Editorial Review

Remember that annoying workplace slogan, "Your parents don't work here--clean up after yourself"? Well, with the Delta 1,200 cfm dust collector, you've got a powerful, well-built machine to keep the shop clean. Built with a 1-1/2-horsepower induction motor for long life and curved steel impellers for durability, this dust collector whisks away debris from tools' dust ports with surprising force, so the only thing collecting particles around the shop might be your old broom resting in the closet. Set on a sturdy caster base for easy mobility, the dust collector stands 88 inches tall and has two intake ports for collecting simultaneously from multiple machines. The large 6-cubic-foot bags will reduce your trips to the trash and filter the air of particles down to 30 microns. For cleaner air, you can always upgrade to 5- or 1-micron bags. This is a great tool for any midsize woodworking shop. --Justin Paul ... Read more

Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 1-1/2-hp motor with fins for cool, extended running
• 1,200 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with two machines
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility

Reviews (39)

Just can't see 5 Stars for this thing...
I see most reviewers are very happy with their DC and rate it high... Having owned and used other collectors I find this unit acceptable. Powerful as it may be it does run LOUD.. Don't care what others think... the unit is LOUD..Yes you can talk over it but running a saw the same time is more noise then I expected.... Delta fit and finish is so...so...ie., spot welds rather then full weld.. crappy upper bag hanger, crappy lower bag stand supports... besides that, Delta provides a "grab-bag" of nuts and bolts... You end up short with the nuts and end up extra on the washers and bolts?!My unit is attached to 4" PVC manifold and really works good... but just a little better then my JET 650 CFM did... My wife likes it alot and if she's happy, I'm happy... All and all for the price of the unit I don't think you can do better and Delta is a good company that stands behind their oversea's made products..If it were prefect in EVERY respect then I would give it 5 full stars but it isn't...

Great Value for the price
Finally received my Dust Collector, and it was worth all the wait.Really happy that the unit now comes standard with the 1 micron bags.I do plan on upgrading to the 1 micron bagswhen the 5 wears out.Some have mentioned that the dual 1 micron bags allow the machine to breath a little better too.This DC has plenty of power. So far I've used it with my tablesaw, bandsaw and router station with much sucess.This machine is a solid buy, Enjoy your cleaner shop!

It was wonderful while it worked
This is a powerful vacuum. I bought mine 2 years ago. Unfortunately, about a month ago, the vacuum sucked in some small oak blocks from the table saw. The oak blocks, about 3/4" square by 3 inches long, slammed against the fins inside, dented the cover and slightly bent the fin wheel. I heard a loud clang and that was all, the unit kept working.

Soon after, I discovered that crash caused the fin blade to go out of balance. Now it is burning through start capacitors within hours. It is so bad that I am giving up on it and buying another vacuum.

I would get another 50-850, because it is a good product for the money. But of course, I'm not happy with the motor and the vulnerable, delicate design. Long-term durability is clearly this product's weakness. And, I'm dissatified with the flimsy structure, which makes the unit hard to move around.

I like my Delta tools but I don't love them. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This is the perfect dust collection system for the home woodworker. It packs a powerful 1-horsepower motor and moves a maximum of 650 cubic feet of air every minute. Top and bottom collection bags mean you score a hefty 2.6 cubic feet of chip/dust capacity. When we ran this system, we were impressed by how quiet it is--a great advantage for the home woodworker. The 4-inch hose fits standard dust and chip chutes on tools like your jointer, table saw, and planer--the big names in sawdust manufacturing! The AP400 is a great choice for the average home woodworking shop because it's mounted on such a small footprint--just 14 inches wide and 27 inches long--and it sits on four easy-glide wheels to move the system from one tool to another or into the corner for storage. Great power, great price. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 1-horsepower TEFC induction motor with cooling fins delivers 650 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with a single machine
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility
• 30-micron filtration bags are standard equipment

Reviews (18)

good for the money but amazon shipping stinks
The unit does a fine job for my cabinet saw but don't expect it to perform like the higher priced suckers.Value is pretty good and I'm pleased with the purchase.It took over a month to get here though.Every one of my last orders (thousands of dollars) took way way way too long to get here.I'm about to cancel a couple of orders that I have been waiting for for several weeks now.What's up amazon?This is the second time that I'm writting this.Why do you think that it never got posted?Is this an amazon secret that reveiws are screened?

