The Ultimate Space-Saving Dust Cyclone Separator Cart | Dustopper & Ridgid Vac Cart
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2018
- Very sleek, compact, easy, fast, sturdy, cheap to build, and space-saving dust cyclone separator cart utilizing the Dustopper and Ridgid model # WD1270 vacuum.
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UPDATE!: Ridgid has updated my model of vacuum, so the fittings I used will no longer work for the new model. I have pinned a couple comments below that offer good solutions. Thanks for watching, the same general idea still rocks, you will just need different fittings and pipe!
Dustopper:
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-2nd 90-degree eblow I used: amzn.to/2Rs0h1n
The brush part comes off and leaves you with a correct size elbow. This is the cheapest and easiest option I've found! Also available at Lowe's/Menards/anywhere Shop Vac accessories are sold.
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Materials List(For my vacuum):
3/4" plywood, 20"x20"
(4)1 1/2" PVC pipe, 28" long
(4) 2" PVC pipe, 2" long
(4) 2" to 1 1/2" reducers
(4) 2" couplers
(4) 1 1/2" caps
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UPDATE!: Ridgid has updated my model of vacuum, so the fittings I used will no longer work for the new model. I have pinned a couple comments below that offer good solutions. Thanks for watching, the same general idea still rocks, you will just need different fittings/pipe! 
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That’s one of the best ideas I’ve seen in a while. I really like how you are making the caster storage option work for you to increase functionality and it’s so easy and affordable. I’ll bet ridgid is shaking their heads saying “why didn’t we think of that “. It’s ideas like this that make woodworking such a great and enjoyable hobby. Good on ya mate and thank you so much for sharing.
Put a couple hooks on two adjacent legs and you can wind the cord where it is easy to reach and quick to wrap up. Really nice idea. Thanks for sharing!
For the newer models, i was able to use a 2" coupler with threads (PVC x FTP Adapter) to attach the base, then 2" pipe straight up to the top. The threads reduce the ID slightly and with a heat gun screw them on for a very secure fit.
Love your presentation, yes, yes, yes. No extra babble, no boring cutting every piece, not about you, not assuming we are dumb. Thanks
I appreciate that! 👍🏽
He’d be assuming wrong with me 😆
Hey John, Great design. I watched a few videos about making a vacuum cart but your design was perfect. I just wanted to add that I have an older shop vac that came with a 1 7/8” hose. I found that a 1 1/2” pipe fit perfectly without the 2 1/2” to 2” reducers.
Thanks for posting this.
Beautifully simple, nice clear presentation, well done!
There are a lot of dust collection system videos on RUclips and 99% are overly complicated or expensive. Congratulations, you have simultaneously over come both by keeping it simple and inexpensive. Great job
Karl S thank you!! That’s what I was hoping for!
As I bought a Dustopper a month ago and love how it is working out for me in my wood and metal shop, I quickly found how frustrating the bucket setup can be to move around. I just started looking for something like this "Ultimate Space-Saving Cart" when this video just fell into my lap. Perfect concept and design for my needs. Simple and easy to build. Going to my local hardware store to purchase the few needed items to build this. This will make vacuuming and dust collecting a breeze from now on. Thanks.
This is one of the best, and most creative ideas I've come across in a while. I have both of these tools, and will be making one of these soon. I also love the step by step, and the detail of this videos!! Great work!!
Wow now THIS is the way to make a DIY Dust Cyclone!! Excellent idea, execution and video!!
ajalbetjr thank you!
Hands down this is -probably- for sure the best EVER dust collection DIY design I have seen online. I subscribed and will be attempting to adapt this to my shop-vac. Thank you for sharing!
Dimitrios G. Panagiotidis thanks a lot!!
Yeah, I had thought about mounting the wheels to a board and then mounting the vac to the board but then I figured out what it would look like and I don't think I would have liked it as much as what this one looks and acts like. So, I just decided to pop for the two rear wheel mounts and go from there. It should all work out ok. Once they come, I'll take one of them to H/D and nose around the plumbing department until I find a suitable adaptor. And a trip to Lowes will get me the two 90's if I need two that is. I'm hoping that it will only be one. Anyway, I love this whole thing and it is going to be just what the doctor ordered for my outdoor vac. I have a Fein inside my shop that is dedicated to my two scroll saws.
