The performance curve was shown in the previous post but here it is again. And while we do not endorse one manufacturer over another, we receive a ton of calls and emails asking how to swap the harbor freight. After months of researching, i finally decided to build my own dust collection. I looked at cfm and neg pressure when i could find them. Central machinery 2 hp industrial 5 micron dust collector vacuum. Harbor freight dust collector upgrade dust collection, dust. Control air flow from one machine to another with this easytoinstall dust collector flow control channel. Harbor freight dust collector upgrade by mintyvictor.
Minimize messes in your work area by using this durable jet cfm dust collector with vortex cone and twomicron canister kit. I am a retired worker but am now also a working artist who does wallhanging collages made from enameled or stai. For purposes of this article i will assume that you have worked with your vendor to choose a dust collector that is capable of delivering enough air flow ideally cubic feet per minute at 4000 feet per minute at each tool to remove all of the fine dust that. I installed a cheap harbor freight dust collection system 1 12hp 110volts above my sawmill and it carries the sawdust about 50 feet from my mill.
Wen 1500 cfm 16 amp 5micron woodworking dust collector with 50 gal. Powertec 70002 clear plastic dust collection bags, 20inch x 43inch dust. Unlike one stage dust collectors, a two stage air collection system has a pre collector or cyclone. There are plenty of youtube videos showing the different upgrades. The lower collection bag is translucent so you can see at a glance when its time to empty. Anyone using the harbor freight 1hp dust collector in their. Souped up harbor freight dust collector with cyclone dust. Harbor freight dust collector upgrade dust collection.
Dust collection system informationdust collection design can be complicated, here are a few simply steps to laying out an effective and efficient dust collection system. In addition to not offering very efficient blowers, you need to know most hobbyist blower vendors advertise extremes, not practical working efficiencies for motor horsepower and cubic feet per minute cfm output. I purchased the portable dust collector from harbor freight. To measure static pressure, one could drill a hole the size of the plastic tube near the dust collector. I was going back and forth about whether i should get a. Hi all, i am still struggling with my closet housed shopvac dust collection system it constantly clogs and is just not powerful enough to catch dust. Dust collection ridgid forum plumbing, woodworking and. I think this is the correct size for the harbor freight dust collector. Kufo seco 2 hp 1550 cfm 1phase 110volt vertical bag dust collector.
Anyone using the harbor freight 1hp dust collector in their shop. Will a dust collector motor be harmed by venting outside and. In this weeks howto home tutorial i share how i built a dust collector for my shop by taking a harbor freight dust collector and upgrading it with the oneida super. Powertec dc1512 portable shop dust collector with 1. I am getting a harbor freight dust collector this weekend. Amazing deals on this 70 gallon 2hp hi flo dust collector at harbor freight. The dust collector build started with a stock 2hp single phase harbor freight dust collector to seamlessly connect to the super dust deputy xl im going to upgrade the impeller. With 1550 cfm air flow this portable dust collector is more effective than many big stationary. Automatic dust collection for the whole shop hackaday.
First, figure out the airvolume requirements of the. Most dust collector and cyclone makers use what are known as compressor duty motors. The big cabinet harbor freight sells is a good product especially if you get it on sale. The dust deputy deluxe antistatic cyclone separator 5 gallon kit. If youre looking at picking up something, consider the harbor freight portable dust collector. Back by popular demand the clear vue cyclones mini cv06 is a cyclonic preseparator for shop vacuum systems. To properly size your dust collector, you need to know your cfm requirements and at what static pressure your system will be operating. Grizzly 8027 vs harbor freight 2 hp industrial dust collector. Wen 3403 2horsepower 1,500 cfm 16amp woodworking dust collector with 50gallon collection bag and mobile base. Dust collector setup for 400600sqft shop by wyatt3828. Dust collector with vortex cone and 2micron canister kit, 115230volt, dc1100vxck708659k the home depot.
If you are trying to modify your one stage harbor freight dust collector into a two stage, then i hope this will help you out. Right now i use a 1hp dust collector pulling through a cardboard barrel. With 1550 cfm air flow this portable dust collector is more effective than many. Basically, you need something north of 700 cfm at the tool to get the fines. One of the popular dust collectors is the harbor freight 2 hp unit. Clear plastic dust collector replacement bag 5 pack 20 diameter by 43 long powertec 70002 clear plastic dust collection bags, 20inch x 43inch dust grizzly industrial g55562. Shopvac recommended horsepower for a dust collection system. If you have an unrestricted open exhaust and for some reason the inlet gets clogged, likely occurrence for a dust collector, the impeller will spin up to the unloaded speed almost of the motor. Feb 26, 2017 dust collection piping and testing 275 jay bates woodworking videos. There are two main points to consider when choosing a dust collector.
