Amazon.com Review

Remember that annoying workplace slogan, "Your parents don't work here--clean up after yourself"? Well, with the Delta 1,200 cfm dust collector, you've got a powerful, well-built machine to keep the shop clean. Built with a 1-1/2-horsepower induction motor for long life and curved steel impellers for durability, this dust collector whisks away debris from tools' dust ports with surprising force, so the only thing collecting particles around the shop might be your old broom resting in the closet. Set on a sturdy caster base for easy mobility, the dust collector stands 88 inches tall and has two intake ports for collecting simultaneously from multiple machines. The large 6-cubic-foot bags will reduce your trips to the trash and filter the air of particles down to 30 microns. For cleaner air, you can always upgrade to 5- or 1-micron bags. This is a great tool for any midsize woodworking shop. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 1-1/2-hp motor with fins for cool, extended running
• 1,200 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with two machines
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility

Reviews (36)

Whatta SUCKER!!!
I'm working out of a makeshift shop (4 mil plastic shroud) in a walkout basement until I can move into my house that's being built and realized after a few hours worth of using my Bosch contractor table saw and router that things were going to get too dusty too quick unless I took some anti-dust measures.

I researched all the brands and talked to a good number of knowledgeable guys at the local woodworking store and decided (or rationalized) on the Delta 50-850. I took a hard look at the AP400, but knew that although it may meet my current needs, I would eventually want another intake port and more HP/CFMs. Also, I was honestly impressed by the Jet and Grizzly machines, but what can I say, I'm a Delta guy! Plus, I liked that it came standard with a 5 micron bag versus the standard 30 micron bags.

I got the box home, unpacked it and wasn't surprised to have it easily put together in about 45 minutes. Delta has always impressed me with their no-nonsense, K-I-S-S approach to power tools. Their elegance is in the basic simplicity of design. That being said, I did experience some angst when the directions said put flat washers on the screws before the lock washers .... seemed a little odd having the flat (big) washers on the outside, but oh well, I guess ACTUALLY following the directions would seem a little strange to anyone.

So then came time to put the bags on. Read so many reviews about how difficult it was or what a pain it can be. A total non-issue -- easy as could be without one hiccup. Maybe Delta added the "lower dust bag retaining clips" since the other reviews, but I had no problems whatsoever.

With my assembly having gone so well, I was excited to fire this thing up. I finished reading the instructions, went to attach it to the port on the back of my saw and realized the 2-1/2" side of my 4" to 2-1/2" adapter was exactly the same size as the Bosch's exhaust port. Quick trip to the Blue team and I found a suitable rubber plumbing adapter that worked. With that minor issue out of the way ... I'm ready. The moment of glory when I get to hit that big green 'ON' switch. So I do. It runs for about 3 seconds and then cuts off. I'm checking the reset button when my girlfriend comes downstairs with a lit candle. Ok, I may be a little slow but I quickly figure THIS ONE out. Used my biggest gauge extension cord and found a 20-amp plug (in the laundry room), fired 'er up and WOW!! Not too loud at all and used one of the hoses (remember, one is included. I bought an extra one.) to clean the place up a little before trying out the saw. Ran it all night long as I used the saw and didn't see one ounce more of new sawdust. Very impressive! I did notice that the smaller particles (the most dangerous ones) were still suspended in the air (kind of hazy), but I plan on buying the one micron bags and eventually an ambient air cleaner for added protection.

5 Reasons to buy the Delta 50-850:
1. With 4" hoses you need more CFMs to move the right amount air without breaking the bank (remember, manufacturers quote MAX CFMs).
2. 2 intake ports are better than one.
3. Easy to set up and easy to operate.
4. Don't settle. Go for a better model vice an 'ok' one.
5. It's a Delta.

Bottom line: This thing may cost a little more than what you to pay for a dust collector, but buy it and you'll find it's truly money well spent. I did ... and I'm very happy with both the quality and performance.

It was wonderful while it worked
This is a powerful vacuum. I bought mine 2 years ago. Unfortunately, about a month ago, the vacuum sucked in some small oak blocks from the table saw. The oak blocks, about 3/4" square by 3 inches long, slammed against the fins inside, dented the cover and slightly bent the fin wheel. I heard a loud clang and that was all, the unit kept working.

Soon after, I discovered that crash caused the fin blade to go out of balance. Now it is burning through start capacitors within hours. It is so bad that I am giving up on it and buying another vacuum.

I would get another 50-850, because it is a good product for the money. But of course, I'm not happy with the motor and the vulnerable, delicate design. Long-term durability is clearly this product's weakness. And, I'm dissatified with the flimsy structure, which makes the unit hard to move around.

I like my Delta tools but I don't love them.

Disappointed.
Disappointed, but Delta rectified the problem. They do stand by their products. I own a lot of Delta woodworking equipment. I have a 10 inch Unisaw, 14 inch Bandsaw, 8 inch jointer and 13 inch planner, a Drill press, a Belt/disk sander, jigsaw, mortiser etc. and I love them all. The Delta 50-850 has been a nuisance. The 1 1/2 hp 3450 rpm Tiawan motor keeps burning out starting capacitors. No, I do not overload it and I have not had any jams. I have replace three capacitors since I bought it in late 1997. The capacitors sell for less than $10.00. On my last visit to my motor service/repair shop (fall of 2003) I observed an identical Delta 50-850 in for a total motor rebuild. I was advised that chronic capacitor failure is often due to a faulty switch inside the motor. My dust collect has just burned out another capacitor (June 2004). If you visit the Delta repair parts WEB site you will find they want $310.00 plus shipping for a new motor. Would a new Delta motor be any better? That is more than a whole new dust collector from the AMAZON.com. The good news is that even though the machine was made in 1997, Delta stood by thier product and will replace the motor!

Now Thats POWER!
I'm new at building my own shop. I did quite a bit of homework on dust collectors. Just starting it up for the first time wowed me. You could here the power. After a quick connection with a hose and floor sweep it got its first test. After placing the floor sweep in a pile of sawdust and turning it on, it showed what it was all about. Without moving anything the unit picked up the pile and about another 3 feet around the pile. It was incredible just seeing it happen. I was originally looking at the next model down (since its a small home workshop) But have to say that I'm very happy with going with the next level up. I read it in other rewiews and I'll give the same advise. Spend a little more now. Its worth it. The setup took about an hour and was very easy to do. The bags connect very easy without any effort. One final piece of advise: Make sure your ceilings are high enough so you don't have to take the top off to move. Thats my only mistake. An I'm fine with it. Enjoy!!

How did I ever do without it?
After looking at units from Jet, Delta, Grizzly, JDS, and HF to name a few, I decided on the Delta 50-850 because of a good match of price and performance. I can say without a doubt that I was not disappointed.

