J. Phil Thien's Projects

Yes sir. Helps a lot. Pretty much what I was thinking but you put it in better perspective. Sounds like I'll just need to do more filter cleaning (more often) . But in truth, if I do this, there's no real difference between the two systems.

Again, thank you guys so much. I've been reading this and a couple of other sights for about 3 weeks now. Amazing how much I've learned from the experts in such a short time. Still a long way to go but thanks for helping.

Thank you, thank you!   :)   :D  ;D

Phil, Alan, anyone...?

I'm looking to build my setup very soon and really like the design above but am really concerned that most, if not all, of the fines that make it through the Top Hat will be fed DIRECTLY into the filter.

I have read a ton on this website and others but can't find where this is specifically addressed. I have seen where the Grizzly Cyclone uses this design (with a cyclone instead of the top hat obviously).

Thank you guys so much.

Dan, I really really REALLY love the layout of your system!  I'd like to do the same but I'm curious about the answer to question #3 above.  By feeding the filter directly from the blower, would you (do you) get significantly more dust in the filter?  My overly simplified thought is that you're feeding the stuff directly into the filter without ever giving it a chance to collect in the bag.

Thoughts?


Thanks,
Cory