 5 ай бұрын

Good idea!

@valdeatras5455 3 жыл бұрын

Were you in the Navy? I see you wearing USS Enterprise tshirts

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

My father was. Flew A-1 and A-7 attack planes from Intrepid, Enterprise, and Constellation. That's why we wear Navy flight deck helmets in the shop. I have been aboard the real Enterprise but my shirt is the Star Trek star ship Enterprise. Also a great ship!

@valdeatras5455 3 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicDairy did 24 years in the Navy. I was an Airframe (Hydraulics) Specialist. Worked mainly with F/A-18 Hornets... I thank your Dad for his service...👍👍👍

@AtomicDairy 3 жыл бұрын

@@valdeatras5455 thanks, I will pass that along!

@horsetowater Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing atomic people Re your CFM rating You may need to mitigate for air leaks around filter placement, seals, along with non lamellar flow drag imposed by the shift from square to round ducting, then stacked filters also affecting more than a single equivalent thickness filter Saying this it's a great build and a nice alternative to the usual axial stuff Check out bill pentz if you haven't already.

@AtomicDairy Жыл бұрын

Agree on all points. The filter stack does take a toll but the fan is pretty powerful and we still get good results. We definitely checked out Bill Pentz too. Great data!

@horsetowater Жыл бұрын

@@AtomicDairy thank you commander 🖖