Only reason Id not put the whole collector outside is I heat the shop and it would cost a fortune to dump all that hot air outside.
I would highly recomend that you either design this on your own very carefully or have someone design it for you (preferably be on site). Since my shop is a freestanding building out in the country, it bothers no one but mebut I shudder to think what that would be like in the house with an attached shop. Outside I measure the DC system around 85 db and inside the garage it is between 72 & 76 db depending on the blast gates open/closed and where you are standing.
For anyone needed a dust collector, jump on this one. This is offset somewhat by the fact that a good cyclone will have a fan made to move air, as opposed to one that also has to withstand impact like a single stage DC (from the chunks of stuff that hit it). Could put a door between, but I like to have a 48 plus doorway so I can roll a flat sheet of ply through the opening. That from a descendant of Scottish ancestors who made the Indian ride the buffalo on nickels. Basement shop. I can do a review in a few months if theres interest, but just a highlight. For me, 7 years of use and the cyclone unit shows no wear. I have an older Super Dust Gorilla and very happy but am jealous of your new machine with the increased suck. My 5 year old Oneida (which is now a 5HP, though it was born as a 2HP) separates to factory specs (99%, actually mine gets 98.4% by volume the one time I measured it) but in my criteria that's not good enough. Clearvue is relatively high air volume at low static pressure. Its able to handle everything with ease and can be hard piped or moved to each machine if needed. It seems like a difference in philosophy more than anything else. If I had not been so frugal in the beginning, I think all the stuff I've bought previously would have paid for the best. Advice? One other thing, if you vent outside you will probably increase the airflow, That's a good thing, unless you overload the motor (that's why I replaced the Baldor on mine). Any thoughts of building a bigger shop? The CFM at the end of my longest runs (50ft) averages just over 500, which I think is pretty good for the static pressure in the long runs. The initial cost hurt bad but it pays for itself every time I move a machine or reconfigure my shop for a new tool and can quickly change up the piping. I have short sections of 4 inch hose on each tool and use a slip on connector to attach each to the dust pipe. How to fix a messed up table-top panel? I work with metal and starting to work more with wood so space is a factor. I want overhead ductwork because that is the only space left and I can not afford another fall. The system has some serious suck (note that this is my first DC system though). dust collection. a challenge, perhaps? My jointer is at a right angle to the saw. If you send them a floor plan with machine layout they will design your system for you with a complete parts list for a turn key installation (They stock everything you will need). When you say better, that encompasses many different aspects. Laguna is a great option but forget about the portability. Manitario, would you be willing to share where you picked up your QF piping and kb duct? Therefore you will likely need to do some electrical work whichever voltage you choose so, in my opinion, you might as well install a 220 volt 20 amp circuit in your shop. Im not going to bash Oneida but Im not going to give them a plug here either. One other idea is to have your dust collection located and venting outside of your shop. Not sure how much of an issue this is in real life though. The Oneida outperforms the CV on my longest duct runs, but just slightly. Have you had to compromise your project On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? Started with it in a 2 car garage and now use it in a 1000sqft shop. /r/woodworking is your home on reddit for furniture, toys, tools, wood, glue, and anything else that has to do with woodworking as a hobby or profession. ), Less initial assembly effort (I don't really care about this factor), Smaller diameter (4"), more flexible, and much less expensive ducting (this is probably the biggest factor for Oneida). Ive been doing a lot more wood work and with the winter the doors are best kept closed to keep warm. Also, not sure how much this impacts the noise, but I do use 6 PVC ducts. The overhead pipe might have been nice, but a had to go around a triple laminated beam which would have added four 45 degree els to the pipe and been a pain to plumb on a 9 ft ceiling. It was ok. Oneida is metal, made in USA. Good Luck Get complete site access to video workshops, digital plans library, online archive, and more, plus the print magazine. I was thinking the same way about dust collection when I built my 20' by 24' shop and bought a Grisley "portable 2 stage dust collector. This isnt ideal but I live in California and the warm or hot days far out number the cold days, so venting air outside isnt ideal at times but it is probably not an issue and it could be helpful in the summer. Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal- For woodworkers of all levels (part 6), Repair oil finish on oak kitchen countertops. Eyes, ears, fingers, and Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. It also solves a lot of other problems (no filter cleaning, etc.) The drops are 4" and both service the area I roll machines into, one from above and one from beolw. Also you can download the price list off Nordfab which is exactly what I was quoted (with out the 10% off) if you want to price it all out on your own. I'm in a small basement shop: Stationary 1.5hp DC mounted high in the corner with a cyclone below. Rob. If you are going to be swapping hoses look into the magvent parts. I realized I have an unused 220V circuit leftover from an oven we took out. JavaScript is disabled. I've been where you are for 10 years and am still changing things to find the perfect solution other than going from 400 Sq ft to an addition. Im new to this world but looking to get a Clearvue 1800 and itll be set-up for a little less than a year before moving to a new home. I did install this in a closet external to the shop/garage and then run the ducting into the shop above the rafters. There is a blast gate at each machine.
