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This DIY shop dust filter is a must have! Is your woodworking space full of dust making it hard to breathe? Make this air filter and purifier for under $40! There's even a link down below for FREE PLANS!
We’ve been working in this garage space for a few months now and it’s awesome! The one problem we are having is that no matter how much we pay attention to connecting all of our tools to the shop vac, it still gets SUPER dusty in our shop! You might not notice it while you are working, but if you leave to go to the restroom and then come back, it’s really really bad and you’ll start coughing if you don’t have a respirator on. We needed a cheap way to clean and filter all the air in our shop to make it a lot easier to breathe.
We did a little research and found that we need to get an air filtration unit. No problem! Well, that was until we saw the price. Check these out to see what we mean
Unit 1 ~ $150
Unit 2 ~ $350
Unit 3 ~ $700
We simply can’t justify spending that money at this time, so we looked around and found some DIY versions that have super super good reviews. Now you can make one simply by duct taping a filter to a box fan, but we wanted something a little appealing to the eye!
We saw a video from Franklin Woodworks that was exactly what we wanted. Now we built directly from his plans, so these are NOT our original plans but we still wanted to make a video to help illustrate how we built it! Full credit for the plans and associate cutlist go to Franklin Woodworks.
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Hi, I have a very important question, how do you clean yourself up, like your cap, clothes, face, hair and shoes after a regular day at work? I mean you wore a mask, but the dust will be all over you after so you can still ingest that once you take off the mask. Please answer. Super important for me to know.
I take a shower
Comedy gold. :D
I’m sure you can find lots of folks with better jokes than me 🤣
@@slickcatricky7694 Rick, seriously, most use an air nozzle from compressor air line.
However Worksafe in Canada, similar to OSHA in the US don’t like that because they feel you could blow an air bubble thru a cut in the skin and get into bloodline. Bad Carma. Considering options, I’d still use compressed air but use a regulator to reduce volume and a nozzle that sprays a wider pattern than a tight stream.
Ask if you have more questions.
I do FA in construction.
Pro tip… Just use some masking tape to tape the filters to both sides of the normal box fan, and just be sure that the airflow arrows are pointing in the right direction. That’s the easier version of this!🤓
"We need door stops, but a brick would work, too."
Made one like you describe 20 years ago. Worked fine!
Since the motor isn't meant to be a filter fan they burn out after a while a lot quicker than if it was just pushing air.
That seems like a lot of trouble with a weak fan motor. Taping filters to both sides will be rough on the little fan and it won’t last long but…..
When the need to make a RUclips video is greater than common sense.
Great idea and nice looking. Suggestion from the HVAC standpoint. Better to stack the filters both on the uptake side of the air flow with the cheap filter on top of the hepa. This does two things, of equal importance. One , having both filters on the inlet side keeps the fan motor and blades nice and clean. Two, a fan motor is happier pulling against negative pressure. Somewhat counterintuitively perhaps but it has to work harder when pushing against an obstruction, in this case the filter. I built mine with a salvaged squirrel cage fan (2000 cu ft/min). Paired this with a 2" pleated on top of a 4" 90% filter. Covered the fan on the outlet side with wire screen (1/4" squares). Noisy but moves a huge amount of air and will pull the dust out of your hand.
I just stack a Vortex extraction fan on an activated charcoal can filter wrapped in a fabric pre-filter. Gets rid of odors too. Bish bash bosh, Robert is your mother's brother.
could you please show this on youtube and pin it here so we can see what you’re talking about….
thanks
Good points. Also, if using a cheap box fan like this, you would want to put a shroud on it. Without the shroud to minimize recirculation, the fan will be inefficient.
The filter distance to fan will effect more vs pull or push IMO due to stall area. You can look up stall curve on fan graphs if they have them. These cheap box fans barely have any flow and do not perform very well as a compressor type fan.
All I do is bungee cord a 20x20 hepa to the back. I have like five like that. I pulled mold and meldew smell out of grandmas house with these. For the shop hepa doesn’t make sense it’s just a waste of money cause so many other contaminants in the air. But if you’re painting or burning plastic or something really smelly then maybe but a 20x20 hepa is like $15-30 range alone. I also use this setup a lot for paint booth exhaust. Keep in mind they are not explosion proof fans so maybe another reason to filter from the intake.
