DIY Dust Collector System with Homemade Blast Gates and Automatic Start/Stop Function

[@ajsiemers]

These builds I like, no talking, just the working sounds. I can figure out the dimensions and materials and adaptations to my situation myself. But this video is loaded with great ideas and I'm gonna steal quite a few of them!

[@nguyenthanhtien7939]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@vectors2final36]

The relay to switch the power on is freakin brilliant!

[@sean6077]

was just about to post this. absolutely genius design.

[@arskajooseppi]

I was watching and thinking that a dust collection like that I need in the shop I'm building and then the on/off switch came and I was WOW. Ingenious indeed!

[@keysdiver6275]

That is brilliant, but what I thought was exceptional as well was the three way small hoses for the benchtop tools. This was a great job all around.

[@StupidEarthlings]

Agreed. Beautiful touch.

[@LucasHartmann]

Awesome idea really. Could not be any more intuitive than that!

[@gsftom]

Best dust collection video on KZbin! Probably watched it 5x.

[@pharaohacura3618]

my only question is, how could this genius video receive thumbs down? they’re probably mad because they couldn’t do something like this...this was amazing

[@mrmisterman999]

People on KZbin love to hate.

[@owleyeviews2247]

my favorite dust collector video, love that you have flip flops on too. man after my own heart.

[@HBSuccess]

Finally!! A dust collection vid that shows something useful. The relay idea rocks. Also like the simplicity of your blast gates - some designs are total overkill.

[@DIYBuilds]

+Tioga Fretworks thanks

[@thurmin]

Holy buttermilk biscuits. That switch system at the gates was an amazing touch. I have 0 skill in general things but would like to start a hobby. Seeing ideas like this really ignites a desire to do more. Thanks for the video.

[@eric4686]

Pretty sick man! I was thinking that it might get annoying having the system running all the time, and wondering how you were going to balance the system, and then BOOM! You added the sensors and relays! Mind blown, great job.

[@ArpadBuildsThis]

Canadians love mastercraft! I moved from Canada to Seattle and made sure to keep every mastercraft tool! Canada!

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

Great project! Excellent quality video as well! There's so many videos on YT with some guy mumbling, rambling, stuttering and stammering their way through the mostly-unnecessary explanation AND terrible camera work. A+ for this video!

[@AblanoreKulture]

Hello Here is France. Very nice subject in this vidéo. I try to put this in my workshop. And very nice music too, I love it. See you soon.

[@carllafong7489]

Only thing I would have done differently would be to make as many of the 90 degree fittings, as you could, by using two 45 degree fittings instead. Much better air flow. Great job.

[@bufford14]

That is by far the best DIY dust control system I ever seen on you tube. You did a great job on a scale of 1to10 I'd give you a 100. Great job

[@jewdd1989]

I need a v8 and a 🤦🏽‍♀️ lol I just realized you eliminated the need for stressing over pipe fittings and connections by screwing and cutting out the correct size pipe needed for a specific tool in each blastgate! Duh, I’d never have thought of that and after procrastinating on setting up my very own minor dust collection I feel like this way allows me to problem solve easily by drilling or cutting out the correct hole size of each connection into my own built blastgates. Thank you and I wish more builders would try this rather than melt a bunch of pvc pipes and break their wrists trying to shove pipes together lol

[@rudolflanghans9758]

Endlich ein Video, das jeder versteht. Auch ich, welcher der englischen Sprache nicht mächtig ist. Ohne überflüssige Erklärungen und Kommentare. Die Bilder sprächen für sich selbst.

[@rowey1992]

You can say that again!

[@JAYZWORKSHOP]

Well gotta say one of the best dust extraction systems i have seen, and the video was well edited. don't know why the thumbs down be nice if they left a comment saying why. All the best.

