I Transformed My Shop Vac: 50-Gallon Upgrade!

I got tired of the small capacity of my shop vac so I decided to do something about it.

Items used in this video:
Shop vac: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-12-Gallon-5-0-Peak-HP-NXT-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuum-with-Filter-Locking-Hose-and-Accessories-HD1200/304006023

Circle cutting jig: https://amzn.to/3W5p63T
Box for switch: https://amzn.to/45QCE6I
Latches for lid: https://amzn.to/4cjlAIK
Air speed meter: https://amzn.to/3zrC2Ix
Clear acrylic tube: https://amzn.to/4eO3tw2
Dust collection port: https://amzn.to/4eJvPrr
Weather Stripping: https://amzn.to/4eP6CvF
Dust collection hose: https://amzn.to/45L3RaP

00:00 Intro
00:44 Disassemble shop vac
01:33 Building new motor housing
08:19 Building the box
10:21 Final assembly
10:41 Demo and comparison test

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