2 Stage Harbor Freight Dust Collector

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Filter I used from Wynn Enviromental.
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Fittings:
From Shop duct to SDD DRL001205
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From SDD to HF blower unit DRL060500
In this video I convert my harbor freight dust collector into a two stage system by adding an Oneida Super Dust Deputy Cyclone in front of the blower. I reconfigured the entire system to be a bit more compact and sturdy while I was at it. I also added a cartridge filter to increase the system airflow and so far it seems to have helped a ton!
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[@rshepfam2009]

Thanks for taking the time to document your dust collector build. I've checked out other designs but I will be basing my build on your design. I like how you stack the cartridge filter and plastic debris bag to minimize the over-all height of the assembly. Well done and much appreciated.

[@johndebrular979]

A wife that helps in the shop. Such a lucky guy.

[@jvannucc1]

Thanks for this. You were the initial inspiration to make my own cyclone setup. I went with a 2hp Shop Fox blower, Oneida SDD, and Wynn filter. But Dick Wynn recommended the Gamma seal lid approach to make a threaded filter attachment, and I did that. Mounted to a custom plenum out of Baltic birch. I kept hesitating, drowning in dust, because the space is so restricted. Garage door and track on one side, lumber rack on the other, and the electrical panel right in the middle.

[@TimRoyalPastortim]

One of the most accessible DIY upgrades to fairly serious dust collection system that I have seen.

[@mattthompson636]

I'm Tim Royal

[@jimsly1841]

I have never seen a video of yours before. I am very impressed with your work. I really love the HIGH QUALITY work yet geared for an average budget. Great job. I just bought the same Harbor Freight unit. I'm waiting on my new planer to arrive. Can't wait to try them out.

[@billshultz1912]

Tyler, nice video and a great help. I made a couple of tweaks due to space issues in my shop. At 12:40 when you were pushing your wedges in to raise your collector can, I have a 2x3 block against the wall to allow more clearance. I also glued a 3/8" plywood disc on the bottom of my can to add strength and act as a bit of a skid plate. Again thanks for the great idea and explanation. Love the family helpers too!

[@richardrollema9466]

Hey, being a Dutchman myself, I love your sweatshirt. I did something similar with a HarborFreight dust collector. The on/off switch will wear out quickly and more specific to replace. Wire your dust collector through a common wall switch in a more accessible area and leave the motor switch on. A proactive problem elimination.

[@RedcarWW]

This taking from I've watched from Stumpy Nubs and adding the power of the Cyclone from Oneida. The one difference is that you leave the dust bag as is where Stumpy Nubs cuts his bag and dumps it into a five gallon pail with a trash bag. Although with the cyclone you are going to get far less debris in the bag requiring less replacements. Just the same, I like his idea as the heavy duty bag will break down over time from removing the metal clamp that keeps it in place. That simple modification to yours would prevent the you from ever needing to replace the heavy duty plastic bag. I am picking up the Harbor Freight Dust Collector next weekend, and I plan to do a combination of what you have here with the modifications Stumpy Nubs did. Thanks for sharing. This was an excellent contribution.

[@wagsman9999]

Very cool. Just bought a used jet dust extractor and oneida cyclone. Thanks for these great tips. YOU DA MAN!

[@trainerlance]

Well done. I love the way you overbuilt it and level of detail. You have to make it sturdy for those kids.

[@whipstermobile7712]

This was a great instructional. I used it to convert my single stage Grizzly dust collector into a two stage system. I made 3 key alterations though. 1. My air filter is mounted on top of the out flow and the bag below the outflow. I also used a paddle air filter that you can hand crank the paddle which flaps internal paddles against the air filter knocking dust out. 2. When I used a rubber trash can the air suction was so great it crumpled the can causing the upper seal to be breached. I upgraded to a metal can for a more rigid structure to with stand against suction implosion. 3. Once I upgraded to a metal can the wood feet used to hold up the can no longer worked well because the rubber can could flex a bit into its upper lid - the metal can wouldn't and kept falling when trying to put the feet in place. As well, the upper lip of the metal can being much more rigid caused some air gaps. To make it mount with a good seal I used toggle/pull latch clamps - the latch/levers attached to the can and the catch/clamp part is attached to the outer edge of the upper wood lid. I use 4 of them equal distance around the lid and it pulls the can up nice and tight.

[@MakeitExtreme]

Great job Tyler!! Nice setup!

[@DIYTyler]

+Make it Extreme Thanks George!

