Container Inside Shape an Issue?

[briankb]

I was rounding up hardware and a container for my dust collection system and just purchased a green Brute at HD when I headed to Lowes for the rest of my hardware list.

I walked by their trashcan section and spotted these for $10 each, I grabbed two and they seem very sturdy. Much more so than the similar $15 rubbermaid at HD which I had passed over for the brute.

At lunch I was planning out the cuts and it hit me that the inside structure of these containers might cause an issue with the flow of debris and air once completed.

I would appreciate someone with knowledge on these systems to review the attached image and let me know if the two ridges (1.5" x 3") will cause a problem. I know I can align one side of the Thien top but that will leave the opposite side in a spot where the debris is starting to fall away.

[phil (admin)]

Not really ideal.  Will work, but hard to say how much better it would work if the walls were smooth.

[briankb]

Ok thanks. I will return them and keep my Brute 32g or try to find an old empty carboard drum.

[retired2]

Not seeing the attachement in the original post.

[phil (admin)]

Not seeing the attachement in the original post.

Thanks for letting me know, I hadn't realized that I have to also approve the pictures of a first-time poster.  It should appear now.

[retired2]

Not seeing the attachement in the original post.

Thanks for letting me know, I hadn't realized that I have to also approve the pictures of a first-time poster.  It should appear now.

I see it now Phil.

[briankb]

Further reading on the forum reveals that I should use a metal trash can to reduce static build up which could be a problem, beyond the shape issue, with plastic containers.

I noticed the Brute container also has similar inside shape, although the intrusion is only 1/2" compared to these cheap ones which intrude about 2" into the container.

I will just return them all and buy the metal trash can :-)

[phil (admin)]

I've actually been using a 30-gallon translucent (sorta milky-white) plastic barrel.  The plastic doesn't seem to have anywhere near the problems w/ static as other plastics I've tried.

I also have a 30-gallon steel drum, but prefer the plastic because of the weight.

[briankb]

Where did you find the plastic barrel you are currently using?

[phil (admin)]

I ordered the current one from McMaster, which is not the cheapest way to do it.

[briankb]

I picked up a nice Made in the USA Galvenized Metal trash can today at Lowe's for under $28.

And as I was strolling around the tool area I noticed a Skill 6" DADO set for $14 (reg $39).

Woodcraft is having an open house this weekend so I hope to pick up the remaining 2.5" ports and hose I need.

[RCOX]

I used one of those metal trash cans and had some problems. Phil suggested I check for leaks. I found the side seam as well as the bottom seam leaked. I used some silicone to seal all the seams and that helped a lot.

Just thought I would give you a heads up and maybe help you miss some of the problems I went through.

Raymond

[briankb]

Thanks for that tip!

When I returned my green Brute to HD I planned to pick up a can their but ALL 3 of the metal cans where stuck together and you could see a very obvious dent on the side.

The one I got today from Lowe's was perfect as far as I could tell. I will hit it with silicone tomorrow.

Lowe's also had a very nice 2.5" quick connect handle for under $10. Previously I had only seen these for the 4" at Rockler or similar stores. I tried it and it works great. No more struggling to connect to my sander or bandsaw.

[Peter]

Just be aware, that a shop vac has enough static pressure to collapse an unreinforced 30-gallon metal garbage can. You are welcome to ask me how I know this.   :D

[briankb]

How do YOU know this? I'm hoping for pictures!

Someone suggested I add plywood rings. Which shouldn't be too hard to make now that I have my circle cutter jig ready.