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That was an interesting build Jack, also nicely showing the use of your shop-made tools along the way. We used to have lots of blind rabbits in Australia until the benefits of Myxomatosis wore off.
Great build. Super creative. I’ve been looking at a lot of air filter builds hoping to find one I like. I think I will build this. You’ve got some coconuts my friend. Just the thought of plunging on a table saw frightens me. Clearly it works for you. I think I’ll use my jigsaw a bit more 😉
i'm looking to make my own shop air cleaner and have watched damn near every DIY solution on RUclips. That said, this version is probably one of the very best....not only in functionality/simplicity...but also aesthetically. Very well done, sir. I'll be copying your design, so thank you for making the video.
Really great video. I've noticed that there are many videos on making an air cleaner/filter using a box fan. Yours however, put all other videos to shame. It is so obvious that you take pride in your work, and it shows. Building one that holds two filters was a great idea, (among many others). I look forward to watching more of your videos to see what you come up with next! 👍
Taking pride is one thing, but this man has the tools to do whatever he needs to do.. that is the most important part, second is what you do with them. Most people dont have access to proper tools to make something this beautiful, so they make due with what they have or can afford to buy. Making all those cuts with a jigsaw would be a pain to most and they just say F~c< it and go with duct tape.
@@Anna-tc6rz you can do a lot with just a circular saw, speed square, tape measure, and a drill. A corded circular saw can be had for around 50 bucks, add in a cheap jigsaw for 30-50 bucks and you can pretty much replicate what he did here. Especially if you don't use as difficult of joinery, maybe finishing/brad nails and glue or pocket holes on the inside. Don't worry about not having a fancy tool, just go for it with a tool that will work.
Of all the similar DIY videos on this topic, your version is the best looking one. I don't have a table saw, but I'll try and figure this out with my jigsaw, as well as upside down jigsaw table.
Your wood skills are top notch and especially for something so simple you turned it into a masterpiece. It would look amazing as a home décor piece and a functional one at that! I tip my hat to you and I subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to your content.
Thanks for showing the way you build this air cleaner fan. I like this design. easy to change or clean filter, and easy to move around. have a nice weekend
Your build looks very polished, better than almost any I've seen! I would note that using 1" filters like that will seriously impact airflow, as will using more than one filter. In my tests a single 1" MERV8 filter cut airflow by 40% on a cheaper box fan, but a 4" MERV11 filter reduced airflow by less than 20% while filtering smaller particles. If you combined your slots to take a 2" thick filter you could significantly improve airflow and filter lifespan (double the surface area means double the lifespan). The company Nordic Pure has a website where they sell filters of whatever size or filtering capacity you want at reasonable prices, it was way better than trying to find the right filters in hardware stores or paying way too much. I won't link because I don't want to seem like a spammer but I'm sure anyone interested can Google for them. They do also sell 1" "Tru Mini" pleated filters that offer similar performance to 2" filters, but they cost more. Also, your build article doesn't seem to be publicly viewable? The link prompts me to login to Google then says I don't have permission.
fantastic job! I used the bare fare with a filter taped to a Lasko years about while jackhammering a shared laundry room in a large commercial building. The ambient dust in the room disappeared in minutes!
Wow! Unfortunately I don't have any of the tools, but it was great watching your toturial. Rubber bands for now for me. Thank you for sharing your talent. 😊
Jack, the LASKO 20” box fan you are using is rated on HOME DEPOT’s site at up to 2500 CFM air flow. Even with filtration attached it still moves an ample amount of air to filter my 20x20’ x9’ceiling shop adequately. Practical, efficient,and inexpensive!