[@brianwhite4548]

I have to say. I have watched a lot of dust collector videos and yours is by far the best. I would like to ask you some more questions

[@blackjack8217]

Love that your kids are with you while you work.

[@erikandersen4440]

This is really awesome man. Thank you for showing how you converted this dust collector into a much better system. I really want to improve the dust collection in my shop and this shows how I could make it happen. 🙂

[@TomReagh]

This is timely as I am adding dust collection to my shop in a few weeks. I was going to go with single stage, but two stage would be more economical and effective in the long run. Thanks for doing the grunt work for me Tyler.

[@DIYTyler]

2 stage is without question the way to go and making it yourself will be, at most, about half the cost of getting a ready made one. Glad I could help, and good luck!

[@Standing_Wolf]

This is a great video. I really like that the family just walks around. It makes the video feel homely. Thank you.

[@mikeygee4564]

"homey". "Homely" means ugly.

[@thecrittergitter7576]

I Love the safety (PPE) you are using, especially for the Little Dude!! Protect his hearing for years to come. Because he will learn to use the PPE later in life!! AWESOME!!AWESOME!!

[@markw2266]

I haven't done this myself yet but a friend helped a guy put copper wire inside his plastic dust collector system. The claim is static discharge can cause a fire within the pipe. I did notice static in my piping so it's on my radar to add grounding wires. Nice build thanks for posting.

[@travlerv]

Great video Tyler. I was about to search how to convert a single stage to a cyclone, when I came across yours. Appreciate your video. !

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

This is a very nice dust collection system with good ideas and some thought in keeping the cost down. Thanks for sharing!

[@lifeaslou]

Great video - thanks! Your approach to dust collection is almost exactly what my plan is going to be over the next month or so.

[@DIYTyler]

+Lou Stanley Thanks for watching Lou!

[@minnronfire]

Great build. I have HP's DC, and I know if using a cartridge you have to get more of the large dust/chips out of air stream (than a typical single stage can) to keep them from clogging it. This is a really nice solution to that problem. Best one I've seen yet.

[@DIYTyler]

+bryce johnson Thanks man! It has been a huge addition to the shop.

[@washburn_morning_dad3883]

This is the best version of the HF DC upgrades I've found. Think we have a future project -- running a large Thien Baffle configuration ATM. Thanks!!

[@DIYTyler]

+Jake B Thanks for the great comment Jake! Glad you liked it.

[@charlieodom9107]

Massive upgrade from the original! Makes me want to upgrade mine now.

[@paulleech6412]

Wow! It works so well. I was skeptical at first but... you said it works really well.

[@ModernMetal7]

You really helped me as I've now got basically the same system installed. Thanks sir!

[@keithcarlson6038]

Love this idea. I want to do this with my Penn State dust collector. Same design as the HF pretty much. Only thing I might want to do differently is a flexible coupling between the cyclone and the bin to be able to lift the lid for emptying.

[@DIYTyler]

This modification would work great with the Penn State....they probably come from the same factory!

[@oceres]

LOL with the kids and cat, this is how my shop works as well. Always plenty of interested helpers. Great stuff!

[@konaok1]

Awesome build! I added a remote start- stop switch and found it cutting down on run time and remembering to turn it on.

[@DIYTyler]

+konaok1 I have several switches around the shop but I think I still may go with a remote that I can have on my person all the time. Thanks for watching man!

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video and process. Thanks for sharing. It must be great to have some helpers in the shop. Great system...

[@vt356b]

Great build! And a family effort: even the cat... Note you did the pocket screw holes earlier for the filter bracket!

[@BraxtonWirthlin]

Awesome set up, Tyler! Doing a serious dust collection upgrade is definitely on my to do list this year!

[@DIYTyler]

+Braxton Wirthlin It makes such a HUGE difference! Made a mess when I was cutting the parts for this without having the collector. Thanks for watching Braxton.

[@anthonyscarnici2224]

The thing I like most about this video is that his family is a part of it - hits real close to home!!!

[@michaellovetere5122]

Yeah, I like his little woodworkers in training.....

[@pomonabill220]

@@michaellovetere5122 and the supervisor (cat).

[@mrsmjs1550]

Love your videos brother. Keep em coming! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Morgan, Merry Christmas!

[@MikeMerzke]

Awesome upgrade! I really like my super dust deputy and HF duct collector. Keep up the good work!

[@DIYTyler]

+Mike Merzke Glad to know your pleased with your system Mike. Thanks for watching!

[@StoneandSonsWorkshop]

Nice setup. I've been debating what to do with my setup. Currently my HF collector is in use in it's original design. I like this.

