Harbor freight dust collector
#10
I am thinking about purchasing harbor freights 2hp dust collector. Can anyone tell me if this filter will fit it?

Thank you,
Don
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#11
Used a wynn filter c1425c.
Write up on this web http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.p...-selection
The people at wynn environment are excellent. If the one you are looking at is the same size as the wynn it should work on HF. I have since add a separator before the collector and get only superfine dust in the dust bag. I collect from table saw and disk sander.
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#12
From the Wynn Environmental website.

http://wynnenv.com/woodworking-filters/3...ion-notes/
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#13
I believe he wanted to know if the inexpensive filter he found on Craigslist will fit on a HF Dust collector.

One thing to think about with a HF dust collector. They have a 2 hp motor which is about the max on a 120 outlet and can trip breakers. You cannot use a 15 amp remote switch, it will trip.
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#14
If he knows the outside diameter of the Craigslist filter then he can use the information from Wynn and other websites to make it work.

http://www.woodcraft.com/product/821769b...ctors.aspx
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#15
Buy it. If id doesn't fit make a wooden adaptor plate(donut) to make it fit. That's what I did to make a Grizzly filter fit a jet.
"There is no such thing as stupid questions, just stupid people"
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#16
Thanks for the help guys, but the next day I found a whole setup ready to go.
Fill your heart with compassion, seek the jewel in every soul, share a word of kindness, and remember; the people's what it's about.
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#17
I am currently working on modifying the Harbor Freight 97869 model which is the one you are speaking of I believe. It was about $155 on sale with 20% off after taxes.

It was a great deal...although, I think you need to consider it incomplete when you first get it. I am adding the Wynn Environmental 35A cartridge filter (http://www.wynnenv.com/35A_series_cartridge_kit.htm) to it and also making a cheap modification of the Thien BaffleThat purple monster of Vaughn's is a Harbor Freight 97869 https://thehomedweller.com/best-dust-collectors/ he has painted up. He has gotten excellent results allowing him to go weeks without even touching the filter, and when he does have to, he just shakes it or blows it with air externally to make sure the fines are not caking up on the inside which he says is so minimal he could go longer without touching it even.

The 35A filter is safer (.5-1 micron depending on the one you choose) and will increase your CFM capacity a bit over the 5 micron bag that the unit comes with originally. You may want to consider changing out the bag on your jet as well since 30 micron is not so good.

According to everyone I have talked to and everything I have read, these machines are the best bang for your buck when coupled with the cartridge filter (less than $350 together depending on discounts, taxes and the filters shipping cost). This is a FAR FAR CRY from the $$$$ you will have to fudge out for a name brand DC with a cartridge filter already installed or with an aftermarket addition. Especially when you consider the HF model has been getting so many great long term reviews. The 97869 is an upgraded version of the previous model with larger impeller, 5 micron top bag (30 micron was on the old one) and clear bottom bag...otherwise the same for the most part. The older version with modifications such as I am doing, is still getting good reviews years later.

Here is a video of Vaughn's again, the first time around with a collar that he removes the second time around so there is no need to worry about what the collar is. Look at that cyclone action with nothing dropping out of the filter the second time around: http://workingwoods.com/misc%20image...lar%20Test.wmv

Should be perfect for your shop as I consider it more than enough for mine at 288 sq. ft.


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#18
I've had the HF for many years- good DC.
 I cut a 4" hole in the upper bag, installed a 4" gate and a pipe to the outside. Get good flow and to clean the upper cloth bag I just leave it connected and beat it with a stick.
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