Which ever wall mount Dust Collection I decide on Ill be building a doggie door in the rear door of my small shop and place the DC outside and run the 4 hose through the doggie door to a dedicated tool. I could try find a coupon and get the price down. If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. HF frequently puts the Dust Collectors on sale with super coupons specific for the HF dust collectors (thru email promotions, catalogs or in different woodworking mags).

The HF 70 gallon 2hp, or a set up like what therealSteveN shows, would be easier to empty out the dust bag.

Get a good bag and buy the extended warranty. I think they are out of stock unfortunately. NO 90 turns as air does not make right turns. Latest Blog Entries | That is no longer an issue and I rarely ever have to clean off my machine now. I used 4 smooth plastic drain pipe for most of the ducting. PETG doesnt have any smell I have noticed.

I have had a two instances where something didnt seal right and my dust collector was pumping dust out into the air unfiltered and the Dylos alerted me to what was going on within seconds, Dust Collector - LPHV - Low Pressure, High Volume - They move a ton of material but compared to their volume they dont output much static pressure, they really dont do well when constricted (eg long 2.5" runs) which is why people running a dust collector use PVC piping for the majority of their runs and use the shortest amount of flex hose possible. Share your "joinery" discussion here. Some folks are even rigging them up to the filters for Semis. I reused the turnbuckles, cut a circle out of plywood for the top of the filter, used some door seal, and attached the turnbuckles to the plywood top. They offer very good MERV15 filter kits. I was able to get a 4" suck-it compatible boot printed (thanks to @MadHatter for posting his awesome design!) It ain't all waiting on you. The bags that come stock on most dust collectors just pass the fine particles right through making them very effective dust pumps, quickly fogging the room with the superfine dust from the moment you turn them on. I just cant figure out which one to go for, I keep coming back to the Dremel 3D45 but it is so old! | Copyright Im changing over from a cyclone and shop vac dust collection to the 1 horse power portable style.Anyone have a Harbor Freight 1 hp 13 gallon portable dust collector and are they any good? Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Ive had one for several years. There is also attic space above the garage which is unused (the access hatch is too high and too small) would there is any issue if I mounted the DC up there? aluminum

back to Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories forum. Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. That's vanity.". a challenge, perhaps? Looking around a I am thinking of getting this http://www.harborfreight.com/13-gallon-industrial-portable-dust-collector-31810.html and mounting it in one of the useless closets and running ducting around the garage with hookups for the various tools (Tablesaw, mitresaw, planner, router). Please submit links to how-to pages and videos, pictures of beautiful and amazing pieces you made for us to admire, or help you finish. for my CNC and I would gladly put it up against any vacuum or dust extractor now that the airflow is right.

Has anyone used this DC in their shop and can show me examples of their setup? I live very close to Harbor Freight. So I have both installed on the same phone and tried them both sitting here reading the forum and they show very different readings.

One of my dust collectors is a HF 13 gallon 1 hp. Sound meter: 91.3 average I do plan on installing a Dust Deputy Bagger or something similar to help make emptying the dust bag easier. Canvas bag is not a duct collector.

I wouldnt duct around the garage, its under powered for that, but at the tool its not bad. I need to get a 3d printer, I keep saying this almost every day lol. Interesting! a tip/strategy to share? Share your tips and challenges Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Ive had Decibel X for iPhone installed for quite some time now, but curious about Sound Meter. Those numbers may be slightly off. frustrations? Roll it to the tools. Questions and answers about CNC machines, tooling, best practices, and projects. A cyclone in front of the dust collector to collect the big stuff.

Right now I rent a house with a two car garage which is very badly laid out (huge built in closets which are completely useless and just take up way too much space) and is also our laundry room, storage room for overspend in costco and general dumping ground for everything else (also it's my office when I work from home). My HF collector (Wynn + Super Dust Deputy + Rikon Impeller) can easily clean the air in my two car garage shop in about 30 minutes if I open up all the blast gates, Shop Vac - Rigid, Craftsman, ShopVac - HPLV - High Pressure, Low Volume, They can pretty easily pick a nail up off the floor but are LOUD and generally dont do a great job of filtering the air which is why they sell HEPA filters as upgrades, but even with these filters they arent HEPA rated. Sadly, I dont have a real DB meter to compare them with. Spend the extra few bucks for the 2hp. I found you can download a decibel meter on your smartphone free.

