My version of making a Thien Cyclone Separator [with PLANS]

[Mazay]

I want to share my experience with you and ask for advice.

I make my own version of the cyclone, I will show you some photos:





After fabrication, I conducted several comparative tests and was surprised that I did not notice any significant differences between cyclone designs: with and without a baffle. Here is a photo of the result of my tests:


In spite of everything, now I am using a vacuum cleaner with a baffled cyclone and I am very pleased with the result of the dust separation.

I share my drawings in PDF format and a step-by-step video of making:

PDF Plans



Youtube

Maybe I did something wrong with the baffle element? What could be my mistake? What can I improve?