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[@kencorsell8087]

Beautiful job! I had a 5000 sq ft sauna factory where we used inland red cedar and redwood exclusively. When that dust gets in your lungs it never breaks down so dust collection is imperative. We hired a professional company to design and build the system. They used two 10 hp motors each with its own cyclone that even shook down the cylindrical paper filters every so many hours to keep them clean. The motors, cyclones and collection boxes were all housed inside a metal cabinet that was 10’h x 6’w x 3’ d. All piping to each station was reinforced galvanized metal starting at the machine at 12” diameter and being tapered down to 4” at the blast gates to keep the suction even over the long runs and all metal to eliminate any static electricity. Dynamite uses sawdust to increase the explosion power so grounding is very important! They had to be emptied once a day but it was a small price to pay for your lungs!

[@oobaka1967]

You know you have dedicated subscribers when they'll watch a 20 minute video about dust :) Great job, as usual, Mr. Bates

[@MrStrizver]

Especially when many of those viewers have the same system already installed!

[@dman81032]

oobaka1967 - you know they are also dedicated, when they don't even have a shop yet, and watch a video about dust collection!

[@igreene2514]

what he said! lol

[@richardbrock9285]

I Greene n

[@ian-baldwin-woodworking]

The best thing to do is to see what everyone else does to make decisions for your self. Then go and upload your videos to help others and the process continues for others, :)

[@supremelandscapes]

I have to say your efforts to decrease dust especially air borne dust are fantastic. I am glad you have made this topic into a specific video. This type of shop hazard needs a lot more attention. Great job.

[@chokeyourchicken4]

Great Job! I have my PVC dust collector set up and used the foil tape on the inside of the connection and then wrapped it around the seam for a seal, originally intending to run a insulated wire along the piping and then ground the system to a connection (which was one of the bolts that held the framing to the cement slab) to make the ground. I have used my Clear view Cyclone setup for over 3 yrs and I have NEVER gotten a static electric shock from touching any part of the system while it is in use! Nice work on your installation, Very Professional, and I am still getting used to wearing a respirator, course I have to wear glasses, and that bothers me more than anything, I am thinking of a tilt down fresh air face shield unless that fogs up and gives me a problem. Hate wasting 2-3 hundred dollars for fresh air but sometimes you have to do what you have to do!

[@BrandonLund]

I'm with you on this. I HATE dust! I'm constantly vacuuming and sweeping in between cuts. Congratulations and well executed!

[@pasqualemandara]

Now, that's what I call "a dust collection system", although there are some nice home made systems, this one guarantees 99,9% efficiency. Regardless negative comments that is the best way to keep your shop the safest as possible for you. Can't wait to see you back in the action. Have a great day Jay!!!

[@kim-knowledgeinformationma2835]

Jay very detailed, very informative and GREAT video - I know the risk my elder brother was a woodwork teacher and died a couple of years back at 71 - healthy except his long were stuffed WHY - he wasn't aware and perhaps ignored the risk of dust as an apprentice carpenter as back in the 60's and 70's - then spent the rest of his life trying to avoid dust. My view is you have probably saved lives - ignore the idiots - great job I going to doi similar in my new shop - THANK YOU

[@alexpettigrew8971]

Excellent system and excellent explanations. I just upgraded to a Craigslist Oneida 2 HP cyclone which came with 6" pipe and fittings. Still tweaking but so much improvement. Don't care what the trolls say, do everything you can to avoid breathing wood dust.

[@reprosser]

Looks great Jay. I installed the clear vue when I built my shop. I was not having difficulties, but did not want to develop any issues that could be prevented. The greatest add-on for me was an alarm for when the bin fills up. I have never had to clean out my filters from a dump due to a full bin. The bin fills up quicker than I expected, so I am sure I would have let it overflow at some point without the alarm. Also, I have not had an issue with static electricity on the sewer pipe ducts.

[@robertherzog9673]

I have a sinus condition too and built my collection system with 4 inch PVC pipe. I didn't believe the stuff on KZbin that said you needed a static ground if you used PVC, so I didn't use it. Guess what....you need it or over time the static will cause the fine dust to build up on the inside of the pipes clogging them and having a potential for fire. I used a fine bare braided wire (18 guage I believe) and wrapped it around the outside of the pipe in long wraps. Using crimp on connectors I attached the wires with SPACKS screws at the pipe connectors, The screws were just long enough for the point to protrude through the inside so it didn't catch dust but would pick up the static. The other end was grounded to the dust collector motor. This has stopped the dust buildup from static. By joining the wires at the pipe connectors, I can pull the pipes apart and reconfigure if I want. I used foil tape to make the connection seals like you did, so when I added a new machine, I had no trouble connecting it in.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Dude, you knocked that out like a champ! Excellent setup and thought process. This one is going in the "reference" file.

