Thread: WIP Cyclone

Also got a little bit more ducting done, "its nearly finished".:eek:

I still need to make up the 150mm blast gates and the sawdust collection drum to go under the cyclone.

Looking good Al, I like your work!!

Mine has been at a bit of a standstill for a while now, I'm looking forward to being able to get in and finish it off.

Mate you ever though of making ducting for other people?

Really nice work and thread Al. I don't check the metalwork forums much, so missed this one. I really like your pipework & joints.

I built mine a while back, but for my little 1hp unit, with PVC piping. Yeh I know not enough, but by opening up the throat on the inlet it works Ok.

Perhaps I missed it, but what hp are you using?

Hi all,
very new at this forum but quite intrigued by it all.
Well done on the WIP Al, your skills certainly shine.
I also am considering making Bills design probably wont start till after christmas sometime. But was wondering what everone is using for a blower here in Aus. Any recomendations?

Slipery

Originally Posted by dai sensei

...Perhaps I missed it, but what hp are you using?

Yeah Al, come to think of it.... do you have a blower (sucker) for this work of art?

G'day Al B,

I've been watching your progress in here and this thread has to go in Best of the Best. Consider me green with envy.

Love to see how your shed is set up.

Originally Posted by Waldo

G'day Al B,

I've been watching your progress in here and this thread has to go in Best of the Best. Consider me green with envy.

Love to see how your shed is set up.

Buzz off Waldo, I beat you to it.

Originally Posted by keith53

Just about the ultimate compliment I'd say. Well done Al B

Thanks Keith I agree,
I do feel honoured that Bill Pentz has given his time to comment and share his knowledge on this thread. I am only to happy to help share any information I can.
It was only after going to Bills Pentz’s site http://billpentz.com//woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm
and reading the information that really got me started on the Cyclone journey.

Originally Posted by Ironwood

Looking good Al, I like your work!!

Mine has been at a bit of a standstill for a while now, I'm looking forward to being able to get in and finish it off.

Thanks again Brad
How’s the recovery going, Hope its all going well for you.
I’m looking forward to see some progress pics of your cyclone project.

Originally Posted by Harry72

Mate you ever though of making ducting for other people?

"Harry" I would love to make ducting for other people.
But my shed is not big enough for woodworking and sheetmetal equipment, and I don’t think my kids would be happy if I use up their backyard to build another shed.
Finding the time could also be a problem.

Thanks Guys for your kind words.

I used the motor and blower from my 2yr old 2HP (CT-2042 dust extractor )

Yesterday I went and picked up a empty drum to use as my sawdust collection drum which goes under the cyclone. After looking how good Ironwood's drum looked under his cyclone, and as I did not have enough room under my cyclone to fit a full length drum I started thinking how I could fit one under mine, I came up with an idea to shorten it so it would fit.

As this may be of interest to others I will try and give a bit more detail.

Tools required for this job are
4” angle grinder with cutting disc
Electric Drill
Jigsaw
Bandsaw (optional)
Tin snips
Pop rivet gun and pop rivets
Half round file
Hammer
Dividers (to marks circles)
Marking pen.

I started by cutting the base off with the angle grinder, I only cut the outer layer of the drum which allowed me to knock the base out. As shown in the pics

Thanks Al. One other question I have got. What gauge sheet are you using. Bill recomends 24 gauge so as it can be worked by hand but as you seem to have all the right tools I was wondering if you went a tad thicker as 24 g seems awfully thin.

Cheers