J. Phil Thien's Projects

If you ever cut/turn any greenj wood (Pine, etc.) that makes long curls, it might be worthwhile to cut out the 'bullseye' type of casting. Be sure to smooth over the cut areas just to keep from messing up the air flow even a little bit. Look at your picture #4 to see what I am referring to. Many have had this thing to get jammed and quite rapidly according to the 'war stories' posted on other sites that discuss Mr. Thien's marvelous device. (Thank You, Mr. Thien!)

I want to add my Thank You and express my gratitude to Phil for his giving so freely to us all his time and details of his design. I am sure that those of us that incorporate this device in our defense against the ravages of damage to our systems by fine particulate matter will indeed have a much better life and enjoy our wood working a lot longer.

I have shared this site with my fellow members at the International Association of Pen Makers - the IAP - and with many other wood working folks that I associate with.

Again ... Thank You, J. Phil Thien!