[@Bob-pe7cy]

Hi Jay, you're correct about the two lines at the table saw. Looking at the area of the tubes, 6"=28.3 while the 4"+2" = 15.7. You could partial open the gate at the planer and see what happens. Good job over all and a lot less clean up during/after a project.

[@cms123tube]

I have just recently got into woodworking and have used a couple of shop vacs on different machines. In addition I run a fan that blows across the shop out through 1 of two 6 ft barn doors. Even with my short time into woodworking I have already experienced some discomfort from the dust (your body telling you something). So I can fully understand somebody wanting to "really" get after dust control. There are some shop tools I really want to acquire ... but my next expenditure HAS to be a good dust control system.

[@kuffyswoodwork]

Looks like a great system you have there. I have never worked in a commercial furniture shop that didn't have me covered in dust head to toe by days end, and my own home shop is appalling. This video may have motivated me enough to at least fix up the dust extraction on my panel saw which only has a severely choked 4" hose connected to it at the moment. Great vid, thanks.

[@flyer737sw]

Great job on the install and doing necessary homework before the project Jay. It's ridiculous that so many people are busting your balls on what you should and shouldn't do. It looks like you have a system that works well for what you are trying to achieve. The problem with the internet and message forums, is that so many people regurgitate information/false information and do not speak of facts or experience. If the man wants to use 6in diameter pipes and the collector can handle it, then why not? Looks like an improvement to me. Awesome work Jay!!!

[@LillywhitePeter]

Great results with the mitre saw Jay. At 7:40 the second thin off-cut gets sucked right into the bin! Now that is suction. Nice vid with some useful ideas.

[@brianford9522]

It's nice to see another fellow woodworker taking dust collection seriously. If you're not running 6" lines you are only collecting chips, not fine dust. Nice work Jay!

[@macduff1964a]

Brian Ford Hello Brian, I'm new to this and cogitating a shop collection system. What's the logic behind 6" vs 4" for chip and dust vs chip only because I was pretty crap at fluid mechanics in college....mr Bernoulli confused me terribly 🤔

[@PBMS123]

@@macduff1964a I don't see how a 6" collects fine dust better than a 4" system. I did mechanical engineering, with specialities in turbine/jet propulsion. On the same system, a 6" system will mean less air velocity than a 6", because for the same flow rate, a large area means a slower velocity, meaning some particles may escape. For a 4" on the same system not only will it have a higher velocity, because of the Bernoulli principle, we know the pressure will be lower, and what is a vacuum, but a low pressure. This will mean there will be a greater pressure differential to the ambient air on each dust particle, causing a greater force to be induced onto each particle. It's important to choose the best diameter for your dust collector.

[@Retroweld]

Very nice. I like how it is tucked away in the corner of your garage.

[@tonylawrence9157]

Others, all of them, have said that it is one great set, expertly set up, and can only say the same. Great work, and a fine display. Quite ambitious for a low level production output. One definitely needs to collect the dust and the chips, but in the end can one ever be free of dust and work with wood? Fine sawing and sanding will never be fully solved until the wood working machinery is redesigned to that end. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@andrewgrover]

Jay I'm glad to see you and some of the other youtubers embrace good dust collection. my own system is like yours just woefully incomplete at this time. thank you also for giving a nod to the myth of dust collection grounding. Good video.

[@anjaandmichael]

You are one of my favorite creators. Always plenty of content in your videos. I didn't see the comments however can only imagine. Dust collection has been a big item on my list lately and this video was perfect for that! Thanks! Michael

[@JackmanWorks]

Holy suction!! Great setup, giving me lots of stuff to think about to finally set mine up

[@GuysShop]

That's a very serious upgrade Jay. I really like how you have it laid out. The distance run for the amount of machines it is attached to is very short. Nice job!

[@JayBates]

Thanks dude. I'd love to have you come down and teach a class in my shop or something along those lines. I've spoken to a few others who are interested. I'll shoot you an email soon.