You will get better dust collection overall using the clear Vue with a 6in main trunk and multiple ports on a single tool like a 4 inch pipe going into the base of a router and a 2 inch pipe also pulling near the fence, a band saw with a 4 inch pipe pulling from the bottom wheel and a 2 inch pipe pulling near the table, table saw pulling from the dust port underneath and an overarm, having a miter saw in a shroud with a 6in pipe going to it etc. Having difficulties reading project plans? You won't have enough room in your shop to move the unit around. Lagune CFlex. I'm 73, had back surgery in March and am still rehabilitating a leg which lost almost all muscle. Hoping to apply for building permit next week so I have a little time to decide. Try to learn from my mistakes. Not really limited to a budget but Im looking for something compact due to space limitations as i do have a cabinet saw,lathe,planer,jointer, router table,bandsaw and miter saw.
I don't want a mobile collector because I don't have the room to move it. Terms of Service
tips? The Clearvue has a 5hp motor vs the 3hp on the Oneida, and a substantially larger filter, so its going to be pulling alot more air. Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. "I long for the days when coke was a cola and a joint was a bad place to be" (Merle Haggard). The objective evidence that it works well for me is that the particle count in my shop stays less than 200 when I m out there for an afternoon and running tools. It separates dust effectively. I finally got smart and got an Oneida 3 HP V-system 3000 with the HEPA filter. In my shop they performed very comparably. Plus tips, advice, and special offers from Fine Woodworking. Its not far from the shop.
You ll read opinions about both that are good and bad but the bottom line is that both are reasonable options and will perform well enough to provide you with clean air. If you have the budget, I recommend the Oneida Supercell. In the whole process I discovered a new company making the QF pipe called US Duct. I have 5 blast-gate zones for the different equipment connected via metal ducting.
I lived with this a long time and tried to ignore the shortcomings. Dont really want to run a bunch of stationary ductwork so thinking portable.thanks in advance for any advice/ideas. I don t have any complaints about the CV and haven t had any problems with it. As far as using the DC for hand tools like a sander, track saw, router the high static pressure of the supercell is far superior when moving air through a small 1.5 in hose. If the Oneida is really only 74 DB (as reported by Oneida) at 10 ft it might be possible to live with that but even then I know that would get annoying to listen to for 10 minutes after I turned on the saw for one cut. Your use of any material contained on this website is entirely at your own risk. My local woodcraft had them pre assembled for $1700 so it was a no brainer for me. I have a similar shop to you. Become an UNLIMITED member and get it all: searchable online archive of every issue, how-to videos, Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking digital series, print magazine, e-newsletter, and more. UNLIMITED membership - Get access to it all. My 2 cents anyway. I started building sewer pipe overhead run then decided to abandon the idea and use a sewer pipe run behind a bench on one wall and run a 4 inch flex hose across a 42 inch path to my table saw. After cycling the DC system on and off I opened the doors on the bandsaw and you would have thought it was brand new (never used) it was so clean. I have it tucked against a wall behind /around my jointer. -- Paul Mayer, http://youtube.com/c/toolmetrix. 2022 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Clearvue is heavy clear plastic and MDF made in USA, but enjoys the advantage of Bill Pentz cyclone design. Festool USA does not pre-approve the contents of this website nor endorse the application or use of any Festool product in any way other than in the manner described in the Festool Instruction Manual. Id also like to rig this up for a hood or downdraft table for sanding.Im a bit torn on what company to go with here Oneida or ClearVue.
