New (to me) DC3300

letterk · Post by **letterk** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:09 am

saminmn wrote:Thanks for suggestions and information. I think I will use the 30 gal drawstring bags for now and just pitch them before they get heavy. I will hope it doesn't blow apart. Planning to move the DC to the work and use flex hoses for now.

I was reading about Dust Deputy in other threads. Sounds like an idea that works. There are other vortex systems, out there, is the Dust Deputy different or just well done/reasonable price? If I added this, seems like I'd spend more time moving stuff around and have to watch trip hazard more closely. Thoughts?

The Dust Deputy system requires you to complete the job to build functioning collector. It does have a mini cone though. It may be top heavy because of this design. It is vey popular though.

The Rockler system comes with the bucket and casters. Seems to catch most of the dust and is easy to empty. If you check he Rockler in Burnsville's outlet section, they often have the collector for $40 and 10 foot hoses for $10. Mine was brand new in a sealed box with a note from a customer who said it was accidentally shipped to them. The only difference from the brand new product was they cut all the shipping label off the packages.

tgamel · Post by **tgamel** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:07 pm

letterk wrote: The Rockler system comes with the bucket and casters. Seems to catch most of the dust and is easy to empty. If you check he Rockler in Burnsville's outlet section, they often have the collector for $40 and 10 foot hoses for $10. Mine was brand new in a sealed box with a note from a customer who said it was accidentally shipped to them. The only difference from the brand new product was they cut all the shipping label off the packages.

Looks like Rockler has a new store in Richardson, next time I head to the DFW area will have to stop by there and check it out. I always like cruising the discontinued, returns, or clearance section....

fjimp · Post by **fjimp** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:53 pm

tgamel wrote:Looks like Rockler has a new store in Richardson, next time I head to the DFW area will have to stop by there and check it out. I always like cruising the discontinued, returns, or clearance section....

A new store with discontinued and clearance items, interesting concept. Just goes to show this ole guy is out of touch with the reality of retail marketing. Jim

letterk · Post by **letterk** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:15 pm

tgamel wrote:Looks like Rockler has a new store in Richardson, next time I head to the DFW area will have to stop by there and check it out. I always like cruising the discontinued, returns, or clearance section....

I wouldn't bet that your store will have the outlet. Burnsville is near where Sam is located. He is in Northfield, otherwise known as the town where they got Jesse James gang.

Rockler HQ is located here in Minnesota so that is why it is likely the outlet store. Close to the warehouse where they process returns and damage boxes.

tgamel · Post by **tgamel** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 9:20 am

letterk wrote:I wouldn't bet that your store will have the outlet. Burnsville is near where Sam is located. He is in Northfield, otherwise known as the town where they got Jesse James.

Rockler HQ is located here in Minnesota so that is why it is likely the outlet store. Close to the warehouse where they process returns and damage boxes.

Gotcha, thought maybe they might have a small clearance area like Walmart and other stores do sometimes during the year. Did not realize they were talking about a specific outlet store....

saminmn · Post by **saminmn** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 3:50 pm

Well, I got some bags and went to put them on---only I don't have enough handsto put them on:o

Maybe when the wife gets up from nap:D

letterk · Post by **letterk** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:15 am

saminmn wrote:Well, I got some bags and went to put them on---only I don't have enough handsto put them on:o

Maybe when the wife gets up from nap:D

There are some clips that are meant to hold the bag in place, but if you collector is like mine, they are already broken. I just fasten the bag and leave a big tail. Then usually with one hand on the clamp to loosen pressure I pull out the excess bag tail.

I can't find the thread, but if you search for DC3300 you will probably find some better suggestions on how to do it.

saminmn · Post by **saminmn** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:24 pm

My wife helped put it on and suggests I close-pin the strap to the front while I gather the bag and clip the strap on the back. I did not think to try to put the strap under the clips with the bag; I'll try that next time. Anyway, I like her idea of using a spring clamp or 2 to hold the strap.

Made a couple of cuts yesterday, much less sawdust flying around:D

jppickett · Post by **jppickett** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:28 pm

I scored a dc3300 on craigs list last week for sixty five dollars. I put a hearty garbage bag on it (used masking tape to hold it up while I put the clamp on) and planed several boards and was very happy to have all the sawdust in the bag and not on the shop floor.

fgrule · Post by **fgrule** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 11:14 am

Another vote for the Dust Deputy. I have the metal version connected to my home's central vac and it works great! I have NEVER emptied the Beam's dust collection bucket! I'm using Oneida's metal 10 gallon drum. The main problem with plastic drums is their strength. It's VERY easy to collapse a drum with the suction of even a small dust collector.

I have built and used all kinds and sizes of cyclones. Some work really well...........and others that seem to be the same style, build quality, etc., don't perform as well. The Dust Deputy is one that works very well, even though the design, according to traditional cyclones, is unusual.

But get a strong collection bucket!

Fred