Anti-Oil-Can Modification

[NCTinkerer]

I know it's ugly compared to some of the other builds on this forum, but I'm really happy with this separator's performance.  However, the metal trash can would make a loud bang whenever I blocked the inlet.  Since I'm using it as a vacuum, this happened quite often.  I nearly jumped out of my skin the first time it happened.  I made a simple common sense mod that took care of the problem.  I put an OSB ring half way down inside the can.  Right now it is just a press fit.  If it needs a more substantial attachment, I'll use some screws or something to anchor it.  I know its not much of a mod, and it may have been done before, but I hope it is useful for someone.

[retired2]

As long as your stiffener ring remains loose, emptying the can is not much of a problem.  However, if you have to attach it with screws I suspect you will be cursing it every time you empty the can. 

[NCTinkerer]

So far it is holding.  I built a new top hat today and used the first one to clean up.