The Delta units comes standard with 5 micron bags, and option that can cost $40 and up on other units. It also comes with clear botom bags for easy disposal and retaining clips to hold the bag in place while you fasten the band clamp.

My first impression when I hit the start button was one of pure happiness. I immediately felt a massive amount of suction and proceeded to clean up all the piles of shavings and sawdust I had accumulated in the shop. It sucked everything up in no time, yet I didn't see any hint of dust flying in the air because of particles making it through the bag. Only time will tell as to how long the unit will last, but for now, I'm very happy I decided to buy the Delta. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

This is the perfect dust collection system for the home woodworker. It packs a powerful 1-horsepower motor and moves a maximum of 650 cubic feet of air every minute. Top and bottom collection bags mean you score a hefty 2.6 cubic feet of chip/dust capacity. When we ran this system, we were impressed by how quiet it is--a great advantage for the home woodworker. The 4-inch hose fits standard dust and chip chutes on tools like your jointer, table saw, and planer--the big names in sawdust manufacturing! The AP400 is a great choice for the average home woodworking shop because it's mounted on such a small footprint--just 14 inches wide and 27 inches long--and it sits on four easy-glide wheels to move the system from one tool to another or into the corner for storage. Great power, great price. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 1-horsepower TEFC induction motor with cooling fins delivers 650 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with a single machine
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility
• 30-micron filtration bags are standard equipment

Reviews (8)

Great collector, but shop around before you buy
Nice unit, I've always been happy with delta products. BUT, The shipment took OVER 1 MONTH with no explanation. This is the second big tool that I've purchased from Amazon.com and the last. Unacceptable

Very good Dust Collector (after modification)
Have had the AP400 for a couple of months now and have had the same broblem with clogging on the planer as another reviewer, shavings getting hung up on the little cross bars at the inlet. I solved the problem with a slight modification (it involved metal snips) and it now works fine with no clogging! I have it connected with overhead pipe system (standard old galvinized vent pipe from my local home center) with T's coming off to four different machines with blast gates on each T to allow one at a time to be used. Works great you don't have to keep fooling with the large hose moving from one machine to another, just close and open blast gates as needed. When not in use I can disconnect the hoses that run from the blast gates at the T's down to each machine and roll all the equipment out of the way (I am set up in my garage works great.

Great dust collector
Just got the AP400 and it had no problems when connected to my Delta 12.5" planer. I was planing 1X8 kiln dried cedar and I had no clogging problems at all. I used it extensively on my table saw and the dust fog I had been living with when ripping was no longer there. I would highly recommend this collector to anyone who has a small shop and wants to connect one machine at a time.

Packageing
I machine so far works well, however I got a scare when I opend the box and everything was covered in a white powder. I got scared and called the Sheriff with what is going on in the world today.
Well come to find out it was what they put in the box to control moisture, they put a package containing lime. And the package got punctured somehow,I had never heard of that before I have always seen silicon gel used for that purpose. I suggest they use something else.

Clogging issues with planers
Out of the box, the unit would clod very quickly when attached to a planer taking 1/16 of a 4" board (something a 650 CFM dust collector should not have a problem with). The problem is caused by a crossbar in the 4" inlet which appears to have been added to prevent someone from sticking there hand up into the impellers. Longer shavings from the planer get caught on the bar and then in turn help catch later pieces. I could probably be sued for suggesting people fix the problem the way that I did, so instead I would suggest the slightly more pricy JET which does not have a crossbar. Another reviewer went up in size instead and I think that is probably overkill for most small, single operator, shops. ... Read more

Features

• Sturdy steel base with four easy-gliding wheels for moving from machine to machine or for storing out of the way
• Standard 1-micron filtration bags for optimal air cleaning
• Snap in bag rings mean no more fussing with cam-over-lock clamps
• Powerful TEFC induction motor for long-lasting, smooth performance with protection from damaging dust
• 6 mil plastic chip collection bags for optimal durability

Amazon.com Review

With this line of canister-filter dust collectors, JET has raised the bar on how clean shop air can be. To begin with, the new filter design captures particles as small as 2 microns, keeping even infinitesimally small particles out of the air you breathe. The best dust collectors in this price range in the past have never done better than 5-micron filtering--and that was after adding additional filters to existing systems. The V-weave design of the canister filter also yields greater capacity than the more common bag filter. Added filtering area allows for better airflow, so a clear plastic collection bag can be used without reducing the machine's 1,200 cfm. As a result, when the bag is full, you can tie it off and dump it rather than having to empty and reuse a dusty old cloth bag. Another feature we really appreciate is the filter cleaning mechanism. Turning a handle on the top of the filter rotates a cleaning flapper inside the filter, shaking loose dust and debris into the collection bag. Removing the filter and shaking it out or beating it is not required for regular cleaning. This model has a 2-horsepower motor, comes on a stand with casters, and has connections for up to two 4-inch dust collection hoses. It's a great choice for keeping dust under control in small to medium-sized shops. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• Clear plastic collection bags for easy dust disposal
• Powerful 2 horsepower motor
• Canister Filter traps particles down to 2 microns
• V-weave filter design offers 12,052 Sq. Inches of filtering surface area
• Easy clean filter eliminates clean-out mess

Reviews (5)

Great vacuum - poor filter
I purchased my Jet DC1200K dust collector a few months ago (about a bag of sawdust). I am pleased with everything but the dust filtering canister. The unit has plenty of power and is relatively quiet. I can recommend this unit highly, but suggest you consider a bagged version rather than the canister filter if you use it more than a day or so a week.

The dust filter has the same filter clogging problems as a shop vac only bigger. While the paddles are a good idea, they don't get the job done and some messy disassembly is required every couple of weeks or so. A thorough cleaning results in about a bucket of sawdust the paddles and thumping the canister miss. I recently decided to abandon the canister and go with a bag filter. I needed a bag retaining strap and a bag. Jet customer service told me the retaining strap was on backorder and not expected for a month and a half. (I wonder if there is a reason why Jet is out of stock on this item?) A Jet filter bag is priced at $138. I bought a Woodtek 20"x 36" 1 micron bag for $29 and used a Pony band clamp for a retaining strap. The revised dust collector works noticeably better than it did before with a freshly cleaned canister. The bag still requires cleaning, but a few slaps on the bag results in clearly visible quantities of sawdust falling into the collection bag. Air flow doesn't degrade as quickly as with the canister and cleaning is much easier.

