Years ago (2008-2010) I made a Thein Top Hat for my Harbor Freight 2hp dust collector. I made it to apec and it took me forever to make it perfect. However, I used a 21 gallon galvanized garbage can to collect the chips, etc and vented the fine dust outside.
I am getting tired of continually emptying the can, and I’m thinking about converting it to a 55 gallon drum.
I was thinking of just cutting out a circle of 1/2” mdf and extending the slot into it.
Are there any concerns that you all would have about doing this. I was just planning on screwing it to the existing bottom, in case it doesn’t work, I can unscrew it and the seal for the 21gallon can would stay intact.
Please give me some guidance or direction if this seems doable, or just forget about it.
TIA
Jim