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Dave Lehnert
03-05-2011, 9:15 PM
Just noticed this new unit tonight at HF.com
Not a bargain now ($359.99)but you know HF is good for a super sale price.
Any thoughts on this unit?
www (dot) harborfreight.com/3-hp-dust-collector-98872.html

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Kev Godwin
03-05-2011, 11:20 PM
Since when did John Deere start manufacturing dust collectors for Harbor Freight?

I can't help but wonder if it will turn out to be a gem like their smaller unit.
Kev
Steve Roxberg
03-06-2011, 1:11 PM
At 99db it would be a very loud unit.
Neil Brooks
03-06-2011, 3:36 PM
I actually think they've been selling it for quite a while, but have NEVER heard of anybody buying one, or knowing anything about it

:confused:
raul segura
03-18-2011, 1:53 AM
Ill have to mention that Id rather get a three hp than the 2 (1hp really) this way I could go up to 6 inch hoses. Smaller unit isn't enough.

anybody buy one ????
Joe Angrisani
03-18-2011, 9:05 AM
At 99db it would be a very loud unit.

Holy Cow, I say....!
Curt Harms
03-19-2011, 9:19 AM
At 99db it would be a very loud unit.

Wouldn't that rival a lunchbox planer for loud? If so, no thanks.
Travis Teichmann
03-21-2011, 1:12 PM
I agree...at 99dB there's no price good enough to put that in my shop. Hearing damage starts in about 15 minutes at that level with no ear protection.
Derek Gilmer
03-21-2011, 1:18 PM
I agree...at 99dB there's no price good enough to put that in my shop. Hearing damage starts in about 15 minutes at that level with no ear protection.
And eye damage after 5 minutes with that color scheme
David Hostetler
03-21-2011, 2:41 PM
FWIW, if I recall correctly, that one has been in the HF catalog for at least 3 years, probably longer... There is a guy in my neighborhood with one of those, the noise rating is either extremely overrated, or his unit is oddly quiet. His has 2 Wynn filters swapped onto it. I think IF I ever got it in my head to buy one of those, it would be for the sole purpose of having a cheap enough motor / impeller to build a budget Cyclone... Chuck the twin bag rings all together!
raul segura
03-23-2011, 1:24 AM
I double that !
Id go check his out I bet he would be happy to talk about it. Then you could fill me/us in.

http://billpentz.com/woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm