I'm looking for a dust collector; sold my inept one and want to start using my power tools again. In honesty, instead of messing around, I'd rather buy a unit with cyclone attached and (supposedly) engineered than adding a cyclone later and trying to marry and fit.
Local companies have 2HP cyclone systems and, some local distributors have the Laguna collectors.
Although the Laguna has a rating of "only" 1.5 HP, after reading this forum extensively over the last few months, I'm not really sure that's a disqualifier; I'd rather know what you think of this machine in use.
My other candidate is <https://www.busybeetools.com/products/2-hp-cyclone-dust-collector-w-hepafilter.html>
Can anyone please offer their ratings?
I use a Rigid table saw, Jet jointer and DeWalt 735 plane, with 4" outlets; the cir. saw will be getting an enclosure and if possible a 6" duct.
Band saw is 2 1/2" outlet and the sanders and other msc. are on a shop vac with a mini cyclone.
I MAY some day get a drum sander.
I know many of you have some serious chops in this area; Yes, I wear a respirator when cutting/sanding by machine even when I'm pulling vacuum. I've been diagnosed with lung/dust issues, so .....