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   Brewgonia | Jun 04, 2002 09:11pm | #1

   I recently went from a single stage 1HP Grizzly collector to a 2 stage by adding a garbage can separator. It is much more efficient, I don't fear damage to the collector blades from large objects and the garbage can collects enough waste that I don't have to empty the collector bag as often.

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   chairmake1 | Jun 04, 2002 10:06pm | #2

   You did not say how you would use this collector, but is you intend to run a main pipe and the branch off to the machines I would suggest buying a unit that had at least 1200 cfm. It is a huge plus to place a can seperator just before the collector - it'll help save the collector prop from hitting larger debris and it'll also save in the number of times you'll have to pull the lower bag off to empty. I empty my lower bag about every sixth time. Look around for deals that will offer you additional items like extra hose, hoods, and even the seperator itself. Grizzly makes a good unit and it always rates high in all of the tests that I've read so far.

   Good luck

   Robert

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   TerryB31 | Jun 04, 2002 10:56pm | #3

   Thanks guys. Dust collection is new to me, but I've concluded that the 1stages must be preceded by a seperator. I was planning on about 1100 cfm which is how I narrowed the list to the delta 2 stage and the Jet 1 stage. What would be the difference between these two assuming the 1stage had a separator? For $35 is the seperator as good as a two stage's separator? Is the inconvenience of a motor on the barrel significant (the stand would fix that)? Are the 1 stage versions new and more popular? My space is a crowded 14x20 basement area; does that say go with the more compact delta 665? I've heard it may still need a seperator or at least a large drum to keep the cyclone working, and not fill up the bag.

   It will be a fixed pipe, overhead or under a cabinet along the wall or probably both.

   Too many choices ...

   Terry

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   mbiker1999 | Jun 04, 2002 11:14pm | #4

   I would suggest you look at the delta 850.  I just got this one and it runs great.  I think it will offer more performance than the 665 for less money.

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   TerryB31 | Jun 04, 2002 11:25pm | #5

   The 50-850 1HP 660 CFM list $270. ? I think I'm more likely to get the 851 1.5 HP 1200 cfm list $395. The 851 completes directly with the Jet 1200FS. All are 1 stage and would have a additional seperator.

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   mbiker1999 | Jun 05, 2002 02:49pm | #6

   No the 50-850 is 1.5 hp 1200 cfm unit.  The 851 is a 2hp unit 1500 cfm.  I got the 850 at coastal tool for 279 but it looks like the price went up to 295 there, (http://www.coastaltool.com/).  I don't think you can go wrong with either!

   oh, by the way i just friction fit the PVC piping it fits real tight and offers a lot of flexability if you need to change things around.

   Good luck!

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   TerryB31 | Jun 05, 2002 06:29pm | #7

   Apparently the info at http://www.americanwoodworker.com/200111/2002_buyers_guide/dustcollector.html is bad.

   I like the 850. It's a little better on paper than the jet 1200fs $299. 

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   chairmake1 | Jun 07, 2002 11:25pm | #8

   Check Grizzly - a 2 hp machine 1550 cfm @ $239.00 plus shipping

   and they kick in a two stage can thingie

   Robert