I have seen lots of vids for dust separators but havent seen this one and its prety clear to me now. This should have been the one to watch first. Nice. Clean. Simple. Thanks
Beautiful! Now that's what I call innovation on a budget. I have the problem you just solved for. My dust deputy is constantly tipping over and I was about to make a rectangular cart to address the problem. Your solution is far better. Thanks for sharing.
I really like how you get right into the meat of the build and don’t yammer on like many RUclipsrs - Plan to make this next weekend - thanks. Also watched your review of the two dust collectors.
As the old saying says "keep it simple stupid " one of the best designs I have seen people seem to over complicate some of the simplest things, I've watched tons of videos because I'm building one real soon and this is is compact looks good easy to move around . Great idea my man. Thanks
rod potts exactly my thoughts! Thanks man!
John Builds It hello John I was wondering do you make the entire assembly for viewers like me ,I would purchase one from you for sure.. if so please let me know and maybe I can get one ordered from you . Thanks Wade Fuller
I approve of this simple design.
Your not stupid young man
The simplest and cheapest solutions are most often the most GENUIS ! I definitely will make this for my shop vac/sand blaster.
I will post one of my Ideas for the bucket/cyclone in the near future after testing. Thank you for your Genius and sharing it with all of us!
I have built a cart for my Ridgid Vac and dust collector but your design is really the most elegant, simple and easiest among the others I have watched on RUclips!!! Now I am going to build one like yours to replace my old one. Big thanks!!!
Kim L that’s what I was going for! So simple! Thanks for watching!
Very clever. One of the best simple designs I’ve come across through RUclips.
Foxxy Boo that’s what I was going for! Thank you!
Flipping brilliant. I was about to build a whole cart but this is so much more efficient for space and keeping things tidy. Thanks.
Joe K thanks for watching!!
Absolutely BRILLIANT!! The best shop vac/dust separator plan ever! I followed all of your instructions and added a couple hooks for the hose and the cord. PERFECT!!
Cheryl Ann thank you!!
After watching many different videos on building dust collectors, yours was not only the most simple and uncomplicated but, compact, sturdy, neat looking and a true winner.
I don’t have to look any farther.Thanks for a great video.
Fred Wacht
Fred Wacht thanks so much!!
Dustopper and Rigid should give you a kickback for this one. Great Idea!
Frank Herring haha that’d be nice!!!
I like this cart design better than any other I've seen out there! I like how it uses the shop vac's own casters, which makes it in concept a bit like one of those styrofoam blocks that puts the collector on the side of the shop vac, yet this one keeps a smaller footprint by mounting the collector above the shop vac. Plus it looks very cool. I will be making this, or one very much like it. Well done!
JusBidniss those are all the points I was aiming for!! Thanks for watching!
I love this. I've been looking to make something for my Dust Deputy for some time, and even though there are hundreds of these carts on RUclips, this is by far the simplest, easiest, and most elegant design of any of them. Great work!
Michael thank you, I appreciate that!! Yea some of the other cart videos are just way over engineered! Haha
Simple and elegant solution. Love it. I have the same shop vac, and I was already about to pick up the Dustopper. This will be a definite build to make it easier to use my garage as a work shop. I also ordered some remote control outlets so that I can start up the vac more easily when I go to start up the dust-producing tool.
Michael Kraft awesome!! Lucky that you have my same vac since ridgid updated this model
Outstanding and uses little floor space, I love it!
I made one of these! After watching your video, I realized that 'vertical' solved my space problem for dragging the thing around. Also, prior to the build, my unattached bucket would tip over all the time.
But Good news: The vertical setup with the (entirely empty) vacuum on the bottom, is actually VERY stable. That, plus a nice long hose, means I use this solution for all my dust/chip collection!
It's been a couple of months and I REALLY like it.
Thanks!
Doug Tooley heck ya, thanks!! It was definitely pain having the bucket tip over for me too. Can’t beat this set up now!
I made one.... It turned out great! I researched over 50 different version of this. But your setup was the quickest, cheapest, and the smallest foot print. thank you so much!
34stzoo that was the goal! Thank you!
The neatest and most practical combination of vac and dust stopper vac cart thus far. Thank you for sharing.
I like this cart design better than any other I've seen out there! I like how it uses the shop vac's own casters,
Anthony Audain definitely keeps the cost down too, thanks for watching!
Perfect solution to the dust stopper!!
3x3Custom - Tamar thanks a lot Tamar!! 🙌🏼
Yay! One of my favorite makers and RUclips content creators weighs in on John's design!