[@DIYBuilds]

+DIY GAME TEK thanks

[@johnnyandersson5622]

I never press any thumbs down but maybe it is because this is a ticking "dustfirebomb" . You should never use plastic tubing as dust collector unless you run aluminium tape on the inside and outside on the whole length of pipes and connect it to ground. With a little bad luck this will explode (perfect mixture of dust and oxygen) and set the house on fire due to static electricity. It has happened several times and even burned down big factorys.

[@DIYBuilds]

+Johnny Andersson I am yet to hear of that ever happening in a small garage setup like this.

[@keithcarlson6038]

Agree. This is my first view on this channel, and I'm really impressed with how thorough he was with the DC system!

[@larrybe2900]

The only issue is if you are using it putting a lot of material through the system you will build up a static charge. The grounding by you may not be all that pleasant but I agree in a small shop causing a fire is not a real issue. If you want to, just stretch out a coil of thin cheap wire around the pipes to a ground.

[@claythomas9467]

The relay switch... You are on God Level son. My wife said, "This boy has won some science fair project's in his life."

[@DIYBuilds]

Lol

[@T70781]

I like the low voltage relay start. Showing the details of that system would make a good video. Glad to see you aren't venting the dust inside! Take a look at Bill Pentz website about dust collection. He has more information there than anywhere else I've found. He's wrong about not being able to safety vent inside through a filter but his website is a great resource for information and ideas. For your system, if you switch from 90's and Tees to larger radius bends and Y's, your flow rates will increase significantly. I tested a system that I built with a 90 degree fitting and it was dropping half the pressure of the entire system. I got rid of the 90 and my flow rate went up 30%. If your system is really capable of pulling 1700 cfm (it would have to be 220V 3hp or more to do that, most collectors way over rate flow rates) then you need 8" ducts to not reduce flow. I doubt the system is flowing over 500 cfm as it is. but if that's enough then it doesn't hurt anything to leave it as is. The motor draws less current with more restrictions (that's not intuitive but you can prove it's true but checking motor current with a clamp meter and changing the amount of restriction) so it just saves power. I hope that is helpful information. Reading through Bill Pentz site is a great way to learn what works best and what your options are.

[@iDrill1993]

Tony Shulthise you're so smart. Now stfu 😄

[@alwatts9713]

Awesome vid/tutorial. No yammering like so many other vids. Just quickly showing the world how to do this yourself. I'm gonna have to make one of these myself. Thanks!

[@xomeht]

I was going to exhaust my dust collector outside like you did, but I didn't want to lose the heat in the winter and my meager air conditioning in the summer. The turnover for the volume of the space is pretty surprising.

[@DIYBuilds]

+mike susman I'm not heating or cooling my shop so this is good for me lol

[@russellrohde8598]

Super simple design. Effective. I'm sure some people will say all kinds of things about static/sparks/flaming death... Not me. I'll be doing the same soon with my new workshop when built.

[@RazorTNK]

Someone has probably already said this... The irony is how much dust you had to create in order to build a dust collection system! :P Great work!

[@suzylarry1]

so this means , the egg came first !

[@charadremur333]

@@suzylarry1 how do you know the dust was the egg?

[@alexwhite5724]

Its like ...you have to loose in order to win .. dust for two days but no dust for ever

[@csn6234]

@@alexwhite5724 l-o-s-e. Only one -o, son.

[@johnp.shannonsr.8125]

@@alexwhite5724 Right? You lose the battle, but win the war against those nasty dust bunnies. Lol.

[@Smurphenstein]

Some great ideas there. Over the years I have ended up with more than five powertool brands. I have been trying to work out a system which uses a house vacuum with PVC and pool hose or something similar. You just helped solved some of my biggest problems. Great to see a channel that doesn't just use off the shelf solutions. Not all of us can find them in countries where small populations mean less consumer choice. My workshop can get damp so I will probably substitute perspex or acrylic for my gates to reduce the chance of swelling. You just gained a new subscriber by the way.

