Today we Design, Build, Test, and Review this DIY shop air cleaner! This video was a year in the making. It’s easy to build an air filtration system, but the most important part is how it works. It takes time to fully test something. The end of the video includes a detailed breakdown of how much performance you can expect out of this unit.
Shopping List!!! (buying from these links helps support the channel)
FANs (For all versions):
Caterpillar Enclosed Motor 4000CFM Fan (black) https://amzn.to/3TD9NM3
The original 3000CFM Maxx Air Fan (orange) https://amzn.to/3fXokQC
MERV 14 FILTERs (best small particle capture):
Nordic Pure 16x20x1 (12 PACK): https://amzn.to/3MqxJ1c
Nordic Pure 16x20x1 (6 PACK): https://amzn.to/3Oy9NLg
3M Filtrete 16x20x1 (2 PACK): https://amzn.to/3fsenNQ
MERV 13 FILTERs (almost the best small particle capture):
3M Filtrete 16x20x1 (4 PACK): https://amzn.to/3RjkH7B
AIRx 16x20x1 (9 PACK): https://amzn.to/3S4y8Zt
MERV 12 FILTERs (good small particle capture):
3M Filtrete 16x20x1 (4 PACK): https://amzn.to/3y2vgW6
Nordic Pure 16x20x1 (6 PACK): https://amzn.to/3D3M2GY
MERV 11 FILTERs (minimal small particle filtration):
K&N Washable everlasting filter 16x20x1 (1 PACK): https://amzn.to/3Vq7oWv
3M Filtrete 16x20x1 (4 PACK): https://amzn.to/3TFlnH8
Filterbuy 16x20x1 (4 PACK): https://amzn.to/3g8Diqe
3D PRINTED PARTs (Build at your own risk):
Air Filter Clips: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5366495
Drum Fan Edge Clamps: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5501226
BUY 3D PRINTs (if you don’t have a printer):
Air Filter Clips: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1210663842
Drum Fan Edge Clamps: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1287743212
Air filter Clip Wrench: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1323881337
Here are the drawings to make the Shop Air Filter. Let me know if there are any issues with the drawings. Build at your own risk! The 3D Handyman and 2 Point Media are not liable for any injury or property damage or death associated with these designs.