I did the same yrs ago
Couple of things. First, good concept build and I don't want that lost in criticism. Second, you should install the fiberglass filters as a prefilter to the MERV rated filter. (It is not a HEPA Filter but will save your lungs none the less.) By using those cheaper filters first means that they remove the larger particles before it hits the higher rated MERV filter. This will allow for longer life of the higher rated MERV filter. The fan should be the last thing in the series as it will extend the life of the fan being at the back of the filtration. The Ring you made for the fan should be as close the the fan blades as you can afford or it will loose pressure to push air through, creating turbulent air instead of pull force. Turbulent air is great for cooling, but not forcing air through a filter. I hope this helps you or anyone else wanting to make these awesome filter boxes!
😯 Oh goodness... You are so goood at explaining the concept that I am able to visualize the mechanics of the most effective way to build this. 👏 You must be a great teacher. Now, all I need is a wood shop and tools to start this project. 🙄🤭😕
This is what I was about to say. Ontop of that. More filter does not equal more better. You lose a load of suction by stacking filters.
All of what you said is correct
Asbestos from fiberglass stay away from it
And yet no talk about the over taxing of the fan motor cheap but not cost effective for the longer term
looks like a fun build. I did the short cut version, i bought the $15 lasko box fan, and a 20" home depot fpr10 (~merv 12) filter. popped the back off, slapped the filter on, replaced the back plastic over the filter & sunk 1 1/2" sheetmetal screws back into the original holes. works amazing around the house for clearing smoke after burning dinner, sucking up the particulate, dust and allergens on high pollen days or when dusting, folding towels or bedding
This is the correct way haha
Yet you didn't triple the size/ weight, nor did you reduce air flow 90% as this clown just did ! You got the same effect BRILLIANTLY.
Cool idea. "Not a geologist"??? 😅😂🤣
I’m glad someone got my poor attempt at a joke! Thanks so much for stopping by and supporting my tiny channel and helping it grow! I really appreciate it!
@@SpencleyDesignCo Comedy gold. ;)
Rocket scientist?
I think a rocket surgeon would be more helpful 😜
That was funny.
Great DIY option! Regarding fan placement: Some rooms/environments have prevailing air current movements either due to thermal exchange patterns or poor construction(air leakage)/exterior air movement, etc. If you fill the room with smoke(think smudge stick, or a put a smoking friend inside) the movement of the smoke will indicate the native air movement(if there is any). Then you can place your fan to take advantage of prevailing currents(as opposed to working against them). If you have a convection or baseboard heater on one wall, the hot air will rise up that wall and across the ceiling before dropping down the opposing wall as it cools, taking fine particulate with it. If you place your filter fan in this path you may be able to increase it's air scrubbing capacity by taking advantage of the thermal/particualte flow. Follow the smoke pattern...
Thats a good tip! If I had a smoke machine, I’d definitely give that a shot
Great tip. Thanks. Im going to try inscents .
Just don’t try insects 🐜
All I did was duct tape a 20x20 filter to the fan. It worked great!
Front or back of fan?
@@rhondaeverett8284 The back of the fan with it blowing away from the tool and me.
@@rhondaeverett8284 I use a cheap filter on the back of the fan and a HEPA filter on the front. It works better like that.
Thank you
Thanks for the filter box idea, square fans fit great in a window blowing out for a negative pressure when it’s not too cold outside. We crack open a window on the other side of the room just like in the kitchen when the fan is on over the stove and pull in some fresh. MDF has a lot of glue and fine dust when cutting = mask,,,mixing a bag of cement = mask,,, blowing off brakes or engine related= mask and glasses and gloves. Cement dust is a slow killer so in 20 to 30 years by the time you are in your 50s it effects your heart and lungs. The silicates are so small they never come out. Cutting tile or cement blocks or countertops. Shop vac if you can and up wind if outside with water. With the box, if the exhaust side is blowing up the dust from the floor the air quality might not be as clean as you hope for so putting it on a shelf in front of a window to exhaust outside might do the trick. I’ve done this for dry wall sanding and it makes the job easier for sure. My friends dad had a triple bypass from cement in his fifties and another friend has a bad heart from cement and construction dust doing Renovation. I hope you don’t mind my comments for your channel and thanks for the video
It seems like it would have been a lot easier to remove the plastic guards, for increased airflow, and then mount some perpendicular extensions to the metal frame on the corners with screws or bolts to hold the filters, and you're done. If you really wanted to ad the circle cut-out that could be a piece of cardboard.
