Ted
03-02-2002, 10:14 PM
Can someone give an honest evaluation of how well sawdust collection systems work. I'm trying to compare units (Ridgid DC2000, Craftsman, Shopsmith DC3300) and can't find anyone who has actually used or demonstrated the units. Ridgid and Craftsman appear similiar (looking at stats). The Shopsmith unit claims to be able to filter the air in the shop after the production is done by removing the hoses and letting it run. Could be why it costs about double the others.
Do wet/dry vacs provide an option? Both Ridgid and Sears show pictures of wet/dry vacs attached to dust collection duct work. Are these just an inexpensive substitute, or a legitimate answer?
Must a sawdust collector and a air filtration unit be combined to provide the best solution, or is that overkill?
I have a basement shop that measures 25' x 12'. With the typical woodworking tools, tablesaw, jointer, drill press, bandsaw, router, etc.. Some real life experiences would help to determine if these systems actually provide any benefit, or if the cash should be used to buy more tools.
Do wet/dry vacs provide an option? Both Ridgid and Sears show pictures of wet/dry vacs attached to dust collection duct work. Are these just an inexpensive substitute, or a legitimate answer?
Must a sawdust collector and a air filtration unit be combined to provide the best solution, or is that overkill?
I have a basement shop that measures 25' x 12'. With the typical woodworking tools, tablesaw, jointer, drill press, bandsaw, router, etc.. Some real life experiences would help to determine if these systems actually provide any benefit, or if the cash should be used to buy more tools.