Hey Jack, two things 1: I'm curious how good it's been working out for you. Does it make a substantial difference? I'm considering a similar design 2: When you were cutting the slots out of the boards for the filters, I noticed you pushed the board down onto the blade, and then pushed the board backward over the moving blade. I'm not here to judge, I've done dumb stuff myself, but just in case you don't already know, this is incredibly dangerous. Very high chance of kickback when you do this. Always push the material forward over the blade, never backward. Again, not trying to judge, just point it out in case you didn't know. If I were building that I would just cut all the way through and glue the pieces back together. That, or drill a hole at each end and use a router to hog out all the material in between using a router bit wide enough for the slot.
@@rla1000 He has some balls for sure. then again...he built a box fan out of a box fan so ... perhaps it was all for entertainment or possibly he ran out of duct tape or he likes lifting heavy things or he's retired and ran out of projects
This looks really neat and minimalist. A very easy way of changing the filters as well :) . I am a woman who appreciates tinkering. Sadly, these powered machines, i feel scared operating them.. :( and that is where hubby comes in.. we can make a project together. :) thnak you for this great video.
A very nice, well designed build. Thank you for sharing. I need dust filtration in my small garage shop and I will make one, but probably not as nice as yours!
I am really tired of Nannys making their safety suggestions. Look at this man. Been in shops most of his life. Has all his fingers. He does good work. Better watch out while sitting on your toilet. YOU might just fall in. Law of attraction is a very strong force.
How has it been working for you over the past 3/4 of a year? I like simple designs like that. I echo a previous commenter about the tablesaw work. You were freaking me out with those cuts and a few looked like your thumbs came pretty darn close to the blade. Could have been camera angle.
I have seen a bunch of these purifiers made lately and so far you have the best build. I can't mount it so will it work if sitting on the floor? I enjoy your channel. God Bless my friend.
A quick smoke test would show whether the fan takes more air in through the filters vs. from the front. Not sure how efficiently a box fan can be expected to channel air appropriately since its blades are so far from the shroud.
Another great project! I am repurposing my shop, and now another idem I will need. Even if you have dust collection, this air cleaner would come in handy. Thank you Jack. How's the hip? Thankz
I've used that blind rabbet (I call it a hidden dado) before myself. But, I found that on plywood, it tends to break along the line between plys. Curious to know if you've seen the same thing.
Me too! I have 2 large scars on my rib cage & a saw tooth scar on my right ring finger to prove it! Hank god I’m older and smarter now! The kickback is legit... and the teeth are fucking sharp.
Zauważam modę na te wentylatory-filtry. Każdy stara się pokazać coś swojego. Twój Jack oprócz tego, że wydaje się sprawny jest również poręczny i lekki. Noszę się z zamiarem zrobić takie urządzenie w swoim małym warsztacie i podglądam rozwiązania na różnych stronach.
I built the exact same project for my home, too. Except mine was better. I didn't use any wood for the project; I just used duct tape to stick the filter directly to the fan.
That was an interesting build Jack, also nicely showing the use of your shop-made tools along the way. We used to have lots of blind rabbits in Australia until the benefits of Myxomatosis wore off.
Great build. Super creative. I’ve been looking at a lot of air filter builds hoping to find one I like. I think I will build this.
You’ve got some coconuts my friend. Just the thought of plunging on a table saw frightens me. Clearly it works for you. I think I’ll use my jigsaw a bit more 😉
I don't know why I find this man to be so cute. He's so proud of his creation, good for you! Lol
Awesome carpentry, indeed.
i'm looking to make my own shop air cleaner and have watched damn near every DIY solution on RUclips. That said, this version is probably one of the very best....not only in functionality/simplicity...but also aesthetically. Very well done, sir. I'll be copying your design, so thank you for making the video.
Really great video. I've noticed that there are many videos on making an air cleaner/filter using a box fan. Yours however, put all other videos to shame. It is so obvious that you take pride in your work, and it shows. Building one that holds two filters was a great idea, (among many others). I look forward to watching more of your videos to see what you come up with next! 👍
He drop that mic after that build
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Taking pride is one thing, but this man has the tools to do whatever he needs to do.. that is the most important part, second is what you do with them. Most people dont have access to proper tools to make something this beautiful, so they make due with what they have or can afford to buy. Making all those cuts with a jigsaw would be a pain to most and they just say F~c< it and go with duct tape.
