Dust Collector Reviews

Today, we review the Long Ranger 3.  No matter what size shop you have, the problems are always the same with the dust collector: you have to walk all the way over to it, away from your machines, turn it on and then go all the way back to make the cut.  Afterwards, you have to walk back, turn the dust collector off and then resume your woodworking.  While this may seem like one of those problems not many people outside of the woodworking field would care much or think twice about, to those of us in the know, it’s a big hassle. But there’s a simple fix for this and that’s the Long Ranger 3.   The Long Ranger 3 is a dust collector remote switch that allows you simply …Continue to Read Full Review

The Porter-Cable 7812 Wet/Dry vacuum is a fantastic all around shop cleaning tool. Whether you have a large, multi-man operation or a small one man operation, this vacuum can more than handle all your vacuuming needs. With powerful 9 amp, 1-1/2 horsepower motor and a 10-gallon capacity, this vacuum can handle just about anything you throw at it. How does the porter cable wet dry vacuum compare to other vacuums on the market? Let’s take a look. Porter-Cable 7812 Filtration: 4.5 / 5 The Porter-Cable Wet Dry vacuum boasts a 99.85% filtration rate. That’s an incredibly high rate by anyone’s standards. A lot of people don’t realize just how much dust actually leaves a run of the mill Shop-Vac. Most Shop-Vacs are only efficient at filtering out dust particles larger …Continue to Read Full Review

The problem when you’re reading through the various Cyclone Dust Separator reviews out there on the Internet is that they don’t give a complete and comprehensive picture of just how helpful the Cyclone separators are.  For instance, most Cyclone Dust Separator reviews won’t give the math behind the projected dust particle breakdowns in your shop’s air after installing a Cyclone Dust Separator.  So, for all of you out there who want a real Cyclone seperator review that tells you not only what to expect but also t he exact specs on the Cyclone Seperator 6″, you’re in the right place. When you connect your Cyclone seperator to a vacuum source, a cyclonic suction force is created that collects all of the large dust particles and chips in your shop while …Continue to Read Full Review

Air filtration is one thing that a lot of woodworkers put off for a long time. Yet the moment you install an air filtration system, you quickly realize what a huge difference it makes. Most woodworkers find that after working for a while, the air is brittle and hurtful to the lungs. Dust settles everywhere, not just near the area where you work. Once you install the JET air filtration system however, all of that changes. The air is smooth, clear and clean again – Both before you’re working, and after. No more coughing and sneezing dust. Also, dust stops landing everywhere in your shop. Even when you come in the next day, you don’t find all the dust that was in the air settled over everything. Instead, everything is …Continue to Read Full Review

If you’re looking for a powerful, versatile and easy to use dust extractor, the Festool CT 26 may be your ideal choice. When compared to the Shop-Vac, the Festool CT 26 outperforms in just about every arena. That said, the Festool CT 26 is priced significantly steeper than your average Shop-Vac. So is it worth the extra investment? Here’s our Festool CT 26 Review. Festool CT 26 Ease of Movement: 5/5 One of the best things about the CT 26 is how easy it is to move. This makes a big difference in two important ways. First, all the hoses simply store on top of the CT 26 neatly and easily. With the Shop-Vac, the hoses don’t really fit anywhere and you’ll often find yourself tripping over hoses or struggling to get …Continue to Read Full Review

This Fein Turbo III dust extractor does three things very, very well: It operates very quietly, it’s easy to maneuver and it’s got incredible power. Though it’s in the same category as other dust collectors and Shop-Vacs, the Fein Turbo 3 really blows them clean out of the water. Of course, it’s not without its flaws. What are the pros and cons of the Fein 9-20-26? Read on to find out. Fein Turbo III  Quietness: 5 / 5 Most people don’t realize how important having a quiet device is until they have one at home. A standard shop vacuum that you might get from Sears sounds like a helicopter taking off. The same goes for other dust extractors. Many other vacuums and extractors are so loud that it can actually …Continue to Read Full Review

Dust Collector Reviews presents the DELTA 50-760 Dust Collector 1.5HP 1,200 CFM Vertical Bag setup. This Delta dust collector is one of the top dust collectors on the market because it doesn’t just keep your workshop clean; it also protects your health against pollutants and harsh wood dust. The Delta 50-760 dust collector features a very powerful 1 ½ HP 1,200 CFM TEFC induction motor. It has a very sturdy construction. It comes with 1 micron filtration bags with snap-in bag rings, one 5 inch main port and two 4 inch dust ports. With the Delta 50-760 dust collector, users can guarantee a reliable dust collection system for your workshop. Aside from being very easy to use, maneuver and store; users are also surprised at how quietly it operates. Having …Continue to Read Full Review

Dust Collector Reviews presents the Grizzly Dust Collector. This Grizzly dust collector is one of the most sought after brands / models of dust collectors on the market today. The Grizzly dust collector features a cyclonic action for separating heavy dust particles from very fine particles. The dust collection system then drops all the particles into a 35-gallon steel drum. Inside the steel drum, the dust particles will go past the 14.5 inch diameter impeller and into the spun-bond cartridge filter. This filter is noted to have the ability to filter up to 99.9% of particles; even those that range from 0.2 – 2 microns in size. This cartridge filter is also pleated in order to provide about 86 sq. ft. of surface area. At this large space, users can …Continue to Read Full Review

Dust Collector Reviews presents the JET DC-1100 Dust Collector with Micron Canister. This Jet dust collector is possibly one of the most reliable and dependable dust collection systems you can come across with. The Jet DC-1100 Dust collector is a popular choice among woodworkers as it is known to offer lots of filtering ability as well as lots of muscle; regardless if you have a small or a large workshop. This dust collection system has a very powerful 1 ½ HP motor and a 2-micron canister. It can deliver around 1100 CFM of air through its 4 inch hose connection. It is definitely the best choice for collecting wood chips and fine saw dust. The Jet DC-1100 Dust collector is also very efficient with its high air velocity design. It …Continue to Read Full Review

Dust Collector Reviews presents the SHOP FOX W1685 Dust Collector  1.5-Horsepower 1,280 CFM. This Shop Fox dust collector is loved by woodworkers and workshop owners for a perfectly good reason – it remains one of the most powerful dust collectors on the market. The Shop Fox W1685 dust collector has features that make it the best choice for people with small to large workshops. Shop Fox W1685 Dust Collector This Shop Fox dust collector features an extra heavy-duty 1.5 HP single phase motor and a 12 inch steel impeller. The motor runs on 16 amp & 110 volts. It can operate at 3,450 RPM and it can generate up to 1,280 CFM of air per minute. At this rate, users can guarantee that this dust collector from Shop Fox can …Continue to Read Full Review