"Peter Bogiatzidis" wrote in
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Hello,

I'm looking for some feedback on what parts size changes would be
needed when building the following Woodcraft DIY dust collector
pre-separator, which is based upon using a 44 gallon container. If,
due to "shop" space limitations, I choose to use a 32 gallon or
smaller container, is it just a matter of reducing the sizes based
upon the ratio?

http://woodcraft.com/articles.aspx?articleid=408

That said, I came up with the following approximate sizes. Using a 32
gallon container the pipe size would change to 2 3/16", the couplings
to 1 7/8" and the inlet pipe to 7 1/4". Again, these are just ballpark
numbers. I don't even know if PVC fittings are available in those
sizes.

If I'm on the right track, then I assume that the same would apply if
making one from a 5 gallon bucket as well. Is that true?

I realize that we're not talking about rocket science here and am just
trying to learn.

Thanks in advance to those who post a reply to the group.

Peter.




It's a drop box for the chunks and chips. Use the piping, hose and
fittings you have, and see if it works. These things can be
overengineered for a home shop.

You're still going to need a broom.

Patriarch