[@DIYTyler]

+Stone and Sons Workshop Not a single chip made it though the cyclone so far....think its going to be a big help!

[@richpfaff8709]

I love the whole family and the cat helping out.

[@DarinBeard]

This is the best mod video I've seen for the Harbor Freight collector. I would love to know how you feel about it a few years later.

[@nathansanders9559]

I woulf second that

[@TSPhotoAtlanta]

Third that!

[@velcroman98]

Fourth

[@shawngailey5085]

5th request on the follow up!

[@gmor46]

Just got a HF dust collector from Santa....haven't used it enough to get frustrated yet but when I do, that's gonna be my project! Thanks man

[@DIYTyler]

Sweet! Shoot me a picture when you finish it up!

[@MRrwmac]

Very nice modification and build. I think the shop assistants and inspectors did a great job as well.

[@DIYTyler]

+MRrwmac They did a great job with this build...all of them! Thanks for watching.

[@djAnakin]

That's awesome! Almost exactly what I want to do.. thanks for doing the planning work! Also.. you're a good dad, letting your kids play in the shop with you!

[@DIYTyler]

+djAnakin Awesome, glad to have helped! Thanks for the comment about having the kids around, reassuring. Thanks for watching.

[@shimes424]

@@DIYTyler with the hearing protection? Love it!

[@cpeterson877]

Great build and well produced. High praise all around. And...YOU USED A TRIPOD!!!! Yeah!! The ONLY suggestion in would make is to use T-nuts on the back of the plywood used to mount the motor. I think it would make installation easier and, in the event that you need to service the motor, easier to disassemble for service.

[@TheMessyStudio]

Thanks for sharing, Tyler! This is exactly the kind of mod I was looking for. I have the same dust collector and recently bought the Oneida SDD Cyclone. My original thought was simply to connect the SDD inline and later find a way to install a better filter. Your modifications have given me some ideas to make that happen sooner rather than later.Billy B.

[@DIYTyler]

+alamocdc Awesome, glad to help man!

[@J0hnyJakn0ve]

Nice build. Gonna have to give a setup like that a try. Next time if you don’t have help hanging something heavy like that motor you can throw a fence cleat and it can hold the board for you while you drive the screws. 👍🏽👍🏽great video

[@wincertactical1317]

Tyler I loved your video. I want to make a set up just like yours except using the bucket instead of the bag at the bottom of the filter. I also like the other companion video you made to this with all the links. Great set up and a very thorough explanation! You took your time and made everything very easy to understand. Thanks again.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks for watching man!

[@illphil8286]

Great idea tyler, congrats. Very nice how you level the bin with the splines. It could be so easy👍

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man! Want to come up with something a bit more clever but we will see!

[@Jer_Schmidt]

Very nice setup Tyler!

[@DIYTyler]

+Jeremy Schmidt Thanks Jeremy....am curious to see what the dust is like though the cyclone, will let you know.

[@bradsnyder66]

Nice job! I just put in a Super Dust Deputy and have been delighted. Next step is to upgrade from a bag to a pleated filter. Thanks!

[@DIYTyler]

+bradsnyder66 It makes a huge difference doesn't it! Thanks for watching!

[@rmchaleii]

Thanks for the video dude. Im going to be installing dust collection in my shop as my next "shop upgrade" big help man. Thanks again.

[@moonolyth]

I like mounting the motor directly to the cyclone rather than run extra flex hose between the two. Great job!

[@bluejfarm9098]

NIce work T! well done young man.

[@mikewinslow6735]

Nice job Tyler. Great Idea you had mounting the dust collector.

[@DIYTyler]

+Mike Winslow Thanks Mike!

[@michaelgrzywa]

Hey Tyler, I built my dust collection the same way and all the chips are going into the bag and not the can. Thanks Mike.

[@BillHantzopoulos]

I really like this setup. I talked to +MattCremona 6 months ago and he advised me not to waste money on a single stage dust collector unless I was going to convert to 2 stage collection. Best tip yet and I like your setup here.

[@DIYTyler]

+Bill Hantzopoulos Yea, single stage systems are not good for a multitude of reasons. But, single stage is better than nothing! Thanks for watching Bill.

[@Security_Risk_10]

Very nice! Best one I've seen so far.

[@EDCole01]

Nice job. Love the Orbital Mechanics podcast playing in the background.

[@DIYTyler]

+Eric Cole Good ear man! Yea that podcast is full of goodness. Thanks for watching Eric.