So at least they are close when it gets loud! I heard its pretty accurate. Figure all in you are looking at something like $300 with the hoses you want (Bosch makes a really great shop vac hose that is available on Amazon for those looking) Shop Vacs have their place, its just for cleaning up saw dust and nails, not for collecting fine dust, Dust Extractor - Festool, Fein, Bosch - Souped up Shop Vacs, that are MUCH quieter and specifically designed to handle fine dust from things like routers and sanders and track saws. We know this because they run on 110 volts and any 2 HP unit will require 220 volts. With the router and vacuum running and 24" away from both: You may want to check with HF on the coupon usage. ), dustcollector? Any idea what amperage that 2hp HF unit pulls? Sound Meter: 68.8 average Have you had to compromise your project On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? That is a great setup! Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. You need a coupon specifically for the Central Machine product. It would look a lot like the pics below, just a less expensive vac unit. My router runs at 64db and the shop vac is 67db.

HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. If you don't receive the email within an hour (and you've checked your Spam folder), email us as confirmation@grabcad.com. Eyes, ears, fingers, and Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Seems like all their current 20% off coupons are no longer good for the Central Machinery brand. collector dust woodworking machinery equipment bag delta lower plastic bags You dont get any bad smells unless you are printing ABS or ASA filament. I'm thinking of making an offer on an old Delta 9" tilting arbor table saw circa to this question. It is not safe for enclosed spaces. If you restrict the air flow no increase in impeller size will help. Design the system. Once you've got that, you can take a look HERE to see how you can substantially improve the chip separation, and replace the 5 micron bag HF sells with a .5 micron bag- what you really should be filtering with. The cost is about $155.00 and with a 20% discount coupon it comes to about $125.00. NOT .005, but 500. I have one and I can verify they work with a 20 Amp circuit. It has less static pressure than a shop vac.

). It has plenty of airflow to all my tools (RAS, table saw w/ overhead, bandsaw, and just overhead with a 10 hose for vacuuming up any stray dust), but I dont open the gates for more than one tool at a time. So worth it over the 1HP unit. Go to Wynn Environmental and get a pleated filter for it, and it would be workable. Oh, and when I run the Ridgid vac and the CNC (with Carbide router) it hovers in the 90dB range. They are usually HEPA rated and have adjustable suction but the filters are expensive, while you can use an extractor like a shop vac youll quickly find out that the bags are expensive as well. I used to run a rigid vacuum to a 2" opening dust boot and I found myself cleaning up a lot more fine dust on the machine because if it made it past the brushes on the dust boot there was not enough airflow or suction to pull it back in.

I love my Festool CT36 and if it died tomorrow I wouldnt hesitate to buy another one, they really are fantastic tools I use it for my tools that I cant hook up to my Dust Collection System like my Miter Saw, Track Saw, Domino and Sanders. This does not prevent them working quite well if used with appropriate separators, ducting and upgraded filters as stated by others. Anyone ever try this? werkstadt holzwerkstatt Press J to jump to the feed.

Dust Collectors like the HF unit are plenty adequate for a small shop but thing of it along the lines of buying an engine for a car you have to build, sure its $200 now but by they time you add a Wynn Filter ($200) a Super Dust Deputy ($200), Rikon Impeller ($120 shipped) and all the stuff you need to make it work: Blast Gates $15-20/ea, flex hose $50-100, DWV pipe/fittings (~$100) the costs really start to add up. Sound Meter: 68.8 Decibel X: 52.7 average I've recently come to the conclusion that my shop-vac just wasn't, Best of all would be to exhaust it outside! The email with your password reset link has been sent. We are presently running two SO3s thru a Dust Deputy XL with the 1HP HF dust collector and a Wynn Environmental filter using ROGDC dust shoes. I have seem a few instances where they stacked 2 filters to add filtration. Honestly, I'd just cart the DC out with your other tools. This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions Have a question? I have an older 6HP 220CFM Ridgid shop vac, I think. The new bag also has an 8 inch opening so its easier to empty just had to make an adapter out of a piece of scrap wood (8" circle with 4" tapered hole in the middle). You can only pull so many CFM thru that small hose. Definitely invest in a Dust Deputy of make a mini Thien Baffle for a 5 Gallon Bucket, once a Shop Vacs filter is clogged the performance starts to dramatically drop off. works beautifully. It came with a little muffler attachment and I added a Dust Deputy between the vac and my Sockit Dust Boot.