[@GuysShop]

That would be very cool. I've always wanted to come down there and visit your shop. Let me know!

[@Regnarrussell]

Awesome Job! Noticed that the dust doesn't drop down into the bin immediately. Some times this indicates that there might be a leak between the cone and the dust bin or the hose is going in the opposite direction of the air flow inside the cone. To fix mine I just needed to add a foam gasket to the bins lid.

[@JayBates]

Hmmmm...I'll check for leaks again. Thank you.

[@CarbideGames]

Looks to be working really well, Jay. I've never seen a collection system handle clearing everything from a miter saw station--your system is real close. Great job.

[@doug0823]

Great video and great graphic design. One recommendation I have is your blast gates are installed upside down. You’ll find when closed and tightening the holding screw down it will push the gate away from the seal. Won’t make a huge difference on a powerful unit but does add leakage.

[@anthonyyoung7721]

Stuff the haters Jay. It seems for the most part people online appreciate what you've done here. Anyone arguing against the need for proper dust collection either has no form of timber allergy or hasn't been around long enough to see the side affects that come with a set of lungs full with decades of fine dust. There's always someone who will argue and who 'knows better'.... Yet I don't see them making any videos or trying to help the general woodworking community. Great job bro and at the end of the day, if your happy with the end result, then that's what counts. Now you can get back to building awesome stuff :)

[@cms123tube]

Cigarette smoking won't hurt you either.

[@jimredding7828]

Jay, I like your thinking on dust collection. Mine looks very similar to yours and I too have the green and white mixture of pipe. I'm running an Oneida 3 hp and I am getting about 1200 cfm thru the pipe at the end of the run which is about 55 feet. Ive done the same thing as you when I use a 4" dust port. I also make sure another 4" is open next to it that feeds into the 6" at the same place. Otherwise when the airflow enters the 6" pipe, the airflow will slow down. A 6" pipe has a little over 28 sq inches of cross section whereas a 4 inch has only about 12.5, so two 4" pipes will almost fill a 6" pipe. Keep up the great videos.

[@VampireOnline]

Damn Jay that is an impressive system! Dust is the enemy. I don't think the trolls in the comments realize that just because you're not sensitive to the dust or type of wood now doesn't mean that you couldn't develop an issue down the way. I love these Clear Vue systems. I've never used one, but I sure do like seeing the dust in the cyclone haha. If I could have a system that had that and clear PVC piping I'd be the happiest guy in town.

[@JayBates]

Clear pipe would be pretty neat.

[@Zerostar369]

Jay, I keep coming back to this video as I set up my own 6" DC set up. Thanks for the detail as this has been a valuable resource.

[@ou8nucks630]

I personally don't think that you can ever have too much protection from dust and airborne particulate. Great video, as always Jay. I've done enough damage to my body over the years, anything I can do to prevent any future damage, I'll do it.

[@WildmanTech]

Now all you need are current sensors on all your tools and solenoids on all the gates to automatically open the appropriate gates for the tool in use. good job!

[@davidsmart8594]

You should be pleased with that system, Jay. I use hand tools (no power ~ only elbow grease) and make more dust than that. All the tiny pieces that will eventually kill you are surely in that filter / catchment bin. Well done! All the best.

[@jporterfield]

Nice job, Jay. I like the way you think things out and explain why in your vids. Up to this point and as a hobbiest, I've only used (occaisionally) a paper dust mask from HD or Lowes. Now, however, you've got me thinking more about it. Thanks for the wake up call!

[@specialk22tt]

Well done. Awesome DC system. My shop vac with dust deputy applaud you.

[@philipedocarmo]

Great article about dust explosion explanation , which I think most people around wood working knows that's very unlikely to happen ! But word to the wise , I would ground the dust collector simply to prevent getting zapped through the machines which it will happen ! Just a constructive suggestion! Nice system.

[@brightest07]

Thank you so much for a clear, level-headed presentation of what you did for your specific shop layout. I learned quite a bit and came away with much better questions for my own future dust collection system.

[@rogerstephenson5639]

I think that you have done a very good job setting everything up for dust collection. I would suggest that you consider carefully before settling on a design for the over arm dust collection. I made a parallel arm with counterweight to lower the blade guard down but find that it still interferes when making cuts on taller pieces. Mine can raise out of the way of most cuts, but requires partial disassembly for others. I look forward to seeing how you set yours up. I am running 4" both into the saw cabinet as well as the overarm. Perhaps one day my dust collection setup will look as tidy as yours. Well done!