I see no conceivable way, using the parts supplied to hold the filter cartridge to the hf dust collector. Since its mounted on casters rather than the wall, it rolls easily from. Harbor freight rikon impeller upgrade is it worth it. Had one actually set up the system with 4 pipe they would have very poor pickup at the planer and they would be wasting most of the systems energy to friction loss. You can not get a lower priced 1 12hp unit than the hf and on sale its a great deal. With the benefit of extended filter life and uncompromised airflow, the mini cv06 is a great accessory for any shop vacuum. I think you have an elaborate system planned, but i think its a little too extensive to work with a single stand alone dust collector, particularly a harbor freight unit. I dont feel like i got enough use out of it before it failed, so i didnt want to go that route again. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you. See more ideas about dust collection, shop dust collection and woodworking. Oneida air systems super dust deputy molded cyclone only.
It mounts quickly and easily to the wall with a simple included zbracket. Step 6 in this step, you calculate the static pressure sp or the resistance of your system that your dust collection unit must overcome. One is the grizzley 1 hp and the other is a harbor freight 2 hp. I milled a cove in some 5 wide mdf and the cabinet was full in a half hour dust collection or not was a pile built up along the sides. Typical small shop dust collector and cyclone blowers only generate about half of their maximum possible pressure when working, so run in the 4 to 6 of pressure range when working. I ve started down the rabbit hole of dust collection. Central machinery gallon industrial portable dust collector. At the moment i move a 4 hose around from tool to tool, which works but is kind of a pita. It was reasonably priced, seemed powerful enough to be a dust collector for my table saw.
Harbor freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. If you have a small garage workshop with power tools on mobile bases, this is a great dust collection option for you. By pairing an impressive flow rate of 650 cfm with a unique wallmount design, this collector gobbles up dust at the source, without hogging up floor space. Hi guys, it seems like the harbor freight 2 hp dust collector is the single most talked about piece of equipment on these forums by far. Fans are an essential part of every dust collection system and are used to assist in controlling and conveying dust for numerous applications. The best the shop vac could do was to suck out a trench. At harbor freight tools, the health and safety of our customers, our communities and our team are our top priority.
Adding a third stage to my dust collection just on the line for the planer. Dc725 portable dust collector at penn state industries. A number of the 2 hp collectors i tested including the harbor freight 2 hp which is really a 1. I want to first begin by thanking cory and bert for sharing their ideas and creativity here. I have the harbor freight dc with an aftermarket wynn filter. This twohose dust collector accessory kit lets you power up to two machines at the same. How to modify a harbor freight dust collector youtube. One of those harbor freight tools that is actually worth buying. Had one actually set up the system with 4 pipe they would. I know this canister filter was specifically designed for the dust right wall mounted dust collector, however i was able to retrofit it to the harbor freight 1hp dust collector using a 4 abs coupling i found lowes.
Dust is captured by an easy to clean 10 x 20 filter at 725cfm. I think you would still get more cfm than going from the 5 inlet to a 4 pipe. Designing and sizing baghouse dust collection systems. The impact of duct diameter on cfm oneida air systems. Anyway, i know it comes with a fabric bag that is not very efficient. I found a performance curve for it in a wood magazine article and copied it. All fans and filters are integrated into a portable 8 x 1038 x 23 cabinet. This 2 hp dust collector delivers powerful dust collection exactly where you need it. Mar 6, 2015 in an effort to improve the dust in my shop, i decided to get a dust collector.
Purchased these for my 2hp harbor freight dust collector. Static pressure is measured in inches of water gage. Harbor freight tools quality tools at discount prices. In this video i convert my harbor freight dust collector into a two stage system by adding an oneida super dust deputy cyclone in front of the. I purchased the portable dust collector from harbor freight and was very impressed how much quieter it was. The inlet size receives a 2 vacuum hose adapters to other shop vacuum sizes sold separately. There are several excellent books available on dust collection for woodworking shops. Dust right canister filter for rockler 650 cfm wall mount. The flow control is made of solid abs to hold up to rigorous use and. I do plan, however, to add a cyclonic separator to keep the chips from clogging the 5micron filter and plastic bag. From what i can tell 6 ducting seems to be the sweet spot for a one machine at a time s. What is important is the cfm in actual real world conditions. Feb 26, 2017 in this weeks howto home tutorial i share how i built a dust collector for my shop by taking a harbor freight dust collector and upgrading it with the oneida super dust deputy xl cyclone. Bags are heavy duty,not an exact fit but no problem overlapping a small fold before clamping in place.
