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Posted: 12/20/2023 9:10:06 PM EDT
I'm looking to step up my dust collecting, using a shop vac now. Not worried about having to move a single hose around to each machine.
Anyone using this collector from Harbor Freight? I do like the price. |
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Posted: 12/20/2023 9:18:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: giantpune]
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I have that one. Its a good base to customize.
I converted mine into a 2 stage with a separator and a trash can. Then swapped the filter for one that filters much finer. Me and my buddy both had the same issue with dust leaking around where the band holds the plastic bag on. Its fixed by wrapping painter's tape around the top edge of the bag. And since mine is a 2 stage, barely anything makes it into the bag. I'm on 7+ years, still on the original plastic bag, with only a few lb of sawdust in the bottom of it. 
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Posted: 12/21/2023 7:14:01 AM EDT
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I have the Harbor one. It works great. I did the tape trick and also changed out the upper filter bag to a real full size filter. That mod is on Youtube.
Makes a big difference. |
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Posted: 12/21/2023 1:01:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bulldog8]
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I have the very similar 2 hp Grizzly version of the HF dust collector. There are many shop mods that you can do to make a good machine even better.
I took mine apart and mounted the blower on a wall connected to a shop made Thien baffle on a 30 gallon barrel. I use the inlet ring to hold a Wynn filter as the factory filter bag is only good down to the 2.5-5 micron range. The factory bag will filter chips and large dust, but to stay healthy, you want to filter down to .5 microns or better. The ultra fines are what get i to your lungs and can cause long term breathing problems. Thien baffle stuff here. https://www.jpthien.com/smf/ |
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Posted: 1/28/2024 11:12:22 AM EDT
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I have had the Harbor Frieght dust collector for a few years. I got tired of emptying the bag so I took the motor and hoses and mounted it to the wall, with the dust being blown outside in the yard. I have zero complaints from the machine itself (I could still improve the hose setup inside for myself).
It's mounted on the wall behind the red table saw. Both table saws, the miter saw, and the floor sweep are all connected with blast gates. 
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Posted: 1/30/2024 1:35:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: midmo]
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I use one of the 1HP models as a dedicated collector for a CNC router. Might be a little louder than some (?) but no real complaints. Does what it is supposed to do and pretty cheap.
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Posted: 1/31/2024 4:26:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Jerret_S]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AJE: I have had the Harbor Frieght dust collector for a few years. I got tired of emptying the bag so I took the motor and hoses and mounted it to the wall, with the dust being blown outside in the yard. I have zero complaints from the machine itself (I could still improve the hose setup inside for myself). It's mounted on the wall behind the red table saw. Both table saws, the miter saw, and the floor sweep are all connected with blast gates. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/20180711_120339-604392.jpg Just be aware you will have to have a window or something open or a shop that isn't air tight to do that. Those things move a ton of air so it has to come in from somewhere and also there goes the heat in the winter. My dad did that years ago and had that problem. He ended up plumbing it to a bag in the winter and outside in the summer. Worked great and easy clean up. |
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Posted: 2/1/2024 7:45:13 AM EDT
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A quick note. The Harbor Freight 2 hp dust collector is on sale for $200 right now, 33% off.
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Posted: 2/2/2024 6:03:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By EBR666: A quick note. The Harbor Freight 2 hp dust collector is on sale for $200 right now, 33% off. Coupon Code 69053601 Expires Feb 4, 2024 |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 11:22:41 PM EDT
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I use a Single Stage Rikon. It has soon the job so far. Most effective with the surfacer and jointer, but for the low investment it has gotten me by.
I am now working on several shop upgrades and dust collection is on the list. Just don't have a clue yet what the final answer will be. :-) |
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Posted: 2/19/2024 8:19:58 PM EDT
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I have the small Wen with the bag on the outlet (think it's 1HP?). I have it running through a knock out made from a 55-gallon drum and run a single hose to whatever machine. It works great for me as an occasional-use hobbyist/DIY user.
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Posted: 2/20/2024 9:01:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jerret_S: Just be aware you will have to have a window or something open or a shop that isn't air tight to do that. Those things move a ton of air so it has to come in from somewhere and also there goes the heat in the winter. My dad did that years ago and had that problem. He ended up plumbing it to a bag in the winter and outside in the summer. Worked great and easy clean up. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jerret_S: Originally Posted By AJE: I have had the Harbor Frieght dust collector for a few years. I got tired of emptying the bag so I took the motor and hoses and mounted it to the wall, with the dust being blown outside in the yard. I have zero complaints from the machine itself (I could still improve the hose setup inside for myself). It's mounted on the wall behind the red table saw. Both table saws, the miter saw, and the floor sweep are all connected with blast gates. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/84914/20180711_120339-604392.jpg Just be aware you will have to have a window or something open or a shop that isn't air tight to do that. Those things move a ton of air so it has to come in from somewhere and also there goes the heat in the winter. My dad did that years ago and had that problem. He ended up plumbing it to a bag in the winter and outside in the summer. Worked great and easy clean up. I'm fully aware of that this time of year  I may have to try that if we get another really cold spell.
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Posted: 4/22/2024 10:00:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AJE]
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Edited nevermind, answered
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