Dust Collectors Woodworking Tool Review

We test 110-volt dust collectors at or under $300.

To your grandfather, “dust collection” in the shop meant a broom and dustpan. But, as we’ve learned more about the health hazards of workshop dust, woodworkers have placed a higher priority on collecting debris at its source. And, tool manufacturers have followed suit by including dust-collection ports on more of their products. Of course, to use those ports, you need a dust collector. For this article, we put nine dust collectors—all with 110-volt motors—through their paces. These single-stage models, rated at 1 or 1fi horsepower, have enough suction to effectively pull dust from any home woodworking machine. And, at a top price of only $300, you needn’t worry about sucking your bank account dry.

Featured in the March 2002 issue.

This tool review includes the following products: Craftsman 29978, Delta 50-775, Delta 50-850, Grizzly G8027, Grizzly G1028Z, Jet DC-650, Jet DC-1100, Penn State DC1B-XL Penn State DC2-5

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