If you're unaware of Tamar and 3x3Custom, check out her RUclips and Instagram channels. You're sure to subscribe and follow.
Thank you for this video! I made my own unit today from your design and boy am I impressed with the results. It’s an awesome sturdy unit.
I just finished mine & couldn't be more pleased with the result. As everyone else has said it's a great design ! My Dustopper came with only one elbow connector leaving the hose too short to reach the inlet on my vacuum . After searching for a couple of days I found a Shopvac right angle brush @ Menards for $7.97. The brush end twisted off & fit the Dustopper perfectly . Thanks for a great tutorial !
This is brilliant and such a simple concept. I will definitely recreate. Thank you for sharing!
Juan Cuellar thanks for watching!
Wow! Great job, John! You are very inventive and have a great way of explaining what you are doing. Subscribed!
Phil
Thank you for saving me hours and hours of design and research! What a genius upgrade for a small garage-based shop!
I have look at a lot of videos on mobile dust collection , this is by far the absolute best design I’ve seen ,Thanks
I just built one over the weekend! Terrific design!
I have a few observations!
To cut the holes for the wands and tools I used a fly cutter that I bought for a few dollars at Harbor freight Tools.
They are easy to adjust to pretty close to the exact size hole you need,And it only took a couple of minutes to
cut out all four holes. You have to use a drill press when using the fly cutter!
Also I found the 2 inch couplers I bought at Home Depot are slightly tapered. You can't see this by eye.
I found this out when I was fitting the couplers to my Vacuum. One end will not go all the way down
but the other end does !
To make a place to wind up the Vacuum power cord. Consider when mounting the pipe caps, that the two rear ones have a longer screw with the bolt head in the pipe cap. Instead of using a nut put two 1/4 inch threaded rod coupling nuts on each long screw and top it off with a wide fender washer and a nut and lock washer! you can loop the power cord around these.
Michael Tenore awesome ideas!!
What a great idea, John! I was inspired by your video to make a similar setup for my Rigid 14 gal, 6hp vacuum, model WD14500. While this model doesn't have the same wheel assembly as yours, I did have an old Rigid wet/vac that did have the same wheel assembles with the circular openings on top...and I discovered they wheel assemblies were interchangeable with my model WD14500. I made some slight modifications from your original design such as making a larger plywood piece (22 inches square) and then using my 2-inch hole saw to make additional accessory storage. Additionally, I cut a couple of 3/4-inch slots in the rear section of the plywood about 6 inches apart that I use to wind my power cord around. For kicks, I cut a couple more 2-inch holes between the cord slots that makes a nice hand grip for pushing/pulling your cart around the shop. Lastly, I cut an open-semicircle hole in the front part of the plywood that allows the vacuum hose between the power unit and the dust stopper. Wished I could post a picture of the unit, as I think it turned out really nice.
Jack Vance wow it does sound nice!! Good ideas!
Hi Jack Vance. I also have the model 14500. I'd like to build the setup that John details above and was wondering if you knew exactly which model of Ridgid vac you took the caster foot assemblies off of that you slipped onto your WD14500. That way I can just order those specific parts from the Ridgid parts website. Thanks in advance for your help!
@@spudman1125R did you ever find the model?
I have been looking at many different videos on RUclips about DIY cyclone dust collection systems. To me, this is a well thought out system and perhaps the best I have seen. Thanks for sharing the video and your creativeness. You, sir, have managed to build the better mouse trap, as the saying goes!!! Nice job!!!!!!!!!!!
I just wanted to say thanks for making the video. I came across this the other day and just built mine today. I changed the fitting on the casters. I used a 2” pipe and used my heat gun to soften up the pvc pipe and it formed itself nice and tight.
Perfectly simple but absolutely Genius!!! I’ll be stopping by the store today and building my own tomorrow.
bskelly awesome!!
I love these cart ideas! I came here from Andrew's channel. You did a great job with this cart!. If you ever have any tipping over issues, just put an old barbell weight in the bottom of the shopvac. Since it doesn't need to be emptied very often, the cart will be more stable without losing dust collection space.
Yep that’s a good idea! But honestly mine isn’t tippy one bit in typical use. Even handled me slinging it around like crazy here in the video ;)
Thanks! It works perfectly for my set up. Just finished it today. Awesome idea. Now to tackle dust collection at the mitre saw!