JET DC-1200CK Dust collector
I've been using the DC1200CK in my shop for almost 10 months and I'm very happy with it. It has plenty of power, even through my less than optimal duct system. The motor on this unit is 2HP and seems to be more than ample for the size and cfm of the blower. Its runs all day and is only warm to the touch. I have only two small complaints. 1) The bag is a bit tricky to remove and install. The top of the bag must be folded over a cloth covered spring band and inserted into a groove on the the inside edge of the collector. It takes a while to get a good technique for doing this and it can be a little frustrating at first. I doubt this connection method is unique to JET, and I cant suggest a better method, but I thought it was worth mentioning. On the plus side, though, there are absolutely NO leaks where the bag connects which is the most important thing. Also, the bags are very robust and can be used at least 4 times...maybe more! 2) The filter canister. First let me say it works great! It seems like nothing gets through it. It's the cleaning that is a bit tricky. The paddles that you rotate dislodge most (70%) of the dust. The remainder must be removed by gentle rapping all around the canister with the palm of your hand, followed by a blast of compressed air. This probably removes 95% of the dust. Most of the dust falls into the collection bag but a huge ring of dust falls onto the top of the cyclone. This dust is harder to deal with. You can beat on the side to get it to fall down into the bag but that still leaves alot on the cyclone. I find you have to partially remove the canister and manually scrape the pile of dust into the bag. If you leave the dust there most of it blows back into the canister. You dont have to do this very often, but its still a hassle. JET should somehow extend the paddles to scrape off the top of the cyclone to eliminate this problem. In spite of these minor points I'm very pleased with the DC1200CK and would recommend it without reservation.

Good quality unit with one flaw
The unique design and filtration capacity of this unit is quite impressive and appears superior to anything else on the market. The only real problem is the location of the power switch. It is located on the side of the motor, about 8 - 10 inches off of the floor. This would be awkward to reach down to even if the unit was sitting unobstructed in the middle of the shop. When you have other equipment nearby, it gets worse. It would have been nice if Jet had located the switch on the collar ring supporting the canister and collection bag.

Exceeded my expectations
I ordered the dust collector and had only a small snafu with the delivery -- the web site indicated that it shipped UPS, but it actually comes by freight (read: you need to stay home and get it off the truck yourself).

The collector itself is just terrific. Had some small problems with dust leaks around the bottom of the cannister (I'd recommend running a bunch of redwood through it -- makes it easy to find the leaks!).

I'm running it with quite a bit of dust collection pipe and hose, and despite the distance, it's been able to suck up everything I've thrown at it. Ran almost a thousand linear feet of cedar through my planer last weekend (yielding over 100 gallons of shavings!) and the collector didn't even blink. As with any dust collector, I'd highly recommend a separator to go with it.

I'd buy one again. Highly recommended.

Great design
The new canister filter on this dust collector is a great design and seems to work really well. The product was back ordered for two months, but it finally arrived. Packaging was excellent and everything was in perfect condition upon arrival. Assembly was easy and everything lined up fine. This model has a 2HP motor pre-wired for single phase 220 and draws 8 amps, so I installed a new outlet on a separate circuit specifically for the dust collector. While cutting some Padouk wood (a bright reddish-orange colored wood) I noticed a few areas where dust was leaking out of the system. Since the sawdust is such a bright color, it shows up easily on the Jet paint. One of the leaks was where a weld was not complete, leaving a 1/16" gap between two parts. I caulked this hole and checked the machine for any other leaks. Tightening the hose clamps stopped the other leaks. You may want to run a similar test with your dust collector by cutting some different colored wood. Overall, I'm very pleased with the product. ... Read more

Features

• 4- and 6-inch diameter dust inlets for optimal 1- or 2-hose (respectively) dust collection
• Quick-connect collection bags with elastic band for easy installation--no straps required
• Industrial-quality motors and construction stand up to years of wood chip and sawdust collection
• Single-stage design for economical, quiet operation
• Powerful single-phase and three-phase motors are permanently lubricated, totally enclosed, fan-cooled, and rated for continuous duty for unsurpassed durability and longevity

Amazon.com Review

The EcoGate dust collection system is an energy-saving investment that radically reduces a shop's power use while maximizing a dust collector's efficiency. The industry's first computerized dust collecting system, the EcoGate completely automates dust collection (after initial installation and power-up). Switch any workstation on, and the system simultaneously opens the appropriate blast gate and switches the dust collector on. Turning workstations off triggers the corresponding blast gates to close. When the last workstation is turned off, the system will power down the dust collector as well, reducing noise, eliminating unnecessary wear and tear, and saving you money. Moreover, because the motorized blast gates close when not in use, the system directs the vacuum only to machines that are in use, keeping your shop cleaner. The EcoGate is easy to install and operate, too. The control unit allows you to troubleshoot the circuit to each machine, optimize vibration sensor placement, and even control the blast gates and dust collector manually if you prefer. You can also program it to keep one or more gates open for proper airflow through the dust collector and to delay system shutoff to help clear the ducts. --Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• Switches between 115V and 230V operation for added versatility
• Industry-first computerized dust collecting system
• Easy to install
• Basic control box handles up to 8 machines, but the system can be expanded to handle more
• System works automatically, saving time and money

Amazon.com Review

You know you're a real woodworker once you start ogling dust-collection systems--it's the next logical step when you're making more sawdust than you can sweep. There are lots of reasons to bring one of these into your workshop: safety, air quality, and time--you can spend more time making sawdust rather than sweeping it up! This model is a favorite of ours for a few reasons: price, power, and size. You're not going to find many systems at this price that will move 550 cubic feet of air per minute, as this AP300 can with its 3/4-horsepower motor. It's totally portable, too, and at 50 pounds, it totes easily from one tool to the next with a comfortable grip handle. The 4-inch intake hose fits the standard dust chute that comes on most tools, and a nice wide hood will capture chips and dust and debris. One more advantage to this little fellow over a stationary system: it'll hang on your wall for storage, up out of your way--a huge plus for folks with space-challenged workshops. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2 year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 3/4 hp, 120/240V 60 Hz motor
• Includes 4-by-10-inch collection hose, 30 micron dust collection bag, metal dust hood, angled support tube
• Comfortable grip carrying handle makes it easy to move around the shop
• Wide dust hood captures chips

Reviews (8)

Great for its size
I have limited space so i thought i'd give it a try despite some lower reviews here. But this is the deal.
I have a Porter-cable vacuum that i use with my routers and smaller machines, but i wanted to get something a little bigger and still portable to use with my tablesaw, bandsaw, lathe, planer and jointer. My Rigid shop vac is slightly bettter than useless.
This draws more air and chips than the Porter-Cable as well as my Rigid shop vac. My Porter-Cable vacuum is much better than my Rigid. Although the rigid has a larger diameter hose to pick up larger chips, it's not a very good vacuum.
This portable Delta dust collector draws substantially more debris.
I have no problem with this Delta unit and was pleasantly surprized with it's ability to collect material from all of my machines.
I suggest getting 4" quick disconnects permanently mounted on all of your machines rather than use the Delta kit and/or the screw clamps. Makes swapping back and forth trouble free.
I give this a 4 rather than a 5 since the bag included is only 30 micron. 10 microns and under are what contributes to lung problems. I do use a JDS air filter which picks up the rest of the little stuff.
Actually there's a company called Penn State Industries that makes a portable unit with a 1 micron bag that's more powerful. It's a little over $200. A 1 micron replacement bag is $69.

