| Review by newTim | posted 675 days ago | 2591 views | 0 times favorited | 14 comments | ![]() |
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- Woodcraft Remote Control Transmitter Switch
- Brand: Woodcraft | Category: Dust Collection

I’ve seen these things in the local Woodcraft for many months and finally bought one when it recently went on sale. Many folks have been ‘hotrod-ding’ their dust collectors, especially the Harbor Freight. I’m happy to report this is working great. Just plug it in to the wall and plug the collector in to it. The HF is supposed to be a 2HP motor, but it is still 110V, so I was reluctant to buy this thinking it would be overpowered. Not true. I wish I had bought this months ago. I also just noticed it is on sale at Woodcraft for $62.89 (no, I don’t work for them). Here's a link
-- tim hill www.newcalshop.com





















14 comments so far
Routerisstillmyname
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#1 posted 675 days ago
So, you’re using this with HP vac and it works?
THX
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newTim
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#2 posted 675 days ago
Yeah, it is working great. I don’t think the HF 2HP dust collector motor is a real 2HP. http://lumberjocks.com/newTim/blog/24379
-- tim hill www.newcalshop.com
Howie
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#3 posted 675 days ago
I have one that works really good on my Delta 1-1/2 HP DC,however it won’t turn on my HF 2 HP. Not sure if it’s the same model you have.
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lew
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#4 posted 675 days ago
Mine just came and it works great on my Delta 1 1/2 dust collector.
-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
richgreer
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#5 posted 675 days ago
I’ve had one for some time and it performs flawlessly on my Jet 1.5 hp dc.
-- Rich, Cedar Rapids, IA - I'm a woodworker. I don't create beauty, I reveal it.
Roger
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#6 posted 674 days ago
ok, thnx Tim. You’ve answered my questions that I asked on your other post… lol
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Kentuk55@bellsouth.net
Jim Bertelson
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#7 posted 674 days ago
I had the 110 version, for my Delta 1.5hp DC. Worked great. Then I decided I had to convert the DC to 220V for household reasons, so I bought the 220 version, and it works great too. Had them nearly two years. The remotes are interchangeable, so now I have four, but one is enough. I carry it in my Carhartt’s T- shirt pocket, clip the chain to the edge, and place it in the pocket so the button is facing out. I actuate it through my pocket material, that way nothing is dangling. The remote is in my pocket as I type this. Use it constantly.
Flawless…......
-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska
TechRedneck
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#8 posted 674 days ago
Had mine for over a year now. I’m very happy with it. It stays clipped to my work apron so I don’t lose it. Highly recommended.
-- Mike.... West Virginia. "Man is a tool using animal. Without tools he is nothing, with tools he is all.". T Carlyle
northwoodsman
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#9 posted 674 days ago
I have had mine for 4 years and it works fantastic.
-- NorthWoodsMan
REL
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#10 posted 673 days ago
I have a Delta 50-760 which is 1 1/2 HP machine. I’m on my second one. Mine is the Rockler 110 volt version. For some reson the area that receives the plug starts to melt and makes it impossible to remove the plug.
The second unit is over two years old and is still working.
-- REL, North Jersey
bvdon
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#11 posted 673 days ago
I’ve had mine for about a year and works fine. Couldn’t imagine doing without it.
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Sawkerf
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#12 posted 672 days ago
I’ve used a similar remote in my shop for a couple of years. I keep one of the controllers at the table saw and the other at the SCMS station. I’m never more than a couple of steps from one of them.
I had to upgrade to the 220v version when I went to 220v last year.
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bobthebuilderinmichigan
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#13 posted 668 days ago
I guess, based on your experience, I’m going to get one of these to run my HF system. Hope it works!
-- Bobthebuilderinmichigan
bobthebuilderinmichigan
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#14 posted 657 days ago
I bought it and it works just fine. I love it!
-- Bobthebuilderinmichigan
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