WebApr 13, 2014 · The Thien Baffle secures to the MDF insert with ½” dowels. The dowels connect into holes in the insert and baffle with glue. Before I just grabbed a drill and drilled the holes with a ½” bit I found that the dowel from the big box store was slightly undersized. WebStep 6: Bottom Baffle Step 6: Bottom Baffle Cut an 18” circle from the 1/8” MDF. Scribe a line 2” in from the edge of the circle. This is easiest to do with a compass. Mark out a 120 degree section (⅓ of the circle). Cut away the 2” outer section from this area using a …
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WebThe bottom of the separator is a piece of plywood with an arc shaped slot cut out of it, just like in a Thien-baffle. I added a ledge of plywood to help keep the dust bucket aligned on … WebFeb 19, 2009 · However, the Thien setup is for a shop vac with separator, not a 1 stage dust collector. Higher up would mean a smaller chamber created by the baffle, lower down toward the bottom of the ring a larger one. What that means to performance I have no clue (or perhaps I should say I'm baffled...) darc f74
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WebApr 9, 2015 · Building a DIY Dust Separator (Thien Cyclone) Figuring Out How to Connect Everything. I planned to have the separator sit on top of my shop vac, so I can roll them... WebJul 27, 2011 · Make the cutout for the baffle. - Using the sewing measuring tape, measure the outside circumference of the circle, divide by 3, and mark the start and end points on … WebApr 27, 2010 · What Phil Thien has shown is that the options are not limited to cyclone vs. trash can, if the people using Thien separators are to be believed (and they seem to have no economic interest in deception). Typical reports seem to report separation of at least 80% and up to 95% of the dust and chips. darch and co