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   Woodk | Apr 01, 2006 12:26am | #1

   Brez-I've got this dust collector.  I am at work right now finishing up but as I recall, it sits inside of the housing using a flexible band.  I don't recall the top bag presenting a huge issue.  The bottom bag I didn't care for however.  I did away with it, had a sleeve made and I attached it to a fiber drum from McMasters.  Greatest upgrade I ever did.  I will try to dig up the pictures for it...

   Let me look at the top setup tonight.  I will help where I am able.

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   Brez | Apr 01, 2006 03:45am | #2

   Thanks for the help. Just after I posted my cry for help I figured it out - wont be able to look at myself in the mirror for a while:-) . would be interested to see a picture of you upgrade. Sounds like it makes a difference

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   Woodk | Apr 02, 2006 07:14am | #3

   Brez, not sure how this will come across...but here goes anyhow.  This little upgrade made changing my bottom collection a breeze.  I bought heavy duty material for the sleeve...believe it is called cotton duck fabric.  Super heavy, non breathable.  I absolutely love this setup.  Theres not a whole lot to explain.  One simple straight sleeve with a belt loop top and bottom for the clamp to go through.  Now, all I have to do is unhook the bag at the collector...the material is so rigid that when I go to hook it back up it practically climbs back onto the cylinder/housing of the collector.  Piece of cake.  If you are like me, you will have a helluva time with the stock setup with thos plastic bags.  I don't know how guys used those dangfangled thingts.  Oh yeah, I bought the fiber drum from McMasters-Carr.  That took a bit to find...had to locate one that was around 16".  Hopefully it helps you or somebody.  take care.

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   Edited 4/2/2006 12:17 am ET by Woodk

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   jeff100 | Apr 02, 2006 08:58pm | #4

   Picture didn't work, can you post it again?  I didn't want to mess with changing that dang bag, so I added a prestage to the system, which works great.  I don't get any 'chips' to the bag, dust maybe, it'll take a long time to need changing.  But I'd still like to incorporate your mod, sounds like a good one...

   Did you use the rigid plastic band for the bag to attach the cotton duck fabric to the machine?

   Thanks,

   Jeff

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   woodk2 | Apr 05, 2006 05:13am | #5

   Hey Jeff, sorry for the delay.  Been in Atlanta for work the past 3 days.  Anyhow, I am horrible with pictures online.  Can you shoot me your email?  I think I can just forward the original email I have them on...(I know, complicated...well, my girlfriend took the pictures, sent them to me via email...).  No, I used a band clamp.  NOTE-I didn't care for that black band clamp they provided.  As I recall, it didn't have any spring to it.  Suppose you could use it on the fixed portion of the setup.  I really think you'll love this setup.  Hey, if you're good with pictures maybe you could post it after I send it to you?  Maybe others will like it?  take care.View Image

   Edited 4/4/2006 11:34 pm ET by woodk2