Don't Breathe DUST - How to Make a Portable Shop Air Cleaner for $200
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Published 2020-03-08
A secondary use of this type of filter is to clean the air in public spaces to reduce airborne pathogens. Filters with a MERV 16 or higher rating are capable of filtering 95% of particles between .3 and 1 micron in size. At 2500CFM a this filter unit can process all the air in a small restaurant/shop (1000sq.ft./ 90sq.m) in as little as 3 minutes.
I retested this filter with 2 different fans and got some updated numbers. Check out the new video here: • Air Filter Updates & The Science of A...
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3D PRINTED PARTS (Build at your own risk)
Air Filter Clips:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:5366495
Drum Fan Clamps (pull config only):
www.thingiverse.com/thing:5501226
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BUILDING PLANS - BUILD AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Let me know if there are any issues with the drawings.
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All Comments (21)
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It’s so great to see a man receiving safety advice graciously without being defensive. There are several woodworkers here on YouTube who are quite sloppy with table saw safety and get very defensive and offended when someone mentions it. You’ve got my respect. It restores my faith in humanity to see a man conducting himself with such class. Subscribed.
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The animations are incredible. The design and your narrative are equally incredible. Excellent work all around. Thank you.
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Amazing how many viewers commented on safety. Shop safety awareness has come a long way in the 50+ years I've been wood-funning (who, in their right mind, calls this activity work?) The great news is how 3D handles the comments. Unlike so many of the other YT hobby "experts" he appears to take others' concerns to heart. 👍
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I have been watching every fan and air system on YouTube for the past year and I have to say this is the best. Thank you for all your hard work putting this togeather for us. I plan on building this system as soon as Amazon get all the components to me.
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Love the scientific approach and actual CFM measurements!
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Great plans and easy enough design which makes it’s very usual removing excessive dust in the garage. Just built today and couldn’t be happier! Thank you!
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Such a cool video format! We're subbed! This video was fantastic. We need an air cleaner for our own shop, which is a 2 car garage, so something like this will work wonderfully. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, I saw these fans on Amazon and wondered it they would work for dust filtration. I saw this video by chance and glad I did. Appreciate the hard work you put into it, definitely making my own.
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Very nice! Factual, articulate, straight forward with great production & 3D!
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To IMPROVE on this desigh, I'd suggest using only 6 filters (as they come in packs of 6) AND also using the 20x30 filters which are a standard size and cheaper. Each 20x30 is 600 square inches so 6 of them is 3600Sqinch vs the 16-20 (320sq inch each and 2560sqinch total). So you get 140% of the filtration area for LESS money). Make the box as described but put in a blank sheet of 1/8" hardboard on one side. It also makes the resultnig frame stiffer. GREAT video and a solid idea - thanks!
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Those videos are just awesome!! Great quality on those 3d animated plan. Really make it easy to understand details. Thanks and hope there are more coming!
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I really enjoyed the content and the way you delivered it. Thanks for your time and talent. Look forward to following your channel.
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You've officially earned me tapping the bell so I get notified of every video you make! Thanks for the hard work, dedication and editing as I know how much time that can take first hand.
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This is such a great presentation with nice visuals to guide us in the process. Nice job!
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I've been looking into some cheaper air scrubbers/cleaners and then stumbled upon you home made one. I like yours better than what I was looking to buy! Thanks for the idea :)
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The desk in the final shot is beautiful.
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Love it! I might build one for my place.
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Great tips on reversing the direction and mentioning the screen over the fan to help reduce dust on the fan
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Excellent production quality and information, keep up the good work!
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Absolutely a great idea
