POWERTEC 1 HP Dust Collector with 1 Micron Dust Collector Bags and Mobile Base, Dust Collectors with 800 CFM for Woodworking Dust Collection System (DC1081)

If you are considering this product, you more than likely like me have reached the limit of what you can do with your 2.5" shop vac setup, even with your cyclone lid on that trusty 5 gallon bucket. While my 12 gallon shop vac is great for small tools like my hand sander, it just can't hack it for the dust generated by the router table, jointer, table saw, drill press etc, especially if you want to use a dust hood, floor sweep or built in bench vents to capture chips and dust.Additionally, like me, you may be working in a shop of tiny-home proportions (in my case 6'x20' with doors smack in the middle eating up precious wall space). As such, even the smallest floor model dust collectors, alas, including the much lauded harbor freight collector, were all too large and or too power hungry for me to accommodate in my shop. Enter the many wall mounted options in the 500-650 CFM range. After reading available reviews, I took a chance with this unit because it could ship quickly and because it seemed after reading that since the Actual CFM of any collector is significantly lower once hoses etc are attached, that it made little difference from one to the next as long as you get a decent unit and take the appropriate steps. This is to say, in the end, the promised 650 CFM of one model, functionally isn't that different from this model at 537 CFM. So spake the Internet. Moving on.I got lucky. The unit arrived well packaged with no damage to the box or the contents. As you can see in the picture, per the mounting instructions, I mounted a small set of cross bars cut down from scrap to the studs, and then mounted the plate to those. While attaching the opposing plate to the dust collector itself was a bit of a chore (see other reviews), it mounted quickly and easily to the wall plate, and with cantilever weight distribution this thing, heavy as it is, is going nowhere. It powers on well and easily with no concerning machine noise. In fact, as many note, it is Much quieter or at least more low pitched and as such less invasive, not to mention cooler-running than a shop vac.My biggest concern with the PowerTec collector was from reviews (and similar reviews plague all of the wall mounted units in this price range) that talked about the ease with which large chips from a planer or similar tool could rapidly clog the intake. However, thanks to the floor space afforded by the wall mount, I was able to easily add the pictured 20 gallon Rubbermaid trashcan with a cyclone lid that makes large chips a trivial issue. Virtually no sawdust makes it to the filter bag. Which is great, because the filter bag can be cranky to get on and off. Additionally, in this setup there is very limited loss of suction. This has been a game changing space saver. I will add that I have not purchased a HEPA drum filter yet, but regardless even with 2.5 micron filtration and little dust going to the bag, I still wear a mask when I am working around saw dust.I am using a 15' hose to connect to virtually every tool in the shop. I lose some efficiency because no tool is over 10' away, but I kept the extra length to make it easier to position the hose as needed at each tool, or on the end of a moving dust hood that I use for things like the drill press and router table when I need to do freehand or pattern routing. This is still absolutely fine. While I'm sure that a higher HP unit would pull more air more evenly, the comparably lower CFM just means that I have to be a little more thoughtful about where the hose or attachment is placed to most efficiently capture the dust. While no collection system at this size will prevent All dust from escaping, the amount of fine particle dust settling on tools and shavings on the floor is Significantly lower than when trying to control all dust with my shop vac.Moreover, as I am the only person working in my shop, I am only using one tool at a time, making it easy and efficient to move the hose from tool to tool without the need of a centralized PVC system with blast gates, which I was considering but dismissed eventually as pure vanity in my current setup. I will also say that a tool's dust collection is only as good as its mfg installed dust port. Frequently I have found it better and easier to simply mount my mobile dust hood strategically to things like my router table and spindle sander.Is this a tool for a large shop with people running multiple tools? No. Is it for long and complex runs? Probably not. Will this keep your air squeaky clean? No. Is this the tool for master woodworkers? No.This IS a great tool for a journeyman woodworker in a small shop who is trying to eliminate mess and save literal hours of time over the course of a project. It has created efficiency and speed for me, making my entire setup more manageable. I will add, I still keep my shop vac handy especially for quick access to the crevice tool and floor wand. Plus, it's still a hum-dinger when it comes to quickly vacuuming the cars in the garage adjoining the shop.That said, buy with confidence knowing that this may not be your ultimate solution if you plan to expand your operation, but for me, this is the perfect fit for what I need most for keeping my shop clean and tidy through an array of small to medium sized projects.

