On 29 Jan 2005 14:40:47 -0800, wrote:

Hello folks, Am planning on a new cyclone this spring. Trying to decide
between three 2HP versions; Oneida, Penn State, and Grizzly. Any
opinions? I am not brand loyal to anything. I just use what works. I
pretty much have my piping plan worked out. The main tools we use are
the bandsaw, lathe, and scrollsaw. Plus sanding our projects. Leaning
towards the Penn State (bigger impeller). The Oneida seems pretty
expensive (I know they help you plan etc but that part is pretty well
done). Griz is unknown but I have several of their items and they work
well for a fair price. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch,
Guy
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No actual advice ...(and I now use a 1 Hp Penn State DC dedicated to
my planer and a 2 Hp Grizly for the rest of my tools...)..neither are
cyclone units.

BUT... the Scrollsaw and the Bandsaw (if they produce as much sawdust
as mine do are not machines that really need a big powerful DC..
especially a cyclone. And I personally have tried using a DC without
much luck on my lathe ...all the shavings and dust hit me in the chest
and I am not about to mount the DC port on my chest...
Doing finishing sanding on the lathe (which I have to do because I am
not that good with it) works great however...

Just my opinion..

Bob Griffiths