[@JayBates]

My thought was to make an articulating arm coming out from the main drop. But that isn't in the cards right now. This seems to be doing quite well.

[@johnh5008]

I use a 4" flex hose drop to a Shark Guard for over the blade dust collection with my CV1800. Works really well until you need to shave the edge off a board, but this would be a problem with any over the blade guard. I also remove it when I need to make a cut within about 3" to the fence, or for crosscuts. So I'm almost never collecting all the dust at the table saw. Oh well. Let me know if you'd like to see a pic of this setup.

[@jwar2163]

Nice setup. Getting ready to do my dust collection piping soon. To bad that Clearvue is no longer selling the dual port 6in to two 4 inch ports.

[@barryirby8609]

If you go to a "rea;" supply house for ductwork you will find some fittings like "take-offs" and "Boots" that can be very handy. I have made good use of "End Boots" in several places, such as one mounted on the side of the bandsaw where your current 2" hose is. Does an excellent job. The round to rectangular aspect of these would also work well on your jointer.

[@kperellie]

You may want to consider fabricating a widow for the 55 gal drum. It will take the guesswork out of knowing when it needs to be emptied. You may also want to consider making a flexible dust catcher for the miter saw that hooks up to the saws dust port and extends to the fence and then attach a small hose to the saws dust extraction nozzle. Similar to what you have for the table saw. Also wondering if you'll be grounding the piping or if it needs to be. Nice work!

[@kevinwright3564]

I recently put in a Harbor Freight dust collector with 4" PVC piping, but it does not seem to be starving for air. May need to rethink piping in the future.

[@frankingram3382]

Great video Jay, I'm glad you were able to find a system that would not only work for a shop your size but has room for more. Don't worry about those negative comments they are just jealous and can't help it. God Bless my friend.

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

It's thrilling to see how efficient your system is now. I look forward to when it makes sense for me to do the same, nice to know results this good can be had!

[@craigo9101]

Hey Jay. Great video. I am looking to make something similar. About your table saw hose being reduced. It may put a slight strain on the system but if its starving the collector of air you have two ports that can add air to the piping. Open the planer ducts and let it draw air in that way. I just saw when this video was made so you've probably already figured it out lol.

[@joshuac1364]

That's a dream set up you've got going there. that's awesome man. I'm happy to see your investing in your overall health and time you can spend in the shop

[@50plymouths]

I have that exact miter saw and yes that is much better on collecting of the dust by far.

[@steverochon1620]

Brother, you are NOT messing' around! Nice job!

[@brucematthews6417]

Jay, you mentioned the location of the blast gates as a way to minimize the volume in the active lines. But there's another great reason for grouping the gates. It gives you only two control points to work from to control the whole system. That makes it easier to recover from forgetting to close a gate then having to figure out which unwanted gate is open.

[@JayBates]

True.

[@adamolson4558]

I could watch a 2 or 20 minute video from you. This system is just great. I just do not understand the hating? Lots of suction = minimal dust. If anyone has ever worked around dust it is not fun to breath in. And who wouldn't want to be able to run tools that create a mess and not have to spend the time cleaning up after them?????? Win win situation. Great video and great explanation from one of the best youtube channels. Thank you for the awesome content.

[@stevenkofoed1698]

Shop looks great, I hope this helps with the nasal issues. I need some sort of dust collection too. Thanks for sharing and teaching us.

[@thegreggys1]

Thanks for your video. I am installing a Clear Vue collection system as well. I decided to locate the cyclone into a closet for noise suppression after initial powering up. Hard to tell on a video but your system doesn't seem to sound like jet taking off like mine.

[@diggerdeb]

Great job. I'm a little green with envy. Should keep your shop really clean.

[@genghisbunny]

Very nice. Would love to have such a clean shop with the dust collector doing its thing. I'm also a big fan of overkill (also known as allowing for growth) in this type of install. Thanks for another clear and useful video. (Don't mind the haters, they're always gonna hate)

[@chrispagobo]

Hi jay,i'm chris from the philippines,i love every single project ur doing in ur shop,i always envy those tools u guys have,i'm also a woodworking hobbyist.

[@JayBates]

Thank you, Christopher.

[@davidtrenouth5492]

Christopher Pagobo is

[@RenoReDevelopment]

"FLAWLESS VICTORY"-- love it! Videos and editing are great! Keep up the good work..... very inspiring!

