On 20 Nov 2004 16:50:06 -0800, (cathar) wrote:

mac davis wrote in message . ..
Got it today and put it almost all together tonight.. haven't put the
bags on yet because I'm confused (as usual)



Since I just received an HF unit (based on reviews here as well)
thought I'd post my experience. First, paid 159.99, then it went on
sale. Called and they immediately credited the $10 difference. Got it
in about two weeks, put it together in about 1.5 hours (directions are
horrible). No crow bars, no hassles. The screws (with nuts) that hold
on the casters fit fine, but the wheel locks hit the base so the weels
don't swivel. Will require a spacer. Otherwise everything fit fine.
Got the Wynne filter $108 canister filter and plastic bag combo. With
that and two flexible four inch hoses, a completely modified Jet
contractor saw (homemade acrylic blade gaurd w/ collection and sealed
and enclosed base) spews only minor wood from above the table on some
rips, and definitely no dust. Delta 13" planer is no problem. Works on
a dedicated 15A circuit. Motor is relatively quiet for "2 HP". Sucks
like mad. No regrets so far. See how long the motor lasts.

BTW, no stores nearby (east coast) so I just see their lousy web site,
not the sleazy store. Maybe that makes me more confident. Besides,
sleazy isn't always all bad

Damn, I forgot to mention the castor clearance thing...
I used the 4" grinder to make small indents in the rim of the
baseplate.. just enough for them to clear..
NOTE.. check them with the weight on them, it changes the arc..