[@LiloUkulele]

One of the best videos I have yet to come across...unless you're dropping $5K on an Oneida system!. I plan on venting directly to the outside. Great job, my friend!!!!

[@lefthandedwoodworks]

Just found your channel and I'm really enjoying your vids. Lots of cool shop projects i will be tackling very soon.

[@DIYTyler]

Awesome, thanks for coming over and watching our stuff Mike!

[@gianlucatrozzi4252]

Great artigianal work!!! Many compliments!

[@njrworkshop]

Nice project, Tyler! That looks like it will be a significant improvement.

[@DIYTyler]

+njryan415 So far so good, thanks for watching!

[@davidsargent8374]

Tyler, Great to see a no nonsense video as good as this!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks David!

[@weldmachine]

Very Good Job. All the Best with your Channel. Peter.

[@DavidStanton]

Like your videos Tyler! I did a similar thing a year ago but wasn't happy with the air being recirculated even with a 1 micron pleated cartridge filter so vented it outside, works a treat!

[@DIYTyler]

+David Stanton If I wasn't in the basement I may have vented outside as well but many people can't so this appeals to a larger group of woodworkers! Thanks for watching!

[@mwaddellus]

David Stanton - I'm thinking of doing the same thing - venting to the outside. But, what did you do to provide a safe inbound air flow that would support the impeller driven venting? I'm in the basement with oil-burning furnace (common in New England, USA).

[@edcarter9069]

Dave, take care. Some express concern that venting a basement shop outside may result in pulling furnace gases such as carbon monoxide into your shop. I am not an engineer so I can not confirm with authority, but I would investigate.

[@steverochon1620]

Really well conceived AND executed! Nice work!

[@DIYTyler]

+Steven Rochon Thanks man!

[@GuysShop]

Nice job Tyler! I'm sure that it will work much better for you in the long haul.

[@DIYTyler]

+GuysWoodshop I hope so....your videos were helpful!

[@bellevuesnekkeri]

Great video Ty. DC hacks and videos are always a pleasure to watch. and you do it with such ease. Well done. Central dc is on my to do list, but not down to that line on the list yet. I sure wish those pleated Wynn filters or similar was available in Norway. I have only found one supplier, and they charge close to 300usd for it, so I will find another solution for it

[@DIYTyler]

+Bellevue Woodshop Ha....my list is huge too! Yea $300 is a bit steep, this one was $200 shipped (that is steep too but it has x5 the filter area as others I saw.) Thanks for watching Roy.

[@ethanmarvin8949]

@Harry Antonio instablaster :)

[@MakeSomething]

Very nice! I just gave away my Harbor Freight dust collector.

[@DIYTyler]

+Make Something Thanks David. You going with multiple stand-alone rockler units or did you get a new cyclone?

[@MakeSomething]

Multiple stand alones. My shop is "U" shaped and one central dust collector doesn't work well.

[@monkfry]

Been fighting a DC3300 for a couple of months. It doesn't have enough suds. Just bought this one today for 170$. Thanks for the info Boba Fett. Heading down this road I'm sure. Great video!

[@benbrubaker7896]

Very nice. I gave up on my single stage and went with a cyclone. Wish I would have seen an idea like this before I bought a new machine.

[@DIYTyler]

+Ben Brubaker This is certainly a bit less expensive but your system is probably more powerful.....I suppose it really depends on what kind of performance you are after! Thanks for watching Ben.

[@pemtax557]

Nicely done and explained. You should be proud! Cheers

[@alexhendry457]

you did a great job on the upgrade👌👌 .

[@LutherBuilds]

Wow. That looks great, Tyler!

[@DIYTyler]

+Joshua Luther So far it's working great too! Thanks for watching Josh.

[@barryd.thomassr.9156]

Should ALWAYS acknowledge you able assistants, keeps them Available for later jobs! Ladies like That!

[@stones4830]

Absolutely killer video man. Great job!

[@Mitermikeswoodshop]

Nice Tyler, i have a two stage lid from woodcraft, but soon i was looking to convert over to a full 2 stage system like this. Thanks.

[@DIYTyler]

+Miter Mike's Woodshop I think you will find it to be a good improvement, in separation but more in the increased airflow. Thanks for watching man and thanks for the shirt!!

[@brentjohnson6654]

New subscriber here. Looking to understand dust collection. I like your little helper there. All the best from north Texas.

[@jeffb5463]

Fantastic job! Would like one just like it.

[@boatbuilder1954]

Cool I must build this, Also after owning Milwaukee,Makita and Craftsman cordless drills and dis satisfied with all of them I bought the Ridgid Drills and for the past 3 years have had much better battery life than the 3 mentioned .

