I have checked many videos for ideas for my dust collector and I have to say that your design is the winner. I like it's simplicity and it suits my needs. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a simple, brilliant solution. Super innovative. Thanks for sharing your success. Here’s an idea; if you drilled a few holes around the bottom of the permanently mounted orange bucket, it will allow air displacement -making it easier to pull out the white bucket.
Great idea!! My outer bucket has two long vertical cracks so the inner bucket doesn’t stick, but I can see why it would be a problem if one doesn’t drill hole(s) to release air pressure.
Always nice using the KISS principle. Using up existing shop materials assists big time. Unsure about the HD Dustopper vs Dust Deputy vs simply making a cyclone out of parts but this video/concept is ideal and identifies you can use a much smaller vacuum in addition. Great job!
One of the best dust collection systems, so neat and tidy. I really liked the connection of the bucket to the top of the extractor and the simplicity of fitting the orange hose port top on to the bucket at the top. What a smart girl you are , well done!
Really great stuff, the voice over is a good addition. I found your channel while browsing for ways to build better storage space in the trunk of my car.:)
I think the handiest thing is seeing ideas on how to save space and what can be done with a specific shop vac. Can you put the model of that shop vac in your description? I was thinking of buying a dedicated vac for a dust separator since the one I already have is huge. Thanks for the great ideas!
Great video Syd! Got a new subscriber. Loved the voice over. The music volume would get really high when you weren't speaking. Looking forward to watching your workbench videos. Keep up the great work!
@@SydBuilds the whole cyclone is a constriction. Every bend or ripple is. Yet at 5:20 you say that there is now more airflow. That is not possible unless there where other changes, such as a swap to a coarser and not-plugged up filter.
Great job, just a point out your rubber elbow at the top is colapsing from the suction and the bent angle. You should change that to a hard pvc elbow....
Thank you for watching the video in detail! A hard pvc fitting would be ideal. However, it doesn’t work in this case because it’s necessary to have clamping force to keep the fitting in place on the Dustopper and on the hose. The fitting, the hose and the Dustopper are all slightly different sizes even though the stated dimensions are the same. It would be great if they’re custom made to fit perfectly into each other in way of threading. Unfortunately, The smooth surface on Dustopper makes it hard for the hard pvc to stay connected with movements, wrapping the hose, pulling when in used & etc. The slight bend doesn’t impede the functionality of the vacuum or air flow so it’s good enough for me. I’m always looking for improvements so if you can find a perfect fit hard pvc, please let me know! Thanks again for watching!
Taking the top off the vacuum was ingenious. However there was no need for the rolling box. Had you left the casters on the shop vac I think you could have achieved the same result. JMO
Have you try loading all the weight on top of the vacuum and roll it around with the existing casters? Build the same thing, minus the box and let me know what you think. By the way, the box is also use to store the accessories/attachments.
Drill some 1/2” holes in the orange bucket to get rid of the suction of the white bucket. Also, replace the vac filter with a bag. That way you won’t have to worry about cleaning or clogging the filter.
Hi Sydney! May i ask what size hoses you are using? I believe the Rigid 4 gallon comes with 1 7/8” hose but yours look a bit larger? Also curious, did the noise lvl change much when adding the dustoper? Loved the video, thanks!
Sorry for the late response. I think it’s 2” or 2.5”. It’s a stand alone replacement hose from ridgid. Noise level doesn’t change, but I add the muffler to cut down on the high pitch sounds.
A Great Video.....Ruined by bad editing, when you stop speaking, the music goes so much louder than the Narrative...so Annoying when listening through high end headphones ....
Looking at building a system very similar to this with the same vac but on HD's website it says the ports on this particular vacuum are 1-7/8" vs the larger 2-1/2" ports of the bigger models, but yours does have the 2-1/2" ports. I'd love to use this smaller vac if I could due to space restraints.
