Delta 2 stage Blower converted to Thien Separator

[hweaver2]

I am looking for some advice regarding a potential Thien separator build. I currently have 2 Delta 2 stage dust collectors, the drum top type. One is a ¾ HP 580 CFM unit that is almost pristine condition. I plan to use this unit dedicated only to my table saw. I have a second one, a 1 HP 700 CFM unit that I would like to repurpose the blower/motor in a designed Thien unit. A photo of the unit is below. In perusing the forum, it appears that most builds are utilizing single stage blowers from single stage units. Obviously, removal of the lid on the 2 stage unit I have would be necessary to utilize the blower, correct? Any ideas, suggestions, criticisms are all welcome, as this will be my first attempt at this.

[hweaver2]

Since no responses, maybe I did not post this with much clarity now that I think about it. I would like to reuse the motor and blower off this 2 stage collector on building a top hat type Thien separator. This is a 1 HP unit with about 700 CFM as it is. The plan in my mind is to mount the blower motor separately on framework and utilize a top hat underneath with the dust can. Has anyone ever tried repurposing this type of blower unit or should I be looking to find something different? I notice the exhaust of this unit is on the opposite side of the blower housing as compared to others I have seen. Does it matter whether the blower spins clockwise or counterclockwise? Or, am I just wasting my time with these ideas since this is already a 2 stage unit?

[phil (admin)]

People have added baffles INSIDE those units, otherwise leaving them as-is (blower still sitting on lid on top).  You can probably find pics via Google.