I'm hoping to close on a new house in a couple weeks and it comes with a detached 2+ car garage that I can outfit how I like for woodworking use. I'm trying to figure out what will be the best setup for my small shop setup and my HF 2HP DC I already own. I'd like to get a cyclone but they're pricey and I feel like it would be cheaper to build a Thein baffle. I know a better DC would be best but money will be snug for a bit. I've been renting for a few years and never set up anything resembling a proper DC system so I'm flying blind here on layout. I have read a lot of the Bill Pentz info but to be honest I have trouble focusing with the information overload or a lot of it just went over my head.
In my new space I plan to completely re-wire the electrical to fit my layout needs so positioning can be whatever I want. The tools don't have to go in the shown places if something else makes a lot of sense. I was hoping to vent my DC directly outside (hence the odd mounting position) but I'm not sure if that would fly in my residential area. I'll have to do some sound tests to see if it's reasonable or not. I've upgraded to a Wen impeller which is the same as the Rikon.
What I have as far as equipment that will be part of the DC map: HF 2HP DC, Craftsman 113 2HP table saw, Ridgid 6" Jointer, Ridgid 13" lunchbox planer, Ridgid 14" band saw, Jet 20" drill press, Ridgid oscillating spindle sander, Bosch 1617 router, Hegner 18" scroll saw.
Here's some photos of the garage and the sketchup layout I have as a starting point. I was hoping to put the 6" ducting up in the joists and such above so it doesn't take away from usable ceiling height. I have the DC mounted in Sketchup as if it were to vent outside. The only two walls possible for outside venting would be the north wall (cabinets) or the east wall, north being preferred. It's up high to get a straight shot into the Thein baffle. I figure I can rig up some lift to get the barrel up there and then secure it with the help of a ladder. Ignore the table saw station for now, it's just a hopeful design at this point; the table saw is on its normal contractor saw base at the moment.
I think the biggest question in my mind is: Would 6" Sewer Drain ducting work with the Harbor Freight DC with upgraded impeller and 6" inlet port on the blower? Will be able to pull the verticals clear? I've read everything from "Absolutely not, physics doesn't allow it" to "I've used a HF 2HP for years with 6" and upgraded impeller and it works fine." I'd like to have some sort of solid answer before buying a ton of the wrong stuff.
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Any thoughts, advice, facts, etc would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!