Hf 2hp dc $135

[kramer katt]

Thanks to "FabulousFW" Lowest price for awhile I think.
to quote him

I just picked this up for $146.80 OTD. On sale now for $179.99. Used the 25% off coupon to knock it down to $135. It doesn't get any easier than this.

Seems to have many satisfied customers and favorable reviews. I don't think you can go wrong at this price even if the 5 micron rating turns out to be bogus.
For those wanting higher filtration capacity, some canister replacement kits have been known to work with this unit. Just need to find a deal on one of those!

HF 2HP Dust Collector #97869

25% Off Coupon

[toolguy1000]

humbly recommend adding a baffle to the drum ring which will send considerably more debris to the collection bag, keeping the filter cleaner longer for greater suction. here's how i did my 50-850:

http://lumberjocks.com/topics/40189

[chopnhack]

I read in one of the wood rags a review against several of the competitors. It faired well enough. The one thing that they did point out with the HF model as well as some brand name is that there is leakage of dust laden air on many of these units. Consider some form of weatherstripping or caulking before using it for the first time, it may help.

[LCHIEN]

I read in one of the wood rags a review against several of the competitors. It faired well enough. The one thing that they did point out with the HF model as well as some brand name is that there is leakage of dust laden air on many of these units. Consider some form of weatherstripping or caulking before using it for the first time, it may help.

If there is leakage it will show up as a dust track near the seams. YOu can duct tape them when you find them.

[Bill in Buena Park]

How is this model for noise? I'm considering the upgrade from my Delta 1hp, and just wondering how they compare for noise volume.

[LCHIEN]

How is this model for noise? I'm considering the upgrade from my Delta 1hp, and just wondering how they compare for noise volume.

I can't compare it to the smaller Delta but my HF DC has a low frequency rumble that is much preferable to the relatively high pitched whine of a shop vac.

Besides if you are cutting with a table saw then you should probably be wearing ear protection anyway.

[atgcpaul]

I can't compare it to the smaller Delta but my HF DC has a low frequency rumble that is much preferable to the relatively high pitched whine of a shop vac.

Besides if you are cutting with a table saw then you should probably be wearing ear protection anyway.

If I run it for a long time, I tend to use hearing protection but it's usually because of the other machine I'm running like the planer, not the DC.

I read in one of the wood rags a review against several of the competitors. It faired well enough. The one thing that they did point out with the HF model as well as some brand name is that there is leakage of dust laden air on many of these units. Consider some form of weatherstripping or caulking before using it for the first time, it may help.

Add this to my shop to-do list. I have the aftermarket pleated filter on top. No leaks on top but it does leak where the bottom bag meets the metal ring.

[leehljp]

I was about to ask about the noise also, until I saw Bills question. For me, it isn't the noise for me that I am concerned about, but my neighbor. My shop is at the back of our lot and I was just a little concerned about my neighbor behind our house. I do like to do work to 9 or 10 PM on occasion. I don't use my very noisey tools such as the planers but I do use lathe, drill press and occasional saw at those times.

Thanks for answering this. Low rumbles are tolerable!

[chopnhack]

Add this to my shop to-do list. I have the aftermarket pleated filter on top. No leaks on top but it does leak where the bottom bag meets the metal ring.

I did this on my delta and it made a world of difference. And no, I would not use duct tape on this area as it would be hard to remove the bag for occasional emptying/replacement. Not to mention the gummy residue that it would leave behind. I used a grey colored weatherstripping with adhesive on one side from the borg

Maybe fine to do so in areas where you can permanently leave it.

[JR]

FWIW I cover the bottom plastic bag with the original cloth bag. The clamp seems to seal thing up pretty well, and the cloth bag provides some protection to the plastic.