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I moved to a new place in late Sept., and for the very first time, have space for a basement shop. Between shopping CL for stationary tools, moving very heavy objects, and rewiring the basement for 230V and supplemental 115V outlets, this has been a lot longer process than I expected. But, I now have a running Delta Unisaw Platinum Edn TS w/a 50" Bies. fence and a 14" powermatic BS (wasn't really shopping for a BS, but this was in mint condition and too cheap to pass on). Still considering options re: jointer, but thinking I may give the wallet a bit of a rest. Also hadn't reckoned on the difficulties of getting a DC set up... (When do I actually get to build something!!)
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Anyway, on to the real question. For DC, I bought a JDS Cyclone 2000. It has both an 8" and a 4" inlet. I've heard of people recommending using 6"--is installing 8" overkill? I have to believe working with 6" pipe is easier than 8" pipe, and I could just put a 8-to-6 adapter at the DC unit. Or, is going 6" penny-wise pound foolish?