Hey all:
I searched this forum and google in general for opinions, but am still on the fence - I get yeas and nays. So I'll just ask directly.
My local power tool store is having a sale on a Jet 1HP 650 cfm dust collector, including the cannister filter, for $299. I have never had a dust collector, only used my loud and not so good Craftsman shop vac. The price is tempting, but I'm wondering if it's enough ooomph.
I very occasionally run my table saw (Jet contractor's saw with a homemade panel on the back and kind of sealed bottom), often use my band saw, and sometimes use my Random Orbital sander or my Delta belt/disc sander. I don't find that my drill press or jointer makes a great deal of dust, just a lot of mess. I do sometimes run my router which of course is a huge dust maker.
I do maybe a few hours a day, things like musical instruments and boxes, and would like to start doing a bit of furniture.
This Jet dc looks good on paper, because I'm only going to be using it one machine at a time. It won't be on a great deal. I also wear a respirator when doing sanding (really necessary.)
Anyone have a 650 cfm dc? How is it holding up? Do you wish for more even with a small garage shop, one tool at a time setup?
Should I bite the bullet and go for an 1100 cfm unit, or is this an especially good buy for a dc that appears to meet my needs? I was kinda in the market for a dc and while getting some sandpaper just happened to see this for sale. ("Really, honey, it's an excellent deal, and I wasn't OUT looking for a new tool or anything like that, it just followed me home.")
Thanks in advance,
Carlos