DIY Dust Collector with a Pressure Release Valve
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- I spent $15* on the hose from Home Depot and $4 on the bucket. Total = $19
I built my own dust collector with a pressure release valve so it doesn’t collapse. This was my first time creating a dust collector so it was a bit of an experiment for me but I had a lot of fun figuring it out. Hopefully this is helpful so your don’t make as many mistakes as I did haha. But thank you for watching and stay safe!
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Enjoyed watching your process. If you don't want to lose even the small amount of 'suck' from the pressure release valve, another way to go is to nest the bucket inside another bucket. This works for a couple of reasons: There's a slight vacuum between nested, identical buckets (which you sometimes experience when trying to pull them apart), and also because when the bucket caves in, there are flat parts that are pulled in, but this means there are also creases that extend out past its original curve, and these would be limited by the outer bucket.
Also, you might try playing around with the angle of the side hose, making it go downward very slightly, just a couple of degrees (perhaps by sealing the screw hole that holds the hose to the side and drilling another one 1/4" lower). The air will always go out the top, but by inclining the dust flow down a bit, a greater amount of it should spiral down to the bottom and stay in the collector, and not whirl around up at the top of the bucket and get sucked out.
Oh, and this plastic is HDPE (high density polyethylene), a type of plastic that can easily melt around 200-250F, then re-harden, so a soldering iron, some models of hot melt guns, a piece of metal heated in a flame, etc., can 'weld' a small patch of the stuff over any holes you want to seal, for a cheap ('free') glue. There are tons of YT videos on making various items with HDPE, due to this ability to melt and re-harden it over and over. It's even more of a 'rabbit hole' than dust collectors.... Enjoy! :)
You can also opt to for a 2 bucket high system so it will also allow you to collect more saw dust. The level doesn’t have to be very high in the bucket b4 it starts throwing the system off.
2 buckets high and ✅ to double up bucket on bottom and on top. Specially w vac w such strong suction!!
I've watched a ton of shop dust collector videos with these cyclones. I loved watching your process and learning curve. Such honesty.
And then you made a pressure relief valve. Great idea.
Thank you Tom! That really means a lot. It definitely is nerve racking showing my mistakes. Thank you 😊 hope you have a great day
Hey Shannon, I also experienced this problem (collapse). My fix: grabbed a 2nd bucket (actually got a black 5gal pickle bucket from Firehouse Subs, just ask!), painted the inside with rubber cement ( Can use shoe goo, epoxy, even 3M industrial spray adhesive), then another layer on the outside of my collector bucket, then stuffed collector inside my new bucket, and BAM! Plenty of wall strength. Now I don’t have to mess with pressure relief valves, vacuum-loss-causing holes, etc. protip: you don’t even have to glue the 2 together. I just did that for that extra bit of oomph, and so i wouldn’t Be tempted to steal my outer bucket for another crazy garage engineering project 😂
Hey Shannon! Here’s a tip for when you need to enlarge a hole you already drilled, and so there’s no “guide” for the next size bigger hole saw or bit..... Simply grab a small piece of scrap wood, drill the larger hole in that, then affix that piece of wood temporarily over the smaller hole you want to enlarge. That will now give your larger bit a reference “guide” to drill the bigger hole. Then just remove the piece of wood and you’re good to go. Alternatively, if you are working with the type of hole saws that all thread onto the same centering bit, sometimes you can get away with “stacking” them... thread the bigger one on first, then also thread on the one used to make the original smaller hole, that one will stick out a little proud of the larger diameter one acting as a guide for drilling the larger hole. 👍🏻😊
C Mar No way! That is genius! Definitely never thought of that. Both of those are so smart and useful. I will definitely be using both of those. Thank you so much for commenting!! ☺️ this is insanely helpful
Shannon Elizabeth Anytime! 😊
Another thing you can do is simply get a 2nd bucket and put one bucket in another just like how they stack them in the stores. This will double the wall thickness and prevent collapsing.
@@julianwong6268 good idea, you could glue the buckets together would ensure the inside one has the support of the outside one.
