I am looking at upgrading from my current harbor fright dust collector and have found 2 dust collection systems on craigslist being sold locally. I am not sure if I should spend $800 on a double cyclone 2.5 hp Oneida system (Model XXP020100) or 300 on a 2 bag 3 hp shop fox system (W1687).
Is the cyclone system worth an extra $500? I currently have 40 ft of 4 inch pvc connected to a 12 inch planer, cabinet saw, chop saw etc. I only use one machine at a time and have limited ceiling height. All I can tell you is the harbor freight dust collector, with a wynn filter, is not doing the job as I am covered in dust after planing cutting etc. Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.