Powermatic 1300 Dust Collector

congrats on your new dust collector

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Okay, I have to ask, did you rob a bank or win the Lottery recently? LOL!!! You have been rolling in the new equipment like gang busters, congratulations!

Seriously though, I just want to say thank you for all your recent reviews, I appreciate the time you have taken to share your experiences and thoughts.

Good luck with your toys, err, I mean tools ;o)

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

Just from looking at it, there are a couple things I like that set it apart from most DC’s in this size range. The steel outlet going to the filter is nice, and the remote, plus it’s a Powermatic.

Thanks, Woodchuck. I appreciate the comment.

Pat, I thought that we were supposed to be doing our part in stimulating the economy. :) I just have not added anything to the shop for awhile and felt I needed to begin putting in some upgraded tools.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Looks great Scott, congrats on another fine addition to your shop. Looks like me and you are in the same boat…start of with one new upgrade, and the next thing you know, your looking around for things to replace/upgrade lol. Congrats again !!!

-- Don S.E. OK

Looks like someone won the lottery. First a new Sawstop and now a DC.

Hmmm, what’s next? A nice big lathe perhaps?

Great new adition to your shop. Be aware that you want to empty your bag often. I noticed on mine that if I let
mine get too full I lost a lot of suction. I also have a separator up stream from mine that get a lot of the larger things.

You can see one here.

If you have the room, they work great.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Gary,
Do those work pretty good ? I have a 1 1/2 horse delta D/C and was wondering if it had enough power to use on it.

Thanks

-- Don S.E. OK

Don – Sure it would. The HP isn’t that important.

I have been using one for years. I bought the plastic top and then got a metal trashcan to fit it.

It also works great if you suck up something heavy that you didn’t mean to. A lot easier to find and keep it out of the impeller in your DC.

You can see it here. Look in the comments: http://lumberjocks.com/GaryK/blog/4349

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Thanks Gary !!!! I will give one a try.

-- Don S.E. OK

Gary, I have been looking at one of these. They are fairly inexpensive. What surprised me was the challenge to find a metal trash can. Wal-Mart and Lowes do not stock them. I found one supplier, a local lumberyard, that does carry metal trash cans. So I will be looking at adding this to my dc system. But I will have to ask my wife for an advance on my allowance. :)

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

The little one looks like it should be on a leash!

I had the Jet version of this DC for years. It was a good machine. Some tips:

- Turn the filter flapper often, as in LOTS!
- A trash can separator will work great if you don’t have long duct runs. Too much duct, and you will see a definite drop-off. I felt the trade off was worth it, considering the far lower hassle when emptying chips. The tools that suffered with the trash can were the table saw and drum sander. I eventually replumbed to allow a straight shot option with these tools.

I got my metal can at a local “real” hardware store.

Have fun!

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I like the short run, trash can and separator idea…...good one.
What’s the name of your Bank Scott..??

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

Scott – That’s interesting. My local Lowes has metal trash cans. Maybe it’s a regional thing.

I know the Lowes here in Texas has lots of lawn tractors, but in California you don’t see any at all.

I have a 2HP DC and my longest run to my planer and jointer are about 60 feet away and it seems to work fine.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Ahhhhhhhhh…....It was the lottery!!

-- My job is to give my kids things to discuss with their therapist....medic20447@gmail.com

Nice upgrade Scott, I have a Jet just like that one and it does a great job.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

You will love it! I had a problem with the remote. I put new batteries in, and it still would not work, even if I was 1 foot away. I called WMH customer service, and they ordered a new remote for me. They said it was backordered,and would be at least 6 weeks. It’s been six weeks,still no remote. The good news, the remote I have started working again.

-- I'm a lumberjock and I'm ok, I sleep all night and I work all day!

damn that looks nice anything that powermatic puts out is really cool

-- kosta brownsville brooklyn my home

Betcha don’t miss that little AP300. I had one of those for years and it was better than nothing. I’ve got a Delta 50-760 now but I like yours a lot too. Beats that little guy all to heck.

-- Darell, Norman, Ok.

Congrats Scott! nice DC.I like the metal duct between the blower and the filter – nice touch. looks like a very good finish on that machine. should work a lifetime and more.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Nice DC Scott. I bought a DC as well a little while ago and it works great. I am guessing the canister on your collector is nice to have. Mine has a 30 micron bag that needs to be upgraded. Congratulations on that beautiful new Sawstop as well.

-- Remember, measure twice, cut once