Folks,
I am looking for some comments on my plans for dust collection equipment. I have no experience with that, so most comments and opinions will be helpful.
I recently invested in some ‘better’ (for me) tools: I got a Grizzly 14” band saw and a job site table saw. My shop is in the basement of our house, in the so-called John-Deere-room, so space is limited, thus the job site saw. There is a direct connection to our living space for dust to travel, so I am in the market for a dust collector and an air filtration system.
Dust collector:
Since I am also limited electricity wise (115V only, limited amps) besides the space limitations, I have been looking at smaller (1HP) and portable units. I am planning to attach only the tool that I use and move the thing around as needed.
This is my current favorite: Grizzly G1163P 1HP, 537 CFM, 30 micron bag filter - with a 3micron replacement available. Or I put it outside, with the hose running through the cat door.
(sorry about the big pictures)
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I prefer it over the G8027 (below, also 1 HP, 500CFM, similar microns) because the static pressure is much higher (7.2” v. 2.76”).
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I this the G1163P (the one at the top) a useful machine to use with a band or table saw, a stationary sander, etc?
Does the difference in static pressure matter?
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Air Filtration:
I hope that an air filter will keep the dust levels in the shop down in the long term and prevent most of the spread into the house. I am mostly concerned with fine dust. Plan is, to run this while I work, plus 4h afterwards, and another 4h the next morning (when I am at work). I am looking at this unit: G0738 (1/8 HP, up to 409 CFM, 1 micron)
Any thoughts on something like this? Does this help?
I appreciate any thoughts or experiences. Thanks!
BTW: I am looking at Grizzly, since I am reasonably close to their MO showroom. And picking up stuff there is always a religious (or pornographic) experience![]()