J. Phil Thien's Projects

Hi,
Thought I would pipe in. I am on my 3rd build of my baffle. My second version worked fairly well, but I did not have the drop slot up against the wall of the separator.  I did enjoy watching the dust and chips flying around! But, it would eventually  build up dust next to the wall and then finally clog the slot. I did freak when I noticed the separator started to fill up almost instantly and suck everything into the bag, but it was my bad, the can was way full ;D.

Ill update when my number 3 separator is done.
Verry Merry and Healthy Holidays to All

Opinion please?
In my planning , as I said, I am going to use a 6.25" X 6.25" square angled intake coming off a 90* elbow from the top.
All the pictures I have seen on the net show a direct path into the slot.
Should I direct the intake to the outside wall of the seperator, or?
Thanks,
Jeff

Hi All,
Thanks for all of your input. I'm going to trash (pun) the trash can lid collector/baffle I originally made, and which fails missrably.
I am using a Harbor Freight 2HP unit with a secondary plastic bag and Wynn filter.

In that light, I am planning a flat bid and top hat design that does not extend into my 30 gal metal trash can. About 28" diameter.
I am planing a roughly 12.5" high collector. it will again have 5" lead in and out metal ducting. I found a diagonal 6.25 X 6.25 inlet to put by the slot. It will direct the intakes dust against the smooth sides of the collector.

Anyone want to make a sketch for me to follow????

Do you think 2" between the bottom of inlet and the baffle is enough clearence?
How deep(long) should I make the secondary pick up? In other words clearance from the top of the baffle?
Your advice is most valued and appreciated.
Jeff

Hi
So I built the HF mod. 20 gal trash can, Wynn filter, etc.
My problem is I get a vortex in my bag and barely any collection in the can! I used 5" metal duct into the Thien baffel and have a 6" drop from the lid. I have a 2.5" drop on the turbine tube into the lid, also 5".
Help what did I do wrong?
Thanks Forum
Jeff

Hi
Luv wood projects. I've done a lot by hand, and now that I'm retired, I have invested in some quality machines. As usual building means questions, and I'm glad to join this forum!