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    DIY dust-collection system will take your workshop to the next level

    March 9, 2018

    Dust is a byproduct of most DIY projects, but all that dust can clog your equipment and leave your workshop a mess.

    Dust is a byproduct of most DIY projects, but all that dust can clog your equipment and leave your workshop a mess. Bob from the YouTube channel I Like To Make Stuff offers a streamlined solution; a universal dust-collection system that connects to every tool in the workshop. Using everyday items like hoses, clamps, blast gates, and a five-gallon bucket, Bob provides a step-by-step tutorial of how he transformed his shop vacuum into a personalized, dust-removal system.

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    About the Author

    Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

    Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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