J. Phil Thien's Projects

Ok, now I am beginning to get the drift.  Thanks.

I would love to see a picture or drawing of the added baffle you all are talking about, as I cannot quiet wrap my head around the idea.

Yep, familiar with the flour problem as I already have 2 of the Thien style separators, but have a
1 1/4" drop slot on those.  Wanted to try a smaller one on this one, in fact I made it today and if I don't like it I can always widen it.

I am building another Separator lid to be used just for my down draft portable sanding table and router and plan on making the drop slot 3/4" wide instead of 1 1/4".  Would that increase collection of fines, or be too small?  I know 3/4" is small but there will never be anything large going in this one, just sanding dust and chips from router.

Thank you Phil, I think I will use a 30 gal barrel.  I have another separator I made awhile back using a 30 gal barrel and it works real good so I probably should not mess with success. :)

Thanks for the reply.  If I look at it one way it seems larger diameter may be better, but from the other way of thinking larger may not be as good????

Looking good, they work really well. :)

Would a larger diameter barrel give better separation of fines (flour) in a Thien separator with the baffle attached to the lid (not a top hat)?  Thinking about building another and debating if it would be worth the extra space to use a 50 gal barrel instead of a 30 gal barrel, because space is limited in my small shop.

Interesting question!  :)

I am no expert but do have 2 lid type separators and would recommend going that way and plugging up the hole in the side.

I purchased adapters to go from 4" PVC to flex hose.

so would I, right now I have nothing to contribute but I still check this forum a couple of times a day looking for ideas. :)

Welcome aboard, I use the HF 2hp DC with a Thien separator ahead of it.  Works pretty well. :)

On the 2 I built, I have a snug fit from the lid to container and if the DC is running I cannot get the lid off. :)

3/16" hard board sounds good to me.  :)