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How much CFM do I need for a dust collector?

How much CFM do I need for a dust collector?

They found most small shop stationary tools need about 1000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of airflow to have good fine dust collection and only need about 350 CFM for good “chip collection”.

Can I use a Henry as a dust extractor?

Can I use Henry for dust extraction? A commercial grade or industrial Henry can be used for dust extraction. When extracting dust, ensure that the vacuum features a proper filter for this type of cleaning.

Does a dust collector work better than a shop vac?

The filtering capability of even the best shop vac is not nearly as strong as even a small dust collector. Dust collectors are simply able to pull air and dust at a much greater CFM (cubic feet per minute).

Is a dust collector quieter than a shop vac?

From what I know, dust collectors are generally quieter, hold more chips, and can support a larger hose than a shop vac.

Is 650 CFM dust collector enough?

A 3/4 -hp, 650 CFM collector, like the wall-mounted unit shown below might be the perfect solution for a small shop. It’s small enough to move around the shop as needed and conveniently hangs on the wall, out of the way of your tools. In spite of its small size, I found this type of unit worked very well.

Can you use PVC pipe for dust collection systems?

PVC and metal pipes are used for dust collection. It’s a matter of personal preference. PVC pipes are commonly used for dust collection because it’s light, easy to glue up or tape together, and inexpensive. Metal pipes offer high strength, superior rigidity, and minimize static discharge in dust collection pipe.

Where does table saw dust originate?

90% of the dust comes off of the bottom of the stock and into your table saw cabinet (1). Work on containing and capturing this dust first. Table saws are designed with MANY openings where dust can escape.

Can I use a vacuum cleaner as a dust extractor?

A shop-vac (generic use, not the name brand) will work just fine for light-duty dust collection. Particularly when the dust stream is run through a cyclone collector.

Can you use a vacuum for dust extraction?

You can capture most nuisance dust with a standard shop vacuum and a few accessories. We’ll show you how to assemble simple, inexpensive dust collectors that’ll suck up most of that sawdust before it gets all over everything.

Is Red Henry wet and dry?

Charles is a wet and dry vacuum with a powerful 1200W two stage motor. He comes with safety float valve for wet use in addition to big filters and disposable dust bags for dry use.

Do you need a dust separator with a dust collector?

Cyclone separators are used with shop vacs and dust collectors to remove 85% to over 99% of all of the dust before it gets to the filter. Without a cyclone separator you will have to clean your filter 5x to 100x more often, depending on the type of dust you are collecting.

Is 2HP dust collector enough?

No, I don’t think you need a bigger dust collector. A 2HP machine should offer at least 1,200 CFM of draw — plenty for connecting to your table saw, planer, jointer and lathe.

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