I have a friend that will donate a Delta AP400 Dust Collector to DMS if it would be useful and he can get a tax receipt. It looks to be in like new condition and the hose is probably 10’.
If DMS is not interested and you would like to buy it, PM me and I will respond with his email.
This model is a 1 HP/650CFM unit. The larger power tools, e.g. jointer, planer, table saw are speced at 800+ CFM, individually.
This unit could be used for smaller items, e.g. one of the motorized sanding tools, the downdraft table, etc., but any potential use/benefit probably needs to be offset with the room it would take up as well as it being one more thing of dust that would have to be monitored and emptied on a regular basis.
I think adding more hobby quality dust collectors to the wood shop is a bad idea. This is not the right collector for us. We need professional systems at this point with auto gates, auto filter cleaning, alarms and possibly built in fire suppression. I think DMS should set aside $15k to upgrade the system to meet our needs. I have been part of other shops where multiple people used the shop and we paid cleaners to wipe/vacuum the room monthly. Even with members cleaning after themselves settled dust over time adds up. Something like these which also have noise suppression.
I agree with this assessment. Given our current lack of “empty when full” attitude the more robust and professional the system the safer it will be in the woodshop. We probably have the financial resources to upgrade so we should give it serious consideration.
I’m for banning repeat offenders, too. We especially need to get rid of the “don’t give a f#$k people”. They can be contagious.
The rep said that the RL350 unit would able to run the whole shop and filter our air. @MathewBusby I’d be happy to put you in touch with him to discuss in more detail if you’d like.
I don’t think you can design a system with the intent of every gate being open all the time. We need automatic gates that open and close with the tools so an outdoor unit is not necessary.