First off, I must say that you are too much, that’s a very good thing! The voiceover is great easy to understand! I just built mine after seeing yours, I did not build the rolling box, I just used the vacuum as my base! I’ve decided to add your channel to my subscription list!!! ☮✌🏻
Video was very well done overall. I have the same Ridgid vac and built a rolling cart with the vac and dustopper buckets on the same plane. That gave me room to store the tools also. Although it is functional, it takes up alot of room. I have looked at a ton of other videos to get ideas on how to make a vertical cart. Most of those use large shop vacs and the original casters on which to mount pvc pipes as risers and include shelves etc. The simplicity of your design is wonderful. And the way you attached the bucket to the vac directly was so cool !!! I am not smart enough to have thought of doing that...I'll be building this cart soon and THANK YOU for providing this video information. I would also like to thank Web Crawler for his suggestion about drilling holes in the orange bucket to release the suction on the white bucket. And for your response to The Real Ambro about air restriction because I had the same concern. I'll be looking for more of your content. Thanks
Awe. This is such a nice comment-best one ever! I am truly happy you find the build useful. It’s simple and efficient. I hardly ever use the accessories that came with the vacuum so I store them in another dust collection cabinet. Yeah, the drilling holes in the bucket is a great idea! My orange bucket has a long crack in it that’s why I was able to pull it out easily in the video. I imagine it would be harder if it was airtight.
@@SydBuilds A little while after I left the post, I went to my shop vac to take off the cover, but found out I don't have the same shop vac. The only part that is the same is the bottom canister! I was soooooooo disappointed. My model is WD4070, and I think your model is a WD4080, which is no longer available in the 4 gallon size. I've been looking everywhere on line to find one... Oh well. I still stand by my comments about your setup.
Well this is what I do, all the time for my shop vac...I buy a two pack of 2 gallon paint strainers...put one over the vac filter and just use it that way all the time...the strainer stops almost all of t the debris from going into the filter. If you're extra particular use two of the paint strainers at once. I haven't had to do this but you just might want to use two. It works great for me!!!!
The reason that the duststopper it’s not as effectiveIs the shop vac you’re using is a little bit less powerful than your other system that is on the bench
good idea, but bad execution. There's a reason the top of the original vacuum had openings. That electric motor requires airflow for cooling. I think a slightly improved design using standoffs and longer bolts would do the trick by providing a path for air to reach that cooling fan on the end of the motor shaft.
Thank you for taking the time to voice your concern, but please don’t knock others’ ideas and creativity down unless you’ve done/built/made the exact same thing, and found your criticism to be valid. I’ve already answered the same concern to a previous commenter. You can look that up if it suits you.
@@SydBuilds If all you want is sycophants, maybe the internet isn't the place for you. I think that "grow a thicker skin if you're going to put your work out to the world to review" would be better advise in this case. Followed closely by "show that design feature in your video" as a close second. As a general rule, no one is going to read a zillion comments.
Yes, I know. The world is full of experts who use their keyboard to do the talking, criticize others, provide unsolicited advices, and share pompous opinions, but, more likely than not, have no real world experience in the very topic they speak of.
The world is also full of videographers and engineers. Sometimes they're the same person. 😉 I took a course once where they said that feedback is a gift from the person to you, and that you should use it that way. But hey, rock on with the passive aggressive.