I would try to connect as many of the machines to dust collection as you can manage since moving suction hoses around as you change machines is a pain. I find changing connections is not so bad because I plan my work so I don't have to change machines back and forth. Click for full details. My concern with Oneida products is that they minimize their filter area; I wonder how this affects the airflow with use eg. In any case, you have a good setup and most importantly youre happy with it. It has what many view as a disadvantage of the polycarbonate body and the MDF on the blower. Its CFM has been outstanding and it is quiet (ridgid shopvac is much louder). Good building to you in your new shop. It took me hours and hours to figure it all out on my own but I think if someone else had done it online it would have been short on parts or I would have been left with extra parts I didnt need.If you have questions feel free to PM me with your number and Id be happy to share my experience with the entire process. Jim.
well, i guess i bought myself a nice b-day present Congrats Al, there is no doubt in my mind you will be happy with your purchase. I would think that would seriously improve the separation from the one I had. I have a V-3000, I use it on a Sawstop and Minimax FS41, which should be fairly equivalent to the Hammer you are thinking about. It is by far the best shop purchase I have made. | Copyright
Not sure how much of an issue this is in real life though. What's you favorite honing guide, that precisely and repeatably hones square? I have a Grizzly 1hp portable collector stowed under my cabinet saw extension table (they also have a wall mounted version), fitted with Rockler's 4" expandable hose---the 4ft length expands to 28ft---and the quick change tool port handle. It's all hooked up with overhead ductwork and blast gates. My jet didn't do so well with tools with small ports so I bought 4 dust collector vacuums and located them next to tools that needed them. For those Oneida owners, did you ever feel like it did not have enough suction power to meet your tool needs? The cone reduced air speed and some chips and dust remained.
I built a double wall closet to house mine in and that makes it pretty quiet. Although Festool strives for accuracy in the website material, the website may contain inaccuracies. All of them were slow or inconsistent to respond, which I found frustrating but I imagine I was a very small order compared to what they normally get. Congrats. Dont overlook the larger impeller I have, Im sure that contributes to the noise level. Questions and answers about CNC machines, tooling, best practices, and projects. I paid 750 for it, and was very happy to. Is it OK to copy projects from the magazine? I cant attest to the accuracy here but it gives me some point of reference at least. I still have the same 1.5 horse dust collector but it is now combined with permanent over-head duct work. Ive seen and read some negative things about both but more concerning reviews with ClearVue. I spend a lot time moving hoses around but it's the best setup I could manage given the space. Their pricing saved me about $400 on the who thing which equates to about a 15% discount over Nordfab. Get instant access to over 100 digital plans available only to UNLIMITED members. 2022 Verticalscope Inc. All Rights Reserved. Our biweekly podcast allows editors, authors, and special guests to answer your woodworking questions and connect with the online woodworking community. I ran a single 5" trunk along the ceiling with 2 drops and allowance for a future third drop. So I think it was worth the effort to put the unit out in a external room for not only the sound but also it provides me more room in the shop. The content contained on this site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. (this is one of the complications we have with venting outside).
Thanks. I used KB duct (cheaper than Nordfab) but experience showed me that the Nordfab clamps are better so used them with the KB ducting. Stumpy nubs has created a good series of videos on dust collection. OF1010 EQ Router | MFT/3 | DF500Q | Mafell P1CC | ETS EC 150/3 | CT 36 Auto Clean | TSC55 | LR32 | OF1400 EQ Router | ZOBO Metric Set | CXS Li 2.6 - 90 Limited Edition | Universal Cleaning Set | HKC55 | Centrotec CE-SORT | RO150 FEQ | DTS 400 | RO90 DX | CTSYS | C18 Drill | SysLite KALII | Syslite STL 450 | RAS 115 E | OF2200 EB | OSC 18 Vectoro | VAC SYS SYSTEM S ET | MX 1200 E MIXER | DF700 XL | PDC 18 | TID 18 | ConuoroKA 65 | Kapex KS120 REB | MFK700| RTSC 400 | LS 130 EQ, Festool: 2x MFT/3 // OF-1400 // MFS-400 & 700 // RO-90 // SYS-ROLL // VAC-SYS SET SE1 // CT-ASA CT 26/36/SB // KS 120 EB & UG-L & R // VECTURO OS 400 EQ-Set // DSG-AG 125 // DSC-AG 125 // DSC-AG 125 FH // HK 85 EB // HK 55 EB. As for how loud they are, the installation (mine is in a corner which gives me maximum sound reflection; and my sound meter is a $20 Amazon job. Hello out there. I went with a Laguna C flux. Noise level is ~70 db at 10ft from the closet. If you wait Grizzly sends out 10% off occassionally, but the vendor matched/beat that deal for me. Flexibility is key for me because I m sure my next shop will have a completely different layout. Once again, Dad was right. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But my shop is also 1500 sf. It has a small footprint, lots of power, and a HEPA filter. They are high quality, and have excellent customer service.
The CV, on the other hand, moves as much air (more than mine, it has the smaller 14" impeller) separates much better due to the internal air ramp, squared sloped inlet, and dimensional correctness per Pentz. Good luck. I got that about what the annex room was, and like I said its worth considering. A quality cyclone will take up less space as it can be hung on a wall. I can buy the Laguna on sale for a lot less money, but I'm leaning toward the Supercell. No difference.
