A fume extractor I'll actually use | Making a cordless fume extractor

[@felixschelhasse]

Hey Steven, thank you for your video, your project and your kind words. you get to the point and I'm happy to hear that my videos inspire. That's exactly why I want to do more on KZbin. I know it all too well when you're not in the flow. I also look at different things and get the urge to continue! Thank you for your support. I like your project very much, especially the compactness and that it is battery operated 👍🙂

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Wow hey, Felix!⚡️ Man, such an honor to see you here. Your comment just made my day! Just want to thank you for sharing your creativity and masterful filmmaking. I still aspire to complete a project with a real FelixFeel™ in the future 😉

[@felixschelhasse]

The great thing about making is questioning during the process, does it feel better, does it feel right. Can I make it easier, can I make it faster, what makes the most sense for me? there are so many factors that ensure that an idea keeps changing. That's exactly what I love about making! Not knowing what's going to happen and ending up surprising yourself. ❤ #felixfeel 😊

[@StevenBennettMakes]

My thoughts exactly, Felix! And I think that philosophy really comes through in your videos, I'm hoping to capture that same creative spirit on my channel 🙂

[@reinholdu9909]

*Guys* nice x-change...do a colab ... Write a larger essay/make vid: _Why & How we make_ ...and thanks for "all the fish"❤

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Taking a little break from the DIYson in this one. Gotta say, it's been really satisfying to take on a shorter project like this where I can actually share the finished product with you right away. Hope you enjoy it!

[@GmailNexus]

Enjoyed it very much! There are these fume extractors with a solid base with some kind of turbine inside and a lockline Tube protruding from the top whose open end you can position right at the spot you're soldering. Like a little vacuum. Would love to see a battery powered version of that ❤

[@1_HighDuke]

Great video and thank you for sharing your design process. I'm curious how long this project took you from initial idea to final-ish product.

[@MichielR]

Steven, you've quickly become one of my most favourite KZbinrs, keep at it, you're doing great!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Wow thanks, Michiel, that's really nice of you to say. Thanks for the support, glad to have you here 🙂

[@b3niup]

This! Exactly my thoughts :) Keep up the awesome work Steven!

[@iknowsolittle]

Same! This channel has something other builder channels do not. I love how I get to watch you learn and prototype. Other channels seem to already have the knowledge before they arrive at the conclusion; this does not help me as a novice. Your channel is so helpful because I feel like I get to learn with you.

[@SLIMOFICATION]

True, his work is just super awesome and is under appreciated 🤍

[@DesignMeSilly]

Styling the housing to match the Makita design is why I look forward to your videos. So many other great creators will just use bright red or blue and call it a day, but color matching the filament and adding the industrial angles... it seriously looks like Makita made it themselves. Awesome work!!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Wow thank you so much, really appreciate that 🙂

[@WhathefrenchTV]

That's why I hate most DIY project nowadays, they are just make the damn thing functional without any attention to detail or anything. This guy rocks seriously !

[@1_HighDuke]

@@WhathefrenchTV I think most people aim for fast, functional prototyping. Imo there's nothing wrong with that. But projects like this one are always such a blast to watch and I have the utmost respect for people who will go above and beyond to design something functional AND aesthetic. Duke Doks is the only other KZbinr that comes to mind for this level of design.

What happened to the channel? One of the best channels I've seen about creation and design

[@JS-vk7ek]

The moment of realisation was fantastic to witness, love it.

[@MaltandMake]

I'm so glad you changed the name from Makita to Bennett, it looks great!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

🙂

[@joscharadaj6735]

Came here because I looked for inspiration for a DIY Fume Extractor and found my new favorite maker channel. Your videos are so well made and I really like your rational approach on product design. Can't wait to see more.

[@kyrmit]

I really love the growth process that is visible in your videos. You seem a lot more confident to appear on camera and it fits perfectly to the mood of the video. Keep on going, looking forward for every new bit of content!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thank you so much!

[@Biscotti.]

Three words: convenience is king. If something is inconvenient, people will almost always work out a way to avoid using/engaging with that thing. Also, create a "future projects/ideas" list on your phone if you want to never run out of projects to make. Any time you have an idea, run into a daily inconvenience or just feel inspired -- add it to the list.

[@BreakerSpace]

Really glad to see making cool stuff from old/salvaged parts are becoming more normalized. You're becoming my favorite DIKZbinr for explaining the evolution of your designs, and not sacrificing it in the editing to the 'retention god'. That's pretty inspirational actually!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks! I will never bend to the demands of the algorithm! (but maybe a little)

[@cooperised]

Felix Schelhasse also does the video work for Laura Kampf these days. Laura is a fabulous maker and a real inspiration, and Felix's videography raises her work to the next level. He's a talented guy.