@@raulduke7142 exactly.... I have a hand saw and a drill.... fml
@@Anna-tc6rz you can do a lot with just a circular saw, speed square, tape measure, and a drill. A corded circular saw can be had for around 50 bucks, add in a cheap jigsaw for 30-50 bucks and you can pretty much replicate what he did here. Especially if you don't use as difficult of joinery, maybe finishing/brad nails and glue or pocket holes on the inside. Don't worry about not having a fancy tool, just go for it with a tool that will work.
As always Jack best videos for woodworking Thanks Larry Richmond IL
Great video Jack! It would be great if you could do a follow up on this in a few weeks to talk about how well it works.
Of all the similar DIY videos on this topic, your version is the best looking one. I don't have a table saw, but I'll try and figure this out with my jigsaw, as well as upside down jigsaw table.
I really like you air cleaner over others builds I have seen. Great job Jack!
Your wood skills are top notch and especially for something so simple you turned it into a masterpiece. It would look amazing as a home décor piece and a functional one at that! I tip my hat to you and I subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to your content.
Thank you very much!
max you are so cool, creative, simple and yet amazingly awesome. thanks for sharing your talent to all your fans.
WOW!! i like the design where you can just slide the air filter in !! You are amazing!
Cool video jack! Your jump cut editing is really improving!
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Thanks for showing the way you build this air cleaner fan. I like this design. easy to change or clean filter, and easy to move around. have a nice weekend
Nice build. Ive seen this build before though, and the filters actually work better when placed in front of the fan versus the back.
I’ve seen the same and have been wondering why. Is it because the fan is not powerful enough to sufficiently “pull” the air through the filters?
Your build looks very polished, better than almost any I've seen! I would note that using 1" filters like that will seriously impact airflow, as will using more than one filter. In my tests a single 1" MERV8 filter cut airflow by 40% on a cheaper box fan, but a 4" MERV11 filter reduced airflow by less than 20% while filtering smaller particles. If you combined your slots to take a 2" thick filter you could significantly improve airflow and filter lifespan (double the surface area means double the lifespan). The company Nordic Pure has a website where they sell filters of whatever size or filtering capacity you want at reasonable prices, it was way better than trying to find the right filters in hardware stores or paying way too much. I won't link because I don't want to seem like a spammer but I'm sure anyone interested can Google for them. They do also sell 1" "Tru Mini" pleated filters that offer similar performance to 2" filters, but they cost more.
Also, your build article doesn't seem to be publicly viewable? The link prompts me to login to Google then says I don't have permission.
Your design is the best form and function I’ve seen. Great video.
Your the best Jack, bought two of these fans yesterday, one for my son and myself, will build today, thanks
Great addition to your shop Jack! I really liked how your crimped the tubing to make it work with your switch. Thanks for your video. great as always
I like to watch your video. You always have solution for our needs.
Thank you for your excellent work.
Great job Sir! Greetings from Texas.
fantastic job! I used the bare fare with a filter taped to a Lasko years about while jackhammering a shared laundry room in a large commercial building. The ambient dust in the room disappeared in minutes!
Great vid love the blind rabbit joints. Never seen a table saw used for plunge cuts like that made easier work than jigsawing it all, nice job!
hello from the other side of the world Jack , glad to see you are up and about and feeling better , keep the vids coming mate your doing good ......
Mr. Howeling, Thanks for sharing another "class", i appreciate every video of yours!
Nice to see you back Jack. Hope the hip is healing well.
Genius design! Simple yet functional.
I wonder who or what can give a thumbs down on any of Jack’s builds.
OMG. How nice. I wish I had seen this BEFORE I went to all the work of attaching the filter straight to a box fan with a bungy.
