Hey Wood Wizards!
New to the forums/site - pretty new to woodworking as well.
I have a question that I think I know the answer to but I wanted opinions before I pulled the trigger.
I currently run a 16gal shop vac with a dust deputy attached through the garage shop. Plug and playing every tool I have - which is not only a pain in the rump but I trip over the #### hoses like it's my job.
While, it works well on my planer, it doesn't do much with my table saw, jointer, etc. So, it's time for a dust collector.
What I would like is a 2 stage collection system without breaking my wallet. I've been looking at two options which are as follows:
1. The HF unit with an upgraded BAG (1micron) and a trash can separator top (the one rockler sells). I personally do not think there is value in the HF unit if I spend 175 on a super dust deputy and a .5 micron filter.
2. The C-Flux entry level unit from Laguna or the Grizzly entry level cyclone system that they offer. The Laguna is 1100 or so at the door and the griz is somewhere around 950 to the door.
I want as clean of a shop as possible, of course, but saving money is always a concern. I could walk out with the HF unit with the upgraded bag and separator for probably under 300.00. My issue is, I see TONS of reviews on this unit which are mostly good but after a LOT of upgrades to it, which, in all honestly, I don't really want to do. Reviews with no upgrades is "does the job" or "it's good enough".
SO - the question is - if the HF unit with an upgraded bag and trash can separator is going to the job well enough, I'll save my 800 bucks or so and go buy a domino or some other tool I've had my eyes on for a while. OR - should I just go full out and spend the money on a tool I probably won't ever feel the need to upgrade again?
I'd appreciate any opinions I can get. I have a feeling most will say to just go buy the "best" tool for the money which I'm basically almost there and want the C-Flux/Griz rather than taking the risk of spending a few hundred on the HF unit by the time I'm done. I'm SOOOOO sick of spending more time cleaning than I do wood working... :no:
I appreciate any opinions!
Best,
Joe
New to the forums/site - pretty new to woodworking as well.
I have a question that I think I know the answer to but I wanted opinions before I pulled the trigger.
I currently run a 16gal shop vac with a dust deputy attached through the garage shop. Plug and playing every tool I have - which is not only a pain in the rump but I trip over the #### hoses like it's my job.
While, it works well on my planer, it doesn't do much with my table saw, jointer, etc. So, it's time for a dust collector.
What I would like is a 2 stage collection system without breaking my wallet. I've been looking at two options which are as follows:
1. The HF unit with an upgraded BAG (1micron) and a trash can separator top (the one rockler sells). I personally do not think there is value in the HF unit if I spend 175 on a super dust deputy and a .5 micron filter.
2. The C-Flux entry level unit from Laguna or the Grizzly entry level cyclone system that they offer. The Laguna is 1100 or so at the door and the griz is somewhere around 950 to the door.
I want as clean of a shop as possible, of course, but saving money is always a concern. I could walk out with the HF unit with the upgraded bag and separator for probably under 300.00. My issue is, I see TONS of reviews on this unit which are mostly good but after a LOT of upgrades to it, which, in all honestly, I don't really want to do. Reviews with no upgrades is "does the job" or "it's good enough".
SO - the question is - if the HF unit with an upgraded bag and trash can separator is going to the job well enough, I'll save my 800 bucks or so and go buy a domino or some other tool I've had my eyes on for a while. OR - should I just go full out and spend the money on a tool I probably won't ever feel the need to upgrade again?
I'd appreciate any opinions I can get. I have a feeling most will say to just go buy the "best" tool for the money which I'm basically almost there and want the C-Flux/Griz rather than taking the risk of spending a few hundred on the HF unit by the time I'm done. I'm SOOOOO sick of spending more time cleaning than I do wood working... :no:
I appreciate any opinions!
Best,
Joe