I'll sometimes use one if I'm cutting wild boards but I prefer not to use one when cutting plywood.

There are many ways to make this adapter. Heat gun, 3D printer, lathe etc.. This way was clearly a simple and creative approach using tools that most woodworkers already have.

It really depends on the type of tool you are hooking up to the vacuum. A cyclone dust separator will work on most vacuums for dust collection purposes. The issue is more of whether the vacuum will have enough suction to capture all of the dust the tool is making. It's usually going to work best with the more powerful vacuums. The horsepower ratings on the vacuums are very deceptive. The use the term "peak" horsepower which is not equal to the regular horsepower rating you are referring to. A better way to estimate the draw on the electrical circuit is to use the amperage of the vacuum plus the amperage of the tool. Even the most powerful shop vacuums are only drawing 11 amps so if you add that to a 15 amp tool, (it's technically a higher amp draw) but, a normal 20 amp circuit will usually be able to handle it without tripping the breaker.

@@SlowandExpensive Thank you - for the information. I'm a hobbyist, DIY home owner, beginner woodworker, working out of my basement. I'm using a job site SKIL 2023 table saw with a RIGID shop vac from 2000 (6 gallon 2.5 HP).

Thanks!

Thanks!

You'll have to explain the logic in doing this as I'm finding far less pros than cons.

Yeah, the testing could have been more accurate by using freshly cut dust each time but that would have taken even longer. That part of the video took me two days to shoot the way I did it and the main idea was only to explain how and why cyclone separators work :)

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no pun intended 🤣

I got a really good deal on all of the vacuums. There can be benefits to using multiple vacuums over a central dust collection system depending on your tools and workflow. Most people don't take into account the downsides to a central dust collection system in a small shop. (Besides the extra cost for all the piping and blast gates.)The first thing to take into account is that smaller tools with dust ports smaller than 4" such as sanders, routers, track saws, and even miter saws and smaller table saws actually don't work that well with a central dust collection setup as this type of system operates best with lots of air flow which is different than a vacuum. When you reduce the piping on a central dust collection setup down to the smaller ports like the ones the tools I mentioned above the restriction will cause the collection to not operate nearly as well as just using a vacuum. Another huge downside to using a central dust collection system is they are usually constantly running the entire time you are in your shop and it is very noisy unlike a shop vac which can be easily connected to a autovac switch. This means the noise from the dust collection only occurs when the specific tool you are using is running and it comes on and off without any thought. If you are not used to using a central dust collection system you may become annoyed with the noise and constant extra step involved in remembering to open and close the blast gates. But again it depends on the tools you have and your specific work flow. I work at a large shop with multiple central dust collection systems. We would not be able to use my shop vac setup there but there is a 20" planner, a twelve inch radial arm saw, a straight line rip saw, two other big table saws, several shapers, three wide belt thickness sanders, a few other big belt sanders, and a variety of other large tools but that being said the five inch disc sanders are not connected to these central systems, they are on a down draft table. There are lots of other videos on my channel about my setup (an entire playlist just about shop vac dust collection) and several more on the way so feel free to check out some of those videos. They may help you understand my style and decide what type of dust collection will work best for you :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/or6Fq6xnnr_IoGg.html&pp=gAQBiAQB

Thanks for the nonsensical advice

@@SlowandExpensive My apology. It was NOT meant to mock or belittle your engineering ability. I was hoping to give you a way to improve your setup. I will take it as my fault for not clearly explaining my self. 1. Longer hose, especially flexible ones, produce more drag and there by reduce efficiency. 2. A 90 degree elbow vs a straight run is less efficient. By sealing the 2.5" hole that comes with all shop vac and drilling a different 2.5" hole at the bottom of the shop vac, you can then connect the hose vertically and have a straight and shorter run to the cyclone. It is only a suggestion. If you think it is crap .. no problem. You have a good day .. happy wood working.

You are welcome

I prefer copper. It's easier to work with and doesn't rust. There's usually a lot of short pieces leftover after trimming out an electrical project and these short pieces usually get thrown out.

I'll draw some up.

That would be great thank you

Thank you!

Perfect!

Thanks Randy!

Good to know!

Actually, that is pronounced "buhbble guhm". Ya gotta get that "uhh" in there. 🤣🤣 😁✌🖖

I knew someone would like those!

Your welcome!

It is funny how our brains can malfunction a little if we feel we aren't getting a good deal :)

Exactly!

Woo, that would be a lot of shots :) Thanks!

I would like to see a total count of how many times you have used it for anything but wiring. 😁

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Thanks! I knew some folks would appreciate those :)

That's the one I never thought of! THANKS

Thanks!

Perfect!

You are welcome. I plan to make a video about the drill press cart very soon!

Thank you!

Thank you!

I just check them from time to time but I'd like to put a small plexiglass window (maybe a 2" circle) on the front of them about an inch down from the lid.

Thanks Randy!

Thank you!

Thank you!

You weren't the only one who missed the explanation for the spacer in the video. I explained it in more detail again under the other person's comment. It was lengthy.

@@SlowandExpensive ok I’ll look for it. Thanks

Perfect!

Someone else mentioned using a pool sock. That is a neat idea. I have a really cool way of cleaning my vacuum filters I will share before the dust collection series is over. It's so easy you may not find the need to use the pool sock any more :)

Will do, and thank you!

I sort of explained this in this video but here is a more detailed explanation. When using a cyclone dust separator, the container the separator is connected to is under a great deal of vacuum pressure when the vacuum is running. In many circumstances this pressure will collapse the container. (Search for cyclone separator collapsing buckets for an example) This pressure was pulling all sides of the box on my cart in about 1/4inch and the box is made of very thin plywood and I didn't want this movement to compromise the joints in the corners. If the box leaks air, the separator will not work properly, so the spacer is in there to counter this inward movement. The spacer wouldn't be needed if I rebuilt the box with thicker plywood but I originally wanted the box to be as light weight as possible and that's why I used the 1/4" plywood :)

@@SlowandExpensive Thanks! I must've missed the in-video explanation. Sorry!

Thank you! I appreciate that. You are welcome to borrow all the ideas you like. Add on to them, modify them and customize to fit your needs. That's exactly why I make these videos :)

I put blue tape on just about all my tools. This way I know they are mine and I generally cover up the name brand of the tools when I do this. Also, the vacuum has the word Ridgid covered which is the name brand and my shirt has the words RIG I DID (a parody) because this is the RIG I DID dust collection system series. :)

Thanks! That's so cool! Feel free to share a picture of the one you noodled. I'm always interested in seeing any creations I helped to inspire :)

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Thank you! I've never tried one of the vacuum bags on any of my vacuums but it's not a bad idea. We use them in the small dust extractors at the shop where I work.

Thank you! I plan on making a video just about tips and tricks on using electrical cable. I use the stuff just about everywhere :)

@@SlowandExpensive Definitely looking forward to it. Take care.

Thanks! I'm the "a son of an engineer" type 🤣 I love creating useful things with Romex. I use it so much I'll be making a video just about the hundreds of interesting things I've found to use it for. The stuff is like solid gold and it sounds like you are sitting on a pile of it :)

Thank you!

Please, tell us more.

Thanks! That sounds interesting. I'd like to see it. You can post a picture here if you'd like. I've never really done anything with a Thein baffle.

@@TrophyJoe I have added a video here - just brief with description 👍