How to Make ● Simple Cyclone Dust Collector

NOTE: Some have said static could be an issue. When I tested this, it was on concrete and static was not an issue for me. If you are building yours on a wood stand, you may want to add a ground wire.

NOTE......CANADA uses black ABS pipe and the USA uses white PVC pipe . Either will work.

USA
● Buckets .... IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BUCKETS: I've been made aware that there are a few versions of this bucket across the US and Canada at Home Depot and some won't connect/mesh together well. Many of my great commenters have made me aware that Lowes buckets work just as well.
I thank this commenter @matthewolson5391 who supplied this info:
"The HD buckets with “LEAKTITE” and the numbers “01453” printed on the bottom are the style buckets that will not go together. But using one of those and a green one from Menards that has “5140-1” does match up with a HD “01453”.

CANADA
● Buckets .... IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BUCKETS: I've been made aware that there are a few versions of this bucket across the US and Canada at Home Depot and some won't connect/mesh well.
Commenters have said that Lowes buckets work well. Another commenter @matthewolson5391 supplied this info:
"The HD buckets with “LEAKTITE” and the numbers “01453” printed on the bottom are the style buckets that will not go together. But using one of those and a green one from Menards that has “5140-1” does match up with a HD “01453”.

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[chrisnotap]

Before you run out and buy all the stuff to build one, be sure to read the important note I made about the buckets in the description under the video!

[c]

I just made one of these dust-collectors by exactly following the guy's instructions. It works very well - as advertised.

[davecarpetcare]

Super excellent video. Neat and clean in the content and production. Sharp, closeup views, no stray cats or dogs, no one hand holding camera and other hand doing "the work", no taking 5 minutes to get to the start of the subject of the video, no diesel air horns going off with tractor trailers passing by. Like I said, super excellent.

[mohammadalhasan]

the first DIY dust collector video on YouTube that doesn't require professional tools or crazy skills.
WELL DONE!

[guysolis]

Some people would say "but with all the time you spent you could've purchased a suitable contraption.." What these people don't know is the welcome challenge and sense of accomplishment you now have. Great show, sir, I'm subbing to see what else you're up to.

[moodberry]

As a retired shop teacher, I have to say that you sir are the epitome of someone with a teacher's heart. You cut to the chase and anticipate all the steps. Additionally, you have fantastic video editing skills. I subscribed to your channel. Thanks.. Oh, and BTW, you have a cool sense of humor :)

[k_tech]

If there were ever a Nobel Prize for DIY, you sir would be the first to win.

[FromSaultoPaul]

I LOVE the way you began your video, it was AWESOME. People with a sense of humor are usually good hearted people.

[roughwaves]

As a professional engineer, I tend to buy tools specifically designed to do these things, so I don't imagine I'll ever need one of devices. But damn, what a fantastic video and guide. You're a natural teacher, and for that I'd like to watch more videos.

[rxchng]

Hi Chris, I can't imagine how much time you spent on testing and coming up with such a genius solution. I'm a woodworker and this to me is by far the best and easiest way to make a cyclone dust separator. I am a loyal fan and have watched all your videos. I sincerely thank you for sharing and the time you put into making all these wonderful and professional quality videos. I can't wait to learn that your subscribers in the millions!

[FunStuff-zcps]

Thanks so much for this simple, functional build. I have a large shop vac so I scaled up the PVC and hoses to 2", and used 2" clamp-on rubber connectors with 4" sections of PVC pipe instead of the caps. My buckets are the white ones from Walmart so you can actually see the bottom bucket filling. Your design is perfect - the sawdust even forms a "vortex" pattern in the bucket when opened. I do get the static shocks so I'll be adding a ground wire. What a difference in my little workshop 👍

[DISABLED-]

Wow! 10/10 presentation, 10/10 commentary, 10/10 simplicity, 10/10 on the physics.

I LOVE THIS!

[yahalam]

I just built this, and used it for my harbor freight sand blast cabinet. I have made a way it so I can use the vacuum hose, or have it attached to the sand blast cabinet, this sucked up the 15 year old media out of the cabinet, very dirty and dusty! This thing worked great and no dust ended up on the vacuum filter! I had all the stuff to build it just laying around the shop! I am actually shocked at how great it works! You deserve 3 brownie buttons for sharing this! I ran into a difficulty finding the fernco rubber caps to fit the hubs of the pipe fittings and did a work around. (I heated the old hose and stretched it to fit) Home depot is out of all plumbing supplies! I used the sand blast cabinet with this negative pressure and it was a shear delight! no leaks even though the cabinet has holes and cracks all over it!
Thanks!

[pellesomethingsomething]

Not too much info, not too little info - just the right amount and nicely narrated too. Well done.

[MetaView]

This is the best and easiest DIY cyclone I have seen so far.

[raymondadams]

Chris, My hat is off to you. I recently looked at a "Home Workshop" cyclonic dust separator. $500+. I thought to myself, "what working person can afford that?", closely followed by, "there has to be an affordable way to accomplish this same thing." Thank you for figuring it out before I got started. Whether you realized it or not, this saved me and countless others, several hours of frustration, not to mention saving my wife from having to endure my outburst of profanity while going thru the creative process.

[DZNTZ]

Just built this today, thank you SO much for the tutorial! I’ve been meaning to do this for ages, and finally found one simple enough that I couldn’t make any excuses. Assembly went smooth as butter, everything worked out perfectly. (I did use a hole saw for the bucket lid holes and enlarged them a little with a Dremel sanding drum to make a press fit for the PVC - my ancient snips wouldn’t make a clean enough circle) I picked up a big roll of sump pump hose (1 1/4”) at the home improvement store, and some T’s to run it to individual machines (drill press, band saw, lathe, sander). Finally, I have a real dust collection system in my modest workshop, thanks to you! Much appreciated.

[ValrBurmoon]

I don’t do craftsmanship or anything with wood, but this was actually pretty neat. I would never have thought that something like this could be a thing. Great idea!

[kuglio]

I was a Tool & Die Maker for 30 years and your videos are brilliant. I'm very impressed. Thank you taking the time to make them.

[thomasmarencik]

Thank you so much. This is the eighth DIY dust collection system video I’ve watched. This is by far the best video .1 no wasted time covering irrelevant talk. 2. Easy to follow instructions. 2. Simplicity of design. 3. Relatively low cost for materials. 4. It works extremely well. As a retired teacher, I applaud your instructions.!