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I bought a Pro DustStopper and ran into the same problem. My bucket caved. So sad. 😢 But I used RUclips and found the solution right away. A second bucket! Drop your sawdust collection bucket into the second bucket and your problem will be solved. I’m so glad I didn’t have to go through so many iterations like you did. You’ve got some gumption there. Thanks for the video.
@@KevinPeffley thank you 😊
a hand on lady ,i approve . and that,s a damn monster of a shopvac ,props to shannon,s father for buying it for his daughter . if i had a daughter ,she would be a mechanic /engineer and a biker :)
Thank you so much! yeah it is a monster of a shop vac haha
I seen someone else who had this problem, he doubled up the buckets and it worked : -)
Great, I love your thought process tackling one challenge at a time and finding improvements. The next step will be to think about a spring return for the jar lid so you don't have to reset it every time it pops off. I am on it myself for by own collapsing bucket. As Sir Issac Newton said, standing on the shoulders of giants.
Thank you so much. Really good idea!!!
I like the fact that you troubleshoot along the way! Allows viewers to see the potential issues and how you went about solving them! Subscribed!
Aww thank you so much!!! That really means a lot 😍😊
Thanks for your tip! I ended up leaving 2 holes in my lid... no cover on them the suction is so strong it avoids the bucket problem while picking up a lot still!
Refreshingly simple Shannon. I just watched a few other videos on this subject, most of which involved routers and table saws. I will be following your straightforward approach. Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it 😊😊
Seriously this is the best video I have seen on this topic. Now I feel confident to continue making mine
Thank you so much. That is really sweet. That means a lot
@@ShannonElizabethDesign you're welcome! Thank you also! I am the same way utilizing things I already have to craft up a life hack saves so much time and at the same time I fully believe that it is exercise the brain needs to make you an efficient problem solver. People laugh and roll their eyes but it comes in handy when on a job and the guys are complaining about not being able to complete certain tasks because of lack of tools or materials and I show up with less yet get it all done😀
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Ok i just finished mine! I actually used a smaller old shop vac on wheels for the dust collector and it works!!👍
@@aapp953 really? I’ve been wanting to try that. That is good to hear
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Yeah I thought I'd upload a short clip to show
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Enjoyed hearing the thought process behind each decision and steps taken to solve your issue. DIY isnt always about saving money, its the learning experience and skills developed from it that a store bought item will never provide... A video explaining why encourages creative thinking, videos just showing how provides no help if things dont run smoothly. great work!
Tim Dirago Aw thank you! I agree 😊 I really appreciate it. Thank you 😊
Very cool. Love the fact you showed the whole trial and error process.
Woodworking needs more ladies to be inspired and given the confidence to jump in and do stuff, you are definitely doing a great service.
Excellent job, looking forward to watching your channel grow. 👍👍
Wow! That means so much!! Thank you so much!!!! 😍 😊 You made my day!
@@ShannonElizabethDesign, that was sweet of you to say and I'm happy to have helped in some small way. Also, congrats on breaking the 1k subscriber mark already! I was number 900 this morning when I watched the work bench video. Keep grinding!
Russell Borrego Thank you so much!! Yeah, I am pretty happy. I really appreciate it. Hope you have an amazing day :) :)
@@ShannonElizabethDesign, you're welcome! You as well! 😁
You get an A for effort. I experimented with different size collection buckets and different size vacuums. I found that you don't need a large vacuum for a 5gal. bucket. I switched my collection bucket to a full size metal trash can using a large vacuum like yours. Also, I made the Thein type collector using a 4" hose and solved my collapsing can problem. Thanks for sharing. Never give up...
That is a good idea! Probably looks a lot nicer too haha. Thank you for sharing
Nice to see, that not all tutorials turn out, and we get to see problem solving!!! Thanks for not giving in and pushing through…I have subscribed to your channel
Aw thank you so much! That is so sweet 😊😊😊
I admire your stick to it until resolved attitude. Nice job!
Thank you so much 😊
I can't believe it's so simple. Great job love it
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Thank you so much 😊
This was awesome! Thanks for showing the whole problem solving process. Science FTW! Of course I got served this because I'm researching dust collection pressure relief. I have upgraded my 5 gallon bucket to a 30 gallon plastic trash can. It still collapses when I attach it to my orbital sander because the end of the hose is too small. Just wanted to say how your solution is better than those who suggest reinforcing your bucket (stick it in another bucket or stick plywood rings in) because it is scalable. The only other addition I would recommend would be to add a movable lid to a hole in your top. An oversized plug that you can use to gradually change the size of the hole. That way you could compensate for something steady like a small hose instead of completely breaking the seal like you do with the magnet approach. I hope that makes sense.
