DUST COLLECTOR 1HP 570CFM 1 MIC BAG CSA CT053

'just bought this machine to replace a 4.5HP contractor model shop vac. While the shop vac seems to have more suction this machine has many other benefits such as, low noise, ease of emptying and better filtration. I necked it down to 2 1/2" which is what most of my machines are running. I'm not convinced that it would have enough velocity at the stock 4" but works good at 2 1/2" All in all, I like it better than my shop vac. It works great on small shop machines like my 14" bandsaw, 6" belt sander, 6"jointer etc. The casters work well enough on a smooth floor although I'm thinking of adding some weight to the base for more stability.

Motor gave out on the first day. Had an absolutely horrible experience while trying to exchange this thing. The Calgary store manager was rude and accusatory towards me. I was in the store for an extremely long time while they tried to fix it. Then they wheeled out another machine as a replacement. I found out later it was used. The paint inside the impeller housing was completely worn off from use. They offered no discount either, so I will never buy from them again to avoid being cheated and ripped off. This is my second time trying to post this review. They must only post "some" reviews on their products.

Great for the price we paid - very happy so far.

I was told 2-4 weeks to deliver to Meaford, but it was only 2 days! Right to the door. Really pleased.

Good machine for the small garage shop like mine. As noted by another reviewer, I also cut out the X crossbar as I found it clogging with larger particles Lots of power for an individual machine hookup use. The wheels work well for easy movement.

I wanted to upgrade from a 4.5HP shopvac that I was using with my CNC machine. I was really temped by the price tag on these and gave it ago.
It drew maybe 50% more air than my shopvac which was an improvement, but nothing mind blowing. It was also quieter or at least less annoying because it didn't generate the high-pitch noise that the shopvac does.

However, it had a huge flaw. Aside from leaking air from around the bags, it was leaking air from the welds. Basically, they had done a really bad welding job at the factory, so it was leaking air (and dust) from various point of the sheet metal drum.
At first, I thought I could live with it by putting some masking tape where ever there was a leak, but then I thought it is not worth the risk to my health which was why I bought the DC in the first place.

I returned it after two weeks. The folks at BB weren't happy about me returning it, but they couldn't argue with me because it was obviously a manufacturing defect.

I have been using this for 2 years now, and it is a major upgrade from a shopvac. I did have to cut out the "cross" shield on the intake, because the strands that came from my planer would jam up in it.
It also warms up a lot after running for a couple hours straight, but i assume its not meant to run continiously.

This is a major upgrade from a shop vac. I use it on my table saw, radial arm saw, sander, router and Kreg jig . Would buy it again.

I wasnt looking for anythig too big since its just me in my shop and this dust collector has done just what I need. I have it hooked up seperately to several machines but the one im surprised most about is the job it does on my dewalt planer. REally didnt think it would be able to handle the amount of dust and chips but so far its been rock solid.