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Apologies if this is considered off topic, but maybe a shop
worker knows where to find what I'm looking for.
For several years now I'ved used a small cyclone separator and
shop vac in an over-the-shoulder arrangement for outdoor cleanup
and sometimes confined space excavation in soil. Here's an image: ><http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG>
The problem is the lid on the plastic bucket: The buckets, despite
being throwaways, hold up fine. The lids, not so much. Usually they
crack at the outer edge. Even a tiny leak below the cyclone totally
disrupts the separation process and the lid has to be replaced.
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing >suitable. A stout, wide mouth plastic jar with either a flat side or
a lid big enough to mate to the 5" bottom flange on the cyclone is
what I've sought to no avail.
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
On Sat, 9 Nov 2024 16:32:34 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
<http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG>
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
I'd call ULINE and ask.
.<https://www.uline.com/BL_8150/Plastic-Pails-and-Lids>
On Sat, 9 Nov 2024 16:32:34 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
Apologies if this is considered off topic, but maybe a shopI'd call ULINE and ask.
worker knows where to find what I'm looking for.
For several years now I'ved used a small cyclone separator and
shop vac in an over-the-shoulder arrangement for outdoor cleanup
and sometimes confined space excavation in soil. Here's an image:
<http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG>
The problem is the lid on the plastic bucket: The buckets, despite
being throwaways, hold up fine. The lids, not so much. Usually they
crack at the outer edge. Even a tiny leak below the cyclone totally
disrupts the separation process and the lid has to be replaced.
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing
suitable. A stout, wide mouth plastic jar with either a flat side or
a lid big enough to mate to the 5" bottom flange on the cyclone is
what I've sought to no avail.
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
.<https://www.uline.com/BL_8150/Plastic-Pails-and-Lids>
Joe
Joe Gwinn <joegwinn@comcast.net> wrote:
On Sat, 9 Nov 2024 16:32:34 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:Thanks Joe! It looks like
<http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG>
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
I'd call ULINE and ask.
.<https://www.uline.com/BL_8150/Plastic-Pails-and-Lids>
https://www.uline.com/BL_8173/Screw-Top-Pails
is very close to what I want and didn't even know they exist 8-|
bob prohaska
On 09/11/2024 16:40, Joe Gwinn wrote:
On Sat, 9 Nov 2024 16:32:34 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
Apologies if this is considered off topic, but maybe a shopI'd call ULINE and ask.
worker knows where to find what I'm looking for.
For several years now I'ved used a small cyclone separator and
shop vac in an over-the-shoulder arrangement for outdoor cleanup
and sometimes confined space excavation in soil. Here's an image:
<http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG>
The problem is the lid on the plastic bucket: The buckets, despite
being throwaways, hold up fine. The lids, not so much. Usually they
crack at the outer edge. Even a tiny leak below the cyclone totally
disrupts the separation process and the lid has to be replaced.
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing
suitable. A stout, wide mouth plastic jar with either a flat side or
a lid big enough to mate to the 5" bottom flange on the cyclone is
what I've sought to no avail.
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
.<https://www.uline.com/BL_8150/Plastic-Pails-and-Lids>
Joe
I can't see the original post for some reason.
When I lived in the US I got a few plastic screw top olive barrels from
a local deli to use for brewing beer, they were larger than the tub
shown but quite a bit more substantial so it might be worth asking if
you have one in your area.
Can you think of any names to look for? I've tried some of the big boxes >(Target, Walmart, Tractor supply, Home Depot, Lowes) and struck out.
I'm near Sacramento, CA.
On 11/9/2024 11:19 AM, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
Joe Gwinn <joegwinn@comcast.net> wrote:
On Sat, 9 Nov 2024 16:32:34 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:Thanks Joe! It looks like
<http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG>
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
I'd call ULINE and ask.
.<https://www.uline.com/BL_8150/Plastic-Pails-and-Lids>
https://www.uline.com/BL_8173/Screw-Top-Pails
is very close to what I want and didn't even know they exist 8-|
bob prohaska
Joe beat me to it ... check local places that cater to the
"survivalist" type mindset , these screw top buckets are popular with
that crowd .
Apologies if this is considered off topic, but maybe a shop
worker knows where to find what I'm looking for.