That is a good idea using a trash can! Yeah that does make sense. Thank you for sharing!
Good job Shannon, never giving up! Just wanted to give you a nice tip next time you need to drill a bigger hole after you already drilled one with your holesaw. Say you drilled a 1" hole but now you need a 1 1/4 hole...take the 1" holesaw that you originally used and put it INSIDE the 1 1/4 holesaw and screw BOTH at once to the drill bit. This way the 1" holesaw drops into hole already drilled and keeps drill from jumping around on you. Hope this made sense. Take care!
Loved watching your video, made me smile , I too had the same problem but I had a cyclone fitted on top of mine so my solution was to cut a couple of pieces of wood the same size as the bucket diameter and ,force them into the inside of the bucket as bracing, I made an 'X shape with the wood, worked a treat, and no dust in the vac, keep up the good work, love watching you and the fact that you are so pretty makes this old man very happy lol, from Garry in the UK
Thank you so much 😊 🙏🏼 that is smart. I haven’t heard that solution yet. Thank you for sharing. That is sweet of you. I appreciate it
It was extremely helpful to watch the whole process of problem solving. Thanks for sharing. This really helped me solve my own problem!
That is awesome to hear. Thank you so much. It definitely was nerve racking posting a video of me messing up a lot
13:40 If I may suggest, you can attach that metal strip (without the button magnet ) instead to the underside of the bucket cover with the jar cap attached on the other end of that same strip. The metal strip acts as a spring hinge. The string can tether the cap that will be suctioned down open as the vacuum is turned on, without dropping off completely. You can rig a thick rubber band to keep cap in place when suction is off.🙂
Simple yet effective design. Cool!
Thank you so much
In the lid 9f my bucket, I've inserted a few centimetres of 19mm black irrigation pipe, fitted with a tap for that pipe. I leave the tap wholly opened, but can close it off if more pressure is needed.
this was awesome. love how you continued to iterate until you solved your problem. btw if you havent iterated further and you know someone with a bicycle who has to or has had to replace a tube. use the bike tube to hold the lid in place until it needs to open and when the blockage or reduced flow through the hose clears it will seal back
Thank you so much. Dang good to know
Good job. Thanks for the ideas. You've sold me on making one of these 👍. I'm pretty fed up with filling a shop vac part way too, maybe having to open it up because I sucked up something by accident, but then having to empty it before putting the lid back on because I can't get the filter back in cuz the dust. I was thinking maybe taking a strip of sheet metal on the top side and attach it to the lid below with a screw. The sheet metal would flex a bit to open the hole as the lid is drawn in with suction; however, when the vacuum turns off, the sheet metal goes back flat again, pulling the lid back up and resealing the hole again automatically 🤔. Might eliminate resetting the valve repeatedly.
the magnet is a good simple idea, I've been messing around with a spring that I can't seem to get to work
Kudos for sharing the steps and process. Increasing the pick up line was smart. Ideally though, you don't want to lose the suction, so an alternative is to strengthen or reinforce the walls of the bucket, either by putting a cylinder inside the bucket, or by putting your bucket inside another bucket. good luck
Thank you 😊 that’s a good point. I’m thinking about making a new one
I think using PVC pipe as the main header with multiple inlets will be great, the video is inspiring me for my dust collector project, thank you, and keep going.
Thank you :)
It sounds weird, but what I have found works really well is to just get another bucket and nest your bucket in the new one. It keeps the bucket from collapsing. No need for a pressure relief valve and you don't have to keep open the lid of your dust collector.
BHarlan I saw a video like that but wasn’t sure if it would actually work. It does work like that? That would be so nice and easy
@@ShannonElizabethDesign Yes, it works great. That is how I'm running mine. I have a dust deputy but you can do it your setup.
