Get a strong bucket with a good lid this bucket is actually a little weaker then i d like if your bucket is too thin weak the bucket will start to implode as you use your shop vac.
Diy dust collector 5 gallon bucket.
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This vacuum accessory keeps your filter clean and prevents the suction loss commonly caused by a clogged filter.
I used a 5 gallon with a tight lid.
The plans shown below are for basic 5 gallon bucket dust separator.
Dustopper s specially designed chamber snaps onto any standard 5 gal.
Cyclone dust separator by lolsborn.
Fashioned from a plastic bucket and pvc pipe.
2 5 90 degree pvc pipe.
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A secondary option is to build your own dust collection system using a shop vac which can be picked up for less than 100.
Using the dustopper my shop vac and filter are clean as new and the sawdust and chips all fall into the bucket which is easier to dump.
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The separator and hose are good quality quick to set up and fit on a standard 5 gallon bucket.
Someday i may have to make a bigger baffle but for now this works like a charm.
Now you can spend less time cleaning out your vacuum and filter and more time doing the work you love.
I used the existing hose from my shop vac.
I hated emptying my shop vac and then paying about 18 bucks for a new filter.
2 5 45 degree pvc pipe.