Such an elegant, space saving design! I tried to go the stacking route as well, but my vac is too tall for the hose to reach so I had to do a side-by-side for now. Good build! 👍🏻
Inspire Woodcraft atleast you’re more mobile now! Thanks!!
Brilliant. I'll be giving this a shot this weekend.
Bill Holzhueter awesome!!
So will I!!
The only thing needed is a cord hanger on the side. Vac cords are always dangling or getting in the way. Very smart idea John.
Van Admore definitely plan on that for version 2.0!
Just built this and it took me a couple of days between finding the parts, cutting the holes with a Jasper router jig (fantastic tool) and spray painting everything. Thanks for a great design.
Hi John, Awesome Build! I love it when someone simplefyes a great idea and makes it work just as good, if not better...
Thanks A Lot!
As much as i love the design of my dust collector, i really love your design. Compact, easy, fast clean and cheap to build is the way to go !! Awesome video i subscribe to your channel right now!! 😄
SEB TECH DIY thanks so much!
Liked! Good job on this one, John.
Aruga thank you!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Absolutely the best quality instructional video I have seen regardless of subject matter. Very detailed and easy to follow. Also, love the non-typical hanging on the wall behind you. That thing is sweet!
Thanks man I appreciate it!
Great idea, John !!! I bought the NXT model, HD1200 . Since the ABS 2" couplers are too short to clear the smaller hump in the caster fitting, I used the white PVC 2" couplers and 2" to 1-1/2"reducer bushings to 1-1/2" black ABS pipe legs that are 33" long which gives me a little over 1" clearance between the bottom of the bucket and the top handle of the Shop-Vac. I got my second elbow (90 degree Brush) at Lowes and the 36" hose with elbow that comes with the Dustopper is the perfect length . I found that True Value Hardware sells 1-1/2' ABS pipe by the foot so I bought a 10' length + a 3' length. I did not bother to paint the White couplers so I have Black legs with White socks into Black shoes, (it's a shop tool!) Thanks for the basic design. Bert
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I built a cart for my dust deputy that I hate because its bulky and clumsy. I might buy a duststopper and give this a try. You could add a couple hooks in one of the PVC pipes -- one facing up and one down, and use that to wrap the power cord around.
Patrick Sinn nice idea!!! I may just do that!
@@JohnBuildsIt On the K.I.S.S. theme, rather than adding anything complicating the design, simply change the platform to include cut-outs on one side for a place to wrap the power cord. For transport of any kind, I store vacuum hoses inside the (empty) bucket, so no need to change the design for hose storage (IMHO).
I had that idea also, then I noticed that the handle on the Ridgid just screw one, so I used it and the screws from the handle. Works perfectly!
why couldn't you use the dust deputy in the same way as you are using the dust topper? I have already bought a dust deputy
@@jameshochstetler6093 I did too. Would be quite tall but doable.
I know what I'm making this weekend.
Excellent job! I've been thinking about how to do this for the longest time, and now I know. And you could probably use one of those smaller buckets, to get a lower profile too.
This is on my to do list come spring. Thanks for sharing the tips, super easy and efficient.
Very simple well done design. Thank you for the ideas. If anyone is worried about this tipping over as you pull on the hose then why not put a few bricks inside the vacuum and it will change the center of gravity toward the bottom of the unit. That would make it much harder to topple over in your shop. I have a very similar Rigid Vacuum and I will be copying your design. Thank you for the inspiration.
Henry Phillips thanks! I can fling this thing all over the shop and it’s sturdy as can be! As is, it has a very low center of gravity compared to some of the other vertically-stacked separator carts out there
Used break rotor works well
Your design is clearly the best I've seen. Excellent job on the video!
Ken Schweim thanks a lot! I appreciate it!!
Great concept! I've got a Craftsman vac but the design in your video along with all the measurements worked out great for me. Just put mine together in one night and finished spraying the legs and top today. I picked up a brush attachment at Lowe's for $8 and used that 90 degree elbow to finish off the attachment of the Dustopper to the vac. I also added cletes on the underside of the top to have something to grab on to as I move it around my woodshop. Really appreciate your video that made it all happen! Keep up the great work...
I just built this yesterday and love it. Great idea and so much better than a side by side cart. Thanks.
Chris C definitely! Takes up much less space!
Very clever idea indeed.
BronkBuilt thank you!!
Great job, bud. I will definitely be building this soon. Really appreciate you sharing your idea.