As BHarlan mentioned, the bucket inside a bucket works great. I've got that on my setup too. However, recently I did have an issue with the pressure getting too high from attaching it to my sander for a long period of time and it eventually collapsed again through two buckets. So I added reinforcement by cutting a thick ring out of scrap plywood with a jigsaw about the diameter of the middle of the bucket. Then I shoved it down inside and it's very sturdy now. Anyway, the pressure valve is pretty clever, but I can imagine it getting annoying popping off often.
@@jsucara that is really smart! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Yeah that is a down side of this design that you have to put it back on if it falls off.
A simple fix that add's to your idea. Make a hinge that attaches your valve to the lid, holding your valve in position. Like a tiny teeter totter slightly heavier opposite your valve. It opens when needed, then automatically goes back into position when not.
this is it... I also was thinking about this and considering a spring. However, I thought that might be difficult to design/build. Your idea is genius.
Not to be pedantic, but words - and correct use of terminology - matter. It’s a dust separator, not a dust collector.
Nice explanation and effective use of sketches. Really liked the pressure relief valve. Placing the bucket inside a second bucket also reportedly works well.
Best wishes!
Shannon you did great!
Thank you so much @britineeng that means a lot 😊❤️🙏
The Home Depot and Lowes buckets aren't very sturdy. I once mixed drywall mud in a Home Depot bucket and had orange pieces in my mud. I then went to a thicker bucket and got rid of that problem. Maybe you could have got away with design #1 with a better bucket? Me ... I went with the dustopper and removed all that grief.
I did love your method of solving the 'collapsing bucket' problem! Thanks for the vid!
Great video. Everything well explained and nice to see the malfunctions as well as success and thought process to resolve and find solutions. Just about to attack this issue so grateful for all the do’s and do not’s! Thank you.
Thank you!! So happy I could help! 😀 It means a lot! Good luck with your system 🙂
Hello, love your attitude and how many ways you try and get more experience. I made my own dust colector to avoid pay tons of money for dust bags and filters, did it with different pieces and some tutorials, but only one with the best solution to avoid collapse : spring check valve.
I’m using a 1500 w vacuum cleaner for big work at the attic and work shop, I need to protect the over heat or over charge and force the machine because many big stuff get stuck a lot of times, the valve works perfectly. And use some kitchen absorb paper to cover the filter so it make it least longer and the inside bag to just for more protection, piece of cake. BRGDS.
Hi Shannon, great video. Your persistence is amazing coupled with the fact that you took the trouble to film all the stages of your efforts to solve problems. I've just built my first Thien baffle dust extractor which works really well, I'd recommend checking those out. They're basically what you have done but with a disc below the inlet. My collection bucket was collapsing as well so I cut a plywood ring to reinforce it about half way down which works well. I think pressure/suction relief valves usually use a spring. I predict that you will go on to develop things that make you a lot of money because you're intelligent and you don't give up
John, I haven't seen a Thien baffle so I'm not sure how it's setup. I'll probably search RUclips for a video about it later.
You said you add a "disc below the inlet", and I'm trying to picture it.
The hose that comes through the side of the bucket and forms a curve/bend/angle is where the air and debris enters the bucket. This is the "Inlet" to the bucket.
The hose that goes to the shopvac comes off the top of the bucket is where the air leaves the bucket. This is the "outlet" of the bucket.
So, if you add a "disc below the inlet", it would go below both hoses, and I can't make sense of that. Are you sure it doesn't go "above the inlet", and "below the outlet" (basically in between the two hoses)?
@@GFlCh Hi, thanks for your reply. No, the disc goes below both the inlet and outlet. Depending on the individual design a narrow slot is left between the outside of the disc and the drum wall. If you have a look at "Dave explains how a Thien cyclone separator works" on RUclips you'll see a very similar separator to yours but with a Thien baffle added. It was a guy called Phil Thien who came up with the idea. The way I designed mine is slightly different but the principle is exactly the same. I have a small RUclips channel so will make a short video showing mine in the next few days. I didn't make mine very well, however it's extremely effective. A RUclips search "Thien separator" or "Thien baffle" will bring up several versions people have built. What's really neat about a Thien separator is that you can lift the top off a shop vac and make a separator to fit between the top and the drum. That will be my next project!
That is so sweet of you John. Thank you very much. Means so much.