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Totally agree. A couple of very talented people.

[@felixschelhasse]

Thanks so much 🙂 juhu!!

[@ry7hym]

my guy casually designed a new Makita product

[@janbugel3283]

Awesome project and I like that it looks like professional power tool. I just recommend using activated carbon filter, HEPA filter or combination of both.

[@HaasGrotesk]

Wow! That turned out a million times better than I expected! Looking forward to more projects from you!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks!

[@igrb]

I love how your goal of making it easy to use drove all decisions in the project, happy that the yt algo brought me here

[@DrEckig]

Neat project but at 16:22 you can see how unfiltered fumes are expelled out of the back of the fan housing. You would probably need two 120mm industrial noctua fans back to back and a thicker (HEPA) filter to actually extract the fumes. Otherwise the whole design process is pretty cool to watch!

[@InsaneTreefrog]

The blue filament and the aluminum handle really make it perfect

[@faselwesen]

This fan is SO cool. I was looking for ideas on building one myself for small projects, and while I might not be able to build something like this, it was such fun watching this video. The final product looks so awesome with the Makita Style, and when I rememebered you talking about the flashlight and watched the final result I just had this thought of how could it could be if there was a light on the fan too. Sometimes it might be useful to be able to light from the back; as long as it doesn't blind you haha. And it would fit the power tool ethestic so well too, because a lot of machines have a light on the handle or where they're pointed. Anyway, your build is great the way it is though, I really justthought about it because you mentioned wanting a use for the light :)

[@carbinefiber8142]

I like the fact that you didn't come up with the final product in the first try. Sometimes I like to make things and change my mind in the middle of making it then I give up cause its more work. This video is very encouraging to me! Nice useful build 👍

[@CharredChar]

Love the design, great job. I wanted to note one thing for everyone though. Those electronics that you removed with the LED does more than just drive the LED. All, and I do mean ALL, of the battery management is on that board. Without it your fan WILL drain the cells beyond charge-ability and recovery. Reverse engineering that board would be pretty hard but there are some super simple Li-ion management boards you can buy online and it would fit within that base. I highly recommend it.

[@schlatrice]

Your project inspired me to start building my own fume extractor. I'm still in the prototyping phase, but I've noticed that if you do not supply a PWM signal to a fan, most of them will default to around 50% speed. This behavior includes the Noctua Industrial fan you are using. To remedy this problem, I got myself some 12V PWM Speed Controller for pc fans off Aliexpress. Anyway, I thought this might interest you or anyone looking to build something similar. 😊

[@thirtythreeeyes8624]

All this talk of inspiration and not using a fume extractor enough gave me an idea. Tomorrow I'll open up my cheap soldering/hot air station and wire in a fume extractor if it's right there and no batteries or external power required I might actually use one because I often find myself soldering something in a rush to finish as it's usually the last step in a project.

[@scaredyfish]

I really like the way you show yourself thinking through problems.

[@Vassenden_yt]

I legit thought you were doing a review just from the thumbnail. Makita is going to call you and ask to buy the 3d files any day now. Looks amazing

[@wernc.]

This is bloody fantastic. Making it look like a Makita tool gives it a level of whimsy that i couldn’t stop smiling about.

[@ryanfarrell8370]

You blow my mind!! Everytime I see part of your progress, I imagine where I would stop and then you keep going. It really inspires me to never settle. Keep up the good work!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Hey thanks Ryan!

[@morganrowlette678]

It's really great to be inspired by others, but don't forget that you have your own styles and fingerprints, too! Felix is an awesome maker, but so are you. I had the biggest smile on my face when you decided to go a different route; not because I have anything against Felix, but because it's incredible to see a maker sort of coming into their own and developing their own styles and preferences. It's a really lovely tool, and you'll be happy to learn that you earned my subscription with this video. Happy making!

[@LorenHeiman]

Steven, i binged your series on the DIYson lamp and then watched this one. I love how you share your thought process and all the challenges along the way without overly dramatizing anything. I also really like how clearly define your goals and then actually prioritize them. Please keep up the great work!

[@hebdschnure]

Love how he first used black screws on the fan casing

[@pigi_experiment]

As usual... beautiful video of the process design decision making. Looking forward for a new video.