I have no problem with the plastic model, but the steel one might be a little more quiet. Its pretty quick and no tools needed to switch connections. I have had zero issues with my 3 hp Oneida over the past 13 years I have owned it. I am happy for the most part but was disappointed in a number of aspects from the sale to the delivery. Thank Fred. Start your 14-day FREE trial - and get building! If I did, I'd just stick with what I have. Recommendations?
Then I upgraded to an 8 inch jointer, 15 inch planer and added a second bandsaw (18 inch Laguna) and a dust deputy with small fiber drum at the planer and jointer.
As for the noise. It's really the best shop machine investment I every made. Either one is going to set me back about $2700, so I gotta get it right.
If you have the money, consider the Supercell. My woodworking life is now a lot easier and I am not walking over and some times tripping on hoses. It almost drove me crazy and out of the shop for good. I know little to nothing about Clearvue but I have owned an Oneida Cyclone for twenty years. It really cuts down on the noise from the DC, and air compressor in the work area. Ive looked at Oneida, seems overpriced to me. 15 planner is biggest chip maker connected and V3000 easily handles it without an issue. You should also consider an overhead HEPA air cleaner that turns your shop air 6 or 7 times and hour. The other goes to the jointer but Ill roll my planer over and move the hose to it or over to the bandsaw. I'm going to keep the ductwork as moving the DC around was a pain, but I'm going to buy or make premium self-cleaning blast gates and either replace the bag with a cannister filter, or more likely just mount the motor on an outside wall under a simple roof. That will help keep any escaped dust out of your lungs. It still works, but the new Vortex is just a huge improvement. It does require more effort than the Oneida for setup and more attention to detail, but once it was set up, its been great. I dont have a way (yet) to determine if this is working as stated in the literature and theres some things that make me question it.
I opened and closed gates for each tool. I have a 3 car garage and all but have decided theres no chance more than one car will ever fit in there and that said a car hasnt sat in the garage for several months now. So keep thinking this through. I hope to move to a CV sometimeuntil then I just keep cleaning my filter. The motor label says it will draw 26 amps if you convert it to 110 volts. Wen filter overhead. Wasn't able to get DC to the tablesaw and so I clean it out regularly. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T86NAK/?tag=toolguyd-20. That blowby is all the very finest of the dust particles, meaning you get to clean the filter more often. Id rather have it externally located as I dont like the noise and venting externally with out a filter gives added power from what I understand.
I rearrange my shop about every 18 months so fixed duct work isn't in my near future. Moving the dust collector would be a pain but I have a 20 ft hose that I just run along the floor to my tools. I think the quality between the two companies is very similar. Finally I started building an overhead, straight to only the table saw, jointer and planer duct system and decided it was time to upgrade the dc. I suspect the 3 HP model with the less restrictive cyclone design would move more than enough air, plus venting outside also removes any restriction the filter might have; providing even more air flow. My experiences with them over the years has been nothing short of exemplary. For my health Ive decided I have to drop some cash on a good dust collection system to capture as much as possible.Ive read through much of Bill Pentzs stuff and have some idea what is necessary, but have noticed theres been no updates in years now. Violations to rule 1 including crude jokes, innuendo, sexist remarks, politics, or hate speech may result in an immediate ban. The walls are insulated and have 5/8 sheet rock; however, the ceiling is open and theres no sound barriers/dampening above the 8 wall. Please submit links to how-to pages and videos, pictures of beautiful and amazing pieces you made for us to admire, or help you finish. If you call the company they'll sell you what you need, online you can only get sets, and you'll need an odd mix. So, if you vent outside you really have to worry about separationonly getting sufficient airflow to capture the fine dust. My current system was the simplest and got me back to work on wood instead of plumbing from a ladder.