That is good to know. I will definitely check that out.
It’s possibly already been mentioned… but maybe use elastic or similar with a mini triangle frame above (for length). That way the pressure is relieved, then reset
Lots of good trys Shannon. Here is a simple trick to keep the bucket from collapsing. Just get another Home Depot bucket and slide it under the existing bucket. I had the same problem and I thought of getting a thicker plastic bucket. Eventually that collapsed as well. You will be surprised with the results. Happy wood working.
Thank you! :) Thank you for the advice as well. Definitely going to give that a try! Happy woodworking to you as well!
Could probably alter the pressure release to be spring loaded instead, replace the magnet with a machine screw that runs through the metal lid and your cross beam, on the other end of the lid put a washer, spring, and nut. The spring will push the metal lid into the bucket lid but when pressure is high the spring will contract and allow air in before closing again.
that is a good idea! thank you for sharing!
@@ShannonElizabethDesign nice video, you can put put a number of car tyre tubeless valve stems into the lid with the threaded cap-end outwards and they will open when the air flow inside gets too high, I converted mine to a 15 litre metal paint tin with snap-ring lid that has a seal, where I live (Australia) paint shops will give you them for free just to get rid of them, never collapse either.
Hi you did very good with 2 no. Small vacuum thanks you learn us something very good
Good perseverance. Need more research, because a thicker pail (90-100+ mils) is advised by cyclone makers to avoid bucket colllapse. These are available on Amazon.
I didn’t know that. Thank you
We had the same problem with the bucket collapsing. My son looked at me and said Dad, if you use another bucket, the walls of the first one can't contract because for that to happen the other parts need to expand. We just put another bucket in it and it's been great! In addition to that, we added sand to the bottom of the lower bucket so now it doesn't tip over!
That is really smart. Thank you. What a smart kid! 😊
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He hit on a known solution, or very close. What a lot do is, cut the second bucket down to lower than your pickup location. When you press it into your original collector, there is a small space left between the two bottoms, drop anything with weight, sand, bricks, even water (which will actually helps with fine dust particles...)
Just found your Yt channel, great presentation, you have another new sub lady.
I like the DIY solution, and there are also inexpensive solutions out there such as cyclone and pressure release valves. I got both and a strong sealable bucket drilled a few holes, connected the tubes and job done.
I do like your thought process and experimentation, I just didn't have the time to find a workable solution. It wasn't expensive either, perhaps £$30 or so for bucket, cyclone and valve.
The most expensive thing is the wood for the unit I am making for it and the new Triton vac!
Hi Shannon , watched your previous videos and I love it , I'm in woodworking too , waiting for next projects , u have a new subscriber now , thanks 😊 .
A T H Mostafa thank you so much! 😊🙏🏼 I really appreciate it ☺️. Next woodworking projects I’m working on is making tool holders for my French cleat tool wall. Trying to organize my garage 😊 thank you so much ❤️
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Brilliant idea. Hope that still working. I tried with a Valve you can get on Amazon, but I’m still having problem. Perhaps I need bigger hose. I also used a Cyclone Dust Collection System, and yet the problem. Thank you sharing your idea. I believe, “Our World is a Shared Experience”…
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That’s awesome!!! So awesome to meet another creator. Thank you so much. Definitely will check it iut
I have been watching DIY dust collection videos for like 3 hours, and not a single one went in-depth as you did. I really enjoyed watching the iterative engineering process of this video and probably saved me from making the same mistakes.
Wow! Thank you so much! That really means a lot 😊 made my day!
Iterative, excellent vocabulary. And I agree with you that her walking through all this process was VERY helpful.
Very simple and easy to make. Thanks!
Thank you
Add a 2nd bucket, makes the system stronger. Those big box store buckets are made from thin plastic. The best one I found was an old paint bucket (white plastic) as it's thicker material. You also have to spend the time cleaning the lid and bucket to remove the leftover paint....
Great explanation.
Glad you think so! Thank you
I enjoy your videos. I’m impressed with your patience during this video and I appreciate watching your trial and error, your persistence, and discovery. I would have kicked the bucket. (Not died, but literally kicked the literal bucket)
I don’t know much, I’m new at woodwork, but it seems to me that the bucket is really flimsy to begin with. Would a sturdier bucket that doesn’t collapse cause other problems?