[@DIYTyler]

+boatbuilder1 Awesome! Have been really pleased with my RIDGID tools. You really need to check out their new stealth force impact....it is incredible. Thanks for watching!

[@jcberb]

Good video, especially with the kids and pet walking around, reminds me of when I am in the shop and my three kids and the dog are all in there. I need to make something like that. But not as large, being that I move every 4 years or so. Subscribed!

[@DIYTyler]

Hey thanks for the sub and the kind words man....really appreciate it!

[@vanillajustin]

I know I'm commenting on a super old video... but just seeing your wife properly use that driver melted my heart. #shearealone

[@donpalmer4155]

Thank You for showing the WORK!

[@sapelesteve]

Great job Tyler! That looks like a very nice set up indeed. Those filters are a PITA to clean, so that vortex unit essentially eliminates that job. I have a similar set up & love it. Steve

[@DIYTyler]

+Sapele Steve Good to know, thanks for watching Steve!

[@drjbg400]

Want to thank you for this unique set up. I’m so glad I found this. It should serve to solve my space limitation problem. I also took a look at Jeremy's set up on Guy's Woodshop who is also inspiring me. I'm surprised we don't see the filter installed like you did, more often, since in your configuration the filter does not have to be above a standard ceiling height and there's a straight connection between the blower and the Dust Deputy and the blower and the impeller. This seems like a more efficiently designed set up. I’ll hang the impeller by turning the support legs upwards and mounting them on the ceiling, but I’ll have to have someone shorten the legs and weld the mounting plates back on. I’ll mount the blower and impeller as high as possible so the run from the Dust Deputy can be as high to the ceiling as possible also. What I’d like to know is, can’t the lid on top of the impeller be a simple thin piece of plywood just caulked in place if I’m supporting the impeller with the included legs? And would you have designed the attachment of the filter to the impeller any other way, now that you have been using the system? Thanks for your ingenuity and expertise. - Jake

[@DIYTyler]

Jake, thanks for watching out stuff. After making this video Wynn (company that makes the filter) has come up with a few clever clips that allow easier removal of the filter, if you ever needed to....I haven't, if I was do build this again that is the only thing I would change. This system works excellent.

[@craigpereira6381]

Great set up Tyler, dust collector is on my wish list. right now i have a 3rd hand record power system which works but needs improvement. Previous owner never even used it.

[@DIYTyler]

+Craig Pereira Thank Craig. DC make such a difference, forgot how bad it was without one!

[@thuynguyenngoc4662]

great idea, you have a happy family.

[@johndowning2231]

I have a filter with a solid end. I am going to look at drilling some holes to allow the dust to drop through to the bag.

[@paulv8185]

Nice work Tyler. Very cool.

[@rroe5718]

Best video yet. Will be using most of your good ideas especially on mounting brackets. Have you had good luck with your dust barrel your using? Most everyone using these trash type cans are having collapsing problems with the plastic.

[@canoelew2288]

Excellent presentation! Makes a lotta sense.....

[@mkushin]

Great build!!

[@MikeKapotsy]

Nice job Tyler. I need to button up mine and order that filter!

[@DIYTyler]

+Mike Kapotsy It makes a big difference! Thanks for watching Mike.

[@billy19461]

Loved the video and the kids!

[@WoodByWright]

Love seeing the little helper. if only they made an attachment for hand planes!

[@DIYTyler]

+Wood By Wright That would be nice wouldn't it! Thanks for watching man!

[@WoodByWright]

Any time man keep up the good work!

[@bobpritz7780]

Hey, Tyler! Thanks for this GREAT video. Like all of yours, it was very easy to understand and follow. I was wondering what the approximate maximum distance I could place a machine and still have proper suction.....I need to go up 3' and over across 20' then down 4'. Many thanks for all you do, Tyler!

[@stevecollins9450]

Very well done, Tyler.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Steve!

[@peterstewart9376]

Wow thats a really great setup!

[@DIYTyler]

It works amazing! Thanks for watching.

[@ShadeTreeCNC]

great job. I did the same thing using the small harbor freight red dust collector and the dust deputy.

[@DIYTyler]

Cool! This is just scaled up.Thanks for watching!

[@shabopalopa]

Dang, dude's got a wife, 2 kids and cat walking around him while he's working on his project.. Can definitely tell you love what you do haha. Certainly earned my sub.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Matt! Hope you enjoy the content!

[@jerrylmartinez3339]

Great job like the set up