Thinking about this dust collector...Shop Fox

[Troy Turner]

So I was clicking around CLs the other day and ran across a Shop Fox W1666 2 HP 1550 CFM Dust Collector. It looks pretty clean and the guy says he has some of the duct work to go with it. Only wants $145 for it. I'm a hobbyist who gets as much shop time as I can on the weekends and after work. Only dust collection I use now is a DD on my shop vac and tote if from tool to tool.

I have a t/s, b/s, miter saw, jointer, planer, d/p and a couple of things that make dust, but those are my big ones.

Do ya'll think this is a good buy or should I go look at something else? I've been wanting something for a while and this just happen to pop up.

Also, anything I should pay attention too if I go look at it?

Thanks for the advice!

Troy

[Doug Richardson]

Considering that a Harbor freight 2HP dust collector is $199, I'd say that is a good deal, even used. As long as it turns on and "sucks", and doesn't look too beat up, it's probably worth the money. Especially with some duct work thrown in.....

[Cliff Polubinsky]

Troy,

I've had that unit for a number of years. Never had a problem with it. Works well and at $375 new on Amazon that's a good price. You probably want to look for lower micron bags. The 30 micron that comes with it is a bit course for many's tastes. Something at least 5 micron would be better. Unfortunately I don't remember where I picked up my replacements.

Cliff

[David Kumm]

Troy,

I've had that unit for a number of years. Never had a problem with it. Works well and at $375 new on Amazon that's a good price. You probably want to look for lower micron bags. The 30 micron that comes with it is a bit course for many's tastes. Something at least 5 micron would be better. Unfortunately I don't remember where I picked up my replacements.

Cliff

Go to American Filter or Beane filter. Get an oversize top bag- will cost about $100 but well worth it. Dave

[glenn bradley]

+1 on a good price and American Fabric Filter aftermarket oversized bags. A filter canister would be even better but, would cost more than the whole rig. If you are exhausting back into your shop, you want point-3 micron filtering. That is still about as bad as smoking a cigarette but, better than breathing rocks ;-)

[Troy Turner]

Yeah, the HF was on my list, but this one popped up. I'll definantly get a smaller micron bag (may even duct outside) and put a seperator at the front.

It'll be a couple of days before I can get to it, hopefully he'll still have it available. They don't come up too often around here.