But if you opt for this you can save yourself some money, it's $119 at Lowes.

OK, but there's better
This is a make-do item. You'll need more power if you're doing anything more than simple sanding. The pricing is a bit bogus. No one on the net or in any of my catalogs sell it for what amazon calls the full price. most places match Amazon's price and several are $10-20 less -- even when you don't get free shipping.

Delta Portable Dust Collector- Not Worth Your Money
I have a small shop in my garage so wanted a small dust collector. Attached it to a delta planer- Doesn't do the job. Attached it to my router table- Nothing. My portable vaccum is much stronger.

Go for a more powerful unit.

I'll sell this one (one month old) in a blink.

Shame on Delta.

Good but not great
I needed a small Dust Collector to use as a dedicated machine to suck up the dust and chips from a sliding compound miter saw station I built. This unit fits the size requirements I needed but the 3/4HP motor does not have as much CFM as I would like. Additionally, there were three dust leaks, two at the impeller cover and one around the opening for the bag. I sealed the first two with silicone but the second I had to get some thin insulation and replace their strap with a hose clamp. I shortened the length of 4" hose to the dust hood and with those improvements the unit is still only marginally good. But for the price it does an ok job. I definitely would not recommend this unit for collecting dust from a planer, table saw, shaper, jointer, or router table. I would also like to have received something better than the supplied 30 micron bag.

Not powerful enough
The main reason that I purchased this was the portability, which allows me to move it around my shop (since I don't have an installed system). My experience has shown that a powerful shop vac (I have two Ridgid ones) are more portable (due to the casters) and a heck of a lot more powerful. I have installed this on several machines and found that it is only barely adequate on those that have built-in collection ports. When used as a free-standing collector (router table, drill press, etc.), more goes by the intake than goes in. The unit just doesn't have that much suction power (putting your hand over the intake will demonstrate this). ... Read more

Amazon.com

If you're doing serious woodworking at home or in a small professional shop, JET's 1-1/2-horsepower dust collector is right up your alley. JET has taken an already fantastic system that collects 7.36 cubic feet of material at 30 microns and larger and upgraded it to accept the optional canister-style filter, which traps everything down to 2 microns. The 1-1/2-horsepower motor moves air at 1,100 cubic feet per minute. As a rule, JET systems run quieter than other dust collectors we've used, but we still recommend ear protection, considering you'll be running it in conjunction with a saw, planer, sander, or other power tool. Unlike other systems, this one offers 4- and 6-inch inch ports. Another nice touch: the collector comes mounted on casters for easy maneuvering. Clean shop, clean lungs--why wait? --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Features 4-inch and 6-inch diameter dust ports
• 1-1/2-horsepower, one-phase, 115/230-volt motor is permanently lubricated, totally enclosed, and fan-cooled
• 1,100 CFM
• Accepts optional canister style filter for better filtration of dust particles
• 7.36-cubic-foot bags collect particles 30 microns and larger

Reviews (9)

look elsewhere
ok unit but too much money for just the name. Grizzly has a 2 hp unit with a .3 micron bag & a seperator for less money

I wanted to show 4 1/2 but no option for that
I received this item about 2 weeks ago. Again Amazon delievery time was faster than promised. However, the box was a disaster, and I really expected damage on the inside - but there was none. This went together as advertised with no fit issues. But, the paint job was NOT what others have claimed on Jet tools. It has bare spots where the poweder coating was obviously never applied - these are not rub marks. This is down to the primer, not bare metal thank goodness. It has a 6" to 4" intake Y, with a plug for one side - the plug retaining strap was broken and of such cheap quality plastic it is not repairable - bring on the electrician's tape. The intake plate did fit snuggly against the impeller housing and there appear to be no leaks. The unit does run exceptionally quietly as reported by others, less than the 80 dcb I think someone else mentioned. I don't have a way to test the CFM so don't know if I'm getting anywhere near 1100 CFM, doubt it's that much, but it is acceptable, at least comparable to 850 machines I've seen. I also purchased the Jet 4" to 2 1/2" adapter. As others have reported in other areas, this is 2 1/2" OD and so is exactly the same opening size as the tools (bandsaw) with a 2 1/2" dust port. The adapter is worthless and does not fit a tool on the 2 1/2" size. I finally found a rubber sleeve at Home Depot that would go over both the adapter and tool ends and allow me to join them! Whew - someone please suggest a source for a quality adapter that is 2 1/2" ID so it will go over the tool ports!

This baby sucks !!!
I have had this dust collector for about a year now, and it probably has 600 to 800 hours of operation on it.

I have it connected to 6 stationary power tools, and with a little bit of common sense as to installing and using blast gates, it has exceeded my expectations. With the TEFC motor, operating on 120 VAC, it works well, and I have had no problems drawing in sufficent air to to carry away even the troublesome debris generated from thickness planing. Even after several hours of running, the motor is hardly warm to the touch, and we all know that heat is what kills motors.

I had initially planned to rewire it to 220, but it runs fine on 120, so I have not bothered.

My only gripe is the 30 micron bags. If you keep the 30 micron bags, get a seperate air filter, or buy the 10 micron bags. I make a lot of jigs, and use MDF almost exclusively, and I have read that MDF dust is really bad for your lungs, and the 30 micron bags won't collect enough of the dust to keep my wife from worrying. I solved that with the Jet air filter for all the 30 micron and below material.

The 1100 dust collector, in conjunction with the Jet airfilter keep my basement shop amazingly dust free.

A Great Dust Collection System
A don't know why I waited so long to put a dust collection system into my garage shop, but I am glad I did, and the Jet DC1100 is a perfect system for me. I can't beleive how quiet it is when running, and the suction power that it generates. It pulls some of my smaller scroll saw pieces 6 inches off the work bench.

The setup was easy, took about 1 hour. Directions and diagrams were very helpful. I'm not one to usually read the directions, thus the diagrams were really the most helpful. It was put into use almost immediately with my drum sander and router. Didn't take too long for the bag to fill up, and it really wasn't too bad to remove. However, I have since purchased a W1049 Dust Collection Separator, which separators the larger dust particles into a garbage can, which in turn, is very easy to empty.

I find myself leaving the machine on, because it is so quiet. I have a setup with blast gates at each machine, so it is just a matter of opening and closing each blast gate as I work on various operations and projects.

I really wanted a powerful machine, but did not want to special wire my garage with a 230 volt system. This DC works just fine on the 115 volt system. I have it plugged into a 20 amp circuit, with the overhead lights, and have not had one blown fuse.