That’s definitely an option 😀
I did something very similar to this. A couple of lessons learned. First, the board with the circular opening. It is there to prevent leakage around the fan blade. The air will take the path of least resistance, which means the air is happy to circulate inside the box and never leave. Also, the blade needs to be inside the circular opening, for maximum effect. Second, don't both with MERV 7 or greater filters. The harder it is to push air through the filter, the less likely the air will move. The fan blades are pretty thin and weak. They are not designed to move air through a restrictive surface. If you add too much restriction, the blades will literally flatten out a bit, which reduces the airflow. That being said, this can work as long as you don't expect too much from it. I started by using masking tape to attach a 20x20 filter to the back of a box fan. Nothing fancy, but in a matter of two months, the filter was disgustingly dirty. Success! If you're looking for a quick and inelegant solution, just tape the filter to the back of the fan. Not only does this filter the air, it keeps the fan blades clean.
I agree, I would also be interested to know if the increased load on the fan could cause a significant increase in power consumption and potential cause the fan or wiring to short out. Probably not with enough airflow through it, but I would want to keep an eye on it especially if the environment heats up significantly in the summer.
@@middleoftheinternetthe fan restriction if any only causes the fan to pick up less air. These fans only live what air is available. So anything blocking the air flow will merely cause less air to be moved. As long as it gets enough air to keep the motor cool any variance will have some reduced effect. How much depends on the restriction.
I made one of these by tying the filter to the fan with some mechanics wire. Worked well enough when I was cutting some fine dusty fiberboard. Room cleared in a couple of minutes.
Glad to hear it worked well for you!
Just wire tie a filter to the fan. Been doing this for years.
Yup, that’s certainly another option 😀
Did the same thing but with tape. Works perfectly, this just seems like a waste of materials and time because the fan comes in its very own pre-made box.
@@leemontgomery72 I was thinking the same thing. Did lumber suddenly get real cheap ? If you’re going to waste money on lumber then waste some more and hire a carpenter ...
Keep a eye out for a used oil furnace. Rip out the parts you don't need. It moves a lot of air. Use washable air filters. With multiple layers. Works great for shop
Great tip! I never thought about something like that
Those cheap filters allow a lot of small particles through, so change that hepa filter regularly. Maybe get a merv3, then 7, then 10 finally merv13. If you know what you want to filter you've got your answer for best setup. Nice box for customizing!
Thanks, Robert! Soon after making this video, I did change out to better filters. Those $0.99 blue ones didn’t catch much and the HEPA filter in the front clogged super fast
just curious, how much did the box weigh when you were done with it?
A lot...
The humor got me. I am rocking my jigsaw from the early 90s, too.
Subscribed, you geologist.
Haha thank you, Dennis! I think you’ll find my newer videos a little better made. This was an old one!
Something I’ve done for years except I just get a good pack of filters and tape one to back of the fan and change filters every 30-45 days. Lots less hassle and expense. However with your skills you did a good job
I've been thinking about doing a project like this but with an electric automotive radiator fan from a junkyard. One from a larger vehicle will move significantly more volume which will make the exchange of air more efficient.
This design is a great idea though. You could really use any type of fan you can find and adapt the dimensions accordingly. Thanks for the video.
Lee, that sounds like a super sweet idea! Yeah a blower that moves more volume would make a significant difference. If you try it, report back and let me know how it works! Thanks for the support! 😀
I have to do the same thing since my shop has to be off grid .
You could do all this work or you could just keep the fan the way it is and buy a 20 by 20 air conditioner filter and tape it on the back of the fan and turn it on a boom you've got a kick butt filter with no hard work
What if you made the box just slightly larger so you could have slid in the entire fan between slots without disassembling? Also, I’d buy a second fan and keep it so when the first one fails, you know all the parts from the second one are exactly the same.