Not much to say, does the job
I've used it with my bandsaw and planer (still working on fitting it to the table saw), and it works great. The shop stays clean, I stay clean. It is noisy, but quieter than using a shop vac system and doesn't add that much more over the tools.

I have the same complaint as others have mentioned. The little crossbeam on the intake would collect debris and clog stuff up when I ran the planer. 30 seconds with a pair of pliers and it hasn't clogged since.

Essential tool for a small shop
After putting off a dust collection system for way too many years, I finally researched and bought this unit.I use it on a table saw, lathe, and band saw. With some adapters I may eventually use it on my planer and router table as well (where I currently use a powerful shop vac).As far as dust collection systems go this is one of the smaller units, but very effective for use on one machine at a time. It is highly portable and as long as I keep my shop neat(!) it is easy to roll from machine-to-machine. I have found the collector to be very effective for eliminating fine dust from cutting and sanding at the lathe. Dust collection from a table saw is more problematic and this unit helps, but does not solve this problem. To effectively collect dust from a table saw you need to draw air from both the cabinet and from above the blade--something I am not set-up to do and this unit is probably not suited to do.

This unit does have two small shortcomings. I echo what other reviewers have said and agree that the grate installed in front of the motors blades clogs easily on larger pieces of sawdust (especially those curly tangles off the lathe) or sandpaper. For better or worse, those little pieces of sheet metal that make up the grate are...easily misplaced. The other problem is the hose that comes standard with the collector. The hose is too short and too stiff, unless you're just hooking the unit into a fixed duct system, or of all your machinery is easily accessed from the rear. Otherwise, you'll also want to find a longer and more flexible vac hose--another five feet would solve a lot of problems.

Overall, this unit is great value for the money, and a very inexpensive investment in your health! ... Read more

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Features

• Includes connector accessory kit
• 3/4 hp, 120/240V 60 Hz motor
• Includes 4-by-10-inch collection hose, 30 micron dust collection bag, metal dust hood, angled support tube, and connector accessory kit
• Comfortable grip carrying handle makes it easy to move around the shop
• Wide dust hood captures chips

Reviews (3)

Low end dust collector
As designed, this unit provides barely sufficient dust collection for one tool with 4-inch outlet. However, once the inner surface of the bag is covered with dust, if the hose runs are long, and/or the outlet is less than 4 inches, suction drops off dramatically. Since the climate where I live is fairly mild, I connected a 5-inch duct that goes through the wall and into a bin outside my shop. I keep the hose lengths short and move the collector from machine to machine. I also added 4-inch port openings on all machines. The ones with 2-inch openings performed poorly - worse dusting than with my Shop Vac connected. Also, unless the floor is level, the casters will rattle and the unit rolls around by itself. I replaced them with rubber leveling legs. After these changes, the AP300 works very well for my small shop. All of my machines are on casters and the AP300 tucks neatly under my saw table when not in use. I do not have room for even the smallest of the tall double-bagged units. Other observations:
- A 1-inch larger diameter impeller could've been installed for slightly better performance. The opening in the housing is large enough for a larger and deeper impeller to be installed.
- A DPST switch instead of a SPST switch would make 220V conversion much easier.
- The metal impeller cover and outlet flanges are too flexible and dust leaks from the seams.
- The tee, elbows, blast gates, and mounting brackets are useless since this unit does not have enough power for a multi-machine permanent installation. It would be better if they included male quick connect hose ends with the other accessories.
- A larger 1HP or 1.5HP motor would be nice.
There are probably marketing reasons for keeping the AP300 a low-cost, bottom-of-the-line unit, however a few changes would make this a far superior dust collector for small shop use.