Sarcasm at its finest... 👍
Great video. Oldie but a goodie
Er waren de afgelopen weken veel van dit soort air filters, maar dit is de mooiste
As always Jack great work ... love the fact that you use simple tools and techniques... Cheers !!
Nice build. I have a box fan setting out in the shop, may use it for an air cleaner. I like you design. Glad to see you back!
You have the best design yet.
Wow! Unfortunately I don't have any of the tools, but it was great watching your toturial. Rubber bands for now for me. Thank you for sharing your talent. 😊
This is fantastic! Wish I knew some woodworking skills!
well done, Chief, clean, simple and inspiring.
Keep on trucking ! (from France)
A real box fan!
Jack, the LASKO 20” box fan you are using is rated on HOME DEPOT’s site at up to 2500 CFM air flow. Even with filtration attached it still moves an ample amount of air to filter my 20x20’ x9’ceiling shop adequately. Practical, efficient,and inexpensive!
Alan Frizzell how about the one that has 1820 cfm?! runs about 17 dollars at Home Depot??
It’s worth a try at that price. Go for it and give a report on it’s performance.
Very creative. I love how he rigged the switch and carrying handle.
Awesome build Jack! I did a similar setup before we moved. Mine was much less elegant. Nice work! Take care of those hands.
Hey Jack, two things
1: I'm curious how good it's been working out for you. Does it make a substantial difference? I'm considering a similar design
2: When you were cutting the slots out of the boards for the filters, I noticed you pushed the board down onto the blade, and then pushed the board backward over the moving blade. I'm not here to judge, I've done dumb stuff myself, but just in case you don't already know, this is incredibly dangerous. Very high chance of kickback when you do this. Always push the material forward over the blade, never backward.
Again, not trying to judge, just point it out in case you didn't know.
If I were building that I would just cut all the way through and glue the pieces back together. That, or drill a hole at each end and use a router to hog out all the material in between using a router bit wide enough for the slot.
Chris Johnson, yeah, this guy's "table saw safety" wouldn't play well.
@@rla1000 He has some balls for sure.
then again...he built a box fan out of a box fan so ... perhaps it was all for entertainment
or possibly he ran out of duct tape
or he likes lifting heavy things
or he's retired and ran out of projects
@@burtreynolds3143 He built an air purifier. If you want to go for someone, go for Big Air Purifier
Excellent build - You gave me some good ideas for my build. Mine will be used indoors to filter pellet stove dust and cat lint/dandruff
This looks really neat and minimalist. A very easy way of changing the filters as well :) . I am a woman who appreciates tinkering. Sadly, these powered machines, i feel scared operating them.. :( and that is where hubby comes in.. we can make a project together. :) thnak you for this great video.
my god man....this should be a video on safe work practices, and what not to do.
A very nice, well designed build. Thank you for sharing. I need dust filtration in my small garage shop and I will make one, but probably not as nice as yours!
Just came across your video. You are an inspiration...
exactly what I've been looking for, thank you
Pure Genius!! I would have put notches/grooves in the knob as I use pill bottle caps on my lamps for easy turning.
I'm so glad you didn't experience any kickback... those were some dangerous looking cuts on the table saw!!! 😱
I am really tired of Nannys making their safety suggestions. Look at this man. Been in shops most of his life. Has all his fingers. He does good work. Better watch out while sitting on your toilet. YOU might just fall in. Law of attraction is a very strong force.
Be aware of your saw not afraid of your saw
Everything looked legit
I really like the way those blind rabbits look. Don’t think I’ve seen them used before.
Love this. Double filters.
Great design, very easy to follow...hmmm...might have to build one now! subscribed!
WHAT SPECTACULAR JOB YOU HAVE DONE. I'M VERY IMPRESS OF YOUR SKILLS, THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, I APPRECIATED SO VERY MUCH,
Great video, however, not for the average without the special cutting equipment. Thanks for a great tutorial.
Great idea!! I just place the filter next to the fan, turn the fan on, and it works great....
