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  1. 03-05-2011, 9:15 PM #1
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    New Harbor Freight dust collector

    Just noticed this new unit tonight at HF.com
    Not a bargain now ($359.99)but you know HF is good for a super sale price.
    Any thoughts on this unit?
    www (dot) harborfreight.com/3-hp-dust-collector-98872.html

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  3. 03-05-2011, 11:20 PM #2
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    Since when did John Deere start manufacturing dust collectors for Harbor Freight?

    I can't help but wonder if it will turn out to be a gem like their smaller unit.
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  4. 03-06-2011, 1:11 PM #3
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    At 99db it would be a very loud unit.
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  5. 03-06-2011, 3:36 PM #4
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    I actually think they've been selling it for quite a while, but have NEVER heard of anybody buying one, or knowing anything about it

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  6. 03-18-2011, 1:53 AM #5
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    Ill have to mention that Id rather get a three hp than the 2 (1hp really) this way I could go up to 6 inch hoses. Smaller unit isn't enough.

    anybody buy one ????
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  7. 03-18-2011, 9:05 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Roxberg View Post
    At 99db it would be a very loud unit.
    Holy Cow, I say....!
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  8. 03-19-2011, 9:19 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Roxberg View Post
    At 99db it would be a very loud unit.
    Wouldn't that rival a lunchbox planer for loud? If so, no thanks.
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  9. 03-21-2011, 1:12 PM #8
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    I agree...at 99dB there's no price good enough to put that in my shop. Hearing damage starts in about 15 minutes at that level with no ear protection.
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  10. 03-21-2011, 1:18 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Travis Teichmann View Post
    I agree...at 99dB there's no price good enough to put that in my shop. Hearing damage starts in about 15 minutes at that level with no ear protection.
    And eye damage after 5 minutes with that color scheme
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  11. 03-21-2011, 2:41 PM #10
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    FWIW, if I recall correctly, that one has been in the HF catalog for at least 3 years, probably longer... There is a guy in my neighborhood with one of those, the noise rating is either extremely overrated, or his unit is oddly quiet. His has 2 Wynn filters swapped onto it. I think IF I ever got it in my head to buy one of those, it would be for the sole purpose of having a cheap enough motor / impeller to build a budget Cyclone... Chuck the twin bag rings all together!
    Trying to follow the example of the master...
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  12. 03-23-2011, 1:24 AM #11
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    I double that !
    Id go check his out I bet he would be happy to talk about it. Then you could fill me/us in.

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