[@toubutey]

Hi Steven, watching your videos has been a lot of fun! Cheers from Brazil!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Glad you like them! 🇧🇷

[@KeithOlson]

Pretty cool! Some thoughts: 1. Some quick digging found that the bluish colour used by Makita is Pantone 321-C. There are pretty close matches in the RAL colour system, as well: 5018 and 5021 seem to come closest. Companies like ColorFabb can sell you color-matched filament. &You can find the Pantone/RAL IDs for most companies' products. 2. One old-school option for extending the fan would be to use a couple of telescoping antennas, with +12v on one and GND on the other. You wouldn't need to worry about running wires to the fan and you could have it as high as you need it to be. If you use the folding type as is found on old boom boxes, you can even tilt it forward and back. Cheers!

[@Aikano9]

You could also remove the core from some paracord, and insert the antennas into the paracords outer layer to make it harder to accidentally short the battery

[@KeithOlson]

@@Aikano9 That's brilliant!!!

[@Gerkozielman]

What a beautiful fume extractor. i really like the design of it. very nice idea to start this off of a makita battery. It's the same problem here, not willing to setup the extractor just for a small soldering project. and also knowing that it is better to do that anyway. thanks for the video.

[@Djamboo]

Man this design is so awesome. I can't belive that you printed something that looks like it came out of the Makita's factory

[@eskanderx1027]

Love the development process!

[@Mainstream818]

That's really awesome. The final design looks really clean and like factory. Keep it up

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks, will do!

[@gazehound]

This thing rocks. It looks just like a Makita tool. I liked the fakeout with the Makita label lol

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks!

[@jonathanfossaert5427]

Love the video! Your process of develop your DIY-ish projects, is first of all so satisfying to follow and motivating. Keep it up, favorite youtube videos at the moment for sure!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Wow thanks, Jonathan, I really appreciate it. Glad you're enjoying these 🙂

[@MattButzen]

I really enjoy how you present your thought process and logic in these videos!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks! Really glad you like hearing that stuff 🙂

[@ahmedheshamallam]

i am getting addicted to your sketches video by video

[@peeweewoen]

literally was looking for something like this yesterday...great timing

[@ШтормовойЛев]

The final result is nice. Good job.

[@minemaster3157]

I loved this video, it really shows how you can use the engineering design process to make things you can prototype and use every day! amazing work.

[@proactive_studio]

Just wow! I only stumbled on this because I’m in the market for a new fume extractor and now I realise I have everything you had to build one of my own. I’m now thinking if I can find Bosch coloured filament 😂

[@canon1998]

Great build and video! loved how you explained your process and that part when you realised you could use the helping hands mechanism was gold hahahaha

[@RabidBadger_]

Being able to pull a .step file from McMaster-Carr makes incorporating loc-line into projects like this so much easier.

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Wow... I didn't even realize McMaster sold Loc-Line. I had just been pulling the 3D models from Loc-Line's website. Thanks for the tip! 😅

[@aaronalquiza9680]

it looks like something that would be sold by Makita itself. very cool! i would use magnets for mounting the filter cover so that it would take 5 seconds to change that filter.

[@sjamesparsonsjr]

I love when makers show the design process. Just a thought, what about starting off the video with the final product, then how you got there might be more engaging.

[@Arne.Bornheim]

really great design and super cool seeing your whole process 😊 thinking about doing something like this myself

[@ryanfarrell8370]

Hey Steven, haven’t heard from you in a while. I hope all is well!!

[@riakata]

For solder a beefy hepa/carbon/chemical absorbtion stack is required to actually remove the cancer causing chemicals and particles. The simple fume extractors just disperse the tiny particles to something you can't see but are still breathing in. Because hepa/carbon filters are expensive a far cheaper method is to just make a window ventilator to both extract are from the room that the hazard exists and in another room force air into the building to create a large amount of fresh airflow without the need for very expensive and consumable filters. Then you can use these kinds of fume extractors to get the smoke away from your face and the window extractors provide enough air changes per hour to the room to clear out the smoke over time.

[@CodyAAllen]

This is great content, design, and project development. Well done!

[@jaymax97]

Love the video! The way how you constantly iterated new designs and scrapped old ideas is something I need to work on in my own projects. The sunk cost really gets me lol. Need to get better on dropping old inefficient designs and work on new better ones. Keep up the good work Steven, I look forward to your videos!

[@ermanas1]

Steven actually this looks amazing and so useful. The one of the most un-used things in my workshop due to its cord, stand and etc. Excellent work! I'll definitely give it a shot!

[@lukas2011]

Amazing Work Steven, love it

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thank you, Lukas!