Slick little rig for a small shop
I got this thing almost my accident - I had always though dust collection was for the big boys. But my new bandsaw almost seemed to require one, and they had them on sale recently... so I got one.

I'll have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised with this unit, both with it's conveniance and versatility. With the wheels and 10' hose it's easy to use it with any dust-creating tool in the shop. (Needless to say, I had to ressurect all the dust boots for my other gear that was still in it's packaging). I also improvised with a dryer-vent spring clamp (instead of the screw-on clamps provided) to make moving the hose to different tools easier.

Actually, the only time the dust really bothered me before what when I was sanding, especially hand sanding. A bonus with this unit is you can clamp the collection boot to your sanding table and have it draw the dust right off the work as you create it. Plus the mess created by planing becomes a thing of the past.

One thing I was worried about when I bought this thing was noise, but I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it is. It has a slow, gradual start and even when up to speed it makes far less noise that a shop vac, sort of a low humming noise.

All in all, I am quite glad I was "forced" into getting one of these. My shop is more pleasant, I spend less time cleaning up, and I'll probably have better pulmonary health in the long run.

The bag does not fit!
Although the machine runs very smooth, and has great suction for it's small size, there is a glaring problem when it comes to attaching the bag to the exhaust flange: The bag opening is too small to fit around the exhaust port. I challenge anyone associated with Delta to assemble this product themselves without having to make a modification (enlarge the bag opening by cutting it, or reduce the exhaust port by crimping it). I can't believe that not one engineer at Delta noticed this problem before it was packaged and sent to the consumers. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

You know you're a real woodworker once you start ogling dust-collection systems--it's the next logical step when you're making more sawdust than you can sweep. There are lots of reasons to bring one of these into your workshop: safety, air quality, and time--you can spend more time making sawdust rather than sweeping it up! This model is a favorite of ours for a few reasons: price, power, and size. You're not going to find many systems at this price that will move 550 cubic feet of air per minute, as this AP300 can with its 3/4-horsepower motor. It's totally portable, too, and at 50 pounds, it totes easily from one tool to the next with a comfortable grip handle. The 4-inch intake hose fits the standard dust chute that comes on most tools, and a nice wide hood will capture chips and dust and debris. One more advantage to this little fellow over a stationary system: it'll hang on your wall for storage, up out of your way--a huge plus for folks with space-challenged workshops. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 2 year limited warranty on machines, parts and accessories
• 3/4 hp, 120/240V 60 Hz motor
• Includes 4-by-10-inch collection hose, 30 micron dust collection bag, metal dust hood, angled support tube
• Comfortable grip carrying handle makes it easy to move around the shop
• Wide dust hood captures chips

Reviews (10)

Just What I Needed / Almost 5 Stars
This has augmented my central system.For years I had the hassle of a 4" hose hanging down to my Unisaw.It seemed always in the way, catching on long boards when I was cutting or moving them about in the shop.Recently I added a large rear table and had to either re-route a lot of ductwork or put one of these underneath to collect the sawdust.It works fine for me - seems to have plenty of suction.Actually better than a 2HP central system 25 feet away.Do keep in mind this is as small of a dust collector as you can get.It is more than a shop vac but a far cry from a central system.Attaching it to something that puts out a lot of chips (like a planer) will take it to its limits (and fill its bag) quickly.

Years ago, when I first started woodworking I had a green brand of this and it literally was exactly the same machine other than color, and it didn't come with the hose/nozzel accessories.Today that machine sells more more than the AP300 and still doesn't come with the hose or nozzel.

Like the other reviewer I gave it 4 stars because it only offered a 30 micron bag as standard equipment.Other wise I would have rated it 5 stars.

