Phase 1: Ditching the Old Bag (not my wife!)

Since we're replacing our well pump this week, I won't be able to buy the new dust collector this fall, that I've had my eye on. So instead, I decided to upgrade the existing DC, a humble 1hp Shop Fox W1727. The plan is to replace the filter bag with a more efficient canister filter, add a Super Dust Deputy, build a new base to hold it all, and incorporate my iVac remote switch. Here are points A and B:




I started phase 1 on Sunday: adapting a canister filter to replace the old filter bag. I made an MDF cap for the open-topped canister that is secured by a threaded rod and star knob. The filter is sized to fit neatly in the DC tub but the gasket doesn't seat against the orifice pan. So, I installed an MDF 'donut' on which the new filter is seated.


Next...and I'm not sure how soon...I'll begin construction of the base.