What is the best DIY Air Filter?

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Let's test every DIY and Pro Shop air filter out there. What's the best? We will find out! We test standard box fan air filters, several Corsi-Rosenthal Designs, the standard pro models, and my two designs (plans below). Buy Kits here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/The3DHandyman Support the channel! https://www.patreon.com/the3dhandyman https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/3dhandyman ====== SHOPPING LIST ====== (buying from these helps the channel) _FANS_ Lasko 20in Box Fan (best price): https://amzn.to/3c3nVNF Air King 20in Box Fan (best performance): https://amzn.to/3Tbzl1O Caterpillar FAN: https://amzn.to/3TD9NM3 Maxx Air Fan: https://amzn.to/3fXokQC _Pro Air Filters_ AirDoctor: https://amzn.to/3zd27Zd Shop Fox: https://amzn.to/3aLEKwk Jet 1000: https://amzn.to/3PUJ7nZ _MERV 14 FILTERs_ Nordic Pure 20x20x1 (12 PACK): https://amzn.to/3O6GGgr Nordic Pure 20x20x1 (6 PACK): https://amzn.to/3o5Ge7E Nordic Pure 20x20x4 (1 PACK): https://amzn.to/3AYyiwC 3M Filtrete 20x20x1(2 pack) https://amzn.to/3duBAxY _MERV 13 FILTERS_ 3M Filtrete 20x20x1(4 pack) https://amzn.to/3hUCPbV _MERV 12 FILTERS_ Nordic Pure 20x20x1 (6 Pack): https://amzn.to/3O6HaTN Nordic Pure 20x20x4 (1 PACK): https://amzn.to/3crRhpm _MERV 8 FILTERS_ Nordic Pure 20x20x1 (6 Pack): https://amzn.to/3Rz9T6G Nordic Pure 20x20x4 (1 PACK): https://amzn.to/3IPFSM1 _GAFFER TAPE_ Better than duct tape for this use https://amzn.to/3AR6E4Q _DIGITAL ANEMOMETER_ For testing wind speed https://amzn.to/3OkzmhF ====== LINKS ====== Airflow was calculated here: https://www.cuidevices.com/product/resource/calculators/airflow-conversion Article on PRO Filter Performance https://www.woodmagazine.com/tool-reviews/dust-collection/air-filtration-systems Corsi-Rosenthal Article: https://www.texairfilters.com/how-to-improve-the-efficiency-of-the-box-fan-and-merv-13-filter-air-cleaner/ 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 BUILDING PLANS for 8 Filter Design (BUILD AT YOUR OWN RISK) https://the3dhandyman.com/workshop-air-filter-drawings/ The 3D Handyman is a production of 2 Point Media. Stay classy!