Jack, that is so cool. I can't wait to make one for myself. Thanks for showing this!!
Rick
Very cool Jack! Thanks for what you do and for sharing it with us.
Very nice. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing
Much better than my box fan + filter + duct tape! :)
Great video jack better still is to see you up and looking good keep up the great work cheers
Nice build Jack.
Great idea. You could sell these. Next year they will change the width of the filters.
I love the knob idea. Looks great.
Thank you for sharing.
How has it been working for you over the past 3/4 of a year? I like simple designs like that. I echo a previous commenter about the tablesaw work. You were freaking me out with those cuts and a few looked like your thumbs came pretty darn close to the blade. Could have been camera angle.
Great project and video, Jack! I think there's a few of these in my future, there's way too much dust floating around in my garage.
This would be a lot more effective using blowers that produce static pressure to move the particles through the filters
excellent inexpensive filter, I hope to build one next week, thanks for sharing.
After you have used it a lot can you post us an update on how well it filters the air. Thx for the build video
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Cool beans... nice to see ya up and around again! Great build video Jack.
A real pretty box fan and you made it look so simple to build. Great job my friend!
I like the use of two filters..
I have seen a bunch of these purifiers made lately and so far you have the best build. I can't mount it so will it work if sitting on the floor? I enjoy your channel.
God Bless my friend.
Great project, Jack! Thanks for the video.
That’s a cool project! Congrats! That things awesome!
another great project Jack
A quick smoke test would show whether the fan takes more air in through the filters vs. from the front. Not sure how efficiently a box fan can be expected to channel air appropriately since its blades are so far from the shroud.
Good design, interesting build, TERRIBLE SAFETY!!!
Gotta like this guy. Good thing he doesnt do safety videos. Love the way he cuts on the table saw doing what they say you cant or shouldnt do. LOL
Thanks Jack, great video and project!
Another great project! I am repurposing my shop, and now another idem I will need. Even if you have dust collection, this air cleaner would come in handy. Thank you Jack. How's the hip? Thankz
I've used that blind rabbet (I call it a hidden dado) before myself. But, I found that on plywood, it tends to break along the line between plys. Curious to know if you've seen the same thing.
You are a cool guy, Jack.
Good job, as usual Jack.
Looks like a great one Jack!!!
Plunge-cutting on a table-saw..... I, too, like to live dangerously....
twas thinking the same...if my dad saw me do that he would absolutely freakout and throw the table saw away
Have you really even lived if you havent did that though?
On my work if we do that we get warnt en need to read the safty list
I also rip cut boards with my router LOL
Me too! I have 2 large scars on my rib cage & a saw tooth scar on my right ring finger to prove it! Hank god I’m older and smarter now! The kickback is legit... and the teeth are fucking sharp.
Zauważam modę na te wentylatory-filtry. Każdy stara się pokazać coś swojego. Twój Jack oprócz tego, że wydaje się sprawny jest również poręczny i lekki. Noszę się z zamiarem zrobić takie urządzenie w swoim małym warsztacie i podglądam rozwiązania na różnych stronach.
Nice project Jack!
Really nice, you're pretty darn good.
Very nice work.thumbs up.
very good jack. i like yor make. thanks very good.
Smart representation of an old dull way of fan installation.
Very useful project! About the fan, is it very loud?
Great video, well explained and shown.
nice! need to build me one or two of these! much love
Matthew Diresta did you ever build the fan filters Matt? Love your channel by the way.
Great design & results, Jack Houweling ✅ I enjoyed watching your process, are you ambidextrous?? Cool 😎
I built the exact same project for my home, too.
Except mine was better.
I didn't use any wood for the project; I just used duct tape to stick the filter directly to the fan.
the human hands doing good work.
how to make a fan
The Rolls Royce of home made box fan dust collectors! He could, however, close the end where the filters are inserted increase direct air flow.
cool design with the slide-in slot