[@davidlim3475]

Awesome build! Enjoyed hearing all the iterative thinking. The usability and polish is amazing.. I’d buy one

[@zhangyichao4612]

实用且有趣的设计！如果您有设计下一代的想法，我建议：顶部做成圆形中空的LED灯，在圆形灯内部中空，并且内圈和外圈留有吸烟孔。底座部分装有活性炭过滤棉和风扇，底座和灯的连接使用排水管，内部藏有万向节，以便用手调整实现灯具的任意姿态。当产生焊接时，您可以通过圆形灯中空的孔观察PCB，当产生烟雾时烟会从灯周边的孔中吸入并通过排水管风道进入到底座中（如果吸入效果不好，可以在中空的孔上加装亚克力板，防止烟雾泄露到上方），然后这些烟雾会被活性炭过滤并排出底座外。另外还可以在底座安装AV监视器，并在LED灯的某处安装AV摄像头，摄像头选装可调节焦距的镜头，这对SMD焊接工作是极大的帮助！

[@julianochs8221]

Wow, the design looks cool and industrial :) nice work 🎉

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks!

[@LittleSilvr]

Ahhh so excited every time I see a video posted by you, Great video - love how you take us on the design process with you - any plans to release files for us to make one of our own???

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks, Alexander! A couple of folks have been asking for the files so I will try to get them up soon. Really glad to hear you like it, thanks for the encouraging words 👍🏻

[@ajoyce132]

@@StevenBennettMakes +1 to the list of people with makita power tools that want the 3D files for printing :)

[@datawolk]

Looks great! Maybe replace the screws for holding the carbon filter with magnets for easy replacement?

[@ArvinAbadilla]

And great industrial design to boot! Nice work!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thank you 🙏

[@datboi8140]

How's it going? Looking forward to the next upload

[@smellycat249]

This is my first video I’ve seen of yours and wow your an incredible maker. I subbed and look forward to watching your catalog and all the new vids.

[@justinalexander6330]

I love your projects, Steven! Great video.

[@nhaicom1701]

Brillian idea and project. Really amazing, bro

[@DamnDealDone]

It's bad and will not stop dangerous flux fumes.

[@JH-tc3yu]

Dude such a cool side project. Love the look, you captured the tool aesthetic perfectly

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the project 🙂

[@MrTriggen]

One small alteration, I would have used a wire fan finger guard on the front and back, then it would truly look like something that Makita would sell. Brilliant piece of work.

[@StevenBennettMakes]

This definitely crossed my mind, might have to come back and update it someday :)

[@Enginmann]

I really like your thinking process Keep it up!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks, Omar!

[@juanmacias5922]

The end fan looks waaaaaaaaaaay better than the sketch, good job!

[@ajistewart]

Hi Steven. If you were going to re-do the top to suit a more powerful fan, another great addition to this would be a ring light for when you are working. Would make it even more work friendly. Well done though. I myself designed up a fune extractor, but I’m using a 120mm Sunon server fan that moves around 800cfm. So solder fumes don’t stand a chance, lol.

[@Cristinslitz]

Mate, I went to see what videos you made and I notice I watched almost all of DIYson. I completely forgot about you or that project. Keep posting shorter videos, different projects etc. Nice work, keep doing what u are doing

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Hey thanks! Glad you're liking these projects 👍🏻

[@youhigh321]

Wish I could be able to use fusion like that. I’ve made a few things here but the amount time it takes me is insane. Props on this amazing project!!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

I was really slow at first too, you will get faster. Keep at it!

[@irkedoff]

I enjoy your process.

[@cparrapa]

nice mini project to shake a bit your content, to be honest at the start of the video I was very sceptical because I really thought you were going on a consistent line of Dyson or bringing down premium products into the DIY world with good design, but at the end this one was a good upcycling exercise, solving a daily problem and upgrade of a tool. I really enjoyed just seeing your brainstorming process and how decisions are made, this is what makes your channel very unique

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks for giving this video a shot, really glad to hear you ended up liking it. Thanks for your support 🙂

[@liammargetts]

Hopefully this comes across the right way. The DIYson videos made me really love that project and get interested in that project. But this video has started making me get really interested in your channel and how you approach any project. Honestly I often struggle with motivation when making things (so much so I've not made a single finished item), but these videos do help me get excited about making and tinkering with stuff!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Glad to hear it! I also struggle with motivation and comments like this really help. Thank you 🙂

[@zerker2000]

One stupid idea for the transition would be to stick the lockline on the corner of the fan with the power cable, and cut off the other three. Gives you a nice octagon shape.

