I would consider the $99 portable 1hp dust collector from harbor
freight. I bought the larger 2hp stationary version of that system
and am very happy with the quality of it. I did lots of research
before pulling the trigger, including searching this site for previous
discussions on the unit, and lots of people were incredibly satisfied
with it. I saw the portable unit up close, and considered it to be of
very good construction quality. the advantage would be stronger
suction, and the ability to run 4" ducting (note at the site they
offer a $39 ducting set). With 4" you'll do much better getting the
little stuff out of the air. Good luck. (sorry, I don't know why
this didn't copy as a link! but here's the site)

http://order.harborfreight.com/EasyA...20PDT%202 004

"Rick P." wrote in message ...
I'm finishing up the building of my new hobby shop in the backyard and I
want to eventually add a vacuum system. My building is small, the area
that I have reserved for woodworking after the storage area is occupied
will only be about 10x18 which is basically a big room....not a
man-sized woodshop but I'll make it work with some good organizing and
strategic location of tools etc. What I what to do is setup some sort of
a basic vacuum system using a good shop vac. While doing some research
on the net I ran across this idea at Tyler Tool's website.
http://tylertool.store.yahoo.com/sh80sawducos.html
It looks to be something workable for my needs but I would like some
advice or possibly some better ideas or suggestions, maybe from past or
current experiences. I can't afford or justify a regular dust collection
system unless there is something available that is comparable in price
with this setup. I would have about $135 or so wrapped up a Shop Vac
system from this site using their dust collection system and a QSP vac
(w/2 1/2" dia. hose).
TIA