J. Phil Thien's Projects

Thanks for the reply Randy.

After looking through the threads you linked to, I see what I need to do. Of course, a detailed examination of my vac will be the first thing on the list to see what are my options are.

I'm in no hurry to do this, but I think it will be fun when I do. And, I'll be sure to post when I do it.

Thanks again,

Dave

Has anyone tried to use the separator design to modify their shop vac directly? Seems like one could save a lot on filters if it was useful.

Yes, I realize that this is not the way a dust collector works usually.

But, I use my vac mostly as a vac. My shop area is small and I don't use it enough to rig up an actual dust collection system. Or, if I did, I'd just hook up the vac directly.

Any thoughts welcome.

Thanks,

Dave

Has anyone tried to use the separator design to modify their shop vac directly? Seems like one could save a lot on filters if it was useful.

Yes, I realize that this is not the way a dust collector works usually.

But, I use my vac mostly as a vac. My shop area is small and I don't use it enough to rig up an actual dust collection system. Or, if I did, I'd just hook up the vac directly.

Any thoughts welcome.

Thanks,

Dave

My name is Dave. Retired. A woodworker buddy of mine told me today about the Thien Separator Lid. I was fascinated. I'm wondering if my old Sears Shop Vac could be modified to work with this directly. Going to post to see. I've already tried to search to find out, but the search terms are way too common to be useful.

Dave