Of all the research I did, the Delta, Jet, Ridgid and PSI, they all had about the same features and the same price, I'm glad I purchased the Jet system

Jet 1100A Dust collector
I had no problems assembling the unit but when I went to convert the moter wiring from 115 volts to 230 volts which I needed for my shop, I found that the wiring diagram in the manual was wrong. After almost burning up the motor (smoke and fluid from the capacitor came out before I could hit the kill switch), I found a small diagram inside the motor wiring cover which is correct. Even then, when I started it the motor emitted a screeching sound. well, I thought the motor was kaput and envisioned a long hassle getting Jet to send me a new motor, but on a hunch I took off the end motor cover to see if there was anything scraping. I found the motor self cooling fan was loose and spinning on the shaft. The set screw was laying in the bottom of the motor cover. After correcting this the unit came up to speed and performed as expected.
I logged on to the Jet website and was able to download the manual. The wiring diagram has now been corrected. One should always go by the diagram on the equipment since it is more likely to be right. I like having the dust collector but the 30 micron bag doesn't do the job. I will probably have to buy the 2 micron canister filter to have a viable collection system. ... Read more

Features

• High Air Velocity
• Patent Pending
• 1100 CFM
• Heavy Metal Impellar
• Pre-wired 115 Volt

Amazon.com Review

Unveil this secret weapon with the flick of a switch and establish a strong beachhead against dust in your home or shop. Powered by a 1-horsepower, 115-volt induction motor, Jet's 650 cfm dust collector comes with 2.67-cubic-foot bags that grab particles 30 microns and larger. The 9-3/4-inch steel blower wheel is stout enough to handle larger particle-producing applications. The entire unit sits conveniently on easy-to-roll casters, so moving it around the shop is no problem. A unique feature separating Jet's dust collectors from the competition is how easily the lower bag can be removed and reattached. There's a handy flexible metal band that snaps quickly into place--which is a hundred times easier than wrestling with cinch straps. The machine stands only 66 inches tall and is ideal for small shops. There's only one dust port; you have to set up to larger models for two ports. A great carpenter once referred to sawdust as "the indomitable scourge silently mounting in woodshops nationwide." Well, now there's something you can do about it. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• One-year limited warranty
• 1 hp, single-phase, 115-volt motor
• Single-stage design
• Compact size: 27 by 14 by 57 inches
• Bag diameter: 14 inches

Reviews (22)

You probably want more power.
The Jet DC-650 is a nice dust collector, but you may want a bit more power. I use the unit in a home shop collection system using 40 feet of 4" rigid sewer pipe as ducting and 4" flexible duct connections to the machines. The DC-650 is remarkably quiet, and provides sufficient collection for one machine (one open gate) at a time (even the table saw and jointer). I also have a 24" floor sweep that is sufficiently powered by the DC-650. Keep in mind that the DC-650 requires all of a 15 amp circuit. Buy a more powerful unit if you can, but make sure that you have a dedicated circuit with enough amperage to run it.

Excellent collector for a small shop
I bought a Jet DC-650 from Tool Crib in December 99 and I couldn't be more pleased with it's performance. My shop co-exists with the family automobile in a two car garage. The collector is attached to one machine at a time with a 10ft flex hose; in this mode of use, it has all the power that's needed. Before I got this machine, I'd do almost anything to avoid using my thickness planer - cleaning up the mess often took longer than than the planing! And to a lesser degree, the same could be said about my jointer. Without a controlled sampling, I'd estimate that the collector easily captures better than 99.5% of the dust from these machines. Dust collection from my contractors style table saw isn't quite as efficient, but that was expected. I still capture well over 60% of the dust from it. The air is cleaner, the garage is much cleaner, and cleanup time is a fraction of what it once was. I don't fully agree with the notion that bag emptying is a snap; even with improvements to the clamping system, it's still a "pain in the butt" (and I think this comment can probably be generalized to all the Taiwanese made single stage units). This prompted me to add a first stage separator. I use the one built around a 30 gal fiber drum that's sold by Highland Hardware. Now I collect probably 6 times as much material before emptying the drum and bag - and I've devised a method of capturing a 30 gal trash bag inside the first stage drum so emptying it is truly a snap. You don't have to use these machines as they come out of the box; you can put the DC-650 on a larger base that accomodates a first stage separator and a method for holding and transporting the attached flex hose. It's generally agreed that the ultimate dust collector is some configuration of a cyclone, but I don't know where one of these can be found for the money that will equal the mobility and performance of the DC-650. It's very simply an outstanding machine for a very modest price.

Crick in the neck - Engineers rarely use their own products
I bought this for a one person shop. My original intent was to have one hose and pull it to the tool I was using.

1st, If you plan to use cheaper hose in a one tool per time system, the fact that the in-feed is on top of the unit, the weight of the hose will crimp thinner hoses.

2nd, this sucker does not roll for beans. it has 4 wheels two are fixed and to rotate, if you happen to be pulling in the direction that the rear wheels are pointing (Rarely are you pulling to where you already are) you're good, if not your in trouble.

I ran a more permanent system and with blast gates it has plenty of power to run jointers, planers router tables. Just my
observations.

Useful but just part of a system for good results
I have decided to take the really small trouble to move the hose from tool to tool, since it is just me there and I have organized the major tools (table saw, planer, jointer) so they have their rear ends facing the same direction. This seems to work fine. The 4" hose is easy to move and slip onto each tool when I am going to use it, even for a few cuts.
I have added a garbage can pre-collector, so it is a 2-stage system. It is imperfect, even with lots of duct tape, but I am satisfied with the system so far. Maybe because I have been around a while and know things never work as well as illustrated in the catalogs and magazines. It is a GREAT improvement over what I had before (broom and shop vac). I got a Shaker 1 micron bag (on sale at Rockler in January) for the Jet and that seems to be a major improvement. Also I am adding a small Lee Valley air cleaner to snarf up the ambient fine stuff.