The first filter will load up within a month?? Might better just tape one to the $20 fan intake side and be done with it??
Very smart idea would love to have seen a few filters pulled out as a result of product progress , to show even the more what it can do and the difference it made , never the less great Job!!
Thanks for the support!
Really nice, but when your broke or dont have tools, just tape a filter to the fan works great - helps tons as great dane dog owners
Hey man I just stumbled onto this video and noticed that we went to High School together at UA. Nice build man! I am subscribed now.
Hey, what’s up! Thanks so much for subscribing! My more recent videos are much better than this one 😀
Helo .. I love your video and I also decided to make the same dust filter for my room so will you please help me out .. like what is the length and breadth of each slide of box .
The full plans are linked in the description: www.spencleydesignco.com/diy-dust-air-filter
I love the simplicity of this design and for a guy who shop-vacs all the dust between every cut I think I need to make some dust management solution and this is a perfect start.
Thanks Andrew! This is far from being perfect, but like you said, it’s a good start 😀
@@SpencleyDesignCo exactly. For someone like me who has picked up woodworking as a hobby (thank you covid lockdown and delivery!) I don't need something super industrial. This is a psrfect economical solution. 👍
I’m glad you understand what this project was aimed towards haha. It’s no where near being a large scale solution. But if you have scrap wood laying around, you can build this for super cheap
Why not just take the fan out of the box and tape a filter to it? Seems easier.
The 90s jigsaw came through just fine! Wonder how long the fan will last.
Still working great today! 😀
Yeah, $20 box fan, $30 in plywood, all those multistage filters, time, etc. And, at the end of the day the fan is under powered and can't handle all those filters. Usually my comments are positive or no comment at all. But, sorry dude, this one is seriously useless.
Oh, and just fyi, the round baffling you mentioned, is called "ducted flow" which does increase flow efficiencies. But it's a freakin $20 box fan, so no dramatic changes expected there. Not geology, it's engineering.
Excellent build! I just made the 2 bucket diy dust extraction system from Chris Notap, but now I need something like this for my tiny garage shop.
Thank you! I’ll have to check out that build too!
I love projects more than most, but this one is a little overdone. This is not on the level of commercial filtration systems or devices, in the least. This turned out to be an overweight, heavily flow-restricted SPACE-filter... as in space-heater. I'm betting this thing can barely filter the closet in a guest bedroom, let alone a workshop. Sawdust will clog filter 1 on day 1. Also, filters on one side only. Hard enough for a box fan to pull thru one filter, but there's 2, and now there's one blocking the exhaust side. That HEPA is basically filtering 6 inches of space inside a box, and you're basically blowing dust into it, not pulling air thru it. You want to filter that shop? Rig your box fans to some ductwork (with filters) in a couple spots and call it a day. Not doing a ton of good to filter air in a room and just dump that air back into the same room... unless you're in space
@6:40: The round around the fan is basically a duct. This ducted design reduces propeller blade tip losses which improve efficiency (more thrust/CFM, power efficiency per CFM, etc).
Interesting! I appreciate the scientific reasoning!! Also, thanks for checking out the video and the helpful comment
Geologist
Geologist know fluid dynamics quite well!
@@SpencleyDesignCo That's what I heard too
They’re also great at changing flat tires on rocky roads
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I made a coupe of simple filters out of two different box fans a couple of years ago by just attaching a filter to them, but in both fans, a thermal overload protection in the fans caused them to shut down after running a while. The restricted airflow caused the fan motors to work harder and overheat. I had to add wood blocks as spacers between the fan and filter, so the fan could pull in some air around the filter and not have to work as hard and overheat and shut down. They worked okay after that, but weren't as efficient filtering the air.
I’ve had mine up and running for well over a year without any issues
If you do that you are mostly just having air go around the filter - the air will mostly take the path of least resistance. Completely defeats the purpose. Maybe try another fan, I have done the with a couple of cheap fans over the years no problem.
Nice build! I think if you're going to go through the time and expense building this you might as well spend the money and get a fan motor that has, like, some power. Those walmart fans barely have any strength and won't really pull the dust from further than immediately next to the fan. Add all those filters and you will barely have any airflow at all.
Dude, you're a hit! That's a great filter idea, thanks for posting.
