Easy Shop Vac Dust Collection System for a small garage workshop.

Today I'm going to talk about, and show you the simple shop vac dust collection system I set up for my garage workshop. You don't necessarily need a big expensive system to get started.

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[williamtyree]

Just the fact that you have a modern shop/channel with a radial arm saw got you a follow like and comment

[bethmurrow]

With the room underneath you could probably get a shorter cyclone separator. I used to use just a shop vac but it wore out relatively fast due to all the sawdust along with larger pieces. I know use a cyclone seperator, 5gal bucket, and shop vac that i put in my attic of my garge. Because it doesnt have to be emptied often with that setup, its great. I just set it up, cut a hole thru the ceiling to drop my hose thru, and put a wifi plug up there to turn it on/off with Google. "Hey Google, turn on my vacuum". And away we go.
Since using a seperator, i am so glad i added it.

[davidhewlett]

Great and simple setup. Just one minor comment on arrangement, reconfigure the wye so that the single end goes to the shop vac. That way when you decide to use the extra port you won’t run into a clogging issue. By that I mean, when you try and pull dust from that side, the abrupt change in direction will cause dust to be left behind and potentially build up creating a clog.

[kenerickson]

I did similar thing in my previous shop when tools shared space with 2 cars. Worked well.

[BassadorWoodworking]

Really cool system you set up. As an IT guy- I am most impressed by your cable management.

[bigjuan]

Excellent set up. I don’t understand the connection to the tools with the hoses though.

[speedgoat-kvfz]

great plan–this is about the right level of system i'm thinking of working into my mini-shop.

[johnegan]

Great practical and convenient Sean - very well done

[johnramos]

Hey great setup for a small shop. I’m looking to do something similar and found your video. Any issues with static electricity on the pipe or hoses? If so how did you solve that?

[edflynn]

Good Work! Thanks for keeping it simple.

[DennisDolan-flmw]

You use a 4 inch gate? What size is your hose? How did you get from the shop vac and PVC, + or - 2 inches up to a 4" hose? Wouldn't you maintain better suction with a 2" hose?

[sloeryd]

I enjoy your videos and wanted to say thank you.
I'm interested in your radial arm saw set up. I like how you have it incorporated into your bench.

[troyrambo]

Good video, FYI the Shop vac link and the hose link are the same link inserted above. Thanks for posting.

[Bruce]

How about where you got the rubber pieces, sizes and PVC pipe size, please! Thanks looks good! Maybe lay it out on floor and enter what sizes and where you got them! Thanks

[wagonet]

Cool video. I love the PVC piping. Can you link where to buy that useful on and off switch?

[joedance]

Interesting setup. Thanks!
Please tell us something about that radial arm saw above the shop vac.

[commentsonthetube]

Great video! I was wondering where you got the couplings. I was looking for some on Amazon, but they're something like 10 dollars each, which seems excessive given that I'll need a few.

Also, minor critique of the system; the Y split would be more efficient if it was oriented like the letter Y. The idea is to avoid the air needing to go around tight corners. Practically it probably doesn't matter much though, especially since you're not using the left split anyways (which would be the inefficient direction).

[adammcbride]

Cool setup. I'm looking to do something similar. What size "Y" pipe is the first pipe that the cutoff hose is attached to? Thanks

[joeychgo]

Nice setup - but why dont you have a cyclone separator?

[MichaelMcKerley-th]

How do I find the different sizes for hose @ equipment