dust collector

  1. M

    Woodtek air filter - ever heard of it?

    Hello! I recently purchased a new home and have been moving my shop into the garage. The previous owner had some things built out already which has been great, however, there is one thing I'm having trouble with... He has a Woodtek Air Cleaner (model 923828). I'm having trouble finding any...
  2. M

    Dust Collector recommendation

    I know I know another DC post. I'm a single user/single tool use shop. 21'x21'. Currently I'm using a Harbor Freight with a Wynn filter. Things were great until I added a drum sander to the mix and now the filter clogs super fast. Taking it off often to clean is a pain because of the clips. I...
  3. D

    Bill Pence Fan & 2 hp motor For Sale

    Have you been thinking of a dust collection system for your shop? Are you concerned about breathing small micron particles into your lungs? Maybe 20 years ago I was working up my shop and found Bill Pence's work on cyclone collectors. At that time he had worked with a fabricator to make a...
  4. N

    Full Shop sale

    I live in Cary, NC and am liquidating my shop. Moving and change in life circumstances. All listed tools are less than 1.5 years old and have not seen heavy use. I was making furniture for friends/family mainly. If you're interested in anything, please send me a message. Not everything is...
  5. F

    Dust collection in a small shop

    I’ve been in the market for a cyclone dust collector for a long time. I’ve done a few small projects for my home and I’m looking to do more projects now that I have a few more woodworking tools. I did a small closet remodel last year in my son’s room and a closet remodel in our master bedroom...
  6. Rushton

    Clear Vue Cyclone Black Friday Bundle is Back

    For those with an interest, the Clear Vue Cyclone Black Friday Bundle Special is available once again. This Bundle includes the upgraded 16" impeller and impeller housing, Wynn Environmental filters, electrical switch, bin full sensor and free shipping. Cathy was superb in helping me get my...
  7. MrAudio815

    Dust collection

    It's been a while, how's everyone been? I just bought a Baileigh 3hp cyclone it has 2111 CFM & an 8" inlet. I'd like to run 8" ducting close to all my machines, then split off to 4" for connecting to machines. Hoping to maximize airflow. Anyone find 8" PVC pipe? Or what would you...
  8. S

    Piping in my HF Dust Collector

    Finally taking the time to figure out how to pipe in my dust collector to my small shop. Basically, I have (in the photo) along one wall is my miter saw and then table saw, on the other wall is my planer and my router table. There is a lot of information out there on how to go about this...
  9. jonnyfontaine

    Losing suction

    I have a 1& 1-2 hp dust collector but I noticed when I connect it to the "baffle" that's supposed to catch the bigger chips I lose a considerable about of suction, I know it worked fine for the previous owner and he marked the in and so I'm wondering if I'm doing something wrong. I run a...
  10. jonnyfontaine

    Dust collector

    I'm looking to buy a drum sander like a supermax or a jet but I don't have a dust collection system. I owe a 14" table saw 14" bandsaw and eventually a 8" jointer. What size dust colliector should I use and what brand do you guys sugguest
  11. T

    Metal Ductwork Suggestions

    I live in the Charlotte/Concord, NC area and was wondering if anyone knows where I might find a reasonable supplier for metal duct for my dust collector. I will be using approx. 80 feet of 6" duct and enough 4" for approx. 10 drops. I will also be looking for 3 6" blast gates and approx. 10-12...
  12. T

    DUST COLLECTOR main line drop downs

    I am in the design phase of ductwork planning and have a question or two for the forum. General info: - The collector is the PennState Tempest 1535 w/ 7" inlet. The machine is rated at 1700 CFM through the collector. I will be using the 7" - 6" reducer that is supplied with the machine. That...
  13. MarkDarby

    Dust Collector Quick Disconnect Issues

    Hello World!! I am building my shop up and have recently purchased a Delta dust collector. I don't plan to run dust collection hoses throughout my shop because when I'm not using it for my shop, my wife uses it as a garage (imagine that!!!). In any case, I bought a quick disconnect thinking...
  14. Gotcha6

    Shop Ceiling & Lights, DC

    Took off some time from work after 80+ hour weeks to - relax? No - I had a shot at putting a ceiling in my shop. And while I would have liked to have been @ the beach, I decided I would much rather enjoy the comfort of having a ceiling in my shop to make it warmer. Had some 2 x 4 lay in...

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