I’m happy to hear you liked the idea! Thank you very much for the support! I truly means a lot
Warning! Warning! Will Robinson... Restricting the air flow will cause drag friction and a overheat in the cheap electric motor. what you've built is a ticking firebomb
Nicely done. The circle piece added acts like a funnel to pull air through. It is the same application as the fan shroud on your vehicle. Without a shroud the fan pulls a column of air the size of the blade surface area.
Thanks for the clarification!
Suggest s clarification - the shroud on exit side of fan keeps backflow from happening arond the perimeter. Chemical smoke/air current tester showed the perimeter backflow into my 20" Lasco fan Stopped when shroud covered about 1" of the blade tips. And air flow increased per my fanflow measuring kit (duct blaster)
Wow!!!!!! That is awesome!!!!! I’m definitely going to do something like this!!! I always just set up a fan and try to blow everything out of the garage while I’m working
That’s just an added bonus! Grab another fan to make this project and then keep that other fan working too!
Why not just build the box to hold the entire original fan housing, that way when your cheap $20 fan takes a crap you can’t just replace the entire unit. You can also just tape the filters to the original fan. And save yourself all the freaking extra work. Makes no sense.cheers
I always had this as an idea, but you guys amped it up a whole lot from what I was thinking. Most cool indeed
Thanks, Mark! Glad we could make it a reality for you 😀
you can literally get a cardboard box the same size as your fan and keep bot ends open, filter tapes to one end, fan to the other. add duct tape,, have same fan with out expensive wood
Great tutorial. Liked and subbed. Your dry humor mixed with the music had me smiling and laughing all the while learning why I need this kind of magic in my woodshop.
Haha thanks, Sam! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it. My newer videos are substantially better than this. It still pains me to look back at these old ones 🤣
Orrrrrr, You could do What I did, and not spend all day re-engineering a filter box, and just go to the local hardware store and buy the green filter material you use in your furnace that is large enough to cover the Box fan , put some Velcro on the box fan inlet side and the Green filter material will stick to it, allowing you to put the piece on and run the Fan on high. When you are done, pull the filter material off the velcro, take it outside blow it off with a leaf blower, or to get it real clean, wash it off with your garden hose. Then when done, tamp off the water let it dry and stick it back to the Velcro. I made two, so one would dry while I used the other. Very little dust in the air in my small single garage sized shop. And it all cost less than 30 dollars.
Looks awesome. Gonna be making one soon. Any reason why you took the fan apart and not just out the fan inside the box?
Great question! I really just did it to minimize the weight as you would need extra material to make a slightly larger box. Definitely no harm done in leaving the fan intact
Spencley Design Co. ok thanks for the answer. I desperately need one so I will probably be modifying your plans a little. Thanks again. Now to check out the rest of your videos 😁
I appreciate the support!!!!
Spencley Design Co. no problem
LOOKS GOOD. KEEP YOUR EXPECTATIONS REASONABLE AND YOUR SERENITY LEVEL WILL GO UP!🇺🇸👍🏻
Eric, I'm impressed, from 130 subs two years ago to almost 55K today. I guess I'll throw my hat into the ring too. I won't be able to use much of what you build as I will be living in a motorhome soon but I do like what you do and I pick up some good tips in almost every video. Keep the good stuff coming.
Let's turn to God let's repent and ask for forgiveness,let's study God's word. Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless.
Great video Eric! I will be building this for my shop. Thanks again for a great how to!!
Awesome! Glad we could inspire you to build it! We’d love to see how it turns out when you’re done 👍
I’ve done this before and that cheap box fan is the same one I used, this fans blades are crap
They barely pull any air through it’s because of the shape of the cheap ass fan blades , I spent a little bit more money and bought a metal fan instead it pushes way more air and works 10 times better. 😎😎😎
YOU WASTED A LOT OF DAMN TIME !!! ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS ADD A HIGH QUALITY FILTER ON THE BACK !!!! BUT YOU NEEDED TO MAKE CONTENT FOR YOOOO TUBE VIDEO HUUUUU
Another great video Eric! Thanks for a great idea. Even with 2 small cyclone/shop vac combos to keep saw dust down, too much still comes off into the air in my small shop. I am definitely going to build this.
