Thread: Dust Extractor Cyclone Separator

Well the Budget plans have been announced and we all know where we stand. Any interest?

Cheers
David

No interest at all? Don't even want a freight quote? This is the same item as in fubar's thread here - https://www.woodworkforums.com/archiv.../t-190017.html
I've even sold a few of these to schools through word of mouth.

Cheers,
David

No interest at all?

Sorry mate, it is far too small for me, inlet too small ,outlet too small.

I need a cyclone with inlet of 2oo mm, outlet 250/300 mm that is capable of 2500 cubic feet / minute.( or metric equiv)

Read BobL's comments on your link to "furbars's" post.

Cheers Barry

Hi Barry,

I guess it's horses for courses. The majority of members here don't have DE's over 3HP, have access to three phase power, have the funds necessary to purchase a 5 to 8HP DE and even if they did have all those things wouldn't be able to/allowed to install a behemoth like that at their home based workshop. Many guys with 2HP DE's still only use 4" flex hose.

Yes, it is a given that even a properly designed, modern cyclone such as this will have a negative impact on the flow rate of a DE. But, even the best, modified 2HP DE is only going to achieve BobL's magic 1,000 cfm for a few minutes on many woodworking machines. After that first few minutes the flow rate will drop faster than the A$ in a GFC. So what do you do? Only 3 choices - Install a cyclone like this and achieve a reasonably consistent 650 - 700 cfm for an extended period, be prepared to clean your filter every 5 minutes (fat chance) or do nothing and continue to suffer the reduced flow rates imposed by clogging filters.

I have the greatest respect for BobL's knowledge and his willingness to share his expertise with forum members, I just don't think that he offers a viable alternative for the equipment used by many members. There it is, my opinion is different to his. I do know other woodworkers who share my opinion. Some may think that I'm totally wrong and I respect their right to have their own opinion.

Cheers,
David

Originally Posted by aldav;1865879The majority of members here [B

don't[/B] have DE's over 3HP, have access to three phase power, have the funds necessary to purchase a 5 to 8HP DE and even if they did have all those things wouldn't be able to/allowed to install a behemoth like that at their home based workshop. Many guys with 2HP DE's still only use 4" flex hose.

At my current address I could easily run a 3hp system with the available power in my shed, but I am renting and will not be here for ever so I will not invest in a 3hp system when the next shed might not be as well powered as the current one. I will not argue with BobL's figures either but as aldav says, they are generally beyond the capacity of the average backyard workshop.

I already have my own home-made cyclone, so I am not interested in this product, but I spent more than the cost of this in building my own system.

Cheers

Doug

Thanks for your comments Doug. I appreciate it!