CT36 extractor with mounted five gallon bucket and dust stopper

[dawatson833]

I'm using a ct36 along with a five gallon bucket/dust stopper for a separator.  I want to save space by having the bucket on top of the extractor. Tried several methods to mount the five gallon bucket to top of the extractor.  None of them really work.  I don't have anything else on the extractor.  No systainers.  Has anyone used this setup and successfully attached the bucket to the top of extractor?

 

[squall_line]

Sounds like an excellent use for bungee cords, in all honesty.

 

[dawatson833]

I tried bungee cords.  It was the least successful option.  Didn't really secure the bucket very well.  When extractor was moved, the cords and bucket slid.

 

[ChuckM]

I had bungee corded a dust deputy on my previous CT26 with satisfactory results. The base (a board) was mounted to the CT top using a C-clamp:

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I didn't find any need to add a handle to the base or secure the bucket to the base with some means.

When I moved the unit, I put downward pressure on the bucket at the same time I pushed it forward.

 

[dawatson833]

Forgot to mention in OP I tried to use one of the 3d printed mounts that screw into plywood and then attach to a systainer.
The ones I tried did't work on attaching to the top of extractor.  The connectors are there, but couldn't get it to work.  Wanted to attach the plywood to systainer through those connectors and then mount bucket to the plywood somehow.

 

[dawatson833]

Chuck, I didn't try the c clamp method.  I have the mounted tool holder, but didn't work by itself. When extractor was turned on the buckets were moving around alot.  I'll have to try the c clamp and tool holder to see how it works.

How does the c clamp prevent the plywood from moving.  Is the plywood secured to the extractor.

 

[Cheese]

The problem is that the bungee's are being used to both locate the bucket as well as to provide hold down force on a smooth, slippery surface.

If this were my problem, I'd take the 3/4" material and jig saw a through-hole so the bucket can poke it's bottom through the 3/4" material by an inch or so...that takes care of the locational issue. After that, the bungees should supply enough hold down force to keep the bucket in place.

 

[ChuckM]

Snip.

How does the c clamp prevent the plywood from moving.  Is the plywood secured to the extractor.

The board was c-clamped to the lip/ledge of the CT housing. If a pair of c-clamps was used, it might act as a stop for the bucket. See [member=44099]Cheese[/member] suggestions above for securing the bucket.

 

[dawatson833]

I'm not getting the recommendations by cheese.
I'd take the 3/4" material and jig saw a through-hole so the bucket can poke it's bottom through the 3/4" material by an inch or so

 

[justin_248]

3d print or buy some Systainer cleats to mount a board to the top of your CT, and use a Shurhold bucket base to hold the 5 gallon bucket.

Also, since you're using a CT26 that has the benefit of the intake in the front of the unit, I suggest you run a full-size, 2"/2.5" hose to the cyclone to reduce the amount of loss you get from using the cyclone.

 

[dawatson833]

Justin,  I have a ct36.  Not sure it matters.  I do have a larger hose to go from extractor to separator.

I printed those exact cleats, but can't position the cleats on plywood and make it work.
I have to make some adjustments to the plywood to make it all fit.  Tried once with a basic setup. 
Screwing the cleats to 3/4" plywood places the cleats too high to connect to the extractor.
Will need to route some of the plywood to make it fit.  I think that is because the extractor top isn't the same as a systainer. 
The cleats are for a systainer setup.  I may check with 1/2" plywood and see if that works.

  Haven't seen that base before.  I'll check it out.

 

[johnmpf]

I used 3/4 plywood and these cleats to attach using the older systainer system.  I had to modify the clips a little to make them work.  This was onto a Midi I.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/166227...search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1

I screwed the bucket onto the plywood using wood screws and washers with rubber washers.