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mike wise

11-13-2006, 12:14 PM

Okay,
I am looking into get a new dust collector and I need your input. I have looked at both bag and cannister collectors. Which do you prefer. I think that I am leaning to the cannister. Also how big? I want to connect to TS, Planer, jointer, and router tables (6). Space is tight. Thanks for you input.

Mike Wise

Jerry Olexa

11-13-2006, 5:37 PM

Cannister more efficient .Usually much more filtering sq inches due to the config IMHO. If u go bag, get a low micron rating .5 or better...Just my thoughts..

Bob Dodge

11-13-2006, 7:23 PM

Mike,

Try these guys. This is probably the best deal anywhere on high-end 16 oz. needle-felt filters. They'll size them specifically for your dc. Easy to maintain, long life, very well made with triple-stitched seams for zero leaks. These are even remotely close to the usual so-called 1 micron bags found on most consumer-model dc's.

http://www.processsys.com/dust.htm