Keep shooting! Thank you for letting us in on your progression and problem solving. It’s relieving to see that I’m not the only one with issues and seeing your small journey to victory teaches me to be a bit more patient and a lot more persistent!
Thank you so much!!! I was actually kind of nervous putting the different trials so thank you so much! Yeah a less flimsy bucket would definitely help. Although if you attach a cyclone to the top, it would probably collapse instead of the bucket and those are more expensive than buckets so wouldn't want to break that. But, if you don't have one, I think it would be okay.
Thank you so much!!! I really do appreciate it!! 😍😊
I used a second bucket with the rim structure and the bottom removed and sleeved it inside my bucket. I used construction adhesive (and managed to overcome my own impatience by letting it cure overnight). There seems to be no more tendency to collapse.
I have a Duststoper from Hone Depot for $40 and it comes with 2 hoses and inside it a Thein type baffle. My dust collector is stainless steel and the only thing that gets in there is a light dusting inside. I use 2 Home Depot buckets...One inside the other so no collapsing.
Thank you for sharing. Definitely a better solution than mine
@@ShannonElizabethDesign Well I think what you were doing shows a lot of knowledge about dust collection and what you were building will work great. I tried several things including a dust deputy but I wasn't satisfied so I bought the Duststoper and 2 years later I'm still impressed with it. Thank you for your reply.
I wonder if a small spring loaded hinge holding the pressure relief flap,or a flexible flapper that is ridgid enough to return to the closed position. This might regulate the air flow ,allowing the most efficient air flow.❤this hack going to try and use a metal pail. Super great idea, thank you so much.
Thank you so much! Really good idea! Super smart. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching!
This is how Edison started...a lot of failures...then comes success...Love your attitude...never give up...
Thank you very much. That is so sweet. Hope you have a great day
Well done. If the jar top was in some kind of housing and spring loaded, when the valve opens, it would automatically close when the pressure was reduced.
that is genius!! I would love to play around with that! I am definitely gonna try that out! Such a good idea!!! Thank you!
I agree maybe a PVC spring check valve could work out and still keep it cheap and simple
I think the downsized pipe would create a restriction of air flow.... But the main reason why it compressed is probably because when you were sticking the hose end into the bucket, the hose end would get blocked by a flat surface area causing the air pressure to be compressed due to a completely sealed environment. Even if for a second it were to be completely sealed it will collapse the bucket.
Just be sure a large object that would block the hose doesn't come near the hose end or a flat surface doesn't block the hose end.
Cool Vid Shannon!!! A Dremel Rotary Tool would be a good investment. It would have been helpful enlarging the holes in the bucket. Keep the videos coming. They are enjoyable.
Just looked it up! that would be super useful! Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it!
One tip to keep your bucket from collapsing is to buy another bucket and insert the current bucket into the second bucket and that will give the first bucket twice the wall strength which is why the flimsy bucket is collapsing. It's not my idea but I got it from another genius RUclipsr by the name of Chris Notap. ....No need to over-engineer this.
I wonder if it's just a crappy bucket. I had the same problem with my set-up, in which I used a Home Depot bucket. So, I turned to RUclips for the answer. Low-and-behold, every video on dust separator buckets collapsing involved an orange Home Depot 5 gallon bucket.
to add strength to the bucket to keep it from collapsing put that bucket inside another bucket, and trim to fit your existing unit.
also, if you used 3 strings on the cap it wouldnt fall in and if the strings are short enough, the valve will rest itself when the vac is turned off.
like your commitment.
That is really smart and way less work haha Thank you for sharing! 🙂
🙂 we dont have home depot in england but will look at doing something similar here i think 🙂
I don't know what all the advantages are going from the small tank (Porter Cable) to the big tank (DeWalt), but if you're going to use a dust separator anyway, you may as well use the small tank unit.
So smart! I definitely didn't think of that before!
More CFM, is the advantage. That dewalt probably does double if not more CFM than the smaller unit.
Was thinking you could get some thin MDF or Plywood and roll it into a cylinder and insert it into the bucket. The springiness of the insert would push against the sides and stop the bucket from collapsing.