[@waynemorris5516]

Damn, you know Ave too ? guy is becoming a celebrity . Anyway, stumbled across this fellow and the boy is a 10 on dust collection. best I have ever seen.

[@rogerk7194]

Super nice job Jay. I'm liking that pistol style push stick that I happened to see near your planer.

[@JimsonMakes]

Fantastic set up Jay, very thorough. All the best, Jim.

[@ankerholzb1]

Nice work Jay! What a great system, and your sinuses will thank you for it. I really like how you modeled this in Sketchup as well!

[@CReevesMakes]

It is so good to see you in the shop and getting ready to get back at it Jay! Keep it up and I look forward to more videos!

[@Shopwolfe]

You could get a supplied free air pump from Bullard and the bubble hood and then use a condenser mic while wearing it. Has a huge dust protection factor and comfortable to wear. That's what did.

[@ericosterhout7564]

Awesome setup Jay. I will be installing a used Jet system in my shop at some point this summer. Good explanation and view of how you set this up. Don't worry about the crap people talk. You know you have supporters out there that vastly out weigh the negative. Keep up the good work and content.

[@GeraldJensen]

You were smart to go with 6" pipe. Good, thorough explanation of what you did ... Thanks!

[@ShopNation]

How many tools can you realistically use at the same time without losing (adequate) suction? I know that’s a weird question considering you can only use one, maybe two tools at a time, but just curious. Would be interesting to know a target CFM for folks designing for their shop. Like me!

[@chaparrito77]

hello . you could put a gate in the Y above the jointer, the one that goes to the planner and table saw. cheers

[@JakeThompson]

Very cool... it's always a battle with making dust collection better.. awesome job Jay!!

[@ErosNicolau]

It's either KZbin's suggested video engine's idea, or very weird how many of the woodworking guys I'm following, like yourself, Jay, have suddenly up and decided to fit huge dust collection tubing systems into their previously cleaner-looking shops...

[@davidjones7388]

Nice install video. Thanks. Especially liked seeing your custom drawer handles. Go Wings!

[@BeyondDuctTapeFixItRight]

Your dust collection system is impressive as it is inspiring! I will also add that you did a terrific job on the video. You're on point all the way. Nice job!

[@billz.3444]

I think its ok to leave the black tube going to the top of the table saw. The 4 inch at the bottom should pick up more dust and do more work. I would understand the concern about the strain on the dust collector if you didnt have the bottom 4 inch connected. Awesome system!

[@TheUserid82]

Is there enough room between the separator and the barrel to set the barrel on a furniture dolly? Just thinking that when that barrel gets full it will be a pain to move unless it is already on wheels.

[@DavidStanton]

Looking good Jay! I love my dust collection, makes working in the shop a dream.

[@stevewalker7822]

Very nice layout and build, Jay. Enjoy.

[@AbearDesign]

May seem like an odd request, but I'd like to see any tips on emptying dust collection. Didn't see what you're using for the collection itself, but I have a cyclone with a 60 gal drum at the moment. The easiest way to empty it out so far for me has been using a dust pan to shovel it out into a bag. I'm thinking about making a thin ring of some sort to line the drum with a bag and keep it from getting sucked in.

[@dtdavie01]

Great setup on the dust collection I had a thought couldn't you use the same Flexi blue hose as you have for the band saw on the circle saw this would allow the same flexibility as you have with the smaller hose allowing you to move it up out of the way?

[@devogle7905]

Jay, I would like to thank you for this Video's. It has helped me make my final decision on the Clear View. I will be installing a similar system in my shop. I really appreciate the detail and demonstration of the system.

[@daledurfey1070]

Great video and explanation of how you put it together.

[@samuellunsford4400]

Hi, Jay nice system. I was surprised to see how much suction you have when you ran the whole line at 6-inches. Good job. Personal thought is to keep the small suction line at your table saw top. It is nice that you can get it completely out of the way when needed. With 4-inch at the bottom and 2 (roughly) at the top should keep working great. But your shop and you adjust as required. ONE NOTE FOR YOU. Air flow does create static. Air with debris creates more and can cause fires and other such problems in time. You are correct about plastic not being conductive by itself, however static travel over not through. Grounding is a good idea. Simply run a ground lead from pipe/duct to a wall plug and attach at plate mounting screw at various locations. With the lead pipe side just attach with 1 to 2-inch screw penetrating into the pipe. Now grounded on outside and air inside, Simple! I really enjoy your site, keep at it and let the haters flow off your back. You are doing good, keep it up. Sam

[@RastaMegaGhost]

Just wanted to say very impressive and innovational and so amazing that it works so great and wishing something like that to install onto my machines and really dust free.Thumbs up! Nice work!

