Invest in a HEPA dust collector; the CT/DD config. won't cut it for your SawStop (cabinet?), Dewalt thickness planer, jointer, etc. 1.5HP is minimum; 2 HP better.

My Dust Deputy setups (2) are only for the Kapex, drill press, bench top sander, and other portable tools (such as the Domino Joiner, sanders, etc.). I have a third large shop vac for the bandsaw and spindle sander.

P.S. If financially possible, aim for the SawStop PCS or ICS, unless you don't have the space or need the portability of the Jobsite. I know of at least two woodworkers who sold their SawStop contractor saws and upgraded to the PCS, after only a few years of their first purchases.   

Yeah, reading more, seems like a proper set up will be required. Also, for the Sawstop, I agree that the contractor saw is not worth it. Thanks!

I would definitely lean much more towards the 1.5hp DC that you mentioned over a CT for your jointer and planer ... for sure!

You need a high volume, large capacity dust collector for jointers, planers, and table saws.  A CT or shop vac won't cut it.  I have filled my 30 gallon drum up in just a few passes on the planer.

If you're in a small shop, you can get something sized to be connected to one machine at a time rather than a multi-port overhead duct system.

Personally, I'm a big fan of Oneida and would suggest that you call them to get their recommendation.  They are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Keep the efficiency of the filter in mind.  I used a Jet 1100 Dust Dog canister filter for many years until I started having respiratory problems.  I think it filtered to 1 or 2 microns which sounds good but the smallest particles it doesn't catch are the ones that get stuck in your lungs.  If you can smell it, it's getting past the filter and into your body.  My doctor said no more woodworking because I kept getting particulate pneumonia.

I hated the cost but I bought a Oneida with a HEPA filter down to 0.1 micron.  Best investment I ever made.  No more smell, no more health issues, and my glasses are even clean at the end of the day.

You will definitely need a proper dust collector. I would also change that 4" dust port to a 6". I run a 5hp Clear Vue. If i was a hobbyist, i would get the Laguna.

I find 4” ducts is plenty for my jointer (8”) and thicknesser (15”).

I use a friends workshop sometimes, he has a 12” jointer and uses a 6” duct system, but he also often has two machines running at once where I only use one at a time.


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