Is this the best upgrade for a single stage dust collector?

The Wen 3403 Dust Collector is a great entry level dust collector. I did not enjoy emptying the bags of dust, so it was time for an upgrade. After 2 months of research, I built an upgraded dust collector using the bones of the Wen and a bunch of others. See how I fit the Oneida Dust Deputy and Wynn Environmental Filter into a two-stage system. This could also work great for the Harbor Freight Dust Collector.

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[BacillusInfernus]

One of the best basic how-to’s to upgrade a single stage to 2 stage system. Thanks!!! ❤

[Shotsmoky]

The five gallon bucket used to collect the fine dust is such a great idea. I’ve already ordered th gamma seal for mine. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[PaulWhyte]

Really nice job, and easy video, like the fact it is not overly produced.

[subydude]

Great build video man, thanks for sharing!

[pbwave]

Was debating on buying this. However, your video told me to buy it. Thank you

[csimet]

The single best upgrade I did was to add an Oneida Super Dust Deputy XL to my Grizzly 1250 CFM 6" system (w/1 micron canister). It catches 99% of the dust from even reaching the impeller, leaving only the super fine dust to the canister that rarely needs to be changed now. I placed a 20 gal barrel under the Oneida... simply because a full 55 gal drum would not fit with the ceiling height of my basement shop.

[russharden]

Easy upgrade for barrel would be to get a clamp with quick release. Love the video and about to get a wen dust collector with the plan to do same upgrade next year.

[dnoel]

This is a REALLY good video. Keep it up... your channel is still underrated but not for long, I bet. 🎉

[martyvanord]

Overall the preference over the long term should be huge. The pleated filter has a large increase in filter surface area. Further most of the dust and chips will never reach the filter that will remove dust too small to see. A quick blow down from the outside and the filter will be cleaned while sealed and the 5 gallon pail is easily emptied. The same sized Donaldson filter is much more affordable but because it is an air filter built for a truck is designed to filter from outside in and not inside out. This would mean that blowing to clean from the outside may not work as well

[ReyesJose]

I liked your idea. I want to make one like it and I hope it looks the same as yours. blessings

[JohnStanding-ho]

Would like to have seen a test with the new filter on the original set up.

[Brandon-Larocque]

Good on you bro. The overbuild channel. 😮

[kyletaylor]

great concept. really like this and will probably implement some version of it. where do you get the drum? and what's the 2 piece lid you mentioned might be a better option?

[mikeconroy]

I believe that's a 3 stage system. Cyclone/separator/filter. Looks like it does the job!

[robertmceuen]

I've got a General 2hp with a Super Dust Deputy already installed. Works great. That Wynne filter looks nice. What is the rating? Do they make a HEPA? Cost? I know, lotsa questions. Excellent build and a great video. Thanks.

[davidelswick]

When it’s time to empty the barrel, what do you do with the collected dust? Currently I empty my 5 gallon bucket into a 55gal garbage bag and throw it away. I like the idea of the barrel so I don’t have to empty it so often, but don’t know where I’d dump it

[Alphasig]

Exhaust out of building and dump filter. I have my fan go straight out building. Maximize CFM and remove 100% of fine dust. Use 6” to exterior, XL 6” dust deputy and 6” through shop.

[patrickfee]

I wonder if some kind of magnetic connection between your dust deputy and the 55 gal. drum could be worked out .. just a thought

[ecsyntric]

has merv 10 been enough or do you see some super fine dust escape over time?

[rdot]

You could probably delete the Oneida the way you have it set up and just put the big barrel where you have the small bucket. That's my plan except I'm going to vent my outside through a dryer vent that's in my workshop and also delete the filter.