J. Phil Thien's Projects

I have a Delta 50-760 dust collector. I am planning to build Thien separator for this.

The outlet of the dust collector is 5" and of course the standard dust collectors fitting are 4"

I have a Y connector for this which will reduce the output to 4", and then I can use the standard fittings and hose.

Going from 5" output to 4", will this reduce the performance of the dust collector or Thien separator?

I build this yesterday. Took about 4 hours, cost approximately $ 21 US
This is the completed unit




I used this info as guideline   http://woodgears.ca/reader/hector/thien_separator.pdf

Started with these circles



This is the baffle.



The base





base attached to vacuum



The unit



The dust after the test.



This is unit is working good so far.

I have been planning to complete Thien Separator for my Delta 50-760 Dust collector  for last two years. Finally last weekend I started and finished.


I picked up a 30 gallon drum for $ 8.00 at flea market. It was in great condition. Picked up a reducer 5" to 4 "from home depot and other PVC fittings. This is what I started with.



I wanted to make the unit which will fit under the Intake of Dust collector port.
I followed this information to build the baffle. http://woodgears.ca/reader/hector/thien_separator.pdf

Here is complete baffle, this fit perfectly in the drum.

View from Inlet looking inside;


Outlet from drum to dust collector.


Wow!!!!!  Got a problem here.  This is 1.5 "offset. Distance from top of drum to under dust collector is 7.5 "   Need to resolve this.


I checked for 5" ID flexible pipe. They are not easily available mail order was only choice where I needed to purchase 10 feet minimum approximate cost of $ 90.00 plus about 6 days to deliver. Well that was not an option for me so I decide to build my own pipe. I had some scratch vinyl material. I wrapped around two 4 "PVC couplings. Used Duck tape to finish it.  This pipe has 5" ID and 8" long



The other challenge was to find 5" hose clamp. Big box store do not sell this size. Finally located one at Ace Hardware.

This is completed unit ready for test.





After test, I did not see any dust in the plastic bag.
Dust in drum 

Inside 

So I will call this is successful project.

Wish I would have done this  2 years ago.

I have Delta AP400 dust collector. I looking for suggestions on how to install separator for this dust collector.Also considering putting baffle directly on DC.
Thanks