collector dust dc3000 3hp duty heavy wood liquidation lincoln equipment So I need to build something better. Or go to Rockler, and they have a ready to use filter, kinda costy, but it even comes with a clean out crank. To add to what Craig, Dustin, Bill and others have said: restricting to flow on a dust collector is no good.

Ill try them both again later this afternoon with the router and vacuum system running and will report that result. With PLA you can get a kind of sweet smell occasionally, but nothing bad. Manage Consent. In a woodshop where you are using it on larger pieces of equipment such as a planer or jointer or multiple tools being used simultaneously it can make sense. Max, 1hp bucktool dustcollecter 600cfm 5hp flow upright I have the larger one, and it works quite well for my needs. In addition to the Thein baffle and Wynn Environmental filter pay attention to your ducting length and any corners. I tried a half dozen and found Sound Meter works the best. I have their 2hp unit like this one and plumbed 4" pvc around my basement and it's awesome. There is alot of info on dust collection, duct size, airflow, et available to research. These are great budget hold me overs but please for your own sake wear a respirator when using them. It was the biggest monster they sold 6 years ago though. I wouldnt be surprised to see it was rated at 500 microns. | Do Not Sell My Data It is all about air flow. It will cut down on noise and whatever dust the bag misses will be out side. On a side note. I ordered a 4 inch hose and 4 inch Dust Deputy, I will keep the HF and try to find an appropriate use for it. I just wish every time I saw 4 OD, or ID that it truly was 4, same for 5 6 all of these makers have goofy rulers, so its a constant battle to make anything fit. Finally have some data on the two app I had mentioned above, for what its worth. The hose from the impeller to the filter housing is just dryer duct, since its not under vacuum pressure at that point. Again to keep the air moving smoothly. 13 gal. Decibel X: 83 average Latest Forum Topics. It increases the CFMs of the original unit. Looking for help with Are you unsure of which tools, or hardware, you need, or which brands to buy? http://www.harborfreight.com/13-gallon-industrial-portable-dust-collector-31810.html. It does a good job for me and overall no problems with it, and I did use duct tape to seal the seams of the fan housing, also removed the inlet and outlet plastic screens from the unit (chips and shavings from my planer and jointer caused the collector to plug up at the screens).

The upgrade is a replacement impeller that has a different shape. Preferable is to get them local, so you can measure. Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools.

How to fix a messed up table-top panel. I will be taking it in after work. This forum is for all the woodturners out there. Going to only use it outside as a way to sweep up less, then maybe the HF unit is OK for that. The photos are of a system I designed and installed at a retirement community woodshop where my wife & I volunteer. The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. As I rent and I will probably only be in the US for 2 more years I am loathe to spend more than $200 on this whole setup. Id also strongly consider the Rikon Impeller, (Just call them and get on the list, mine took 60 days from order to delivery and they sell these by the truckload to HF users Id expect it to take longer in the days of the Coronavirus) if you are not going to put the collector right next to the machine IF your electrical system can handle it for the run to the Shapeoko use 4" hose for as much of the run as possible and use as little 2.5" hose as possible going to the dust boot, dont even try to use 1.5" hose, I have done a bunch of testing with what I own, a decent anemometer, a Dylos particle counter (I have allergies and asthma so its a purchase that made sense to me) a couple shop vacs, a Festool CT36 and an upgraded HF dust collector Im not digging out my old spreadsheet I used for all my testing/notes but Ill say that you can definitely make a HF collector work well for a small shop and have it do a good job keeping the air in your shop safe to breathe its just going to cost a lot more than $200 The Festool is fantastic but expensive (to buy and own, the bags are expensive too) and a shop vac is adequate if you can use it in a space where fine dust doesnt matter (garage) and you can wear a respirator if you can afford a particle counter get one!