John Michael George nice! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for keeping this video available. Great idea, attention to detail, and fit and finish. Starting a shop for retirement, and I appreciate you sharing your clever design.
Thanks for watching!!
Gotta say John, this buy far one of the most simple, straight forward ideas. So many of over think things. Given people have different needs and applications, I might maybe strap a smaller box on for a few extra accessories for tool attachments. I am gonna try something like this. Thank you for making your videos!
Nathan Johnson I appreciate it!
FYI, the 2 1/2" brush attachment @ Lowe's can be pulled apart and yield a 90 degree elbow. $8
Fast Freddy awesome! Thanks for letting me know!
This is a great tip. That's exactly what I did when I realized that I needed another elbow.
@Fast Freddy Thanks for the tip. I looked all around Home Depot for a 90 degree elbow with no luck. For others, this is what Fast Freddy is talking about. www.lowes.com/pd/Shop-Vac-1-Piece-Right-angle-Brush/1060273
Lowe's my friend....Lowe's...
THANKS, got one today. I had gotten one from Toolplanet ( WS-D4235 Woodstock 2-1/2 Inch Dust Collection Hose Elbow D4235 $3.69) that does NOT fit any vacuum hose known to man!
FWIW: So I wanted to be able to have all my vac accessories to be able to be with the cart at all times so I'm not searching for them but I didn't want to have to drill large holes all over the top. I wanted a way to 1) keep it cheap, and 2) be able to put the shorter pieces on top and the extension wands underneath the top. Then I had a breakthrough: I've discovered that the accessories for my Ridgid vac fit perfectly over 1 1/2" PVC couplers. I've attached all my accessories to my cart top by snipping one end of a coupler up about 1/2" in 4 places (probably could be more), then heating up the snipped end and smushing them down onto something flat so the tabs you just created flare out and cool that way. This makes it into a flange of sorts and then you can put a screw through those tabs to hold them either above or below your cart top. Then you simply place your accessories onto the pieces and marvel at the wonder of all your vac pieces being in one location and you don't have to search for them ever again...
Excellent idea! Just be very careful heating up and melting PVC parts, as they can emit dangerous gasses. Be sure to use a respirator and work outside of possible.
I built one of my own...it's fantastic. TY For the idea. Love it!
Bought a Duststopper several months ago and have hoses running all over the floor. Was researching carts when I found this. Brilliant. I remembered seeing some Rigid vacuums boxes at a local outlet store. They had a bunch of vacuums with flood damaged boxes. I got an old style model 1270 for only $50.
While I was picking up the other parts at Lowes I remembered a RUclips video where they had backlighted a white 5 gal bucket to see incoming dust and see the dust level in the bottom. Lowe’s had a “food grade” white translucent one for under $5. And a blue Lowe’s lid fit perfectly so the Dustopper should too. Too cold to work in the garage so construction will have to wait for a while. That will give me time to figure out how to backlight it.
R D Davis updated video is in the works using the new Ridgid vacs, lighting the bucket was one of the things I wanted to add! Haha
I just bought and returned the Rigid 12 gal vac and dustopper because they took up too much room in my shop and the bucket was a pain dragging it around without wheels or a cart. Now that I’ve seen how you solved that problem I am going back to the store to buy the vac and dustopper again and pick up the items in your shopping list as well. Kudos for great idea and a huge thanks for sharing it.
DocEE haha that’s a bummer but I’m glad to hear this helped! Thanks!!
Picked up the vac and all the items on your list this evening after work and spent a few hours putting it all together. Only thing I’m missing is a second elbow to connect the dustopper to the vac. Without two elbows the hose is too short. That wasn’t on your list. It went together easily. Thanks again for the genius design and for sharing! Solved my dust collection delema that I’ve been stressing over for a few weeks.
@@docee195 I just received my dustopper from HD and I didn't get any elbows even though the box says it should have one. Tried contacting the manufacturer but no luck talking to someone. Went back to HD and they ordered another one but I'm afraid if it does have any elbows it will only contain one.
I know you said you'd pin some work-arounds for the newer design by Ridgid, but with over 1,200 comments, I've read about 400 and still haven't found it yet. *sigh* Could you put it in the description please?
