Sammy, I suspect that you needed to let folks know the size of your system as part of the equation -- your 3HP Grizzly Cyclone has an 8" diameter intake port and IIRC, you want to run a mainline trunk 40' or so down the centerline of your shop [Sammy's shop is 32 x 60, if I recall]. As you've already found, spiral metal "quick connect" ductwork is very expensive, but if you can work with 6" diameter, you'll find that 6" Sewer and drain PVC is lots less expensive. You can assemble joints without glue and a wide range of fittings are available, including wye's, sweep elbows and the like (including reducing versions). Check out McMaster-Carr for fittings (you may find some at Lowe's in the 6" size, too) and suppliers like Ferguson's or Hajoca will carry the 6" light green bell-end pipe in 10' lengths (~$2.50 ft +/-). 4" drops -- use S&D from Lowe's for about $1/ft. I've made my own blast gates -- we've got some info in the Links Library.
Just my $.02 -- Hope this helps -- Rob