J. Phil Thien's Projects

Thanks guys. I probably will just get a HF dust collector to set up the separator on.

Maybe the squirrel cage will work for a window setup for a finishing room off my studio...
Again, thnks for the feedback.

I have some 55 gallon plastic barrels with sealed tops. I am thinking of cutting off the top on one and making a Thein separator for it. I currently have a 5 HP shop vac and would like to use that as the air source. My question is, "Will this work?" I searched many of the posts and replies but, don't seem to see anything about using a 55 gallon barrel. I also have 2 55 gallon steel barrels with a heavy duty seal for the lid that contained Anchor Seal. I also have a squirrel cage and motor that a friend gave me. Would this be better to set up instead of the shop vac?  ???

If there are pictures posted, how do I view them? ::)