Great for Small Shop!
This Jet 650 has the cfm capacity to handle any single shop tool - table saw, jointer, planer, router table etc. And its extremely quiet. If you have a 200sf shop as I do, then this is about the max you can put in it. Due to the limited size of the unit, you will have to empty the collection bag frequently if you make a lot of sawdust. That and having to move the hose from one tool to the next are the only things I wish I could change. Maybe a new 400sf shop is what I need. ... Read more

Product Description

This is one of our top sellers and for good reason. We have been selling this unit for years and it has proven itself in thousands of shops around the country. We have now added a .3 micron top bag as standard equipment to capture the fine dust particles that normally end up all over your shop. We buy these units in huge quantities with no middleman and pass the savings on to you.Other features include: 12" balanced steel impeller with radial fin; 5.4 cubic foot bag capacity; portable base dimensions of 21-1/4" x 33-1/2"; 19" x 33" (diameter x depth) bag size (x2); powder coated paint; 78" height with bags inflated; approximate shipping weight of 123 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• Standard bag filtration: .3 micron
• Static pressure: 11"
• Motor: 2 HP, 220V, single-phase, 12AMP, 3450 RPM
• 6" inlet with removable "Y" fitting with two 4" openings
• Air suction capacity: 1550 CFM

Features

• Turn on a dust collector from anywhere in the shop
• 110 volt, 1-1/2 hp, 20 amp relay/receiver
• FCC approved

Reviews (7)

great addition to any dust collection system
I bought this product for use with my Delta 1 1/2 HP dust collector, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Installation is simple (just plug the receiver into the wall, then plug the dust collector into the outlet on the receiver), and a wall mounting bracket is provided. The Long Ranger is rated at 20 amps, but my dust collector draws somewhat more than that in starting up (I had an electrician check it when he installed a new circuit in my shop for it), and the Long Ranger has never complained.

Though the instructions warn that certain types of motors (Shop Vacs were mentioned specifically) might cause interference, I've had no trouble -- the switch performs perfectly from anywhere in my shop, and it's a lot more convenient than running over to the dust collector every time I start up a power tool!

Great Product - Vastly improves efficiency at low cost
I operate a small millwork and custom moulding business, and I bought one of these little beauties about 3 years ago. I have it hooked up to a Grizzly 2 bag 220v dust collector. This unit is fantastic, I was going to pipe switches throughout my shop near my machinery to turn on the dust collector but thought I would try this first. Much cheaper way to go and 3 years later it still works great! When I am working I keep the remote clipped on to my belt or in that useless little pocket on the right leg of carpenter pants. I highly recommend this product!

Very nice addition to the DC-system
This is a great addition to my DC-system as most of my machines are connected to a central 4" tubing. This gives me the freedom of walking around the shop using various machines and being able to turn the DC on/off when/where I need it!

Terrific Remote Activator
I purchased the 110 V version of the Long Ranger to run a Delta 1-1/2 HP dust collector in my new shop. It works wonderfully. I've used remote devices before in other shops and this one has superior range and it works absolutely every time - through walls, doors, and at distances of over 50'! I'm very satisfied and would highly recommend it for any shop.

Jeff

Major timesaver
This little beauty has unbelievable range, and built-in overload protection. Simple to hook up/use. If there is a better remote switch out there, I don't know what it is. ... Read more

Features

• High Air Velocity
• Patent Pending
• 650 CFM
• Heavy Metal Impellar
• Pre-wired 115 Volt

Features

• Turn on the dust collector anywhere in the shop
• 220 volt, 3 hp, 15 amp relay/receiver
• FCC approved

Reviews (7)

MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY FOR DUST COLLECTION
I utilize a multi-tool dust collector that sits in a covered area outside my shop to cut down on noise. At the time I installed it, I was contemplating a number of different options for how to turn it on and off without walking out to the collector each time (or leaving it on and wasting all that electricity). This remote control was the perfect answer!!

I utilize the 220 volt version, and it has performed exactly as advertised. It was very east to hook up, the remote control unit reacts instantly to start and stop the collector from anywhere in my shop. I have used it up to 30 feet away and through an insulated wall with absolutely no problems. The unit has also caused no interference problems.

My tools are generally grouped around two sides of my shop, and I recently added a second handpiece to the system. I made a couple of wall-mounted holders for the handpieces, and placed one near one group of tools and one near the other - now I don't even have to carry the handpiece around with me.

Nice to have something that is reasonably priced and performs as advertised. You'll wonder how you got along without it!!

Very nice, but check your machine
This product came and worked as expected with clear and simple instructions. Unfortunately, my 230 volt dust collector came with a motor controller push button unit that does not hold the last switch position with the power off (a safety feature). Consequently, it will turn off using this remote switch but will not restart without manually pushing the "on" button. You can test your unit by turning it on and pulling the electric plug, and putting the electric plug back in the outlet to see if it restarts when energized.

Great invention!!
I am really impressed with how convenient and easy this was to install. This product allowed me to save shop space by installing my collector (2HP Torit) out of the way and around a corner. It is such a great item, I've been thinking about how to use one on my boat dock to turn on the lights when docking at night or maybe turning on the boat lift??

Really worth the money.

Once your tried it you can never go back!

If you're old enough, you'll no doubt remember your first impressions of a remote control television being something like, "Anyone too lazy to get up and change their TV channels..." The same was true for garage door openers. Of course, who has a TV without a remote control now? Well, here we go again. This one, however can translate into increased efficiency (and even safety) in your shop.

First of all, the installation of the Long Ranger couldn't be simpler. If you can hook up an extension cord, you've got it made.

Secondly, in my case (and perhaps in yours), it allowed me to get my dust collector into a separate room... a closet-like room where the "filtered" air (which, as we all know, is full of dust) doesn't blow back into my shop. Therefore, my shop is a lot less dusty now. Even if this possibility doesn't exist for you, this product can still save you a lot of steps to the dust collector... stepping over hoses, cords, etc. can get old, and it's even dangerous.

Finally, the switch is easy to use and well designed. It clips right onto your belt or pocket and it's there when you need it. Mine has never failed to activate or deactivate the dust collector.

The range is admirable. I can activate it from 50 yards away, which is about 35 yards more than I'll ever need.

It's not much money to spend for something you WILL use a lot. I guarantee that if you try it, you'll never be without one. Get one... You'll never be sorry!

5 stars for a 5-star tool!

Grrreat!
No more getting all set up for a cut and then letting go of everything because you forgot to turn the duct collector on. Just reach for the remote on yur belt and you're ready to go!

Great for the small shop wher one dust collector serves several machines. Just hook the hose to the machine and hit the remote button. ... Read more

Product Description

Want the ultimate dust collector in your shop? Then this powerful new dust collector is just what you need. Simply move the convenient top mounted lever back and forth to remove any dust caked onto the filter, and in seconds you are back to full performance capacity. The steel duct from the impeller to the filter improves performance and reliability and with just a glance you'll know when it's time to haul out the chips thanks to clear bottom bags. Extra bags ship with the machine and are available from us to really make cleaning easy. Other features include: 12" blower/impeller; 11" static pressure; 87dB sound rating; 19-5/8" x 23-5/8" canister filter (x2 canisters), (diameter x depth); 40-1/2" lower bag length (x2 bags); 10.8 cubic foot bag capacity; 31-1/2" length x 37-3/8" width x 71" height overall dimensions. With the canister filter, simply turn the handle on the top a half turn in either direction for cleaning the canister. The handle controls three cleaning flappers inside and shakes the dust from the filter letting the fine dust fall directly into the collection bag. The canister filter is made of spun bond polyester with 1 micron filter capacity. Clear plastic collection bag with Quick Clamp. Extra bottom bags included. Approximate shipping weight of 190 lbs. ... Read more

