Cyclone decision

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Jimbo13

>Guy,

I'm still a few months away from getting the garage converted to a shop so don't have hands on experience - sorry.

If you haven't checked out Bill Pentz's site (http://billpentz.com//woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm), do. Lots of great info.

I've also heard some good comments regarding the Wood Sucker (http://www.woodsucker.com/) cyclone but no hands on experience.

You way also want to check out the noise generated by the various brands. Not a big deal when you are running a TS, planer, etc. but given that you will be using it with quiet machines (lathe, scroll saw and sanders) it may factor in to your decision. I know it will be a factor for me.

I've heard a few comments that the Oneida was quiter than some of the others. Again, no first hand experience.

Gidday,

Jim


http://billpentz.com//woodworking/cyclone/index.cfm

Re: Cyclone decision

Les Robison

>I just upgraded my dust collection and went with the Oneida. I had them do the design of the duct work and they came up with a design I never would have thought of. I have the 2 HP model and have a big bandsaw, lathe and a bench hook up for carving, burning, etc. It is not near as noisy as any other collection system I have heard or used. The pulling power of the collector is awesome. If have almost no dust on the bed of the lathe when sanding (which means almost none up my nose and into my lungs). When I fired it up, I had a pretty heavy buildup of sawdust in the bandsaw and it just pulled it away without a hesitation. I am VERY happy with my decision to go with the Oneida. I am just a user and have no affiliation with the company.

Les

Re: Cyclone decision

Pete (Stafford, VA)

>Les, which 2Hp model did you get - the regular or commercial version?

Re: Cyclone decision

Fog Tanner

>I have the 2hp Onedia. I have snaplock pipe to all my machines. I have a lathe, bandsaw, tablesaw, jointer, planer, radialarm saw, and drill press. Onedia designed the layout for maximum flow, and as a result I have several different pipe sizes for the various machines and the distance.

I added a 4" flange to my bandsaw (Jet) on the lower door. This keeps the saw absolutely clean. The drop has a 5"x4"x3" wye, with a 2" adapter on the 3". This hooks to the dust port on the front of the machine. I made a Raffin style hood for my lathe and the cyclone is on when my lathe is on. I got the remote on/off which makes things a lot more convientant.

When I got mine, I got the 55 gallon drum for only $15 dollars more. They had a promo giving the small drim free and tge $15 was the difference between the two. This sits on a dolly which is locked in place when in use, but easy to unlock and roll out for emptying.

Onedia had the best specs when I bought mine. They had the best real airflow and the best equipment. I spent a lot of time researching before spending the money. All the research material I found all pointed to Onedia as being the tops. And after owning and using one, I can understand why.

Just my two (2) cents worth. No association with Onedia other than being a satisified customer. If you go with Onedia, ask for Amy. A great person to work with and took care of all the loose ends. She even talked me out of getting a bigger machine that I wouldn't need. A very honest person to deal with and a pleasure to do business with.

Fog