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12-25-2011 11:04 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: question Already LJs, I got some Christmas cash that I am looking to spend on improving my dust collection in my shop. Currently I have a Shop Vac. I am looking at adding a dust collector or an air filtration system. Since I’m looking to spend about $330 – $400 I don’t know which would be more advantageous. For air filtration I am looking at the Rockler “Dust Right 1200 Air Filtration System” or the Rikon 61-200. For DC I don’t know what is good in that price range, most I’ve seen are much higher. What I am considering is the filtration plus a dust separator to add to my shop vac. I am very open to any suggestions. Thanks. -- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards |
24 replies so far
#1 posted 12-25-2011 11:14 PM |
The harbor freight dust collector is a great addition and it budget friendly. You can get it new for $160 with a coupon from wood magazine. -- Ken, USAF MSgt, Ret. |
#2 posted 12-25-2011 11:30 PM |
Actually, you can get it for abou $140 or less with a coupon. Watch for it; it’s usually on sale for $149. Works great. Steve -- Steve in KY. 44 years so far with my lovely bride. Think I'll keep her. |
#3 posted 12-25-2011 11:32 PM |
Thanks for the input on the HF DC. If I have to choose between a DC or air filtration which do you suggest? -- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards |
#4 posted 12-25-2011 11:42 PM |
A dust collector will do the most good, probably, hooked up Contractor saws are trick to set up satisfactorily for dust collection, I’d say at the source dust collection is a better investment than I’m not a big router table user, but they can be very messy. I |
#5 posted 12-26-2011 12:05 AM |
Ya didn’t say what TS you have. I have a Grizz 0444Z contractor’s saw, and use the HF with the bottom hood/shroud/insert (whatever) on the Grizz. -- bill@magraphics.us |
#6 posted 12-26-2011 12:11 AM |
I’ve had a dust collector since I built my shop. I’m looking at making a filter soon. I agree the dust collector makes the most sense, first. -- http://timetestedtools.net - Collecting is an investment in the past, and the future. |
#7 posted 12-26-2011 05:43 AM |
I have a Ridgid TS4511, Buffalo 14” BS, 1976 Craftsman RAS, router table and drill press -- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards |
#8 posted 12-26-2011 06:14 AM |
Buy the dust collector and make your own dust filtration unit to fit your needs. Simple to do : ) -- I'm absolutely positive that I couldn't be more uncertain! |
#9 posted 12-26-2011 06:50 AM |
Rob, Definately get the dust at the source. While you’re at it, go to www.wynnenv.com and look at the pleated air filter conversion made for the HF dc. Drop on fit, 99.5% effecient down to 0.5 microns, radically increases cfm performance, for just a skosh over $100.00. Your lungs will love you. Also check out www.cgallery.com or Phil Thein’s site on his Tgein separator. I added one to the cone in my HF dc and never have to clean the filter. Steve -- Steve in KY. 44 years so far with my lovely bride. Think I'll keep her. |
#10 posted 12-26-2011 07:06 PM |
+1 what dusty & fussy said. -- Backer boards, stop blocks, build oversized, and never buy a hand plane-- |
#11 posted 12-28-2011 03:45 PM |
Okay – got the HF for $150 + 2 yr extended warranty. I am building an exterior “closet” for it on an outside wall of my workshop. I plan to connect it to TS and RAS at minimum plus an open connection (by open I do not mean no blast gate I mean open for other attachment such as for vacuum or other random tools). I am not sure if I will connect BS and DP at this time (partly due to step down but mostly due to not having settled on their locations) Thanks for all the input LJs -- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards |
#12 posted 12-28-2011 03:58 PM |
YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK…IF YOU COLLECT DUST FIRST AT THE SOURCE IT CUTS DOWN ON HAVING TO FILTER THE AIR. -- IF YOUR NOT MAKING DUST...YOU ARE COLLECTING IT! SOUTH CAROLINA. |
#13 posted 12-28-2011 04:47 PM |
Buy the DC…remember the filter is only good once the dust particles are already in the air (and your lungs). -- “When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.” ― Thomas Sowell |
#14 posted 12-28-2011 04:53 PM |
DC all the way! -- - Ray |
#15 posted 12-28-2011 04:59 PM |
Catch the dust at the tool as best you can first. Thus get a dust collector. Depends on if you can go a little over your budget mark… A Delta 50-760 can be had close to that. If budget constraints are that much of a concern, go for the Harbor Freight 2HP DC and add a Wynn canister filter to it… Best bang for the buck out there. Not the best DC, but it whips the snot out of anything else in its price class… -- Please like and subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/daves-workshop |
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