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68. We didn't use a filter on the Maiden run.

We did use a panty hose filter when pouring the honey from the bottom container into the quart jars. It would be simple to add a filter between the two buckets.
Any cloth mesh type filter stretched over the opening of the top of the bottom bucket would be held in place by the bottom of 2nd bucket.
If the centering stinger on the bottom rod is kept short enough,
it shouldn't even touch the filter which would be pushed down a couple of inches by the 2nd bucket when it is placed on the stack.
The restrictions caused by the mesh might cause the honey to back up to the level of the bottom of the spinning cage. If so, just take a break['/i] until the honey clears itself through the filter.

Please feel free to link to the post and use the photos.
I am considering posting it to Instructables.Com where we found the concept.
We made some major refinements, such as the brass grommets, centering stinger on the end of the rod, and basket construction.

Good Luck with your project.
The buckets are available from the label on the front. They have a Website where we ordered ours. The Snap On Retainer Ring for the Screw On Top on the bottom bucket was the perfect circumference to prevent the 2nd bucket from telescoping more that 2" inside.
It is a perfect fit.
I can't vouch for any other buckets.
Get the Screw On top for the bottom, and one regular Snap On top for the top.
IIRC, the buckets were inexpensive ($3.00 + Shipping ?),
the 3' threaded 3/8" rod = about $7.00

The aluminum bar stock, 3' for $7.00
I suppose that wood could be used here without problems,
it would be easier to drill and shape too.

These are wonderful buckets for other uses too.
We like to buy some food in bulk,
and are considering ordering a couple of more Screw On Top Buckets for food storage.
The Screw On Top makes access easy, unlike the old Snap On Lids which require two hands and some straining and fumbling to use and seal properly.