Feedback and a criticism are not the same. Sounds like you enjoy learning so I’d like to recommend the article by Forbes that focuses on the subject. Google “feedback vs. criticism” and it’s the first result. It highlights the differences. It’s also helpful to note that unsolicited advice is disrespectful and presumptive. It communicates an air of superiority that your ideas and opinions are best or better. Constructive feedback is helpful. Unsolicited advices are critical and not helpful. None of what I said is passive aggressive. They’re statements, but the interpretation is always on the reader, so interpret away. You seems like someone who needs a thorough explanation in order to understand someone’s else idea. Perhaps you’re a read/write learner instead of visual so here’s my response to your initial “bad execution” comment. Yes, you are correct, the motor needs venting. No, you are wrong that having the bucket sits on top of the vacuum restricts airflow. It actually provides MORE AIRFLOW. From the 2-2:15 mark, I’m removing the original cover. You can see the one minimal, 1”x4”, air vent grille on the cover. At the 2:40 marks, I’m installing the bucket to the top of the vacuum using the existing screw holes that are meant for the cover. You can also see that the cover is on the ground. I did not put the bucket over the cover. I understand that the video doesn’t show the gaps underneath the bucket, so I can see your conclusion that the bucket blocks the airflow. However, if you go back to the 1:56 mark, you can see the top of the vacuum and the dome shape of the original cover. Once the cover is removed, you can see that the cover was attached with screws to the 4 “posts”. You can also see the 4 large high points on the top of the vacuum. I think by seeing how the cover is attached and what the top of the vacuum looks like once the cover is removed, you can probably understand how the bucket doesn’t restrict airflow. If you still don’t understand what I mean, here’s an explanation. Because the bottom of the bucket is flat and bigger than the cover, it sits on top of the 4 large high points, rather than against the airflow opening, while still attached to the vacuum at the 4 “posts”. This positioning prevents the bottom of bucket from completely sealing off the air circulation. If you still don’t see how my construction allows airflow from the explanation above, please email me and I’ll send you some diagrams. I am an educator, so I understand that there are different styles of learning. Please do understand that it’s nearly impossible to make a video that shows every single thing or addresses every concern and still keep it short. I’ve been using the set up regularly for the past 3 years. Its currently being used to clean up debris from a house renovation. I can attest that it works as well, if not better than, the original.
Lol. Someone asked that too. Here ya go Search for diffuser www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-2-1-2-in-Diffuser-Accessory-for-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuums-VT2525/100037235
I'll be honest: When I saw the bucket attached to the top of the vac, I thought it was janky. Then I thought 'why the hell would I not want to do a similar setup and save myself a bunch of time and materials this way?' That was an hour ago. I now have my Dustopper mounted on top of my vac. ;)
Lol I think covering/restricting airflow to the vac motor like that with the bucket screwed on will cause it to operate at higher temps and might reduce its longevity.
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. There is a gap all around between the bottom of the bucket and the vacuum. If anything, it provides more ventilation than the vent that’s on the cover.
I have checked many videos for ideas for my dust collector and I have to say that your design is the winner. I like it's simplicity and it suits my needs. Thanks for the inspiration.
What a simple, brilliant solution. Super innovative. Thanks for sharing your success. Here’s an idea; if you drilled a few holes around the bottom of the permanently mounted orange bucket, it will allow air displacement -making it easier to pull out the white bucket.
Great idea!! My outer bucket has two long vertical cracks so the inner bucket doesn’t stick, but I can see why it would be a problem if one doesn’t drill hole(s) to release air pressure.
Always nice using the KISS principle. Using up existing shop materials assists big time. Unsure about the HD Dustopper vs Dust Deputy vs simply making a cyclone out of parts but this video/concept is ideal and identifies you can use a much smaller vacuum in addition. Great job!
Nice idea with bucket on top. I used this idea for my HD 16ga NXT wet/vac - saved a lot of time, money and space! Thanks for the video!
One of the best dust collection systems, so neat and tidy. I really liked the connection of the bucket to the top of the extractor and the simplicity of fitting the orange hose port top on to the bucket at the top. What a smart girl you are , well done!
Magaling! Love the simplicity of the build.
nice job. and your so much nicer to look at than any other woodworker I watch on YT!
Nice Idea. Very Clever. Thank You for making this video.
You are brilliant! Great job....
Excellent vid and great tutorial! Well done; insprirational!
It's nice to see someone using a scroll saw for a change.
Good video. Good design. Voice over very good. After seeing what seems like hundreds of shop vac dust separators, this is the one I will copy. Thanks
Awesome! I’m glad to hear you found it useful!! Happy New Year!
Excellent video. I'd love to see one on how you built that saw/router table in the background too.
Awesome video Syd! Love the voice over; you are a natural! 💪🏼😆❤️🌈
Thanks, Rosanne! I did the voice over because of you 😆
Syd Builds its just your next step in taking over the world! 🤣🙌🏼
Lol, with your help, anything can happen! Team work!
I love the way you think... Such a novel way to mount the dustopper!
Thank you!
Very efficient build here! Thanks for the great video and idea! -Tom
Nice job lady!
Really great stuff, the voice over is a good addition. I found your channel while browsing for ways to build better storage space in the trunk of my car.:)
Cool! Thank you for checking out my channel!
