Lets talk about dust collection, if you are a beginner chances are you are struggling with figuring out what you need and how much to spend. For new DIYers or woodworkers this can be a huge challenge.
Lets start with the basics!!
WHAT IS DUST COLLECTION?
Its basically a glorified vacuum meant specifically for wood and lumber sawdust and chips.
I'M A BEGINNER, OR A HOBBYIST, DO I REALLY NEED DUST COLLECTION?
Well if you value your lung capacity and a clean space then YES!! Honestly I didn't have much of a dust collection in the beginning and when I got one I wondered why I waited so long.
If you sand, cut, or drill wood then you NEED a dust collection. BUT it can be a simple set up or an easy process and it doesn't have to cost a million dollars.
So ones dust collection needs do vary though. A lot depends on what kind of tools you are running in your shop. I like to split things up into 2 different categories:
Hand Tools
Sanders
Hand planers
Miter Saws
Biscuit jointers
Belt Sanders
Large Machine Tools
Table saws
Jointers
Planers
Drum Sanders
Each category of tool needs a slightly different kind of dust collection, the Hand Tools require a wet/dry vac style system and the Large Machine Tools need a larger 1-2 HP dust collection machine. I am going to list my recommendations for both beginners and intermediate set ups. I have used a bunch of systems for both and I these are some great options for you.
BEGINNER
Hand tools
This is the Ridgid Wet/Dry Vac - [ Ссылка ]
Make sure your vac is on wheels and is easy to move around your shop.
It runs about $165
Make sure the one you buy has the orange flex hose if you go this direction. I love the vacuum but the black hose is stiff.
For Larger machines
This is the Grizzly 1hp extractor. Its between $250-350 plus accessories.
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You will need PVC or something similar to run around your shop and be able to hook up different tools when needed. As a beginner I would imagine space is of the issue. I think having your large tools on casters and wheeling them out when you use them is super helpful and with that I recommend a quick connect for each tool (like talked about in my video), I will add a link below.
Accessories
HOSE
4" clear hose
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Dust Right
Multitool connecters
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These allow for 4 tools with a few different size ports.
Intermediate
For intermediate all the above tools work just fine and you will start to really understand what you need in your shop the more you work.
Hand Tools
I love the wet/dry vacs but I also decided to try to reduce the fine dust particles and more and upgraded to a Festool CT48E.
They have come out with a more budget friendly and still awesome model called the CT 15 so I am going to link that here.
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I love that they are trying to find ways to make good tools accessible for the masses.
Large Machines
When deciding which dust collection system to use I found a bunch that would have worked really well. My top two were the Grizzly and the Laguna. I am going to link both here. I love how easy it is to empty out. The laguna is pretty quiet and very powerful. It was THE WORST to assemble though. These both come with 6" ports to run multiple connections and have HEPPA filters integrated into the machines. They both have removable dust hoppers on wheels to make it easy to dump and keep working which I love.
This is the Laguna P Flux 1 and it is 1.5 hp
It starts at $2200
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I have loved it had had mimal problems after I got it all assembled (took 5 hours).
This is the Grizzly 1.5 hp Cyclone Dust extractor and runs about $1300
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I haven't used it but have heard it works wonderful. It doesn't have the filter encasing and Ive heard its a bit louder when it runs but still very powerful.
I used the same accessories for these as with the other beginner system because I still pull my tools in and out when using them
SAFTEY Gear
Shop boots by Carolina
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Madgid glasses - [ Ссылка ]
RZ mask - [ Ссылка ]
ISOtunes ear protection - [ Ссылка ]
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