I found the following comment about the redesign. Reposting here to help others. "I bought the Rigid after they changed the caster feet from John’s version. It actually simplified the design for me. (4) 1.5” pipe at 33” length. Use a heat gun to warm up the pvc and push it down on to the nub on the top of the caster. If you don’t have a heat gun a 1.5” coupling fits over it loosely." Another commenter mentioned using kaizen foam (cut to fit snuggly) in between the pvc posts and the body of the vac to add rigidity and minimize wobble. Cheers!
@@spamnelsonhere thank you
Pretty slick! Good job.
This design is slick enough and such an effective use of space that I may finally get off my duff and get the Dustopper.
Thanks for a great idea and video. I just completed the build and it works great! I ended up going with 1-1/2” black ABS for the legs so I didn’t have to paint them, plus since it’s black all the way through it shouldn’t show scratches like the PVC might. I was able to get the exact same Ridgid vacuum at my Home Depot (WD1270) $80. The holes for the attachments actually are 2-1/2” so a 2-1/2” hole saw made for clean cuts and they don’t fall through. I also used a round over bit on the router and did the holes and edges. Like others I think cord management is the only thing it needs.
Brilliant design. I’ll be making one this weekend! You could even use a 3 gallon bucket to make it even more compact.
Colorado Flight Films awesome have fun! I left extra space inbetween the vac and bucket so I could actually fit a 7 gallon bucket. Longer time without emptying it! Haha
Can't seem to find your stickied comments on the model change and how it affects attaching the legs to the vac. The couplers seem to be 2 3/8 while the feet are 2 1/4.
This video came in my suggested video list at the perfect time. I just bought a DustDeputy, and was trying to sort out how I might stack it on my Rigid vac, to conserve floor space. This cart is perfect. THANKS!!!!
Darwin Schierer sweet! Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for posting. I saw this video last night and built it this morning. Simple and clever.
Awesome!!
Putting Ridgid's wheel re-design aside, this is an absolute gem of an idea, John. The whole assembly can be easily removed so that the shop vac can be used elsewhere and then just as easily put back together.
Brilliant.
GuiTuber thank you, I really appreciate that!
I bought the Rigid after they changed the caster feet from John’s version. It actually simplified the design for me. (4) 1.5” pipe at 33” length. Use a heat gun to warm up the pvc and push it down on to the nub on the top of the caster. If you don’t have a heat gun a 1.5” coupling fits over it loosely.
Jonathan - What model Rigid shop vac do you have, just curious. I'm thinking about the HD1400. That nub isn't very deep and I am wondering if you felt like you got a good tight fit? Also - is there a way to add a screw through the pipe and into the nub to add more strength?
@@pburner I have the RIDGID 16 Gal. NXT vac with detachable blower. To make the 1.5" PVC Pipe work I used my heat gun for about a minute on one end and once it was soft enough I shoved it over the nub on the top of the well. If you look in some of the comments, the 1.5" coupler will fit loosely over that part of the foot and some folks have been successful with putting foam window trim on the inside of the coupler to make it fit. I don't mind the heat gun method, but it does look odd fitting over the feet. If you painted it flat black it will be harder to see. However, I have a small shop, and this vac sits in the corner so you'll never see it.
@@pb5172 Thanks for this. Sounds like a good way to go.
I went all over the place looking for pvc that would fit and no luck. I was thinking about heating it like you did and i think i will give it a try 👍🏻
I doubt you could make a simpler solution, such a good space saver, well done lad.
I ABSOLUTELY love your design...best ever. I watched a couple of RUclipsrs the other day create their designs from wood. I fretted a bit as I am trying to hone my skills as a woodworker. Well, fret no more...I'm going to Home Depot today!!! Thank you.
YvieD awesome, thanks a lot! Yea a lot of carts are way too over engineered, this is easy and does the same thing! Thanks for watching!
Nice! It looks like the dust stopper may soon be available in Canada so I'll be taking some deign ideas from you if that happens!
Stakman1-Stacey L awesome!!
@Stakman1-Stacey L - I have been in contact with Tom Huntley (the Inventor of the Dustopper). He said he should have an update re: Canadian availably around mid October. It sounds like it's close!
@@gallagherchannel That sounds fantastic. I'm following them on Instagram now so I will keep my eyes open!
For those of you who have wobble due to rigid changing the casters.....wrap some 3/4 weather stripping around. Gives the 2 inch couplers a snug fit. You still get a little play but it’s way improved. I may add some horizontal braces around the pipe to help further stabilize.