I think the handiest thing is seeing ideas on how to save space and what can be done with a specific shop vac. Can you put the model of that shop vac in your description? I was thinking of buying a dedicated vac for a dust separator since the one I already have is huge. Thanks for the great ideas!
www.ridgid.com/us/en/4-gallon-portable-wet-dry-vac
I agree. Space saving is critical in a garage shop. Hope that helps!
Great video. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Very cool. Good job.
Great video Syd! Got a new subscriber. Loved the voice over. The music volume would get really high when you weren't speaking. Looking forward to watching your workbench videos. Keep up the great work!
Thank you! I’ll be mindful of the music next time 😊
brilliant!
So adding extra constrictions increased airflow? Interesting to know how that works, as it doesn’t.
What constriction are you referring? There is none that I see.
@@SydBuilds the whole cyclone is a constriction. Every bend or ripple is. Yet at 5:20 you say that there is now more airflow. That is not possible unless there where other changes, such as a swap to a coarser and not-plugged up filter.
Clever!
Good job!
Great job, just a point out your rubber elbow at the top is colapsing from the suction and the bent angle. You should change that to a hard pvc elbow....
Thank you for watching the video in detail!
A hard pvc fitting would be ideal. However, it doesn’t work in this case because it’s necessary to have clamping force to keep the fitting in place on the Dustopper and on the hose. The fitting, the hose and the Dustopper are all slightly different sizes even though the stated dimensions are the same. It would be great if they’re custom made to fit perfectly into each other in way of threading. Unfortunately, The smooth surface on Dustopper makes it hard for the hard pvc to stay connected with movements, wrapping the hose, pulling when in used & etc. The slight bend doesn’t impede the functionality of the vacuum or air flow so it’s good enough for me. I’m always looking for improvements so if you can find a perfect fit hard pvc, please let me know! Thanks again for watching!
great video! thank you for this!
you deserve my sub!
Taking the top off the vacuum was ingenious. However there was no need for the rolling box. Had you left the casters on the shop vac I think you could have achieved the same result. JMO
Have you try loading all the weight on top of the vacuum and roll it around with the existing casters? Build the same thing, minus the box and let me know what you think. By the way, the box is also use to store the accessories/attachments.
@@SydBuilds I have
I may have missed it but where did you find the muffler you added to the Vac? Great build! I'm going to pillage a couple of your designs! 👌
Home Depot. They’re available for Rigid shop vac.
I have the same vac. Will give this a try. Thanks so much! Did you find the muffler reduced the vacuums efficiency?
If you drill a hole in the bottom bucket the top one will be easier to remove.
Drill some 1/2” holes in the orange bucket to get rid of the suction of the white bucket. Also, replace the vac filter with a bag. That way you won’t have to worry about cleaning or clogging the filter.
Thanks for the tips!
great tips! i always use bag, using just filter cannot compare
Impressive
Could you provide links to supplies like baffle etc? Thanks!
Hi Sydney! May i ask what size hoses you are using? I believe the Rigid 4 gallon comes with 1 7/8” hose but yours look a bit larger?
Also curious, did the noise lvl change much when adding the dustoper?
Loved the video, thanks!
Sorry for the late response. I think it’s 2” or 2.5”. It’s a stand alone replacement hose from ridgid. Noise level doesn’t change, but I add the muffler to cut down on the high pitch sounds.
great simple ideas...love it...the scary loud music ..not so much
Would you have a link to the rubber elbow you put on top of the Dustopper? I'm putting something like this together and can't find that elbow.
It’s a 2.5” flexible fitting found in the plumbing section of Home Depot. I’m sure you can find the same thing at Lowe’s.
2” not 2.5”
@@SydBuilds Awesome! Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Fajna Dziewczyna. Rzadko zdarza się, że Dziewczyna ma takie hobby.
A Great Video.....Ruined by bad editing, when you stop speaking, the music goes so much louder than the Narrative...so Annoying when listening through high end headphones ....
Please, kill that music! You don't need it in your video.
