http://webpages.charter.net/pjboling...le%20plans.pdf

Thein and Pentz

http://www.jpthien.com/ - Is Phil Thein's web site that has his dust collection and other project information available.

http://www.billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/ is great information. Reading it stem to stern is great to learn about small particle

After having read both sites, I like the Thein baffle for a 'chip collector' especially in smaller systems. The Pentz design for a cyclone separator is great. A full size cyclone system (with cyclone for chips and larger particles, and Wynn filters for the smaller/smallest particles are great.

Many cannot afford to build a Pentz type cyclone system especially with the size of motor is needed. But whatever can be done is better than 'nothing' like many of us have.

If you can afford to purchase a quality cyclone system, http://www.clearvuecyclones.com/ systems are made from the Bill Pentz design and they sell parts if you want to DIY a Pentz cyclone (impeller and motor may be hard to find).

Chips and sawdust are a nuisance, but if not managed, they can also be a health issue. ... Be safe out there.

Shop photo
 

here is the two photo's i think i am posting lol

My first DXF file!
 

This will go on the front gate when i can cut it