Wayne Williams. - I watched your video today - well done - I've worked with wood for 60 years, in and out of my shop and I really liked to see ideas such as yours when you think outside the Box, as I do all the time. Great demonstration...
This design is great & super simple. This is the only design I have been able to find that uses the caster mounting points & PVC pipe to mount the cyclone above the vacuum. Excellent job, I am a subscriber due to this build.
James Pittman thank you!! I appreciate it!
Hi John: I have a brand new Rigid Vac. WD1060. It has the new style feet with that downward slanting groove. I purchased 1 1/2" black ABS pipe, 4 connectors and 4 end caps. The connectors fit the groove very snugly, they must be thicker than the PVC. Problem solved. I'm going to copy the rest of your design. Loveit!
Awesome!!
Mike, would you mind sharing what connectors you found? I have the new slanted wheels as well.
Hi - can yous hare the connectors you used for the new NXT models?
Home Depot should work with you to make this available in store. Solid build! I have dust deputy but every time I have to stretch a hose or rearrange my setup, it puts a lot of stress on the unit. The dust deputy is really awkward and top-heavy. Works great but too difficult to mount in conjunction with a vac. Nice work man!
Michael Wagner thats a heck of a compliment haha thanks man! Yea I’ve used the Dust Deputy before and totally understand. I can yank and turn this thing all over the shop by the hose, love it!
What great timing. I was at the box store yesterday and bought the Dustopper and was picking out a ridgid vac. I had planned to make a wooden rig-a-ma-jig for my set up but after seeing what you made I'm all in your design. Thanks
nohabs15 awesome! The HD link to my exact vac is in the description. WD1270
People like you is what ridgid needs to hire to do things that really work for the pros.....so they can really say "Made for pros by pros", awesome,simple and super useful man..im replicating this😊
This is a great simple build!. I just picked up a new Rigid vac on Black Friday, and I have a Dustopper on order. This is a great set up. Seems sturdy, any trouble with it tipping when the bucket fills up?
Wayne K not at all! It has a pretty low center of gravity. Warning though, I’ve heard Ridgid changed this model of vac, so you may have to use different fittings on the castors! Just what I’ve been told though, not certain
@@JohnBuildsIt yes, they have changed. 1.5in couplers work now. I have a 12 gallon. It's also taller so a little more than 28 inches - more like 33. This stretched the dustopper hose quite a bit so had to use duct tape to keep together. I also learned the Rigid hose which is supposed to go in the dustopper is larger (3in) so an additional vac coupler/reducer had to be added to both the vac and the dustopper.
Would be nice if you had an update video with variations. Great design though!
Great cart. I copied it, but found that I didn't need any 2 inch PVC. Just heat the end of the 1 1/2 PVC until it get kind of floppy and push it down over the caster mounts. After it cools it is a nice friction fit.
Bill Cue nice!! I’ve seen that done before, I’ll have to give it a try sometime!
@@JohnBuildsIt Yes, totally effective. Less parts = less complexity and cost. Forming PVC = exact fit.
can you soften PVC with a propane torch? (no heat gun). Is it easy to mold and keep PVC straight when soft?
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@Bill Cue
@@keales9564 I don't know. It will probably scorch or melt. As with most DIY projects you have to experiment. If you have some scrap PVC it won't cost anything to try the torch.
I built a copy of your stand - thanks for the design! I appreciated the comments that followed - hoping to add mine to pay it forward. I had the new style castors so I used the rubber reducers (2" X 1/5") at the base. I used Black ABS which seemed simpler than painting the white PVC black. I also built a little bridge between the two back risers using 4 ABS 1.5 " T's plus a 60 degree elbow. I added two 12" upright ABS tubes to store the two rigid extensions. I also used extra caps on the top plywood for storing attachments since I did not have a large hole saw. I hope these ideas help someone next. Innovation is such fun - thanks again.
The black ABS pior idea is simply genius! Thank you for this suggestion!
What a great idea for a vac system!! I'm starting on mine as soon as possible.Thanks John
Well done!
I had just made a box with casters to hold my Ridgid Vac and new Dustopper side by side. The next day I saw your video and knew I needed to use your design as the one I made took up too much floor space and was somewhat awkward. I made your design today and am so much happier with it.
I saw from other posts that several people had some questions. I would offer a few suggestions to anyone going to make this cart.
