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  1. P1070632

    P1070632

    • ralphie9
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    • dust separator thien
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  2. P1070631

    P1070631

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    • dust separator thien
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  3. P1070630

    P1070630

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    • dust separator thien
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  4. P1070629

    P1070629

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    • dust separator thien
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  5. P1070628

    P1070628

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    • dust separator thien
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  6. CarvedTones

    My Thien style separator

    I got a big fiber barrel and made what I think is a pretty decent one after my first attempt collapsed a plastic trash can... Here is the bucket with the top just sitting on it: Here is the top: Here it is with hoses hooked up about to test. That pile of saw dust is about 2' x 3' and...
  7. 4th. Test

    4th. Test

    Elbow was moved to the 2nd position (middle). A 17-1/4'' 2x4 was passed through the planer 6 times, at 1/64'' depth. Performance appeared to be a little better about 5+ cups of sawdust was collected.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator test thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  8. 3rd. Test

    3rd. Test

    The elbow was moved to the 1st (original) position. A 17-1/4'' 2x4 was passed through the planer 6 times, at 1/64'' depth. Performance improved - about 5 cups of sawdust was collected.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator test thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  9. Baffle Fit

    Baffle Fit

    Baffle located 8'' below top rim of trashcan. This can is slightly out-of-round, however the perfectly round lid appears to pull it back into shape.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator test thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  10. Elbow Detail

    Elbow Detail

    Close up of elbow in optimum, 2nd position. The white laminate simulates side of trashcan.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator test thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  11. 2nd Test

    2nd Test

    The elbow was positioned in the 3rd position, close to the side of the trashcan. A 17-1/4'' 2x4 was passed through the planer 6 times, at 1/64'' depth of cup. A little over 4 cups of sawdust was collected.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator test thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  12. 1st Test

    1st Test

    The elbow was positioned in the 3rd position, close to the side of the trashcan. A 17-1/4'' 2x4 was passed through the planer 3 times, at 1/32'' depth of cup. A little over 4 cups of sawdust was collected.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  13. Baffle Pattern

    Baffle Pattern

    The baffle was place in the bottom of the can to show to illustrate the sawdust pattern.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator test thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  14. Trashcan Sawdust

    Trashcan Sawdust

    The dust collector was run for 1 minute to see where the sawdust settled in the bottom of the can.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator test thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  15. Output Port

    Output Port

    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator thien upgrade
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  16. 3rd. Elbow Postion

    3rd. Elbow Postion

    Orientation even closer to side of can.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  17. Initial Test

    Initial Test

    The first test was to empty the box under my table saw. I expected more sawdust in the can; this appears to be less than half the quantity removed. Note the pieces of blue masking tape.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  18. Inut Elbow

    Inut Elbow

    1st. Orientation.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  19. 2nd. Elbow Position

    2nd. Elbow Position

    Orientation moved closer to side of can.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade
  20. 1st. Elbow Position

    1st. Elbow Position

    Note orientation with respect to 1'' dowel. Temporary piece of white Formica in lid grove simulates side of trashcan. The objective is to find optimum location.
    • KC7CN
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    • phil pre-separator thien upgrade
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    • Album: Dust Collector Pre-Separator Baffle Upgrade

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