I like your idea of two buckets
Looking at building a system very similar to this with the same vac but on HD's website it says the ports on this particular vacuum are 1-7/8" vs the larger 2-1/2" ports of the bigger models, but yours does have the 2-1/2" ports. I'd love to use this smaller vac if I could due to space restraints.
I'm in the same boat. Hoping to find out if some adapters will do the trick...
First off, I must say that you are too much, that’s a very good thing! The voiceover is great easy to understand! I just built mine after seeing yours, I did not build the rolling box, I just used the vacuum as my base! I’ve decided to add your channel to my subscription list!!! ☮✌🏻
syd what model of shop vac you got when I put the bucket to shopvac the top bucket tilt
Sydney which model of shopvac of rigid you got when I put dust deputy tilt on shopvac almost fall down.
I wished you didn't add music. Not necessary and it can be annoying. Liked the content thought. Gave you a like!
Excellent!!!
Video was very well done overall. I have the same Ridgid vac and built a rolling cart with the vac and dustopper buckets on the same plane. That gave me room to store the tools also. Although it is functional, it takes up alot of room. I have looked at a ton of other videos to get ideas on how to make a vertical cart. Most of those use large shop vacs and the original casters on which to mount pvc pipes as risers and include shelves etc. The simplicity of your design is wonderful. And the way you attached the bucket to the vac directly was so cool !!! I am not smart enough to have thought of doing that...I'll be building this cart soon and THANK YOU for providing this video information. I would also like to thank Web Crawler for his suggestion about drilling holes in the orange bucket to release the suction on the white bucket. And for your response to The Real Ambro about air restriction because I had the same concern. I'll be looking for more of your content. Thanks
Awe. This is such a nice comment-best one ever! I am truly happy you find the build useful. It’s simple and efficient. I hardly ever use the accessories that came with the vacuum so I store them in another dust collection cabinet.
Yeah, the drilling holes in the bucket is a great idea! My orange bucket has a long crack in it that’s why I was able to pull it out easily in the video. I imagine it would be harder if it was airtight.
@@SydBuilds A little while after I left the post, I went to my shop vac to take off the cover, but found out I don't have the same shop vac. The only part that is the same is the bottom canister! I was soooooooo disappointed. My model is WD4070, and I think your model is a WD4080, which is no longer available in the 4 gallon size. I've been looking everywhere on line to find one... Oh well. I still stand by my comments about your setup.
At 4:05 you added a muffler. Where did you get that?
Search for diffuser
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-2-1-2-in-Diffuser-Accessory-for-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuums-VT2525/100037235
Nice simple design on the cart . I have this exact system .
Well this is what I do, all the time for my shop vac...I buy a two pack of 2 gallon paint strainers...put one over the vac filter and just use it that way all the time...the strainer stops almost all of t the debris from going into the filter. If you're extra particular use two of the paint strainers at once. I haven't had to do this but you just might want to use two. It works great for me!!!!
The reason that the duststopper it’s not as effectiveIs the shop vac you’re using is a little bit less powerful than your other system that is on the bench
Very good Syd ,I like the ideal you showed me. Thank You
Very nice! I am looking to do something similar soon
Nice work. I may do something similar for my new second shop.
Nice build. Simple and compact.
good idea, but bad execution. There's a reason the top of the original vacuum had openings. That electric motor requires airflow for cooling. I think a slightly improved design using standoffs and longer bolts would do the trick by providing a path for air to reach that cooling fan on the end of the motor shaft.
Thank you for taking the time to voice your concern, but please don’t knock others’ ideas and creativity down unless you’ve done/built/made the exact same thing, and found your criticism to be valid.
I’ve already answered the same concern to a previous commenter. You can look that up if it suits you.
@@SydBuilds If all you want is sycophants, maybe the internet isn't the place for you. I think that "grow a thicker skin if you're going to put your work out to the world to review" would be better advise in this case. Followed closely by "show that design feature in your video" as a close second. As a general rule, no one is going to read a zillion comments.
Yes, I know. The world is full of experts who use their keyboard to do the talking, criticize others, provide unsolicited advices, and share pompous opinions, but, more likely than not, have no real world experience in the very topic they speak of.