Kinda sucks.......
This new version of the Delta 50-280 isn't as good as the older model. I've had a 50-280 for about 4 years now and it does a real good job of collecting chips/dust from my table saw, band saw, planer, joiner, spindle sander, etc. I move it from tool to tool as I use them, kind of a hassel, but it works well. Thought I would buy another to cut down on the hose moving. Still wanted a smaller unit so I could stash it under a bench out of the way, so ordered an AP300 as the 50-280 is no longer available. This is definitly a much cheaper unit. Even with the standard hose it does not seem to have enough suction to keep up with my Delta planer, chips load up in the dust chute and eventually clog the spaces not directly in front of the four inch outlet. When the inlet of the dust collector clogs up (frequently) it is a real pain to clear it out, and chips are always left in the hose, sometimes a couple of handfulls will not make it to the bag.
Using a can for the larger stuff isn't really an option for me as I'm space challenged.
I'm going to return this dust collector, and take a look at some of the other offerings out there. Delta seems to be getting in a habit of producing duds lately. This is one of them. Can't recommend this tool.

Great for its size
I have limited space so i thought i'd give it a try despite some lower reviews here. But this is the deal.
I have a Porter-cable vacuum that i use with my routers and smaller machines, but i wanted to get something a little bigger and still portable to use with my tablesaw, bandsaw, lathe, planer and jointer. My Rigid shop vac is slightly bettter than useless.
This draws more air and chips than the Porter-Cable as well as my Rigid shop vac. My Porter-Cable vacuum is much better than my Rigid. Although the rigid has a larger diameter hose to pick up larger chips, it's not a very good vacuum.
This portable Delta dust collector draws substantially more debris.
I have no problem with this Delta unit and was pleasantly surprized with it's ability to collect material from all of my machines.
I suggest getting 4" quick disconnects permanently mounted on all of your machines rather than use the Delta kit and/or the screw clamps. Makes swapping back and forth trouble free.
I give this a 4 rather than a 5 since the bag included is only 30 micron. 10 microns and under are what contributes to lung problems. I do use a JDS air filter which picks up the rest of the little stuff.
Actually there's a company called Penn State Industries that makes a portable unit with a 1 micron bag that's more powerful. It's a little over $200. A 1 micron replacement bag is $69.

But if you opt for this you can save yourself some money, it's $119 at Lowes. ... Read more

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Features

• 200/220-volt, 3 phase, 3-hp induction motor for quiet, long lasting operation
• 2,100 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with up to four machines
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories

Reviews (1)

EXCELLENT DUST CONTROL
If you are like me and use your shop more then once a week and have morethen just a table saw you might want to purchase this tool.I bought a 1hpcollector and use that for some machines at the other side of the shop, However, most of my tools are located on one side of my basement.So Idesided to spend some money and save time, agravation, and complaining fromfamily members.I now have this in a seperate room (because of the noise)and have run metal ducking all along the one side/ middle of my shop.Withthe help of blast gates and different conectors I have reduced my clean uptime by %90.I also have alot less dust on my tools.I have my 14inbandsaw, router, shaper, radial saw, tablesaw, sander, planer, and jointerall conected to this machine.Now don't miss interperate this, you can'thave all the gates open to all the tools at the same time.At most I have3-4 gates open at a time with significant dust collection.If you want toget a good, time saving machine I suggest buying this one.And everyoneknows that Delta make some of the best tools on the market. ... Read more

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Features

• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories
• 230-volt, 1 phase, 3-hp induction motor for quiet, long lasting operation
• 2,100 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with up to four machines
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility

Reviews (1)

Very nice but a couple things you need to know
I like this unit but here a couple of items that surprised me when putting it together. First of all, it is tall fully assembled -- about 9 ft 2 inches to the top bag bracket. Second, it doesn't come with a power cord. You must buy the cord and plug and wire it into the controller yourself. This lets you pick the cord length you need, but don't plan on plugging it in out of the box. The directions are okay, but could use a little bit more discussion. Study the pictures while assembling. They supply more hardware than listed in the instructions so you need to identify where it goes. Have fun! ... Read more

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Features

• 2-hp induction motor for quiet, long lasting operation
• 1,500 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with up to three machines
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories

Reviews (3)

Don't be tempted by cheap dust collectors!
If there is one machine in your shop that needs to be well made and reliable it's your dust collector.Think about it, if you have 5 machines that require dust collection, your dust collector will run continuously while any of those machines are in operation.Therefore, your dust collector will run five times a much as any other machine in your shop.I had serious doubts about units costing half as much as this one being able to keep pace with this requirement.