[@go5582]

Hi handsome. That's a great product. Great job, also thanks for acknowledging the German tinker bot-Hass.

[@notgavincrenshaw]

I've been wanting to make an articulating solder extractor for a little while now but I'm definitely going to steal your idea of using a tool battery. The weight should help it keep from tipping over too. Great project.

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Cool! Best of luck on making your version. The weight of the battery is pretty critical to the whole thing working and it has been stable so far

[@MaeLSTRoM1997]

You talked about the awkward transition from the narrow neck to the wide face (11:22), is there a reason why the fan has to be mounted in the 'upright' orientation? If you just rotate the whole thing 45 degrees you get a nice gradual widening of profile, and since the fan blades sit in a circular hole, the orientation of the surrounding structure has no effect on performance. Also the power cable to the fan comes out of a corner so it seems natural to mount that corner to the lockline.

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Cool idea! That would be a great way to address that transition. At that point I was set on adding the handle on top so that's why mine remains un-rotated :)

All the designs seem awesome great job

[@thmsnhl]

Nice video and a really great polished product! Would have loved to see the Schelhassian approach, but your thought process totally makes sense! 👌

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Haha, maybe in the next project we'll go the pure Schelhassian route 🙂

[@gkelly]

If Makita made this it would not look half as cool. I love this design!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

🥲

[@jakehancock676]

Man I love your videos!! Keep them coming. Anything your making, I want to see!! Would love to have a play with these models if you ever make them available!

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Aw thanks, Jake. That's really nice of you.

[@jakehancock676]

@Steven Bennett I've been working on a very similar looking makita attachment, but a work light, instead of the fume extractor. I love your solution (and the process) very elegant!

[@juanma4978]

i love this vid, i hope to see more projects of you coming soon, it really inspires me to see your creative process

[@pavelino17]

This is so cool, love your videos. So inspiring! Are the 3D designs online anywhere? If not do you mind sharing?

[@flo_2210_]

Great Project! I like how you integrated your own "Powertool" into the existing Makita ecosystem. This may highly optimize the convenience of using this fume extractor 👍

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Exactly! Glad you liked it!

[@ModernRemade]

I love seeing your design process and the final product looks amazing! You nailed it to look like a tool straight from Makita (or better actually!). No-brainer subscribe from me. Awesome work man!

[@benji376]

you are going to grow fast, I can tell

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Aw thanks!

[@marcotondini3206]

i had this same idea of using a PC fan with a carbon filter on top of a lockline for a fume extractor but postponed it for the longest while. i guess it's time to steal some design choices and do my own now. i'll probably go for the noctua ippc though, i have 2 140mm laying around mounted on a fan cage i used this summer to cool myself

[@Boikusan]

I love this idea! I had a similar issue with fume extraction in my small apartment.. I have a fan hooked up to USB power on my work area that works, but has no filter or stand.. This would make it so much more portable. Now I'm gonna have to go find a battery like that; maybe a salvaged one to make my recycle brain happy.

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Definitely! I found a couple good deals on ebay on the battery front, definitely worth a shot :)

[@chriskeeble]

Just found your channel - love this project and the video - nice work 🙂

[@emilunderbjerg]

love the felix shoutout, do you wantch laura kampf as well? and inspiring approach you have to designing, i appreciate the way you talk us through your process

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Sure do! I'm a big fan of Laura's. Thanks for the kind words, it's really nice to hear that you enjoy hearing about the process. Cheers 🙂

[@garagemonkeysan]

Wow cool design. Great video. Thanks for explaining the design criteria and evolution. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@PCBWay]

This is really IMPRESSIVE! 👍

[@vBrit]

Love it, a work light added would be nice

[@mikoajmarkowski7786]

I love your new posting rate. It is nice you mention Felix he is one of my favorites too. Is your use of makita battery accidentally inspired by Tom Sachs’s sculptures? His whole “ecosystem” is powered by those. Keep up the good work, I’m waiting for upcoming videos 😊.

[@StevenBennettMakes]

Actually I didn't know about Tom Sach's Makita usage. Total accident 🙂 Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@poipoi300]

Really cool tool! Only downside I see is the height not being adjustable without obstructing the top of what you're working on (I guess putting it sideways is a fix but that would go against minimal footprint). Have you tried it with a single ball socket? I think you would retain much of the functionality while optimizing for work that's closer to the table.

[@lukas74339]

Doesn't the extractor only relocate the fumes further without filtering them? Would maybe adding a HEPA filter help?

[@Djambo57]

This is such a great design... Awesome