Keep up the great work! We’ll be watching!
Thanks, Phil! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Every tiny thing you do to control the dust helps 😀
Good idea I have did this with my box fan simply by putting the filter on the back side of the fan with a couple pieces of duct tape
Yeah that would definitely work! I just wanted to make something that was a little more finished 😀
I have 3 in my shop, just as you describe. I locate them next to my scroll saws and my sanding station. They are easily portable and take up little bench space. Simply remove the tape to replace filters.
Simple and effective!
Thanks for checking it out Daniel!
Ah, those world-renowned experts in the field of fluid-dynamics, geologists...
Young man I just subscribed...the project was brilliant, but best of all you created something obtainable, that benefits most of the population that lives on a budget. We appreciate your way of thinking, because bottom line it works💪
I appreciate the support, Sandra! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the project 😀
Yo….
Just tape the 20” filter to the 20” fan box & then use your extra time on more productive project$.
Looks great, love the design love the multiple filter slots!
Thanks Chad! It’s the perfect way to keep that $20 HEPA filter on the front lasting longer!
It appears you've turned an easy, portable 5 pound fan into something very heavy and bulky...
Great build my man that’s gonna help a lot of people get a good affordable filter 🤙
Thanks for your support! We are shocked with how well it works
No one comes to these videos to listen to a bland, repetitious canned music bed. As for me, give me the actual sounds of honest shop work, or even blessed silence outside the narration. Just because it's a video, that does not make a music bed mandatory.
Or you could just make a Corsi Rosenthal box using the box fan, 2 to 4 Merv 13 filters and a roll of duct tape. The result works as good or better at filtering the air than any fancy $800 air cleaners. And weighs about the same as the box fan alone.
Never lean over a running table saw. Always use push blocks. I saw you lean over several time in this video.
“Im not a geologist, so I’m baffled.” Great way to blow 2 jokes past the people… lol.
or .. just do the same exact thing with out wasting all that time building and use the already existing fan box you got when you bought the fan!!
The problem with this project is that these box fans don't blow any amount of air that's feasible.
Nice project. Why not throw four small casters on it so you can move it around the shop as needed.
my understanding is that the fan motor is probably not made to handle the resistance that the filters will cause. will it not wear out sooner?
i use packing tape and tape a 1 inch house filter on the back. I use 1 piece of tape for each side. When dirty I replace.
You can do the same thing with bungee cords. Not as pretty but just as effective
All you really need to do is place a 20 inch filter on the inlet side of a 20 inch box fan and turn it on. That's it.
I've taken apart a similar cheap fan to clean and found the chassis has sharp edges that may cut the skin.
I'm sure someone has said it since this is 2 years later, building the box as a prefilter thing and not doing anything to the fan except putting it at the end of the build might work better. The fan is already built and housed to work well as is and fans work better pulling than pushing. Pulling all the air through all the filters is better and the fan is already set to go.
Let’s make a bunch of dust to make this dust catcher.
Please stop this voice frying thing! it's awful
I just turn the fan on high and the hepa filter clings right to it. Zero effort.
Didn't mention how much all that MDF weighs.
In my house I have two box fans with 2500 micron filters attached to them. I just tape the corners to the intake side of the fan and set them running. When the filters are dirty, I change them out. We have 3 dogs and 4 cats so there is a good bit of dander and stray fluffs of fur filtered out, not to mention pollen and such during the spring and summer.
If you want to do this for your bedroom use cheese cloth on the back of your box fan to catch a lot of the dust in your room OR even cheaper used some used bounce sheets
Wow. A bungee cord and a filter and your done! Ha
Can you build me one then ship to me ? I’ll pay the cost . Pls. Advise when time permits and thank you 😊
Hello, Grace! Please submit all custom order requests through my website form:
www.spencleydesignco.com/contact
I made something like this to catch mosquitoes.