I specifically was looking for a relatively compact size, maximum CFM capacity and as quiet as possible.I'm happy to report that all of these requirements were met by the Delta 2HP model.The impeller is metal and well balanced (this contributes greatly to the noise reduction over cheaper units), the metal sound baffle between the blower and the drum is superior to the flex hose found on cheaper models (which will eventually wear out from the abrasion of particles on it) and having three 4" connection points at the blower reduces the amount of ducting required.Yes this unit is made in Taiwan, but it is made to a very high standard and is well packaged to avoid shipping damage.In addition to the dust collector I also purchased the 1 micron upper bag, buy this if you plan on collecting sanding dust.I use what are called drum liners (intended to line 55 gallon drums and available at Home Depot) for the lower bag.Heavy plastic bags are better and can be re-used, but they are expensive, hard to find and do eventually rip.I also bought a remote control unit for the starter which has proven to be invaluable.I can start and stop the dust collector from anywhere in my shop even in the "I only have one cut" scenario.

I've complained in other postings on how difficult it is to get information on Delta products from Delta.Three requests on the DB rating of this machine made to their web site went unanswered.Just goes to show that even big companies wrestle with their intentions, direction and service on the web.Nonetheless, this is a high quality product and well worth the money.Highly recommended.

Review
I have owned this collector for 2 years and have found it quite adequate to service my shop.I am reducting the shop due to rearanging the tools. I wish this had a larger single port to give me better airflow. I think it would be helpful if the bottom bag had a full length zipper to help empty the bag. Also, the bottom bag should have a velcro strip on the bag to hold it inplace whild trying to put the metal band on.

Delta 2 HP Single Stage Dust Collector
Want to run 3 machines at once?This machine will do it! This collector has (3) 4" collector inlets. I use metal ducting...I put a y in each of the inlets and have them connected to 6 machines. I consistently run theUnisaw, 8" jointer and 3 HP shaper at the same time with excellentresults. The Y's go to a band saw, sanding center and a scroll saw and Iuse blast gates to control the vacuum to each machine. Tried PVC...It was awaste of money...Stick with metal ducting and you will not regret it.I'vehad my set up for 2+ years and never had a lick of trouble! 4 out of 5stars...I would like to see Delta make Removing and Re-installing the clothbags easier. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Eliminate sanding dust completely with this powerful downdraft table. A heavy-duty 1-horsepower induction motor draws dust-filled air down through evenly distributed dust-collection ports beneath the vented surface, keeping potentially hazardous particles out of the air and out of your lungs. The steel top's rubber grommets keep your workpiece in place, whether you're using a belt sander, a finish sander, a chop saw, or even a router. The table measures 31 inches on each side, but if your workpiece is larger than that, no problem--the dust curtains come down quickly and easily, and your space is unlimited. We're impressed with the amount of air it moves--a huge 920 cubic feet per minute. The dust is pulled down through the ports and is trapped in its reusable pleated filter, encased in a metal tray for durability and quick cleaning. Just vacuum it off and you're ready to work again. Built-in casters offer mobility and convenience. This package has a great bonus, too--a free 352VS 3-by-21-inch belt sander. Can't miss with this one. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Includes a free Porter-Cable 352VS 3" x 21" belt sander a $179.99 value"
• Traps dust at the source, before it becomes airborne
• Steel top with rubber grommets to protect work piece and provide a non-slip grip
• Reusable pleated filter is encased in metal tray for durability and easy cleaning
• 31" x 31" table top with retractable dust curtains