That is really smart!!! And would be super easy and quick! I want to try that 😀
Use a spring so when you turn the vacuum off, the hole recloses.
I wonder. what if you cut a circular piece of plywood that fits in the bucket, maybe halfway down. Drill a hole in the middle of that circular piece of plywood(or many holes. I don't think it matters). I think the rigidity of that plywood would also keep the bucket from collapsing. Also, the holes in the plywood would allow for the dust to fall to the bottom. Idk, a thought
Hi Shannon
I'm impressed with your persistence. But you don't have the solution yet. If you want to stay with your current concept I suggest that you use a spring to return the lid to the closed position.
I suggest the following:
Make the hole bigger
Buy a long small dia bolt or eyebolt some nuts and washers
Buy a long spring; you may need a fender washer if the ID of the spring is too large
Cut a narrow strip of wood to bridge the vent hole with a clearance hole for the bolt in the center
Assemble the bolt, fender washer, spring, cross bar, plastic lid, nut, washer, metal lid, washer, nut. Screw the crossbar to the lid. Glue the magnet to the crossbar if desired.
i had the same problem, the best way to get past the problem is a stonger buckey or even better a steel drum/bucket
Thank you! I might try and turn my vacuum into a dust collector
When you need to drill a larger hole when you have a smaller hole - get a block of wood and drill the bigger hole in it. then clamp it over the smaller hole and slowley drill.
Nice job👍🏻
Thanks 👍 :)
The collapsing HD bucket is pretty strong. Thanks for sharing and getting into depth with the solution That was a great demonstration.
Use a Thien baffel and a flush inlet for much better tesults
Hi I am thinking of doing the same thing but I am getting the cyclone to fix to the top of the bucket have the thought about doing that ??? That way there would be even less dust getting in to your vacuum . P.s. love the video keep them going.what is the model number of the new Vax that ???
put a bag in the shop vac, it will capture any dust that gets by the collector and it will keep your filter clean.
I enjoyed watching you learn and solve but at the same time I kept thinking, you could buy a Dustopper and be done with it. You spent $50 on the extra hose so cost became a non-issue.
I'm an old fart and I've learned over the years to stop trying to re-invent the wheel. However, I'm not a rich old fart so I also understand the desire/necessity to DIY it.
You learned a lot during this process and that's a good thing. On the flip side, you spent time and money on a problem that already has some well-established and cost-effective solutions. It's a delicate balance that experience will help you tip the right way more often than not. That said, it's still a pretty cool journey regardless, right?
Thank you so much!! The hose actually costed $15 not $50 haha yeah I definitely would not have bought it if it was that much.
@@ShannonElizabethDesign my apologies. I thought I heard you say fifty. And I had headphones on, too. See, I am old.
So great to see the trail and error and succes. And all with a smile. Now the advancement: make sure that the valve closes when teh vaccum is not too much anymore or when the suction stops. Any thoughts on that? Thanks, Flemming, Netherlands
Thank you so much! that is super sweet of you
You can try just setting the bucket in another bucket and it should prevent it from collapsing. It would stop the walls from flexing enough to suck in.
Place the bucket into a similar bucket and the double walls will be stronger and prevent collapsing of the interior wall. Good try.
Thank you
To stop the bucket collapsing, slip the bucket into a second bucket, assuming the brackets can be stacked.
Try using a rubber flap underneath the lid. Bagpipes use rubber flaps as well.
Thats interesting. Good idea! Thanks for sharing
McGyver! Well done and great creativity.
Thank you! 😊😊 I really appreciate it
I would think the only reason your bucket collapsed was because the amount of saw dust you vacuumed up at once. When you’re using tools, you don’t have that much sawdust at once. I think, it would have been fine without the extra magnet hole. 🤷♂️
You already had a small bucket with holes in it ( small vacuum) use that. Just hook the new bigger vacuum to the smaller one.
WOW! That is genius!! I would have never thought of that! I am very curious now. I am going to try it out. Thank you so much!
Shannon Elizabeth Good luck. and do a video on it.