I have this in my shop and have been slowly getting it put together. The photo of the dust deputy was obviously before I had it connected in the system (waiting on more 4" dia hose). I now have it all put together and am very happy with it. I used the Dust Right quick connector to be able to move the hose easily around to the different tools.I used the DC this week on my jointer and it worked perfectly, no clogging to be found. I have yet to try it on the surface planer but I think it will be fine. The sound made by the DC is not too bad, it is definitely lower than the shop vac. Many have asked about the fan blade in the questions so I have a photo showing that it is made of metal and it is a significant blade, looks very heavy duty and much heavier than I was expecting.I have used this for general clean up for saw dust on the floor and top of tools and it works really well. It will not pick up a metal washer or screw but I see that as a benefit. Vacuum up the dust and all your hardware is right where you left it.I wired this to run on 220V so I could plug into a dedicated circuit and, of course it uses half the amps of the 120V setup. The wiring diagram in the switch left a little to be desired but I first made my best guess and then contacted an electrician I know and he agreed with my assumption. So I made the change in the switch housing and a different cord cap for the plug.I think the extra money for the Dust Deputy (DD) was the way to go. I use the DC without it for a couple of times and the dust in the bag was clinging to the inside and I worried that that would reduce the efficiency of the system. With the DD in place I have not been able to detect any dust reaching the bag, although I am sure some does. You can see the barrel I used for this that I also purchased from Amazon and the install was simple. I cut the appropriate sized hole in the lid, drilled holes for the 12 bolts, but I did make a flange of 1/4" plywood as the lid is not flat and I worried about the sealing surface not being large enough to be reliable. I bolted it together and ran caulking around under the gap of the plywood flange and the lid.Mounting the DC on the wall was simple enough, I cut a piece of 3/4" plywood long enough to span the 16" O.C. studs and bolted that in place and screwed the mounting plate to that. I lifted the DC up and hooked it on the mounting plate.The DC came packaged in a box and inside that was the Powertec box with Styrofoam formed around it. Nothing was damaged, all the parts and pieces where there. They even provide a wire nut inside the switch housing for the wiring change to 220V! The fit and finish is quite good and everything seems sturdy and well made.I would have to say that the other brands of wall mounted DC are probably made at the same place and just branded for different companies, so I went the the lowest priced one and couldn't be happier.For Cons: I am not sure I can come up with much. Without the DD I don't think the 2.5 micron filter bag would be all that good of a solution. There is a zipper on the bottom of the bag but I would imagine emptying that would be a bit of a mess. The wiring diagram could have been made much clearer.

Use primary for lathe turning. Great suction. What I was looking for was a collector that would be relatively quiet. This collector is quoetlr than my small shop vac. Quite pleased. HD bag with bottom zipper and see through window is very nice. Unit is heavy, so I recommend screwing a 1”x4” between two studs, then screwing the mounting bracket onto the 1x4. Do not mount with Molly’s imbetween studs.

I bought this unit specifically to transfer cellulose insulation from one attic in our home to another. We used a 50ft PVC dust collection hose on the suction side, and about 12ft of 5” flexible aluminum duct on the output side. The unit ran flawlessly and surprisingly quiet for about 8 hours straight without a single clog. Very impressed with the air flow at just 7amps of power draw at 120V. We did remove the intake guards at both ends though as these would have clogged for sure. I’ll weld them back in as the unit is retired to my shop for dust collection duties!

Llego muy rápido y hace su trabajo bien, cuando no es un cepillo grande y la cantidad de aserrín no es mucho. Es un poco difícil poner la bolsa en la maquina pero no es imposible.

Ha sido muy útil para mi taller de cnc. Lo adapte a la pared y le hice conexiones de PVC en 4”, conecte una manguera flexible y sin problema succiona todo el aserrin que deja la madera, acrílico e incluso viruta de aluminio. Su bolsa es muy resistente. No batallas con la instalación es muy fácil hacerlo. No es muy ruidoso, hacia más ruido la aspiradora que antes usaba. Definitivamente le doy un 10

Si me gusto porque tiene buena fuerza de succión y es silencioso pero se tapa rápido con aserrín del cepillo de banco

Hace su trabajo muy bien, lo tengo en mi carpintería que no es muy grande, lo puse en una esquina y no ocupa mucho espacio, no estorba. El ruido que hace es aceptable y definitivamente se redujo la cantidad de aserrín que quedaba tirado por todos lados. Estoy feliz con la compra.