Reviews (1)

Very Nice Machine
I've had my 1 HP dust collector for about two years now.Overall I've been very happy with it.Assembly was straight forward without any missing hardware or other nasty surprises.Fit and finish of all parts is very good to excellent. The
assembly/use instructions are quite adequate.The zip lock
plastic bag for storing the manual/parts breakdown is a nice touch.Like the vast majority of my Delta tools it did NOT
require a phone call to their customer service to get it up and
running.Having said that you DO need to set aside a couple of
hours to assemble the pup..there are a LOT of bolt/washer/nut
connections to make.Should be a one person assembly operation-nothing is really too heavy for the average woodworker to handle
alone.

It is a well made unit which will obviously serve the needs of the small shop user for many, many years.

In operation it does an outstanding job of sucking up airborne
sanding dust and debris.Out of habit I still wear a dust mask,

but I really think it isn't necessary.In a confined area it is a little noisy (not as bad as a cheap vacuum though) and you might want to consider ear protection especially if you're going to use it all day.

Nit picks: (1) the dust filter-glued-to-a-tray needs to be changed to something where a standard 1" industrial filter can be used.Even though the original filter will last for years with care, the purchase price for a replacement is just too high.

(2) The curtain surrounding the top is a little awkward to use if you put the dust collector up against a side wall.

(3) Why aren't all of the holes in the top fitted with grommets?
Gosh, these things cost maybe a dime a piece..surely that extra
expense wouldn't have broken the budget!You can take one of your grommets to a decent hardware store (forget the big box places.the 16 year old kid working there has no idea what a grommet is..) and get enough to fill the rest of the holes for
little more than pocket change.

All nit picks are very minor and in no way detract from my overall satisfaction.I've been given to understand that Delta is moving production for this item offshore too-so if you want a Made in the USA one you'd better hurry up and buy it!

BTW: The fan powering this beast is very, very strong.All of air entering the top exits the bottom...don't be surprised if
you find out your floor is NOT as clean as you think it is as it
blows up dust from under the machine. ... Read more

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Features

• 1/2-horsepower, 115-volt motor
• Adjustable steel support arm may be positioned in a variety of ways
• Heavy duty micron bag
• 9-1/2-by-5-1/2-inch diameter dust hood captures chips and debris
• Two-year limited warranty on machines, parts, and accessories

Reviews (2)

Great tool for a small shop
I recieved this collector as a gift. Probably would not have bought it on my own, mainly because I thought I needed more hp. I was wrong. Have had this little jewel in the shop now for about 7 months and its perfect. I have a very small shop, 120 sq ft, and this unit fits under my home made saw table (New Yankee Workshop version). I generally only have one machine running at a time so I just move the hose around. Very seldom have to move the machine. It does a great job of collecting the dust and chips from the table saw, planer, miter saw and band saw. The only problem I have had is with the zipper on the bag, I think it could have been a little heavier construction, but if you remember to vacuum the zipper edges before you attempt to close it up again it works fine. I added an additional length of 4" hose (10ft) to the hose that came with the machine so I could easily reach all my chip producers as I did not want to constuct a permanent pipe system and have not had any problems with static electricity. I'm thinking of adding one of the "can" type second stages to my little system so I am not emptying the bag so often. This is a perfect upgrade from a shop vac type of system.

