Hello, new to dust collection and already spent over a month trying to figure this out.
I have a 1000 sq ft shop in a pre-stressed area under my 3-stall garage.
I have the following tools in my collection:
- Shapeoko XXL CNC
- Ridgid Jobsite Table Saw
- Dewalt 12.5" Planer
- Dewalt Compound / Radial Arm Saw
- Wen Oscillating Drum Sander
- Wen Floor Drill Press
- Wen 6" Belt/Disc Sander
- Palm Sander
- Jig Saws / Circular Saw
- Wen Tabletop Band Saw
- Wen Scroll Saw
All of these tools have the 2.5" and 1" dust ports.
I've been looking and wondering if there are any options out there for me for the fine dust. My concern is that having such a large pipe diameter, there will be much less suction and less efficiency due to the small ports on the machines.
I've also looked at the new Oneida Supercell but THAT PRICE! --- What might my alternatives be? I've looked at all the normal: Jet, Baileigh, Oneida, Laguna C Flux, etc...
My plan would be to mount the system in a corner. I would then run a line to a central point in my shop as ALL of my machines are portable and can be easily rolled to the center. I would then run a 45 degree splitter. One leg would go over to the drill press which is the only item that is stationary. The center location would just be Three different drop downs with flex hoses held up on the ceiling until they needed to be dropped into the room to run to different machines depending where they are sitting at the time. I'd have different attachments to connect to the specific machine I'm using at that time.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently using just a wall mounted shopvac with a long hose. The fine dust is kicking my ass and lungs. MDF, other woods on the CNC and sanders mainly.
Thanx in advance. (Pics of shop to give some sort of idea of setup ideas...)
Rolling cart is where I mount a majority of my tools to keep them stationary while using them. IE. Radial Arm Saw, Drum Sander, Scroll Saw, etc. Last picture is sideways for some reason. Machine would go next to garage door where the Christmas tree is on the Panoramic Picture.
Again, Thanx for any input and help with this.