I have way more experience in building computers than wood working so here's a computer geek's take. The reason you need the round frame is for static pressure to force air more efficiently through the filter otherwise you will have air turbulence and less efficient filtration. Same principle when using liquid cooling in a PC; you want higher static pressure to blow through the radiator(s) to cool the liquid coolant. Of course, you see round frames for fans on ACs, car radiators, etc. I would recommend using a fan with a circular frame around it, use the circular frame inside the box, and fill in any gaps in the corners. You should also have at least one filter panel as close to the front of the fan as possible. The force of the air will keep it out of the fan blade. A panel too close to the back could suck in the filter and heat from the motor on the backside could be a fire hazard. Fan blade angle is also important. The greater the angle, the more air pressure. Really, a shop fan with a flat round metal frame would be perfect but they can cost more. Window/box fans are designed for breeze.
I use duck tape and a filter to the back of the box fan and have used my method for 2 decades with no issues
Yup, that’s definitely a great option! I was just looking to make something a little more polished.
Well you did an awesome job at it for sure!
I appreciate that, Jay! And thank you very much for checking out my channel and showing your support. I means a lot!
Actually, you just build a cube with four 20x20 air filters, the box the fan came in as the bottom, the fan as one side. You have the fan blowing into the filter cube so the dust remains in the cube.
What's the "we" business? You got a mouse in your pocket?
Hi Andrew. “We” is for the people involved is doing all of this. In most of my older videos, you’ll see my girlfriend help during all of the builds. As time went on, she preferred to help with the camera work rather than being filmed. So there are two people doing this together, thus “we”.
That's a nice Box that you made it filters out everything I enjoyed watching that film I'll be watching more thank you and have a good day🎉
Hey Spencer, I love the channel and videos so thanks. I have small shop in my garage mostly to support my CNC hobby. I wanted to see if you have an opinion around doing something like the air filter in your video or upgrading my Shop vac to something like a Rikon 12 Gallon Dust Extractor to try to collect the dust better and keep it out of the air in the first place.
My wife is not happy with the dust on the car and or other parts in the garage that are collecting dust. Looking for best bang for the buck to help with this.
Thanks
Who’s spencer?
Hello, how many watts is your fan? Here in Belgium, the power is measured in watts (I don't mean voltage which is about 120V in the US and about 220V here). I have found one here for a similar price. It is the same size (20 inches square) and has 5 blades. It's wattage is 50W. Thanks
Good question! Looking at the webpage of the fan I bought, it looks like it’s 54watts.
@@SpencleyDesignCo cool thanks a million, I'm going to buy it and start making my Spencley dust filter:-)
Awesome! I’d love to see it when you’re finished
Yeah those geologists can stick to their fancy shmancy airplane engines and wind turbines!
Geologists are know more for their knowledge of extraterrestrial life forms 😜
@@SpencleyDesignCo 😂
Why buy the box fan? You can buy a strong motor and blades for the same price. It will circulate air more efficient and last longer.... Those cheap motors on a box fan can't move the air well enough... That being said... Excellent job on the build
The fan should be placed in the baffle (on the same plane when looking from the side) for it to be effective. With the baffle 2" - 3" behind the fan blades as you have it the airflow will simply flow from the high pressure side of the fan to the low pressure side.
Also to protect the fan unit from dust particles, it is better to place both filters on the low pressure side of the fan.
What Ive done for years was just buy some 16’x16’ furnace filters and duct tape them on the back of the same fan….if I was going to build that nice box I would spring for a better fan and motor…….
Dude, you think too much. I do this with aluminum duct tape right on the fan in 10 minutes! Save your time for woodworking. Or get an old swamp cooler and fit the filters in the cabinet, now you are moving some air. That Lasko is not your best bet, not enough cfm under load, although its quick and easy with out all the wood.
Honestly man, simple ideas like this is what built this country. One could spend $299 for a small single filter unit at grizzly industrial or with a skilled person you can build it better. God help this place if the younger lazy non-skilled take over. Great video
Hmmmm, I would probably just tape the filter to the back of the fan directly.
4 pieces of tape. Much simpler then building a whole new box.
I could definitely see this filtering a high volume of air, but not very fast because of the filters themselves "baffling" flow, even though they very well could be "acoustically transparent".
I like watching you work. I would personally simplify the idea to allow the fan to be exchanged as easily as the filters. That would save time and particulates during your build.
Considering I have filters just taped to the outside of my box fan, this looks much nicer
A jew from UC Davis named corsi did a video almost 3 years after this video and named the box, a cheaper build version mind you, by his own name...