[@kevinmorin7965]

great video! thanks for the many details and solutions and keeping the pace rapid, informative with no droning narrative!!

[@salvadorpurificacion2588]

The idea was very good, the suction was working . INSTALLED a directional flap to open & close whichever machine that operates so that suction will be strong enough.. BUT then he can have a better distribution of air volume with constant FLOW rate if the diameter of the pipe is reduced as it goes further by using the formula Q = VA.. This is just to share my technical knowledge & experience. GREAT. very useful for wood working home industry

[@crazylegs31]

Next time your in CT just swing by my garage and throw the same set up in real quick. Thanks!!!

[@ARMYStrongHOOAH17]

Bruh! Those relays just blew my mind!

[@mattspry8576]

The switches to power on the dust collector is great, where did you get everything you need?

[@datadev1]

Matt Spry Yes, great minds want to know.

[@TheFalconJetDriver]

Matt

[@rivvar643]

@@TheFalconJetDriver So old, but maybe others are wondering. That is a door contact meant for installation inside door frames by the looks of it. They are inexpensive and mostly used to monitor Open / Closed state of doors. In this case they are delivering a control voltage to the DC relay which switches on the machines.

[@wa9kzy326]

Excellent implementation of several clever ideas and use of materials. Great editing, too. For once, I appreciate all of the positive comments. They are spot-on.Thanks everybody.

[@seansysig]

Great content & verbal clarity keep up the great content.

[@extazerty1699]

Installing the DC coil relay is a brilliant idea. Very nice video. You did a great and inspiring job.

[@terrybaker6074]

I love this idea! I'm in the process of putting together my shop and a dedicated dust collection and air filter system is at the top of my list.

[@jaiminpatel9356]

M manufacture of dust collector in India sir...

[@JohnvanGurp]

This is a beautiful build and I got some great ideas following it, but I wouldn’t be cementing those joints because I odds are high that at some point I’m going to want to move things around a bit.

[@chuckpap]

Another fantastic build/video/idea...thanks for posting this.

[@DIYBuilds]

+Charles P thanks

[@mira4bo579]

Der Videoschnitt ist perfekt. So machst es Spass beim zuschauen.

[@rhensel001]

This is a great video! Good production. I really like the whole setup. Plus, it really showcases your ingenuity, and creativity. It truly shows the DIY in a guy. I appreciate that. Once again, great job man! 👍👌

[@damianjones6546]

That's brilliant, you've given me some ideas for my own sawdust collection.

[@saltygx]

Nice work and great video, I really enjoyed it. One question for you, where did you get the hose for the dril lpress? Thanks

[@DIYBuilds]

+saltygx lee valley. called loc line

[@saltygx]

Thank you for the reply. Looking forward to new videos from your channels.

[@PhilHarlow]

Thanks +diybuilds and +saltygx!

[@tonyb5469]

A great video, clean and easy to follow, VERY well edited. Ignore the jealous trolls who gave it thumbs down, I doubt whether any of those jerks can even spell camera, let alone use one.

[@dallanwordekemper3836]

I do like the low voltage dc relay control operation. Does your entire system operate only by this method?

[@DIYBuilds]

+Dallan Wordekemper yes all 7 gates control the motor.

[@iROBODUDE]

Great stuff. Only thing I would change is the hard 90 turns for 2 45's.

[@DryLog420]

Great build! I've gotta say, the editing of this video is A++

[@tolerangce]

역시 경선다운 경선입니다. 다들 하나같이 일꾼들입니다. 명연설들입니다. 자랑스럽습니다. 대견합니다.

[@luisstanker1491]

BRILLIANT... 💪💪💪👏👏👏👏 One of de BEST Practice Vidos ever. I will show all my Friends. THANKS FOR THAT VIDEO!

[@rancidoverwelm]

Someone give this man a damn metal. That's the best collection system I've seen. 👍👍

[@johnp.shannonsr.8125]

You just earned your "Professor Dust Collector" Badge.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I think it was very well done. i bet it would last forever. I am buying a Shopsmith dust collector this weekend.

