I have a pretty poor power setup in my shop, and a large vacuum can trip the breaker when used with many of the tools. I generally use my bucket vac because it works surprisingly well considering the low amp draw and size.

However once the filter becomes dirty the suction is dramatically decreased. I figured i could build a smaller modified version of my trash can dust collector(   • BUILD: Dust Separator  ), but rather than having a separate assembly why not just use the vacuum itself as the top of the collector.

== This configuration has several advantages ==
• contained unit, no need to deal with a separate bucket and hose.
• Larger dust capacity since the filter doesn't hang down into the bucket.
• far more portable than having a separate collector
• stronger and consistent suction.
• no filters to clog or replace
• low cost (vac is ~$20US)
• can still be use in original configuration for wet applications.


== Details ==
• Vacuum used is a Bucket head wet/dry vac from home depot http://goo.gl/JDfaZF with a regular 5 gallon bucket. An additional bucket is cut down to provide the top rim.

• The base is 3/4" ply cut to a 14" circle with an 11,1/4" inner circle removed as the inner baffle.

• Side wall is 8" tall 1/16" polycarbonate which i purchased from http://www.tapplastics.com/ riveted together at the seam and to the bucket rim

• The baffle has 1,1/2" gap cut 1/3 of the way around. I used 1/3 cutout rather than a 2/3 cutout like a Thien baffle because it works fine and is more stabile in this application. The gap should be positioned just behind the inlet port.

• The down spout is a 3/4" pvc coupler and 3/4" pvc elbow joined with a 1" coupler to prevent any internal constriction. I tapered one end to make it easer to fit into the vacuum port.


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