For several years now I'ved used a small cyclone separator and
shop vac in an over-the-shoulder arrangement for outdoor cleanup
and sometimes confined space excavation in soil. Here's an image: http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG
The problem is the lid on the plastic bucket: The buckets, despite
being throwaways, hold up fine. The lids, not so much. Usually they
crack at the outer edge. Even a tiny leak below the cyclone totally
disrupts the separation process and the lid has to be replaced.
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing suitable. A stout, wide mouth plastic jar with either a flat side or
a lid big enough to mate to the 5" bottom flange on the cyclone is
what I've sought to no avail.
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
Thanks for reading,
bob prohaska
Snag <Snag_one@msn.com> wrote:
On 11/9/2024 11:19 AM, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
Joe Gwinn <joegwinn@comcast.net> wrote:
On Sat, 9 Nov 2024 16:32:34 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:Thanks Joe! It looks like
<http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG>
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing >>>>>
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
I'd call ULINE and ask.
.<https://www.uline.com/BL_8150/Plastic-Pails-and-Lids>
https://www.uline.com/BL_8173/Screw-Top-Pails
is very close to what I want and didn't even know they exist 8-|
bob prohaska
Joe beat me to it ... check local places that cater to the
"survivalist" type mindset , these screw top buckets are popular with
that crowd .
Can you think of any names to look for? I've tried some of the big boxes >(Target, Walmart, Tractor supply, Home Depot, Lowes) and struck out.
I'm near Sacramento, CA.
On 11/9/2024 9:32 AM, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
Apologies if this is considered off topic, but maybe a shop
worker knows where to find what I'm looking for.
For several years now I'ved used a small cyclone separator and
shop vac in an over-the-shoulder arrangement for outdoor cleanup
and sometimes confined space excavation in soil. Here's an image:
http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG
The problem is the lid on the plastic bucket: The buckets, despite
being throwaways, hold up fine. The lids, not so much. Usually they
crack at the outer edge. Even a tiny leak below the cyclone totally
disrupts the separation process and the lid has to be replaced.
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing
suitable. A stout, wide mouth plastic jar with either a flat side or
a lid big enough to mate to the 5" bottom flange on the cyclone is
what I've sought to no avail.
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
Thanks for reading,
bob prohaska
I've found buckets seem to come in "grades." Drywall buckets only hold
up marginally better than retail buckets. Paint buckets are a mixed
bag. The buckets I get from industrial suppliers full of coolant and
way oil seem to be quite good. Both lid and bucket. The problem with coolant buckets is the pour spout in the lid. That being said I save
the buckets, to be reused all the time, but the lids tend to go in the dumpster except for the buckets I use for waste oil.
I have two way oil buckets in the freezer in my shop full of ice right
now. When I go fishing I dump one of them in my cooler and slide the
full one over, and put the newly empty one under the ice maker. They
have held up quite well inspite of the cold, and the ones laying around
the shop have of course held up well enough to the heat.
The lids on retail buckets are terrible. So are the buckets.
Can you think of any names to look for? I've tried some of the big boxes (Target, Walmart, Tractor supply, Home Depot, Lowes) and struck out.
I'm near Sacramento, CA.
Thanks for writing!
bob prohaska
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You might ask restaurants for emptied food containers, Mayo for instance comes in 1 gallon screw top bottles. A picture of your rig might help convince them you won't be making drugs in it.
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/hellmanns-1-gallon-real-mayonnaise- case/125HLMN5308.html?
On 11/9/2024 3:31 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
Can you think of any names to look for? I've tried some of the big boxes
(Target, Walmart, Tractor supply, Home Depot, Lowes) and struck out.
I'm near Sacramento, CA.
Thanks for writing!
bob prohaska
------------------------------------------
You might ask restaurants for emptied food containers, Mayo for
instance comes in 1 gallon screw top bottles. A picture of your rig
might help convince them you won't be making drugs in it.
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/hellmanns-1-gallon-real-mayonnaise-
case/125HLMN5308.html?
I once bought a batch of pickle buckets on eBay for a chemical bath process. Nobody cared... well... I had to clean the buckets several
times before they quit reeking of pickles.
On 11/9/2024 9:32 AM, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
Apologies if this is considered off topic, but maybe a shop
worker knows where to find what I'm looking for.