[@bigdogmn73]

If you want to add a little extra on that miter saw try out the saw stache from fast cap. I used it on my table saw holes and it seemed to help. Also when are you going to get a new planer?

[@marvincarvin1846]

30 years ago, I installed a 6" PVC dust collection system in my shop. Not knowing if all of the concern about static electricity explosion was myth or not, it was simple enough to run a #6 bare copper wire the length of the main truck and then take it to a real earth ground. Cheap insurance, and you could even retrofit it to existing. There is no debate, in m y opinion, to the need for dust collection.

[@charlessmith6636]

Great video Jay on my planer i put the same atachment in the front an worked out great

[@trader4300]

Great job explaining the details of your collection system. I know this was mentioned somewhere in your other videos but I would like a detailed explanation about why your using PVC instead of a flexible hose with a grounding wire in it. All the books I read say to ensure the system is grounded to reduce the chances of static buildup, yet you do not mention anything about running a wire or grounding the system. I have a huge Oneida Cyclone unit I want to install in my shop and I have been following your videos for information on how to do this. So your rational will help me decide on whether to go with PVC or flex hose.

[@mr.e7022]

Just how much very fine dust is there in the corner by the collector's filter?

[@MarkRose1337]

Have you consider cutting some small holes at the bottom of each miter saw plug to suck dust up easily when brushing?

[@Joshua79C]

That is what the extra hose he showed at the end with attachments is for, doing as you asking suggestively would degrade the suction port

[@eva2k0]

That miter saw dust collection is impressive.

[@sparkyprojects]

Does the mitre saw have a top guard suction port ? if so you could put a piece of flex hose that dangles into the 6 inch, the venturi effect may remove the dust that currently seems to make it around the blade.

[@zifnab6824]

I don't know where, or even IF You have one yet. But have you thought about a downdraft sanding table? Maybe one built into your assembly table that would use the same dog hole spacing.

[@jasonryan1818]

Winged-wheel drawer pulls. Brilliant!!!!

[@cobberpete1]

Shame about the idiots and nonsensicalness comments. Your shop, your health so go with the best you can get. Not only but also less cleaning up, from the dust that does not make it into the system. Every few days of working in the shed I have to clean and sweep up, so the less you have to do the more quality work time. Thanks Jay.

[@MikeMerzke]

That is a great setup Jay! I also recently made some improvements to my dust collection system also (not quite as awesome as what you did). Thanks for sharing what you did. I also don't have my PVC pipes grounded and also recommend the same articles you did. Keep up the good work!

[@randygust3423]

How did you secure the vertical pipe that comes down to the table saw? Did you cement them together? Those vertical ones are tricky cause without a few screws they can separate due to gravity.

[@fredgarvin1028]

Are you planning on grounding the pipe? I just put in 180' 6" pvc (same as what you have). I had read numerous article that dust fires are a farce in a non-industrial application so I didn't bother......until I got zapped. Pain in the butt to do but it will keep the inside of your pipe walls from clinging dust from static, especially MDF.Cheers

[@ReflexxUK]

Awesome system Jay, I'm definitely jelly! I wonder if a roundover after flush trimming the ply on the mitre saw / jointer shrouds might help slightly? But I guess if there's that little dust left over as it is, it might not be necessary. Thanks for the detailed vids!

[@JayBates]

I'm not sure if it matters much.

[@victorreyes7704]

Quick question, how do you like those metal blast gates in comparison to the ones you made out of plywood? Were these modified in any way?

[@seansysig]

Wow that is a serious dust collection system! does the plastic piping have static electricity discharge cable going to earth ground?

[@JayBates]

No. That is unnecessary.

[@brettguthrie4705]

Good job well done. You have a great system, love the self-cleaning blast gates.

[@josepalacios81]

good job man. it takes a lot of dedication to accomplish this task.

[@Oscaro9928]

I have heard of electrostatic problems with pvc dust collection and that a wire should be wrapped around them and to ground the wire....have you had any problems?