Dust Collection for Newbies: Introduction to Dust Collection

Index:

Definition of "Dust": 00:38
The Basics: 01:12
Kind of a Drag: 02:12
Hooking Up: 02:52
Blast Gates: 05:40
Dist in the Wind: 06:49
Cyclones (Dust Deputy): 07:31
Dry Run: 09:07
Ports & Hoses: 10:32
PVC Measurements: 11:19
Cutting PVC: 12:26
Molding PVC: 13:50
Tips: 14:42
Options: 15:45
Final Thoughts: 16:25

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[greggray]

The first video that didnt try to make dust collecting sound like rocket science. Simple and easy to understand for a newbie like me

[raidable]

You probably won't see this since it's an old video, but I will leave this little nugget anyway. You should look into dwv pvc fittings. Dwv, stands for drain, waste, and vent. These are considerably cheaper plus they have sweep 90s and y's. These will allow less restrictive airflow. Also look for cellular core dwv pvc pipe. It's not only cheaper, but much lighter and easier to cut.

[SuperLPollock]

Great video. You cover the basics and don’t get hung up in perfection. Your style makes it enjoyable to watch. Thanks

[mellymel]

I appreciate how simple the explanation is. I was watching a couple other videos and there were too many words I didn't know, so I couldn't understand. Relatively new to woodworking...thank you :)

[jwelstad]

I'm impressed with your depth of detail that's exactly what beginners need. It's one thing to perform a task and another to be able to effectively teach others. You are a true teacher. I appreciate the humble approach. As a 6th generation master woodcrafter, I couldnt have done a better job

[pacbehavior]

Thank you so much for not irritating the crap out of me by rambling on about non related crap! Love watching and learning from someone that stays focused on the subject.

[DanielDeArco]

You and Matthias Wandel are the type of woodworkers that we all need :). Practical, honest, problem-solving, and not too caught up with high-end equipment or sponsors. Subscribed!

[robk]

I used to work for Oneida Air systems. All their products are first rate, and American Made in Syracuse, NY. I recommend running grounding wires around/along all your PVC, connecting to the metal in your flex hoses, and run to a ground in the floor, so as to prevent static buildup and getting shocked (not lethal, but annoying all the same) from your pipes.

[SW-zxop]

Brilliant, very useful video! I greatly appreciate youtubers like yourself, who share their knowledge and offer tips and suggestions to help out like mined people.

[craiousconnor]

You're a gentleman. It's wonderful to watch the 'normal budget' guy who's got a great demeanour, enthusiasm and good delivery process for info. Makes it feel obtainable as when I watch some of the 'sponsored' vids or cash no object vids (which are still very informative and good to watch) it makes it feel a bit downhearted especially when you see a garage full of dewalt or festool kit! I think my kit adds up to the price of a festool sander but I still make some good items. Cheers fella.

[MrPhins]

As a new woodworker whose run into the sawdust issue after purchasing several power saws, I immediately turned to YT for dust collection info. Tons of videos about diy cyclones and complicated builds. Not one explained the rationale and step by step thought process. Until yours. I now completely understand how all these elements work together. I can't thank you enough.

[GeekMustHave]

It's videos like that show that some knowledge stays fresh even after over a year. I learned more in 15 minutes than it would have taken in a month of experimenting. Thank you for the excellent content. Keep broadcasting!!

[scottmaschino]

Great video, loaded with info, delivered in a very clear way.

One recommendation. On your cyclone, you have it mounted on a bucket lid, making it a bit of a pain to open. On mine, I cut 2 circles if 1/2" plywood on my bandsaw. One a bit larger than the bucket opening, one smaller, leaving about a 1/2" all the way around. Glue them together and cut out drill a centered hole that matches the opening of your cyclone base. Mount the cyclone to the board. Around the outside of the smaller circle apply a strip of dense one side sticky foam weather strip. All it has to do is sit on the bucket, no clamp needed. The vacuum will pull it down and make a tight seal on the bucket. Even with a dust gate open I can pick up the bucket and all buy lifting the cyclone and it doesn't loose the seal. Shut it off, move the cyclone assembly and you can easily dump the bucket. It doesn't take long to make, but it saves a lot of aggravation dealing with a typical bucket lid.

[Booruvcheek]

I've got a pretty extensive dust collection under my couch.

[jumpinghoops]

What a terrific teacher; I have set through a million instructional videos and I have to say that this source blows all of them away. Very succinct yet full of valuable content!

[uneasyMeat]

I'm about to setup a similar system and, as a suggestion, I was thinking that trying to place the vac as close to the center of all the tools would slightly improve efficiency. This way, I'll have my gates setup right after my vacuum hookup and this will also reduce the length of the vent runs to all my tools. The way yours is setup, the vac is at the far end of the system with the table saw and router at the opposite end. having the vac in the center of the action may help with suction. Seems like your system is working just fine though.

[coolboy]

Wow, you made the most informative video I've seen on dust collection. Thank you so much!

[christianb]

Simple and down to earth for basic homeowner with woodworking equipment!
Thanks for the input.

[stevegem]

I use a chop saw to cut PVC all the time go slow, perfect cuts, nice and square, very quick

[itsthatepic]

It's been 3 years and he's still replying. Legend