The baseline configuration here is the stock dc modified with the rikon impeller and a 6 inlet. I thought about an individual cyclone separators such as one by grizzly, but it was getting expensive and i think my wife. Simplifying dust collection for your woodworking power tools. For a cheap or should i say inexpensive dust collector, it does the job in my 24x24 shop. After buying the harbor freight dust collector right after christmas, i knew i was going to be making some changes to it. By using the same exact dust collector and simply running the correct diameter piping we were able to get twice the amount of cfm to our tool.
One of those harbor freight tools that is actually. Harbor freight dust collector mod w super dust deputy xl updated duration. Design information designing your dust collection system. Central machinery 2 hp industrial 5 micron dust collector. As a designated essential business, our stores are open to serve your essential needs. I dont buy much from hf and its a special order so im looking for input if it works good, or should i put my cash towards another recommended unit. How to cheaply and easily measure dust collector performance. I would highly reccomend the one by sandor nagalsky, available from taunton press. With a gallon capacity dust bag, his heavy duty dust collector works with 4 in. A number of ljs have written about the quality, problems, solutions and modifications concerning the harbor freight 2 hp 70 gal. Please take the time to read one before you hook up your new collector.
You know, im such a great driver, its incomprehensible that they. The 1 hp portable dust collector produces 10 times more suction than ordinary shop vacuums. It has a dual 4 inlet that i believe can be removed to use a 6 inlet. Although my dust collector is in a separate room i also added an air cleaner for the dust that gets away. Dust laden air enters this cone shaped cyclone and through inertia moves towards the outer wall.
This will put the bulk of the waste into a container thats easy to empty and make it much. Dust is drawn in by three computergrade, quiet, maintenance free fans. As a designated essential business, our stores are open to serve your essential needs, because even during this difficult time, repairs still need to be made, equipment serviced, and vehicles maintained. Dust collection units come in both one stage and two stage systems. Use the cfm and static pressure to compare the performance of your dust collector. Jan 05, 2018 automatic dust collection for the whole shop. If that shop fox exhaust port has the same outer diameter as the dust right unit, you might be in business. Dec 28, 2007 anyone here purchase a harbour freight blast cabinet reclaimer kit dust and loose media collector. We have simplified the dust collection system design process for smaller shops, it is important to know federal, state and localities have codes and regulations enforced by ahj authorities. I want both but at this time, it was one or the other. I have ordered an import 2 hp single stage dust collector from harbor freight that is rated at 1600 cfm. There the large chips and shavings lose momentum and fall into a drum below.
I use a 4hp shop van with a thien baffle on a 20 gallon can, and it does alright, but i have it direct to a single tool. The dust collector performance ratings should show that at your given static pressure, the cfm it will provide. High static pressure and high cfm motor blowers for the ultimate in performance and value. Even the best dustcollection system wont eliminate the need for occasional sweeping. I bought it from psi, its larger than the grizzly and cheaper. A good system, however, will keep the broom and your lungs from wearing out prematurely. The upper filter bag screens out particles as small as 5 microns 110 the diameter of a human hair. If you have a single stage dust collector of any brand. Filter upgrades for single stage dust collectors, custom, and hybrid systems replace your old filter bag with an industrial quality pleated canister filter. We have encountered all the same kinds of problems and decided to modify the unit. Every time you connect more pipe, more hose, more gates, etc etc you are putting more strain on the collector, and the results will show. This lighweight unit is a selfcontained dust collector system. Anyone using the harbor freight 1hp dust collector in. I initially decided to go with the 2hp harbor freight collector w wynn filter and some sort of separator at the recommendation of so many youtubes.
Harbor freight coupon db 2 hp industrial 5 micron dust. Whether you are capturing welding smoke or sawdust twin city fan manufactures a variety of fan types for dust collectors. If you have made an investment in a powerful dust collector, that is a great first step toward creating a healthy shop environment. Harbor freight dust collector conversion dust collector. This is the fun part where i remove parts of the dust collector and see how much the flow increases.
Portable dust collector gallon harbor freight tools. Dust collector air flow control harbor freight tools. With 1550 cfm air flow this portable dust collector is more effective than many big stationary units. But for the money, i have been quite happy with this harbor freight dust collector. The harbor freight dust collector is one of the more popular systems on the market. As there is less air for the blower to process, there is also less air friction, it is basically running in the partial vacuum it created.
Portable dust collector from rockler limited time only. Harbor freight 2hp dust collector modification overview duration. I paid more for the filter than the dust collector. Harbor freight dust collector mod w super dust deputy xl.
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