Features

• 7" inlet has removable heavy-duty steel "Y" fitting with three 4" inlets
• Air suction capacity: 1900 CFM
• Allows filtering of the air to 1 micron with minimal loss of performance
• Motor: 3 HP, 220V, single-phase
• Our canister filters have 6 times the filtering area of regular bags and have a built in cleaner

Features

• Included top bag is cloth and bottom bag is plastic
• A forceful 1.5 hp motor provides 1,250 cfm
• The 1.5 hp motor 115/230-volt comes pre-wired for 115-volt
• Sturdy steel base with four easy gliding wheels
• Top and bottom bags provide a 42-gallon capacity

Reviews (3)

overkill
This unit looked ok on paper. It seemed to have plenty of power and required, according to one reviewer, only 16 amps @110 volts.
When the unit arrived I knew there was a problem. The motor looks like something that came out of a locomotive. It weighs all of 45 lbs. Unfortunatley it was stamped not 16 amps but 24 amps @110 volts. My 20 amp curcuit would not handle it. In any event It is far more than the average woodworker needs. I am sure it has plenty of power for servicing 3-4 machines at the same time but I find I usually work best with just one on. I think one of the smaller units will work just fine.

This thing blows a lot of wind
I bought this because I was using a pair of 6hp Sears 16 gallon shop vacs. I had one tied to a Woodstock International separator. The problem I was having, was that my 12 1/2" planer was creating so much material when planning a 12" wide board, that the tail end of the planer, would start to get loaded with shavings and start to bind against the wood. Why was it doing that? The draw from the vac was sufficient at 250 CFM, and the separator was capturing all of the regular size material, leaving only the fine powder to pass onto the vac. Well the vac only has a small amount of surface area to collect the powder, so I have to constantly stop and comb the dust out. Since the JDS Dust Force comes with about 42 sq. ft. of surface area on the bags, I knew this would no longer be the problem. Now onto the unit. This thing moves 1250 CFM instead of 250. That is the rate through the 5" nozzle, which has a twin 4" tee on it. If you buy the book "Controlling Dust in the Workshop" you will see that a single 4" pipe has a limitation of about 400 CFM. A 2 1/2" pipe allows even less. So much to my surprise, I couldn't get more air flow through the 2 1/2" hoses, than I was getting out of my Sears unit. When I hooked up the 4" hose it really ripped. If you go to the Onieda-air.com site you get introduced to the cyclone units at three times the cost. I prefer this unit, and a Woodstock separator. What the Onieda site also does is give you a sample layout of a whole shop system. The pipes are 6" at the source, and gradually taper to the tool. Much more to talk about, but it is all in the book, "Controlling Dustin the Workshop". So why is this JDS so great?
The challenge in dust collectors is to get a quiet unit that collects the most amount of dust. Less expansive units are known to have cheaper materials in the fan blade and motor. That is not the case with this JDS. Taiwan has come a long way. What you have here is a motor so solid that you think it was strapped under a Powermatic 66 table saw. It's heavy, it's beefy, and looks like something that is located in a GE power plant. The fan blades are not even a little bit thin. All in all this thing is beef. The labor savings by being made in Taiwan are passed on in the tool. This thing is all heavy duty metal. The motor is capped with steel ends, and the heat sinks that go all around it are solid aluminum. What no plastic? Nope. It moves a lot of air, if you have pipes large enough to handle it. I wish all of my equipment had 4" feeds on it. Most don't and I can reduce the 4" pipe to accommodate it, but I will leave the second pipe part way open to allow it to breathe. This unit was not designed to breathe through a single 2 1/2" throat. My feeling is that this unit could demand twice the price, and probably get it.
If I had to be critical of it, I would say that since I bought the optional 1-micron bag kit, I would hope to only have clear air venting into the shop. Upon inspecting the unit, I noticed dust build up on the outside, where the bags leaked where they are mounted to the center drum. I know that I will be able to play with the material, to get rid of any folds etc, in order to eliminate this. I might even have to go so far as to wrap the seam in some fabric. I am new to it, to this was on the first day.
Get the Woodstock separator, it is cheap, and mounts to a 30-gallon metal trash can available locally. It catches all of the big stuff, so it makes dumping of the waste very easy. The more important thing is that it prevents chunks of wood, or even worse a piece of metal, like a screw from running into the fan blade causing a spark. With the separator, the only thing that gets to the JDS unit is only fine powder. After using it, nothing was in the bottom bag at all.
All in all this is a very solid unit, built for years of service. I highly recommend it. When you first attach it to the base, plug it in, and you'll be shocked. This thing blows a lot of wind.

JDS Dust-Force 1.5HP, 1200 CFM Dust Collector... I like it!
The JDS Dust force arrived at my door UPS, in the typical "I'm from Taiwan, and I don't care" packaging. The box had several holes where the stuff inside cut thru to the outside. The unit had a few bent corners on the motor mounting plate, and on the inlet port, but was otherwise perfect.

Assembly was a breeze. The instructions were typical translation mumbo jumbo, but they were not really necessary. There is only one way this machine can go together. The motor and blower come preassembled and wired for 120V. There were no missing parts, everything fit together easily, no bending, or other persuasion was required.

The construction seems to be substantial, the casters roll nicely. The bags are cinched up with steel belts that have easy to use toggle snaps. The bag frame is supported on each side, so it is quite stable.

The unit seems quiet. I measured it at 84dbA wide open, and 76dbA, full vacuum. The sealed motor is labeled: 1.5HP, 3400rpm, 16A/8A, 110/220V. So, it really should have a 20A, 120V circuit. The motor has cast iron end bells, and an aluminum finned heat-sink around its middle. It has a small blower that blows over the fins. The motor runs cool, with very little vibration.

The filters bags are 30 micron. And boy does it eat up the dust! I cannot make a direct comparison between the JDS and any other dust collector, but the JDS seems to be more than adequate in its capabilities. It would be nice if they included 1 micron filters, and a hose, but they are available as accessories. Nice machine! It is a glad addition to my shop. ... Read more

Features

• For tools that do not have dust ports

Reviews (8)

Works great!
Bought my with a JW1049 Dust Collection Separator in an attempt to maximize its capacity. The thing works great. By-the-way, I DID receive the accesory kit that so many reviewers seem to be missing. It came in a seperate box and I have not found it all that useful (yet) but I did get it.......

What you see is Not what you get
Unit does not include the flex hose, the extension arm, or the dust hood. In the June,03 tool crib catalog pg.28 the description "Packaged with adjustable extension arms, you can position the dust port exactly where you need it." This is not misleading advertising,this is false advertising. I am pretty sure there are laws concerning false advertising

WATCH OUT!
When I recieved this item it contained the blower and bag ONLY! No hose. No extension arm. No dust port. All those items have to be ordered seperately.
I complainded to Amazon about this and they were very courteous and prompt in apologizing. Naturally, I was offered a full refund.
This is actually a good powerful unit. I just can't believe that JET is so cheap that they won't include a few bucks worth of cheap hardware.

