After adding a jointer and a thickness planer to my workshop, I quickly realized I was going to need a bigger more powerful two stage dust collection system ...

I learned all this the hard way over the years- DON'T make my mistakes!When you use this link to visit our sponsor, you support us► Clear Vue Cyclones (Use c...

The video “11 common workshop dust collection mistakes” is by Stumpy Nubs (James Hamilton). In this informative piece, James shares his hard-earned wisdom

This woodworkers list of free woodworking plans and projects features a collection of dust collection accessory devices and jigs that a beginner to moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer can build. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality. Please contact individual web sites if you have questions about those woodworking projects.

I'm going to warn you, this post sucks! In 2017 I made my own cyclone dust separator with a Ridgid 16 gallon vac. It worked pretty well, but left me wanting something better. Some of the things I wanted in a new system are: More power Larger container Stationary unit Better filtration What I needed/wanted…

Discover why I chose a wall-mounted dust collection system for my small shop in this easy-to-understand guide. Supply list included.

SEE MY POST WAY DOWN THIS THREAD FOR THE FINISHED PRODUCT** Hi guys, Well, after many years of reading posts on this forum about dust collection, I have...

Find the best dust collectors on the market in 2025. See our list of dust collector reviews here. Our top pick goes to the...

jgreiner's Project

A Dust Splitter for a Dust Collection System: This time I will show you how one shop vac could efficiently collect all dust from various workshop power tools. I have a small workshop with few basic woodworking tools, and till now all of them are dependent on a single shop vac. When I’m switchin…

Breathe easier with these shop-tested tips for keeping your shop tidies and your air cleaner.

RMP's Project

Here is part 3. Building the separator. Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marius.hornberger/Want to support me? https://www.patreon.com/mariushor...

For most of us there is always a constant battle to reduce wasted shop floor space. To me that’s one piece of motivation for getting this project done. I’ve got a 12 gallon shopvac hook…

A dust free shop makes for healthy lungs, here's what you can do to ensure both.

Hello all, I've been visiting this thread regularly, chiming in when I feel appropriate and hoping that I add some value to the discussion. It seems to me...

If you build it, dust will come. Here's my big idea for converting a HF to a 2-stage DC. I sold my Jet and bought the HF for $139. I got the vortex (?)...

mikeinwisconsin's Project

DO use the largest ductwork that fits your collector. Just because a tool comes with a 4" dust port doesn't mean you should use 4" main ducts or drops. Instead, look at the intake port sizes for the collectors you're considering. Most cyclones have intake ports of 6" to 8", and some two-bag collectors have 5"- or 6"-diameter intakes, so consider at least a 5" main duct. Tapered reducers, like the one below, change duct diameters with minimal static-pressure loss.