[@Ezunit1991]

Holy crap that's useful. Just built a platform bed and now I have to sweep and vac a redwood out of my shop

[@MosMeister]

Well, your caulking could be improved, but other than that, awesome! Love the magnetic switches!

[@billklein-pells4520]

I love the editing you did - oh, and the dust collector was cool too. What software did you use for the editing?

[@DIYBuilds]

Movie studio platinum 14

[@rudyrooroo226]

Don't know the last time you heard this. YOUR WORK IS AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing.

[@DIYBuilds]

Thank you.

[@mikejohnson219]

Love the video man! Really clever use of materials and methods. Smiled mercilessly at the three headed hose adapter you made, damn ingenious.👍

[@DIYBuilds]

+Mike Johnson thanks

[@davidsparrow6247]

A REALLY good video. I dont usually watch these vids but, hats off........Nice one. Picked up some useful tips too

[@FranksDIY]

That was awesome . Need to do that to my shop

[@robertbrunston5406]

Great job! Some company's wish they a vacuum system so good! Thanks for sharing.

[@wiedapp]

Well done. One question though: The DC sucks air from the shop and presses it outside. Did you make a hole somewhere else in the shop so fresh air can get into it or are there already enough holes (=air leaks)? Because if there is no such opening (or number of openings), you would create a vacuum inside your shop and the effectiveness of your DC is lower as it could be. Just a thought.

[@DIYBuilds]

Yes lots of leaks in my shop. That's the reason I dont climate control it.

[@lgmccaw9415]

I know this is an old thread, but it's important to note - If you have any gas appliances (heater, water heater), venting outside could cause carbon monoxide to be sucked into the shop. As the DC exhausts the air, the vacuum will cause air flow in from the heaters exhaust flues, bringing CO with it.

[@wudntme54]

Thank you for bringing this up. I dont have any of the things you mentioned in my shop but I do have a wood burning heater which would of been a disaster had I vented mine to the outside.

[@woodandwheelz]

@@DIYBuilds Is the system wireless controlled with the low voltage magnetic switches?

[@DIYBuilds]

Watch my viewers comments #3 for more detail on my dust collection system

[@timthomas9105]

The one thing I don't have is dust collection. Nice stainless shop vac I bought from Home Depot. Drag it around and duct tape. I was wondering, since you know Superman, and He broke out your brick wall, could you please send Him down to Florida?

[@mopemaster]

Awesome work. But my Shop is Not big enough for something like this. I use a mobile cyclone cart. Got here by your comment over at John Heisz scrap bin Channel. 😉

[@DIYBuilds]

+mopemaster the unit takes up as much floor space as my shop vac and the pipes are on the walls / ceiling so no real loss there.

[@liviusdiyworkshop1012]

Dust in the workshop is really a messed up thing! I guess you are enjoying even more the work now in your workshop. Well done!

[@troppysholzhuette]

Great idea so everything is dust free lg Rene

[@samthomas6576]

Brilliant, especially the low voltage switches on the 'doors'. I will improve my DIY cyclone system. Thanks!!!

[@benjaminhdavies]

Great video, Brad! How are you finding the 4" (?) PVC? Is it fine or do you get any blockage in the system. Keep up the good work!

[@DIYBuilds]

Never had a blockage other than scraps falling into the bottom on the table saw flex tube which are easy enough to clean out. That would be fixed with a zero clearance insert. The 4" is good.

[@greatnationnow]

holy crap I am amazed. Dang, gonna have to save this.. great job.

[@sumandl]

Man that was awesome👍

[@truker1970]

awesome idea on the blast gates. I'm cheap and have all these materials(minus the cool relay switches)to build these for the collection system i'm working on right now. The only issue i would have is the exhaust venting outside, it would pull cold air into the shop in our Canadian winters. Great vid.