The world is also full of videographers and engineers. Sometimes they're the same person. 😉
I took a course once where they said that feedback is a gift from the person to you, and that you should use it that way. But hey, rock on with the passive aggressive.
Feedback and a criticism are not the same. Sounds like you enjoy learning so I’d like to recommend the article by Forbes that focuses on the subject. Google “feedback vs. criticism” and it’s the first result. It highlights the differences. It’s also helpful to note that unsolicited advice is disrespectful and presumptive. It communicates an air of superiority that your ideas and opinions are best or better. Constructive feedback is helpful. Unsolicited advices are critical and not helpful.
None of what I said is passive aggressive. They’re statements, but the interpretation is always on the reader, so interpret away.
You seems like someone who needs a thorough explanation in order to understand someone’s else idea. Perhaps you’re a read/write learner instead of visual so here’s my response to your initial “bad execution” comment. Yes, you are correct, the motor needs venting. No, you are wrong that having the bucket sits on top of the vacuum restricts airflow. It actually provides MORE AIRFLOW. From the 2-2:15 mark, I’m removing the original cover. You can see the one minimal, 1”x4”, air vent grille on the cover. At the 2:40 marks, I’m installing the bucket to the top of the vacuum using the existing screw holes that are meant for the cover. You can also see that the cover is on the ground. I did not put the bucket over the cover.
I understand that the video doesn’t show the gaps underneath the bucket, so I can see your conclusion that the bucket blocks the airflow. However, if you go back to the 1:56 mark, you can see the top of the vacuum and the dome shape of the original cover. Once the cover is removed, you can see that the cover was attached with screws to the 4 “posts”. You can also see the 4 large high points on the top of the vacuum. I think by seeing how the cover is attached and what the top of the vacuum looks like once the cover is removed, you can probably understand how the bucket doesn’t restrict airflow.
If you still don’t understand what I mean, here’s an explanation. Because the bottom of the bucket is flat and bigger than the cover, it sits on top of the 4 large high points, rather than against the airflow opening, while still attached to the vacuum at the 4 “posts”. This positioning prevents the bottom of bucket from completely sealing off the air circulation.
If you still don’t see how my construction allows airflow from the explanation above, please email me and I’ll send you some diagrams. I am an educator, so I understand that there are different styles of learning.
Please do understand that it’s nearly impossible to make a video that shows every single thing or addresses every concern and still keep it short. I’ve been using the set up regularly for the past 3 years. Its currently being used to clean up debris from a house renovation. I can attest that it works as well, if not better than, the original.
Amazing build great job
Fantastic....keep creating!
Does anyone know where to source all these part, particularly the outlet noise suppressor? Many thanks if you can help. Peter
I got everything from Home Depot in the shop vac and plumbing sections.
(2:10 ) .... WoW! ... that hack is the best I've seen so far. Thank you for sharing
Thank you! 😊
Nice project. The only problem being that there’s no mention of the “Dustopper” that was purchased for the project at ??? Dollars.
She said that she already had the dustopper and dust deputy. She mentioned that dustopper is cheaper, but maybe you know that.
It's about $40 at Home Depot.
Brilliant idea. Love it!
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing your build.
DeWalt shop vac don't have this options 😭
Lol. DeWalt shop vac is super nice though.
Syd-great video! Can’t wait to see what other awesome projects and great tips you have in store!
Thank you!
Any stats on the muffler???
Lol. Someone asked that too. Here ya go
Search for diffuser
www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-2-1-2-in-Diffuser-Accessory-for-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuums-VT2525/100037235
Thank you great build
I'll be honest: When I saw the bucket attached to the top of the vac, I thought it was janky. Then I thought 'why the hell would I not want to do a similar setup and save myself a bunch of time and materials this way?' That was an hour ago. I now have my Dustopper mounted on top of my vac. ;)
Glad you found it useful!
I am also happy to have retained storage for the tubes on top of the casters, unlike builds that place PVC pipe into them.
The more efficient the better!
Lol I think covering/restricting airflow to the vac motor like that with the bucket screwed on will cause it to operate at higher temps and might reduce its longevity.
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. There is a gap all around between the bottom of the bucket and the vacuum. If anything, it provides more ventilation than the vent that’s on the cover.