4:13 Since version 1 you were correct. Simply put your dust collection bucket inside another regular bucket (with out modifications). Problem solved. The dust collection bucket will not collapse under the power of your vacuum cleaner as it is nested in another bucket. I learned it from this video: ruclips.net/video/BeU4nqSJtBY/видео.html
Some people solved this “bucket shrink” problem using two buckets: one inside the other.
e se colocar uma torneira na parte de cima , vc abriria conforme a necessidade de liberar pressão ... idéia bem louca e que não testei .... ou prender a tampinha de metal com 1 so parafuso e vc gira liberando o buraco pouco a pouco ...
So smart
Hey Shannon Elizabeth, love your work ethic and problem solving skills! By the way my wife’s name is
Lauren Elizabeth. Have always loved that last name! I’m sure you have run into the issue she has with people saying Elizabeth is her last name? 😂😂😂🎅🏻💕✌🏻
Hahah no way! My sisters name is Lauren. Although it is my middle name actually. Way cooler as a last name haha. Thank you so much. That means so much. Huge compliment. Hope you have a great day!!
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That’s interesting about your middle name, because that was her middle name also. When she got divorced in the 80s she dropped her last name and had it changed to Elizabeth!
In July of next year we will have been married for 40 years 👍🏻💜🫂🫂☮✌🏻
Hope you and family have a great holiday season! 🎁🎅🏻
I had the same problem... But my solution was to get a metal can and haven't had any issues since.
Interesting science though... That's what it's all about.
That is smart! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
@@ShannonElizabethDesign hope you have another video coming out soon!
@@TheOldBlackCrow yeah I do. A camper van related video. Is there anything specific you would want to see
@@ShannonElizabethDesign I love your creativity with repurposing and upgrading used items. And as a woodworker, more of those would be lovely. Thank you for your videos!
@@TheOldBlackCrow thank you so much for watching. Good to know!! Thank you for sharing
Hi ms, it it posible runing 12-20hours?
I'll give you a A+ for the repeated effort, in the future if you drill a hole saw hole to small & want to make it bigger , take a scrap piece of plywood or something drill your bigger hole in the scrap then center it on your hole that you made to small & it will give the hole saw something to ride in while making your new hole!
My wife got me the same vac for Christmas.
haha no way! What a great wife!
If you would be sucking up sawdust from a floor, it would be scattered and it probably wouldn’t collapse the bucket. Taking in air plus sawdust should be your solution.
Put a screw with a spring that way it only opens when it needs to and close automatically
Super smart! That would be super useful!!! Definitely going to try that out! 😀
I used a 17 in. x 16 in. Sump Basin Model # SF15 from Home Depot. Much stronger material and will not crush. There is also an 18 in. x 22 in. Model # SF20 if you have the room.
Oh nice! I haven't seen those ones. Thank you!
Just make a wooddisc inside with holes to enforce the bucket and prevent collapse
I was thinking about that. But I don’t have a band saw to make a perfect circle.
Put the primary bucket inside another bucket. It will reinforce the bucket walls to prevent collapsing. You may need to add a hole to allow your hose to pass through the side. Or just buy a Dustopper at HD.
The problem is that any resistance on your suction in pipe is going to cause the valve to release. I think stronger magnets would better but you also need something so that when the flow is free again the valve locks the hole again otherwise you will just either have to put up with low suction all the time as the valve kicks in or constantly be resetting it.
I did watch the video first you had seen but I think it needs a little more engineering.
Yeah, you are right. That is annoying having to reset it. someone in the comments came up with the idea for a spring loaded valve that I think I am going to try out
They make/sell an item called a dust topper at home depot. Snap it on your bucket, problem solved. I think they're like $30. Those cheap buckets are the problem, not intended to work with that suction.
Thank you! Do you have one? I have always wanted to try one
This is great! As others mentioned, watching you learn was helpful and I def enjoyable watching your reactions. Another use case for this that I found handy was when I want to suck up liquids. I don't even bother emptying the dust out of my main shop vac before doing so cuz it separates so well.
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That is good to know. I want to try that out now. Thank you for sharing 😊
home depot sells Dust Separator called the dustopper for like 35 $ and it just fits on most 5 gallen bukets and if your buket sucks in like yours did you could just sit it in a other 5 gallen buket and from the videos i saw that stops it
Thank you! Yeah I want to try that solution as well