[@DIYBuilds]

my garage right now is the same temp as outside temp so wasn't a factor for me. When i actually get fed up with that and buy a heater i will have to install a filter on the exhaust and disconnect the exterior vent.

[@robertwittwer1276]

@@DIYBuilds I wondered about that. My shop is heated but not cooled. I am thinking about a gate outside for summer or to a filter for winter use. Do you think that is a practical idea? How much dust actually gets to the exhaust. My placement would put the external exhaust on the front side of my shop so I need to manage mess to prevent a 'domestic harmony' issue.

[@DIYBuilds]

I've never noticed any dust outside.

[@perezm714]

[southern accent] "Them are some pretty pilot holes you got there boy"

[@TXGladiators]

That’s what he said.

[@markuspoppinga440]

Absolut Perfekt 👍Sehr gut umgesetzt in absoluter Qualität. Meinen vollsten Respekt. .Liebe Grüße aus Germany 👍👍👍👍👍

[@terryglenweaver]

As a wannabe employer, I need to figure out how to hire time-lapse workers.

[@mikestabile0526]

the valves and relays are brilliant.. really great video!

[@DIYBuilds]

+Mike S thanks

[@PALbub]

siliconjob 1/10. rest very noice!!

[@gregsylwester1]

LOL

[@sebastiaanstoffels7565]

agree. would it have killed him to run his finger around just one time! rest is awesome tho.

[@DIYBuilds]

Am dead

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

A job well done! I think I like the drill press part the best. Just a thought for next time and how I did my pvc system. Instead of glueing the sections together, I slipped them in, added a couple small screws and then used latex caulk around the joint. This way they can be disassembled and reconfigured if needed. I also did a low voltage switch system on my cyclone.

[@DIYBuilds]

+Tom's Dreamshop Worx ya my plan for when I move is to just cut it up and buy a bunch of couplers

[@apmountain]

Bad idea cementing all your joints. I would have just taped them it means you can re use them if you ever shift shops.

[@DIYBuilds]

+apmountain if i move ill just cut them and use couplers

[@rapunzeleh546]

love it - and nice to see two things - that i'm not the ONLY one that cuts metal without gloves and THANK YOU for using the right tape... not 'duct' tape on the ducts. i'm just in the process of putting a ceiling in my workshop... the growop guys put heavy plastic on with bat insulation above, so just putting OSB under that to close it in... i'm using 4" PVC, and grounding it to outside - heard all the stories of explosions and shocks and stuff, so worth at least putting a safety in place. awesome video - thanks for the taking the time to share!

[@proffd972]

The switch was the best part of that. I wished you went more into that

[@DIYBuilds]

+Dale Fearnley swe viewers comments video #3 ;)

[@libby1024]

Innovative and well thought out. Loved the homemade blast gates. Was thinking of doing something like this in my shop. Would also have to include the relay power switch. It's been said before. BRILLIANT.

[@bjk12385]

Very cool. Love diy stuff. Just found your channel. Can't wait to binge watch to catch up.

[@Pauken11]

Very nice job! Don't forget to caulk the slip joints on that metal 90 coming out of the collector, because they induce a leak. You will notice an improvement. You can caulk them or use the metal tape.

[@giulius7176]

Loved it!!! Need to do that in my garage......I hate sweeping up all the sawdust!!

[@keithcarlson6038]

Pretty dang nice! That's exactly what I want to do - switch the DC on at each blast gate. I know remotes are popular, but I want to remember to close each gate after using it, so combining with a switch makes a lot of sense to me. Gotta say, though, that takes commitment to glue your PVC pipes together!

[@DIYBuilds]

+Keith Carlson you described exactly why I did it that way. if I should have to cut up my pipe and use some couplers meh so be it lol

[@barryroberts6470]

Very nice set up, well done. Barry (ENG)

[@DIYBuilds]

+Barry Roberts thanks Barry.