No excuse for 30 micron bag
OSHA and numerous physicians and industrial health experts posit the dust that does the most damage to our lungs is 10 microns or smaller. Why do so many "dust collectors" come with 30 micron bags? Answer: Because the companies that sell them are more interested in their bottom line than your health.

If you buy a dust collector like this to simply keep your work area clean, then it does the trick. If you want a clean work area AND clean lungs, don't waste your money on this unit (or any unit that doesn't have 1 micron bags).

No complaints - 4.5 stars here
For a small workshop or on a jobsite, this dust collector is great. It's easy to move, powerful, and fairly quiet. I use mine on jobsites and in my garage workshop, where it takes up little room and sucks up almost everything. I use it with my planer, tablesaw, jointer, and even as a shopvac. I would have given it a 5 star rating except for the fact that there is a black plastic guard over the impeller which prevents it from collecting planer shavings well. Simply remove it and it works perfectly ... Read more

Features

• Improve filtering efficiency
• Keeps air cleaner and healthier

Reviews (5)

Works great
Just recieved it today and it was easy to install. I have a DC-1200 dust collector, so it did not require the retro kit. Right away I noticed an improvement in performance. My floor sweep is the furthest away (50 feet), and it sucked up the chips faster than with the 5 micron bag I was using. I think the canister and the retro kit should be sold seperately, because I now have a housing kit that I have no use for. the canister itself will fit directly on any 20 inch dust collector. It is also easier to clean than the filter bags. You just turn the handle at the top, and a flapper inside knocks loose the dust. If you are considering a dust collector, get one with the canister filter.

So far so good
After a bad experience with a local woodworker's supply I ordered the conversion kit from Amazon. I have to admit I was surprised at how quick the item shipped. It arrived in good shape and only took a short time to change out the parts and set the canister in place. I haven't had the opportunity to use the dust collector much since the conversion, but did cleanout the sawdust in the bottom of my table saw and found that everything seems to work as advertised. I also really like the clear collector bags, as in the past I had to check the bottom cloth bag by shaking it to see how full it had become. Now it just takes a quick glance. If this thing works as well as I hope, I think the shop will be considerably cleaner and the dust collection more efficient since the canister claims to give a better air flow and filter finer particles.

Great Idea but pricey!
I have a 3 HP Powermatic dust collector which has 4 bags. I ordered two retrofit kits when they were on back order. The estimated delivery time was well over a month but I received them in about two weeks. They both arrived undamaged, complete, and on the same day. If you have a dust collector other than a Jet DC1100 you receive an adapter that you can't use but I didn't realize this when I ordered these filters and maybe you can purchase them separately at a reduced price.

The filters fit perfectely on my dust collector and seal very well. A very simple installation! Although I like these filters and they greatly reduce the height of my dust collector (by over 3 ft.) and increase performance. I think the price is a little high. My dust collector complete cost approx. $600, these two kits were [less]. I would recommend buying a Jet dust collector with the cannister filter already installed instead of separately (the cost is comparable to dust collectors with bags). I bought these because my collector is in a shed behind
my workshop with a 7' ceiling. I had no choice except to put it in my already cramped workshop.

I think Jet has a good idea here and if you are in the market for a new dust collector I would certainly check out the new Jet cannister filter models. I have not used this filter long enough to give any advice on how well it holds up but it seems well made. I have to wonder if the filter media would eventually become clogged at least partially with fine sanding dust that the flappers would not loosen. I know that bags lose some of their efficiency after a lot of use because of fine particles lodged in the pores of the material, but new bags don't cost $189.

Dust Cannister retrofit revisited
I wrote my earlier review when I received a box that contained only the 20" retrofit, which is the middle part of the dust collector. The converter allows you to attach a clear plastic bag at the bottom of the dust collector, replacing the felt bag, This makes emptying the bag a breeze. Just take it off, tie it off with a twistie, and put a new plastic bag in place. The bag is secured with a cloth lined snap ring, and is a huge improvement over the old metal band.

It turns out the cannister arrived the following day in a separate box, although neither the invoice or packing slip indicate there were two boxes. The nice thing about the cannister is that it is about 18" shorter than the bag it replaces, and it is a WHOLE lot less dusty. I've haven't had the chance to run this for any length of time, but just in the ease of changing the lower bag and the 2 micron filter capacity and reduced size of the cannister makes this a winner already.

NOT what is pictured
I ordered the cannister that was pictured as the 20" retro kit with houseing. What I recevied was an adapter, ie. the middle of the dust collector that accepts the bottom bag and the top cannister. I have NOT received the cannister fileter. I'm trying to figure out if this is a two part shipment or if the catalog listing is just wrong. In either event, what I thought I was buying based on the picture and description is NOT what I received. ... Read more

Features

• 1-year warranty
• Two-stage dust collector capable of moving a high velocity of air
• Designed to fit onto any 30 gallon steel or 32, 40, or 44 gallon plastic garbage can
• Unique canister filter will filter out the remaining sawdust down to 2 microns
• Adapts any 4" hose

Features

• 4-inch standard dust hose inlet
• Laminated hard board
• Captures the dust before it enters the air you breathe
• Table size: 2 by 3 feet by 6 inches
• Table weight: 25 pounds

Reviews (3)

Great idea, lousy construction
My neighbor bought one of these tables as his shop is actually in a spare bedroom. It arrived in sad shape, two of the corners had come apart and we had to glue and clamp it back together. It works ok but is pretty heavy and as mentioned before the top is not fastened to the carcass. This problem was easily fixed with some glue and screws. Don't know where the idea of the cloth screen came from, it just clogs up and hampers the vac's performance. It works ok now, but I think I will build my own. I think I can build one for the cost of shipping this one.

Works but at this price?
This downdraft table is poorly constructed with poor materials. The sides and bottom is of MDF board with rather crude joints -- one of the corner joints came apart during shipment. I had to glue it back together. The top is just a piece of peg board that sits on rabbets of the side panels. You have to put a piece of non-slip material (very wrinkled from the shipment) on top of the peg board. The peg board falls out everytime I move the table (heavy because of the MDF boards) since the peg board is not fastened to the base in anyway. The dust collector connector just pushes into a hole in the base. The whole table costs about $12 in material to make. To charge so much for such low quality in both material and workmanship is ridiculous!

I should have thought of this years ago
This is one of those accessories so obvious that I'm emabarassed not to have had one until now. This will really save your nose - its a nice wide work surface - really helps keep your work area clean ... Read more