BUILD: Bucket Vac Cyclone Separator

I have a pretty poor power setup in my shop, and a large vacuum can trip the breaker when used with many of the tools. I generally use my bucket vac because it works surprisingly well considering the low amp draw and size. However once the filter becomes dirty the suction is dramatically decreased. I figured i could build a smaller modified version of my trash can dust collector(https://youtu.be/m9Sn7g-vsf8), but rather than having a separate assembly why not just use the vacuum itself as the top of the collector. == This configuration has several advantages == • contained unit, no need to deal with a separate bucket and hose. • Larger dust capacity since the filter doesn't hang down into the bucket. • far more portable than having a separate collector • stronger and consistent suction. • no filters to clog or replace • low cost (vac is ~$20US) • can still be use in original configuration for wet applications. == Details == • Vacuum used is a Bucket head wet/dry vac from home depot http://goo.gl/JDfaZF with a regular 5 gallon bucket. An additional bucket is cut down to provide the top rim. • The base is 3/4" ply cut to a 14" circle with an 11,1/4" inner circle removed as the inner baffle. • Side wall is 8" tall 1/16" polycarbonate which i purchased from http://www.tapplastics.com/ riveted together at the seam and to the bucket rim • The baffle has 1,1/2" gap cut 1/3 of the way around. I used 1/3 cutout rather than a 2/3 cutout like a Thien baffle because it works fine and is more stabile in this application. The gap should be positioned just behind the inlet port. • The down spout is a 3/4" pvc coupler and 3/4" pvc elbow joined with a 1" coupler to prevent any internal constriction. I tapered one end to make it easer to fit into the vacuum port. == Check us out at == Home Page : http://tableft.com Facebook: http://goo.gl/Ke5UMM Google+: http://goo.gl/uaxVLk Instagram: http://goo.gl/bbJ4nL Twitter: http://goo.gl/yy3lqm Pinterest: http://goo.gl/ouAmC2 Instructables: http://goo.gl/R7T612 == Help support the show == Shirts: http://goo.gl/7JG8it Patreon: http://goo.gl/GP91bZ Paypal: http://goo.gl/n6fSGx Amazon Affiliate Link: http://amzn.to/1RE5k5U Tool Links: http://goo.gl/3Q6XEk