Tool Test: Wall-mounted dust collectors
Models tested are: Grizzly G0785, Rikon 60-101, Rockler Dust Right 650 CFM, Rocker Dust Right 1250 CFM, Shop Fox W1844, Shop Fox W1826.
Synopsis: Designed to save floor space in tight workshops, wall-mounted dust collectors come in a range of sizes. We looked at six single-stage collectors with filtration of 3 microns or better. Asa Christiana put them through a series of tests and rated them for power, bag capacity and ease of attachment, chip collection, and portability. Models tested are: Grizzly G0785, Rikon 60-101, Rockler Dust Right 650 CFM, Rocker Dust Right 1250 CFM, Shop Fox W1844, Shop Fox W1826.
When woodworkers are considering dust-collection options, wall-mounted models often get overlooked. Designed to save valuable floor space in tight workshops, these come in a range of sizes, with smaller units best dedicated to one machine or two, and larger ones capable of pulling chips at a distance from four or more.
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