You “had me “when you said you haven’t had to remove the filters on your big sanding table in 25 years! Lol! You’ve taken your proven concept and adapted it to a smaller sized table that hobbyists like myself can use! Thanks for taking the time to make the videos! All the best to ya!
You have some of the most ingenious and original ideas. I’m surprised more people don’t follow you on here. Hope you’re doing well during the pandemic. Cheers
Thanks Andrew👍🏼 I am doing well. This year has been slow, so I thought I’d try some more vids. Still trying to figure out which direction I should go with UA-cam. I try to think of original ideas, but the views don’t always pay off for that. One of my most viewed vids is a basic shop vac video. Thanks for watching- Keith
@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams Yeah, it’s a shame. Another channel I like with original ideas also has a very small following (Walnut Workshop). Well, best of luck to you in everything 👍
I really love this design, planning to buy filter kit asap. One question I like the wood strips but do you think if I used a piece of peg board on top with less strips to allow the air flow but still support the peg board that id restrict the air enough to get a good suction across the peg board?
My initial thought is that the air will take the path of least resistance. I think you would need to close off all sides of the pegboard to force the fan to pull through the small holes. I think you will have much less free open area to air draw through ,although the air will be flowing faster. My goal is to get as much air flowing down as possible, the fine dust will follow it.
Nice work! I have 2 questions. Can the area not over the tubes be used for sanding, and will the downdraft from the tubes pull the dust down? Second question, what is the thickness of the felt?
Hey Bryan, This table is really sized for one person use. The best air flow is on the filter side. However, if you were sanding a larger door or shelf and covered up part of the tube holes the airflow would be redirected to the edges of the panel on the non filter side. The design I have for a 48x48 table has filters on both sides for 2 sided use. The filters are 16oz felt.
Yes, they are not cheap. When you consider they filter to sub 1 micron and you will not have to even touch them again for a very long time it is a bargain. For comparison 14 of these tubes have the same surface area as five -20x20 MERV 15 pleated filters, (about $75). Pleated filters will have to be blown out or replaced regularly.
@@woodaddict1 Yes, the filter could be custom made in any size. The reason I use a lot of smaller diameter tubes is to get as much surface area as possible inside the cabinet.
You “had me “when you said you haven’t had to remove the filters on your big sanding table in 25 years! Lol! You’ve taken your proven concept and adapted it to a smaller sized table that hobbyists like myself can use! Thanks for taking the time to make the videos! All the best to ya!
Thanks Kev👍🏼
You have some of the most ingenious and original ideas. I’m surprised more people don’t follow you on here. Hope you’re doing well during the pandemic. Cheers
Thanks Andrew👍🏼 I am doing well. This year has been slow, so I thought I’d try some more vids. Still trying to figure out which direction I should go with UA-cam. I try to think of original ideas, but the views don’t always pay off for that. One of my most viewed vids is a basic shop vac video. Thanks for watching- Keith
@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams Yeah, it’s a shame. Another channel I like with original ideas also has a very small following (Walnut Workshop). Well, best of luck to you in everything 👍
Love the template! That certainly will help👍😎👍 Test holes definitely 👍Thanks!
I really love this design, planning to buy filter kit asap. One question I like the wood strips but do you think if I used a piece of peg board on top with less strips to allow the air flow but still support the peg board that id restrict the air enough to get a good suction across the peg board?
My initial thought is that the air will take the path of least resistance. I think you would need to close off all sides of the pegboard to force the fan to pull through the small holes. I think you will have much less free open area to air draw through ,although the air will be flowing faster. My goal is to get as much air flowing down as possible, the fine dust will follow it.
How many microns do those filters filter down to?
Nice work! I have 2 questions. Can the area not over the tubes be used for sanding, and will the downdraft from the tubes pull the dust down? Second question, what is the thickness of the felt?
Hey Bryan, This table is really sized for one person use. The best air flow is on the filter side. However, if you were sanding a larger door or shelf and covered up part of the tube holes the airflow would be redirected to the edges of the panel on the non filter side. The design I have for a 48x48 table has filters on both sides for 2 sided use. The filters are 16oz felt.
@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams Thanks Keith for the reply. I am just a weekend warrior looking for solutions to keep my wife happy! :)
@@bryanmoir I am working on a new video that will update this design a little. The price of the blower I used has doubled since I made this video.
@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams Looking forward to seeing the new video Keith! Everything has gone up in price.
Is there enough suction to run the sander off the same collection?
The cfm is there but not the ability to overcome the static pressure of a small hose.
Great project but $240 for the filter kit seems like a lot!
Yes, they are not cheap. When you consider they filter to sub 1 micron and you will not have to even touch them again for a very long time it is a bargain. For comparison 14 of these tubes have the same surface area as five -20x20 MERV 15 pleated filters, (about $75). Pleated filters will have to be blown out or replaced regularly.
@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams good point, I wonder if they could be made from sheets of that material?
@@woodaddict1 Yes, the filter could be custom made in any size. The reason I use a lot of smaller diameter tubes is to get as much surface area as possible inside the cabinet.
@@ODDBALLGALLERYKeithWilliams how much just for the filter tubes?
@@woodaddict1 They are $10 per tube.