[@drochon6672]

I have the same table saw. Have you ever considered making a zero clearance insert. Given the very shallow depth the table saw offers it might be a challenge. I have pondered over this for years, and as many videos I have watched, I've yet to see one for this saw. Loved this video. Ideal for my small shop with lower ceiling and limited wall space.

[@DIYBuilds]

Dennis Rochon seems to hard to make one for that saw personally. But i having really found a need for one either

[@franka5416]

One of the best executed dust collection builds I've seen. Well done, thanks for sharing.

[@DIYBuilds]

+Farmercl's Woodshop thank you for the compliment.

[@forseeit]

Great video! A LOAD of content packed into 11 minutes.

[@ugonow69]

I like how you ran the exhaust outside! What was that vent you used, and what does it look like on the wall/ground out there after using it?? Thanks for the great ideas!

[@aviko9560]

It's calming and amusing to watch

[@clintbartenstein6876]

badass build! especially love the relay autostart on the blast gates

[@cgsound]

Great idea for the auto start /stop with the alarm contacts but please put all line voltage contactors and connections in a ul /cul listed junction box for safety

[@mikeallan9574]

Nice system. Exhausting outside means no filter, and that means optimum flow all the time. I'd like to do that in the summer, when the heat isn't on, and switch back to a filter on colder days. Have you considered adding a light ground wire, to prevent static discharge?

[@DIYBuilds]

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[@jayraysdiy852]

this is good. I thought about running a pipe with the dryer vent through my wall as well, but since it is brick, I’m not sure if I will.

[@stewieboy72]

Outstanding...I am just building my shed and found this really interesting and relevant.

[@danielobrien9536]

Great system! Be careful not to touch the pvc pipe while dust is being sucked up. The static electricity can give you one hell of a fright! I learned this the hard way lol. Can b discharged if it becomes a problem by earthing system.

[@thewoodworkinghusky3284]

This is perfect. I plan on using a similar system to add to my mobile workbench that I made

[@mikerom9958]

Superb fella! Just installing my own, and so glad I viewed your set up, and great ideas. Thank you for posting.

[@DIYBuilds]

+Mike Rom thanks

[@iancox6341]

2020. I like your design, especially the shutoffs, BIG THANK YOU.

[@tweaker4339]

Holy crap that so well thought out! Excellent job. Love the on/off switch.

[@korishan]

Really nice job done on the layout and everything custom built, even the gates! The only thing I would suggest is to use a timer on the collector motor. Starting is hard on motors and they can draw 3x to 10x the amps during start up than running. So if you went from the band saw to the sander, or table saw to the sander or router table or whatever, then the motor would shut off, and you'd turn it back on a few seconds later. The timer would allow the motor to stay on for like 30 seconds or so. This would also make sure there is no peaces left in the tubes

[@DIYBuilds]

+Korishan what i do to mitigate that is before I switch tools like from bandsaw to sander I open both gates and then go back to the tool that i was previously using and close that one

[@korishan]

Ahhh, so you do the two-step :P At least you recognize the need for keeping it running. There's another guy who built his system to use an arduino and when the shop tool was powered on, the system came on. I think over all, both systems are pretty comparable with each other.

[@DIYBuilds]

+Korishan Bob I like to make stuff? Ya i find that my way is the least complicated way of doing it for the least amount of money while having the on off function I required.

[@romeooromeo9384]

Very nice job, love the low voltage relay switch idea

[@mmgross144]

Great vid! I appreciate your creativity and use of affordable tools in your build! And nice paint-job on the bandsaw!

[@DIYBuilds]

+Michael Gross thanks

[@MacTech007]

Well done! I'm all for using cyclones for dust collection in the wood shop. But for those that don't, well they can enjoy the constant cleaning out of those filthy clogged up canister filters that just get all clogged up again in a couple hours or less of use. Just sub'd to your channel.