Shop Built Dust Collector
Current Lead Time:
The lead time for a new order is around 6 to 8 weeks. Because of this, there is no need to use Paypal to get on the waiting list. Just send an email with the model and options you would like. We could settle up just before your order ships. Feel free to ask about the status of your order or the availability of your particular model at any time via email.
What's New:
We are still developing the overhead mounting systems. There have been several minotr changes during the R&D of these to make them better. Each change adds a bit more time, but we should have something to show in the next couple weeks. If you want to get on the interested list for information about these when it becomes available, just send an email.
Thank you for your interest.
Product Disclaimer
All of the items that you get from us are guaranteed to be of good quality, made from the best material available. If you aren't pleased with the condition of what we send you, you get your money back upon return. As with any aftermarket accessory,
YOUmust decide if these are the right additions or modifications for your comfort and safety. There is no way to use your table saw and be RISK FREE. The items that we make are merely safety aids. They will NOT PREVENT injury. They are a deterant to it.
Saws are very dangerous machines. Saws can KILL or MAIM you.These accessories may not comply with rules and regulations in your area. You must decide for yourself whether to use these accessories or not. It is your safety that is at risk when using any power tool or accessory. Since we cannot be there for each and every setup and cut that you make, we cannot be held responsible for any accidents that occur as a direct result of any information or equipment that you receive from us or this website. You should familiarize yourself with saws and safety techniques in order to use it sucessfully.
Any responsibility for the use of this product(s) ultimately rests on your own shoulders.Ordering anything from us is an acknowledgement that you understand these risks and responsibilties and that you are willing to accept the consequences of using them. If you are un-certain as to WHO is RESPONSIBLE for the setup and usage of any of these accessories,
DO NOT PURCHASE THEM.Leeway 2002 Dust Collector
First Incarnation with a filter bag.
The second Setup was with 3 "ShopVac filters" stacked and bolted over the exhaust opening with a cap on the end. Similar to an older air filter/breather on a carburator.
This is the third setup. I have currently moved the DC outside under a three sided shed. The separator barrel is out there as well. It exhausts through ione of these walls with 6" pipe and one elbow into a 5 gallon water filter. Actually just a water trap like you can buy for dryer vents. Catches quite a bit of the fines, which is all that comes out the exhaust anyway.
This is a home designed and shop built two stage dust collector system. This system works very well. I kinda surprised myself with it's power and efficiency. It is the result of months of researching the internet forums and websites for info on the various do's, don'ts for building your own Big Sucker. I have designed and built commercial units in factory settings a couple of times in the past. Its easy to design when you basically have a seemingly unlimited budget.
The sound this makes is an incredibly deep throated sound of moving air. There is no high pitch present. This means that it is much easier on the ears than a shop vac dust collector system. A shop vac also can't compare in the volume of air this thing moves. I can keep the blast gates open to my BT3000 table saw and Delta 22-565 planer at the same time and run either one with near complete dust collection. This is just one of my little benchmark tests. Of course in actual operation, you would close one or the other. Another little benchmark or something to shoot for was the old Nickel Test, which it passed with flying colors.
My calculations so far tells me that this blower setup is capable of 1375 CFM at 4.75" of water column. I will post the formula that I used to determine this when I get some more testing completed. Keep checking back for improvements. I've come this far with great results and I'm not done yet.
There are 6 separate design elements to this project. Click below to go to that particular page.
The sixth element was going to be shop layout and duct design, but I will let the other places on the internet handle those topics. It can be very broad, diverse and changes from time to time as mine does for different machine locations.
Some of the supplies needed to complete this project
The basic collector comes to about $51 if you choose that Water Filter Type. You really can't include the pipe and stuff in with this. When you buy a single stage collector, you might get 10' of flex hose.
So the plumbing is another list:
This comes to about $96 and when you add the two together, that's $147 for a complete plumbed dust collection system for a small shop. I know this would take care of a medium sized shop with several tools attached to it.
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