Introduce yourself...

[phil (admin)]

1/30/18:  I've changed spam software and settings to hopefully prevent the SPAM onslaught I was experiencing.

It will no longer be a requirement to introduce yourself and then be approved for posting.  You should be able to sign-up and post immediately.

Of course, feel free to continue introducing yourself if you like, it is always nice to hear what others are working on.


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This is the official "Introduce yourself" or "Accounts w/o posts will be deleted after 14 days" thread.

One thing a great many people that join online forums may not be aware of is the large # of spammers that attempt to create accounts solely for the purposes of posting their fake Cialis ads.

The battle requires constant adaptation of methods to prevent their carp from being visible to all users.  And because the spammers use bots to perform their chore, a huge number of accounts can be created in a short period of time (think 100's in a 24-hour period, even WITH anti-spam controls in place).

I delete these accounts during regular housekeeping.  Basically, I delete any account with zero (0) posts that has not be active in the previous (approx.) fourteen days.

So if you create an account with the plan of posting something, and then don't follow-through, don't be surprised if your account is gone in a couple of weeks.

If you want to create an account so the system can keep track of new posts, etc., and you only plan on visiting once a month or every other month, just create a simple post (you can do so in this thread) introducing yourself.  That way your account will be safe from my housekeeping.

Thanks!

[Fytrius]

Hi! My name isn't Fytrius. I'm a dust separator addict. I've tried to quit but I have intermittent relapses. ;)

[drum365]

Hi - I just joined today and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a hobbyist woodworker, working out of a largish two-car garage. Everything needs to be movable so I can pull the cars in when I'm done. 

I have an old ShopVac wet/dry vac that I roll around to whatever machine I'm using. I plan to build a silencer cabinet for the vac similar to the one in FWW #195 (below), and then put a Thien separator on top of the cabinet. Build in a couple of holders for attachments, etc., and I think I'll have a pretty nifty, small footprint, movable dust collection solution.

I also noticed that Mr. Thien has an article on making an alignment tool for a Ryobi BT3100 table saw. Hey, I've got one of those, too!

Chip
(aka drum365)

[Surg-right]

Hi I am planning to build one of this engineering marvels for my shop vac; as well as my total shop portable dust collector, thanks for all the great comments on this forum.

[Imprimis]

Just joined today although I've been reading the articles for a while.  I'm a lifelong woodworker (woodwaster depending on who you ask!).  In my later years I've taken up (again) woodturning and have joined the San Diego Woodturners, a really great club.  I last did woodturning back in junior high school.  I'm a great-grandfather now so it's been a while.  While I enjoy it immensely, the mess is also immense, so I just built my first Thien Cyclonic Separator.  I must say I'm impressed.  It works beautifully.  And my wife doesn't bug me anymore about all the shavings.  Thank you J. Paul!!!
I intend to post a short article on my separator build along with a few pictures.  Who knows?  It just might help someone.
I'm looking forward to lots more great projects!

Dave  (Imprimis)

[JSP]

Hi All,

I'm new here, looking to build a top hat Thine separator for my new shop.   Don't have a DC system yet, need to design and build  a system for my new shop.  Looking to meet woodworkers in CT.

JP

[Jerry Thompson]

After 25 years of W W I am going to buy a Harbor Freight DC and try to make and use a Fein Separator.

[shawn_s]

Hey, I'm Shawn. Well now I know where my old account went.  :P Been working for years with minimal to no DC setup. Going to change that soon, and am going to be building a tophat to go with my DC that I have purchased. Been reading about the many interpretations of the design and find everyone's thoughts and willingness to share awesome.

[Phestus]

Hi Folks,

Been reading the post for a few days now and decided I'd join the fray. 76 years young and as much as my eyes will allow, I am very much into woodturning. Just bought a new 16 gallon shop vac and right away knew I needed a separator. Since jt will be home made I have settled on the Thien. What a great design. I start building tomorrow. Thanks for all the great posts and responses to questions from those, like me, who are relatively new to this stuff. Since I hope to read a big portion of the posts, I'd better get started. Later.....

Phestus

[mike652]

hello new to the site hobby woodworker from making firewood to building projects mike652

[Joe Duncan]

Well newbie for sure. I just stumble across this site and glad I did.  Got  some hot tips here for sure.  Just started in the wood working.  Just about ready to retire I thought I better find something.  So I am giving this a shot.  Well anyway hey guys and I will be talking with you guys for sure.



Joe

[tommitytomtom]

Greetings ! I just joined a few days ago. Looking forward to building a few separators for stationary tools. I collect and restore vintage woodworking machinery to use, not just to look at.

[Allen-in-Sheboygan]

I'm Allen-in-Sheboygan (Wisconsing, that is).  I plan on making a DC soon for my woodworking basement shop.

[ega]

I'm a long-term amateur wood and metal worker in Kent, UK. Dust collection in my workshop has been a work in progress for some years but I'm hoping to move towards dust-free nirvana with a Thien cyclone.

phil, out of courtesy to you, I would be glad to know how you say your name.

Safe working to all

ega

[SouthpawFWA]

I think I've figured this out so I'm on my third try to participate.
I have now figured out there is no drawing to purchase.
After reading a substantial number of these posts and reading the instruction page I have made my own drawing with modifications.
In the process of securing materials for my first small model version I discovered the internal dimension (ID) of 12" PVC-DWV Schedule 40 pipe is very suitable for a firm slip fit with the outside diameter of a 5 gallon plastic pail.
I will post my build soon.
If it is within the site rules I will give anyone a copy of my drawing.