Dust collection system tips.
Shop vac dust collection system diy.
For the dust collection system i actually got a new shop vac this fancy rigid shop vac from home depot.
I looked at the commercial dust collection systems and did not like the look of the 4 hose laying all over the shop.
The best strategy for putting together a dust collector system is to buy a universal adapter.
Assembling the dust collection system.
I also did not think i needed the capability of running seve.
Clear space in your shop by installing an overhead hook to hold the hose.
Doing this is safer for the hose and for you.
It keeps the vacuum hose off the ground or your work table.
Diy shop vac dust collector.
Cheap easy diy dust collector.
Watch the video to see how i did it this is a fantastic cheap and extremely easy way to minimize dust in your shop while saving the filter on your existing shop vac.
A secondary option is to build your own dust collection system using a shop vac which can be picked up for less than 100.
Very cheap to build as it only requires your existing shop vac hose one more hos.
Like a lot of people after retirement i built a woodworking shop.
We recommend 1 1 4 inch hose for most hand power tools.
Here are some key tips to keep in mind when building your own dust collection system.
You simply cut the soft rubber with a utility knife so that it fits the dust port on the tool and the vacuum hose for a woodworking dust collection system.