New Workshop

RadDave, thanks for comment. I should have plenty of room now for hobby stuff. For me it’s like I hit the lottery and couldn’t be happier. Now I have to sort through paperwork & plans that I stock piled. Still debating on dust collection, from my old setup I had blast gates that were 4” on one side and 2 1/2” on other with hoses for equipment which made walking around easier but probably not as efficient as if everything was 4” but not being a business I may keep it and just run a 4” trunk down the wall and use what I have. I used 4” tee’s for drops but I’ve learned that wye’s are the proper way due to being more efficient.

KennyC said:

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Very nice, Kenny. I wouldn't mind having a setup like that.

Still debating on dust collection, from my old setup I had blast gates that were 4” on one side and 2 1/2” on other with hoses for equipment which made walking around easier but probably not as efficient as if everything was 4”

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Don't forget that the air velocity with smaller diameters can have quite a dramatic and often positive effect, especially on "capture velocity". Maybe solicit the thoughts or designs of a good HVAC or sheet metal duct tradesman who's well versed in airflow design.



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Patrick, thanks for the comment and suggestion. Haven’t much experience with dust collection except for a few articles I have read. I must say it hasn’t worked too bad in the past as is but can’t remember who or where I heard or read that I’d be better off with 4” drops. Even the tee’s I used worked fine but again I read that the preferred joint should be with a wye. Will have to read up some more about this.