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   joe.roth | Feb 07, 2004 04:16pm | #1

   Check out this web site, lots of cyclone info. http://cnets.net/~eclectic/woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm

   Joe

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   fullhouse | Feb 07, 2004 07:52pm | #2

   thanx joe already been there.

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   daleduvall | Feb 07, 2004 10:17pm | #3

   Mick,

   After looking all around, I just bought the 2 HP system from Oneida. There may be other good ones out there, but I can personally say that the assistance they provided me with the unit selection and ductwork was outstanding. Good ol' fashion service that's hard to come by nowadays.

   Dale

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   MichaelPB | Feb 07, 2004 10:19pm | #4

   I have a tiny penn State unit, the little portable one.  It is quiet, has good volume and seems quite well made.  It is the only dust collector I have used so I don't have much to compare it to but it gets heavy use in my shop for what it is worth.

   Michael

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   RANGERP75R | Feb 08, 2004 07:06pm | #5

   mick

      I don't have a cyclone but I do have a Penn State and couldn't be more pleased with it compared to others. The price was right and the quality is excellent on my unit.

      I suggest you call Penn State if you have questions. I have heard Oneida has great customer service, but after all you paid for it with the higher price. Penn State is a small company in Pa. with about 6 or 7 employees. They should be able to answer your questions as they answered all mine. If not, for the extra cash you can get a Oneida that is about the same in performance. But from what I've heard, they do have great customer service.

      Cyclones are actually quite simple. The question I would ask myself is, "how far do I need to pursue technical service as opposed to the extra cash I have to drop for that particular brand"? If the answer is I know how to set it up and replace the simple parts, I don't! If Penn State can provide me with the tech support I need I don't! If I were still confused after answering the above, I would probably go Oneida. Yes, they do have great customer service as has been discussed here on the Forum many times.

   Good Luck...

   sarge..jt

   Proud member of the :  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>) 

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   fullhouse | Feb 09, 2004 08:15am | #6

   thank you  for your info,  i have existing  dc and ducts . barrell top collector DELTA  2 stage  with 6 in ducts / home made gates , minimum flex hose . Works o.k. , max run about 30ft. Emptys unisaw and 6in jointer, 12.5 in planer , rad arm saw , 18 in band saw, and floor sweep, using only 1 at a time . Upgraded to a large filter bag by AFF, really improved  suction. Large fan  only 1 hp at 240v/ 8 amps, unit rated at 750 cfm so i guess i am getting 350 - 400 with large bag filter.These collectors are not made any more according to delta to bad . So in regards to your info, i think i can go alright with minimum tech help etc. I am rigt between oneida  and psi  so  i would pick up myself to save shipping , when i decide..........   Do you know where woodsucker is made at ? maybe i can drive there too. ha ha .thanx Mick

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   RANGERP75R | Feb 09, 2004 07:21pm | #7

   mick

      I think with reliance of your existing knowledge you are in the drivers seat for saving a few dollars. If you are that close to the two distributors, you could even go to both and perform a test on the floor with no commitment to either and then make the choice from "front line" experience.

      I know plenty of "wood-suckers" but am not familar with the DC!  ha.. ha...   ha..ha..ha..

   Regards...

   sarge..jt

   Proud member of the :  "I Rocked With ToolDoc Club" .... :>)