Im thinking of building a small external structure (against the side of the garage) to house the DC system and simply vent externally. It should read "So, if you vent outside you really. Recently upgraded to the Jet Vortex 1.5 hp DC. It's cramped but I can't fall and hit the floor. Flexibility is key for me because Im sure my next shop will have a completely different layout. Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user. Spent a lot of money on plastic gates and fittings and have parts to spare. I probably will do the same, eventually, maybe, I guess. Looking for information on designing your projects? I'm still undecided but all the responses have given me much to research and consider. I ended up with an Onieda system and purchased QF pipe as well. Primarily I bought this for the soft start and the varialble speed (VFD) which is supposed to increase the WC pressure based on the system port opening. I highly recommend putting in duct work. Much higher airflow - seems more likely to collect dust that doesn't behave and go into a dustport, Cool factor - see the dust swirl around and down a clear plastic cyclone, Generic filters (Supercell filter appears to be custom-made and proprietary, no telling how hard it will be to replace in time), This is a reminder to those commenting on this post (not the person that posted it): Comments not related to woodworking will be removed. Share your "joinery" discussion here. I only regret not buying the machine earlier. -- Sometimes the creative process requires foul language. But that's a lot of CFM to pull out of the room and if there is, say, a gas water heater in there, you may also pull in exhaust fumes, blow out the pilot, or create some other problems. After that while, the blast gates get jammed with dust so don't close, the joints in the pipe work loose (unless you seal them permanently, then you can't clear blockages) and the cheap bag on the DC just discharges fine dust into the air. I had about 40 ft of duct plus a run of pvc across floor to center of garage where I clustered the cabinet saw, planer and jointer.
For me, this dust collector right now will only be for my Sawstop table saw, miter saw, and eventually a Hammer A3-41 jointer/planer. That machine makes working in the shop easy and much safer. -- Charles Neil. If that is not something you are interested in doing then maybe the clear Vue isn't the right choice. Enter now for your chance to win more than $2,000 worth of woodworking equipment from Woodpeckers. I ve also heard about the Oneida having less effective dust separation with their cyclone design. My guess is that all the vendors will give you a 10% discount if you pressure them, some will just do it right off the bat (I had one out of 3 that I contacted give me the 10% off with the initial quote with out asking). | Do Not Sell My Data
First I cannot imagine how you have room for all that equipment, a workbench, outfeed table, wood, sheet goods and tool storage in a 20x20 space! What factors will determine whether I am happy with it after paying the cost and doing all the work of installation?
Building a shop, 2020 , and am shopping dust collection. It will handle 4 inch ports as well as 1.5 inch ports. the V3000 has a 95sqft filter vs the CV which has 300sqft. That said CV claims that CV1800 is 79 DB now, so I wonder if that was a change recently to the system.
:). This is a one-person shop, 20x30 ft, and the main tools are (1) table saw, (2) radial arm saw, (3) chop saw, (4) Dewalt 12" planer, (5) shaper, and (6-10) various hand-held power tools - all to be used one-at-a-time, and all have dust ports that are 4" or less. a tip/strategy to share? Both systems look good but which one is better? My concern with Oneida products is that they minimize their filter area; I wonder how this affects the airflow with use eg. :) I started with a hose that I moved around with DC then parked DC under stair landing and drug hose around. That's absolute robbery. The 5 HP Leeson is actually a compressor duty motor and is likely closer to a 4 HP motor (BTW, that's the motor I put on my Oneida). With this setup it is quick and simple to move the hose to each machine, even when using multiple machines in succession. I wish I could vent outside, it would solve all of my current complaints with my Oneida.
Comment about the noise; I have my DC in a well insulated closet in my shop. Latest Projects |
Id rather go to big than have to regret not having enough power, and Id love to have the upgraded Steel cyclone but Im having a hard time justifying the $1000 increase in cost. BTW, Grizzly seemed to have copied most of Pentz's design with their DC's, at least on a few of the models. UNLIMITED Membership is like taking a master class in woodworking for less than $10 a month. Festool and its affiliates cannot be responsible for improper postings or your reliance on the website's material. Not as elegant and sexy as a fixed duct system, but very functional, easier to maintain, and saved a ton 'o dollars. The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. Thanks for all the valuable insights everyone! The supercell is better for tools with small dust ports, the clear Vue is better for the large tools with big or multiple dust ports. I just wanted to thank everyone for their replies,comments and ideas. I contacted a couple others I found on Bills site as well. Looking to protect my aging lungs is my priority. Ive seen the previous posts here on LJ but most of them are several years old, so I thought it was worth posting again. I am a big fan of the Laguna C flux or (P flux if you want to go HEPA) collectors. Anything that I have thrown at them they have handled really well! I looked at a 3 hp Laguna C series which is nice. So Im still deciding if I want to build an anex room off the garage to house the DC system and vent it externally or just mount it in the shop. Built in the year 2000. My CV has the 16 impeller, and the noise is 94 dB before I turn on any other tools. I m new to this world but looking to get a Clearvue 1800 and it ll be set-up for a little less than a year before moving to a new home. You will not have to out source anything. I dont have any complaints about the CV and havent had any problems with it. The only thing Ive had to replace is the filter after 5 years of use. My father used to tell me that "it never costs to go first class, it pays".
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