Get Model G0442/g0601 5 Hp Cyclone Dust Collector

hoses, a 2-hp single-stage collector draws over 350 cfm from each port, plenty for many woodworking machines. The 2-hp two-stage Dust Boy didn't match the power of the 2-hp single-stage Jet machine, although it has other qualities that may be preferable.

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In general, the range for effective chip, shaving and large particle dust control is between 300 cfm for a tool with a lower dust and debris output, such as a scroll saw, and 900 cfm for a tool that really puts out the shavings, like a 24' thickness planer.

First calculate the total cloth area of your collector by calculating the total filter area of each filter (bag diameter x 3.14 x length ÷ 144 [for number of inches in a square foot] = filter cloth area) and then multiply that figure by the total number of bags in the collector.

It almost works well. It will fill up a bag of chips in pretty short time if I'm using the planer. The 1 1/2 HP unit would be much more suited to your application. It's clear when I use mine that is somewhat underpowered.

In general, the range for effective chip, shaving and large particle dust control is between 300 cfm for a tool with a lower dust and debris output, such as a scroll saw, and 900 cfm for a tool that really puts out the shavings, like a 24' thickness planer.

I strongly recommend making my 18" diameter if you are using a dust collection blower up to 5 hp and my 6" vacuum sized cyclone if working with a shop vacuum.

When collecting dust from table saws, use 6" ducting underneath, 4" to the hood over the blade, and a 6" x 6" x 4" wye with a 4", 45-degree side leg. For bandsaws, use two 4" hoses from a symmetrical 6" x 4" x 4" wye. 8" Duct: To maintain 4000 ft/min, 8" ducting requires at least 1400 CFM in vertical up-flows.

With 1550 CFM air flow this portable dust collector is more effective than many big stationary units. The upper filter bag screens out particles as small as 5 microns - 1/10 the diameter of a human hair. The lower collection bag is translucent so you can see at a glance when it's time to empty.