For several years now I'ved used a small cyclone separator and
shop vac in an over-the-shoulder arrangement for outdoor cleanup
and sometimes confined space excavation in soil. Here's an image:
http://www.zefox.net/~bob/dustdeputy/portabledustdeputy.JPG
The problem is the lid on the plastic bucket: The buckets, despite
being throwaways, hold up fine. The lids, not so much. Usually they
crack at the outer edge. Even a tiny leak below the cyclone totally
disrupts the separation process and the lid has to be replaced.
I've looked for a better container for a few years and found nothing
suitable. A stout, wide mouth plastic jar with either a flat side or
a lid big enough to mate to the 5" bottom flange on the cyclone is
what I've sought to no avail.
Does anybody know of such a thing, or a workable alternative?
Thanks for reading,
bob prohaska
I've found buckets seem to come in "grades." Drywall buckets only holdLast time I needed a flat lid for a five gallon bucket I bought one at
up marginally better than retail buckets. Paint buckets are a mixed
bag. The buckets I get from industrial suppliers full of coolant and
way oil seem to be quite good. Both lid and bucket. The problem with >coolant buckets is the pour spout in the lid. That being said I save
the buckets, to be reused all the time, but the lids tend to go in the >dumpster except for the buckets I use for waste oil.
I have two way oil buckets in the freezer in my shop full of ice right
now. When I go fishing I dump one of them in my cooler and slide the
full one over, and put the newly empty one under the ice maker. They
have held up quite well inspite of the cold, and the ones laying around
the shop have of course held up well enough to the heat.
The lids on retail buckets are terrible. So are the buckets.
--
Bob La Londe
CNC Molds N Stuff
On Sat, 9 Nov 2024 20:20:44 -0000 (UTC), <bp@www.zefox.net> wrote:
Can you think of any names to look for? I've tried some of the big boxes >>(Target, Walmart, Tractor supply, Home Depot, Lowes) and struck out.
I'm near Sacramento, CA.
Hmm. The places to look are the politically red areas.
I've ordered a screw-top 3.5 gallon bucket from Amazon, now on
its way from Indiana. Should be here early next week. That's a bit
larger than I wanted but seems a close-enough match to needs for an experiment. The key will be the quality of the lid and its seal to
the bucket.
Utz brand snacks such as Pub Mix come in sturdy clear PETE 20 oz cannisters and 44 oz barrels with wide screw tops.
wrote in message news:vhno5p$nd40$1@dont-email.me...
Jim Wilkins <muratlanne@gmail.com> wrote:
Utz brand snacks such as Pub Mix come in sturdy clear PETE 20 oz
cannisters
and 44 oz barrels with wide screw tops.
It appears that Walmart sells Pub Mix, but it isn't clear the jar or
lid is big enough to bolt the cyclone's five inch outlet flange to.
The clear jar is a plus, but building an adapter flange is not.
bob prohaska
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The OD of the lid is 4.46", so perhaps the flange bolts to a flat sheet
metal adapter could be outside it. The OD of the bottom end is 4.225".
wrote in message news:vho8bd$q4rv$1@dont-email.me...
I can't resist asking how you got those dimensions...
...I measured the 20 oz Pub Mix atop my fridge.
I ask because some people can't understand my carefully reasoned though >innovative actions, such as carrying a 4" dial caliper in my shirt pocket >when shopping for used tools. There's one, a magnifier, dial thermometer and >compact tape measure in both glove compartments. Having the thermometer >provoked a surprisingly negative response, why would any sensible person do >such a thing?
bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
I've ordered a screw-top 3.5 gallon bucket from Amazon, now on
its way from Indiana. Should be here early next week. That's a bit
larger than I wanted but seems a close-enough match to needs for an
experiment. The key will be the quality of the lid and its seal to
the bucket.
The bucket is rather impressive. Very stout construction with an elaborate >sealing and locking mechanism. From the closing instructions that came with >it the intent seems to be shipment of hazardous materials under UN/DOT regs. >Both lid and bucket are claimed to be .090" thick, and they feel like it.
The manufacturer's website is <https://www.mmcontainer.com/>
--------------------------------
How did you think I got them?
I ask because some people can't understand my carefully reasoned though innovative actions, such as carrying a 4" dial caliper in my shirt pocket when shopping for used tools. There's one, a magnifier, dial thermometer and compact tape measure in both glove compartments. Having the thermometer provoked a surprisingly negative response, why would any sensible person do such a thing?