1. The 1 ½ pvc pipe is available at Home Depot in black instead of white so spray painting can be eliminated.
2. The other pvc fittings are only available in white so spray painting is needed there.
3. The couplers and reducers I purchased fit together so purchasing the two foot piece of 2” pvc to connect them was not needed.
4. My Ridgid Vacuum utilizes a connection that requires a clip to connect to the vacuum as opposed to a friction connection. I used that connection (provided with the Dustopper) with a 2” black pvc “street elbow”I purchased from Home Depot because the Dustopper (as others have mentioned) only comes with one elbow. To make it fit I duct taped those fittings together then covered the duct tape with black electrical tape so it would look better….and it does.
5. Measure carefully where the bolts go through the plywood top before drilling the holes for the vacuum accessories. I didn’t and had to make a second top as the holes I drilled where located where the bolts should have gone!
Thanks again for the great design.
Chris Owen awesome! And thanks for the tips!
When space is at a premium, think cubic feet, not square feet. Building up, not out, is the smart way to go!
I did the same thing! Wish I saw this earlier
Thank you for creating this video. In my opinion, the best shop vacuum dust collection system on RUclips.com. This past weekend, 12/1/2018, I purchased the Ridgid 12 Gal 5.0 HP Vacuum Shop Vac, Dustopper, and PVC supplies. A few things I learned. 1) Home Depot has made changes to the Shop Vac. As such I had to make the support poles a little longer: 30" instead of 28"; 2) the extra elbow, the brush attachment found at Lowe's $8, worked perfectly; 3) the 2" couplers were a bit sloppy, therefore I added some electrical tape (because it stretches) around the inside until the fit was snug; 4) I could only find dome caps, therefore I ended up buying the furniture grade ones with the screw hole flanges. Again, thank you for creating and sharing.
Rick Allison thanks for all the great info!! Just my luck, they went and changed the vacuum within a month of making this! Haha the same general idea still rocks though!
Which elbow did you buy? 2.5" elbow? Was it in the vac section or plumbing section?
@@NathanBilbao Hey Nathan, it was in the shop vac section. There was a bin with a bunch of them in it. I took the brush part off. That left the elbow, 2 1/2 inch, which fit perfectly.
Rick Allison you wouldn’t happen to know the part or can find a link to what you used? I can’t find a similar solution at my HD store
Wanted to make a post and thank you for this idea. I just finished building mine and although not exactly the same, I modified the general context, fit and design to work with my Craftsman shop vac. Works great!
Awesome man! 👊🏼
I just bought this same vacuum for the same purpose. I wasn't sure how to transform it into a dust collector when I came across your video. Very simple, and fits my purpose. Thanks!!!
What size vac?
April Wilkerson has just made a " space saving " contraption for her vacuum. I must say, yours is so much simpler. ( And better)
Neil Tonks I agree! Although hers does have some cool sander storage built it!
@@JohnBuildsIt just looks big and bulky.
@@neiltonks April also has a massive shop so "big and bulky" is not an issue for her at all. Each design has it's purpose.
@@Sandriell Exactly. I'm 100% mobile, so I really like John's design for it's simplicity and space savings.
Hi John, I really liked this idea so much, I went ahead and built one for my Ridgid WD1060 - 10 gallon stainless model. I found that the attachment points for the legs were a good match for 2" ABS pipe. I used flat ABS caps on the bottom of the plywood and connected them using 1/4" carriage bolts and fender washers. One bummer was that my legs needed to be 32" long, which meant that I needed extra ABS pipe (a 10' stick was too short for 4 legs). Dustopper sent me another 90 elbow which made the hose fit perfect (just ask for one - EXCELLENT customer service). Only thing that could make it better would be two 90 degree elbows at the top and a third into the vacuum. I also used 1/4"x1/8" weather stripping as a gasket, around the Dustopper seal to bucket area. I removed the cord wrap handle from the vacuum and attached it to one of the rear legs to make wrapping the cord up much more handy. The ABS pipe and caps set me back $35 and the Dustopper was $40. All invested = $175 and a few hours of labor. Thanks again for posting this!
DigitalMan269 great adaptations you made!! Sounds nice! Thanks for watching!
DigitalMan269 Are the legs stable since the leg attachments are only one half round on this model? Did you have to reinforce or modify the attachment points in any way? Thanks~
Thanks for the great idea! I built mine on a Craftsman Shop I had for over 15 years. I build my own Fien dusk baffle that works pretty good. I appreciate the inspiration and details.
Thanks for watching!!