Dust Collector Muffler. By Rob Mousel, Hanover, Minnesota April 5, 2024. When I set up my Cyclone, I had no idea how loud it would be. I decided to make my own muffler, using a pair of five-gallon buckets and some scraps I had lying around in my shop. The collector's performance didn't change, but the muffler cut down the noise level so ...