How To Modify a Harbor Freight Dust Collector | DIY Two Stage Dust Collection

Let's talk dust collection! If you are trying to modify your one stage Harbor Freight dust collector into a two stage, then I hope this will help you out. I used a trash can and made a Thien Baffle.

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[MYTOYMAKERZ]

I have been into wood working for over 45 years now on and off. My wife and I shared our semi tractors for 35 years as over the road long haul drivers. Now that we have been retired 10 years now I was able to get back into wood working full time. I have always known females can do any thing a male can do and many times they can do them better. You remind me so much of my wife in our younger days. I can see you are good at what you do and this being my first time viewing your channel I can not wait to see more. Every sense I lost my wife 13 months ago I lost interest in working with wood or any thing else. Plus now that I am losing my fine vision I will be donating all of my equipment to a College in my area. My wife and I were blessed to be together for 52 years and I can not wait to see her again. But until than I will watch you and your video's until I can. Your video was not to long in my opinion after all wood workers can not watch or learn enough in regards to ours hobbies wether in the past or present. Your a natural & keep up the good work - I am going to watch some more of your videos now. Thank You so much - I am sorry for such a long reply Cheers

[matthiaswandel]

Nice re-use of part of the original dust collector!
Venting outside is not an option where I live.  In the winter, this would get the shop freezing cold in no time!

[willum]

I don't comment often, but you are fantasic. Way to be an inspiration to young girls and boys every where. BRAVO!

[tgirard]

I was one of the first people to do this way back when Phil first developed his baffle. I published it on his site and got a few messages asking. I'm so glad that April videoed it, It works killer and is a great way to have a cheap, high volume dust collector

[brianskinner]

I am a 63 year old retired carpenter. My old Dad would get a real kick out this. Sometimes at breaks, he commented that women would make good finish carpenters: "More patience then most men", he'd say. I agree, and would just say to you young lady, keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your skill and knowledge.

[das-gvdn]

I watch all your videos, they were fun to watch. No complains or suggestions...well done young lady

[Coffeeology]

Awesome work! My daughter who's 5 loves watching videos with me and I like showing her videos of women making things. You have 2 new viewers now!

[Al-Fiallos]

Hi April. All I can say is 'thanks'. You show all of us that we can do whatever we put our minds and needs to. You are a doer and a teacher.
Kind regards, Al

[mikerobinson]

"Suddenly remembered I have a band saw" LOL. I love it. I can so relate.

[mondeoman]

I came upon this video totally by accident, but I'm glad I watched it. It was very informative, shows you doing the steps, and no b.s. or background music . It's a perfect video . Great job !

[JohnBare]

No trash in the trash can because it is a trash can and it isn't one at the same time. Love it April.

[johnmarullo]

I have four daughters and they have watched me do construction and wood working but you are very informative and have a great creative mind..

[GunsHarleysUSA]

Nicely done April, you have a very sharp thinking mind and this is going to take you far into the world of wood working. Anyone can read a blueprint but when you can draft one in your own mind and follow through with a completed product, well that says it all. Love your videos April, ...The Forest Is Yours For The Making!!

[JNG]

By watching your videos, many shop projects have come to mind already. Granted I have a very small space to work, I manage to make it work whether refinishing furniture or building small projects.

[NickFerry]

dust collection is always fun - looks like you are on the right track

[steveskouson]

Almost 6 years ago!

April, your videos were quite good back
then, but with the recent stuff, new house,
2 new shops, and Home Improvement #2,
I'm very impressed!

(I work at a store that sells the stuff you
use, and seeing that SawStop impressed
me. Put 2 of them together, last week. 52
inch rails, 3HP single phase, no mobile base.
Takes about 4 hours each, and i do NOT
hurry!) Both going to the same place, a senior
citizen mobile home park wood shop.

steve

[RobbsHomemadeLife]

My favorite part was you apologizing for an 8 minute video that went over so much material. So many video makers make 15- 20-minute videos and cover stuff that could have been made in 2 minutes. thumbs up!

[BulletproofPastor]

You are amazing. I'm sure your dad is one proud man. It's obvious you are not scripted and you genuinely know your craft. Thanks.

[no_handle_required]

Well done on every point, including presentation. Outstanding.

[tleone]

I too want my dust collector outside my shop due to lack of space, and this looks like the perfect solution. I'll give it a try and advise!