Dust control in a small or big shop
My shop consist of a one car garage and I do alot of Bandsaw projects. The amount of sawdust produced by a Bandsaw is enormous and with very little air circulation this poses a health hazard. This dust collector takes careof this problem. Its ease of mobility to go from one machine to another haskeeped sawdust to a minimum with very little to clean up at the end of aday, also making it easy to store. This unit does get warm but not hot andhas not tripped any breakers during long operating periods. It is rated at80db but because of the size of my shop is seem alittle louder than that. Ihad this unit running in about five minutes out of the box and have beenpleased with its perfomance. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

It's hard for a non-woodworker to understand that opening up this system with its accessory kit is better than a trip to Disneyland. It includes one of the best home shop dust collectors on the market, and everything you need to hook your tools up to it. It packs a powerful 1-horsepower motor and moves a maximum of 650 cubic feet of air every minute. Top and bottom collection bags mean you score a hefty 2.6 cubic feet of chip/dust capacity. When we ran this system, we were impressed by how quiet it is--a great advantage for the home woodworker. The 4-inch hose fits standard dust and chip chutes on tools like your jointer, table saw, and planer--the big names in sawdust manufacturing! The AP400 is a great choice for the average home woodworking shop because it's mounted on such a small footprint--just 14 inches wide and 27 inches long--and it sits on four easy-glide wheels to move the system from one tool to another or into the corner for storage. The accessory kit--complete with an extra hose, blast gates, quick connectors, a T-connection, wall clamps, and hose clamps--will let you connect every tool you've got to this dynamo, grinning like a kid in a theme park. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• 30-micron filtration bags are standard equipment
• 1-horsepower TEFC induction motor with cooling fins delivers 650 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with a single machine
• Includes connector accessory kit
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility

Reviews (2)

WORKS GREAT, BUT
This is a great unit for a small shop but I wish that you had the option to order the 5 micron bags without calling delta and finding out what might fit. The 5 micron bags are available but they are listed for another Delta product. I found out that the bolts that come with it are really to small for it. I used 3/8" bolts instead of the 5/16" bolts. The holes are big enough and it seems to make the housing stronger. The holes in the base are also to big for the casters but they work. All in all it's a good unit.

Nice Piece
I was delightfully suprised on how quiet this machine is! The accessory kit was a huge plus as well. It comes with quaility hose and plenty of connectors. This seemed like a great deal, and that is why is sounds like it is no longer available! Sorry to all those who missed out. ... Read more

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Features

• Two-year limited warranty
• 1-horsepower motor with fins for cool, extended running
• 650 cubic feet per minute of airflow--ideal for use with a single machine
• Curved steel impeller for durability and maximum airflow
• Sturdy steel base with casters for mobility

Reviews (6)

Does all I need it to do
I purchased this dust collector about 1 year ago, and I must say it met my expectations.

I usually only hook up to one tool at a time and it does a wonderfull job. I use it on my Shopsmith so I did have to buy a reducer to connect to the 2 1/2 inch dust outlets.

It is louder than Shopsmiths own collector, but not too loud. I always wear earplugs in the shop anyway.

I recently purchased the Y connector and extra hose to hook up the table saw and jointer at the same time. I have only tried it once, but it seemed to do okay.

Works well for singular use
Bought this not knowing that I needed one and have come to love it.I roll it around or stretch 15' of hose to what I'm using at the time.
Works well with the equipment I use, 15" planer, 8" jointer, bandsaw and sanders.
Had to modify it by cutting out the cross bars in intake port because it would instantly plug while plaining cedar, with the stringy shavings.Now I'm carefull not to suck up big things because they would probably make the impeller unhappy.
Wish the bag was larger, it fills pretty fast and is a bit of a pain to put back on after dumping.Would consider a trash can attachment for catching most of the larger stuff becaus it would be eaiser to empty.
I would go for a larger one if I were going to plumb it in.

Effectiveness of the 50-775
I recently bought this dust collector and have used it extensively when I was making adirondack chairs out of cedar fence boards. I found that while it had enough poop to draw the shavings from my delta planer, it tended to clog up right at the intake at the motor housing because of the cross built across the intake just below the impeller. I don't know if it was because of the size of the shavings or the fact that they were slightly damp. Same thing happened with myjointer. With my table saw and router table there was no problem. While it was easy to unclog the stoppage by pulling the hose off, it was tiresome and not what I expected.
So the jury is still out. ... Read more