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Footprint of dust collector?

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I haven't come across an affordable DC yet but just in case I do, will it fit through a trap door 16" by 22"?
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Post by saminmn »

Should be doable. The "main housing" is cylindrical, about 18" diameter by 12". The assembly instructions add components such as legs and diffuser to the "main housing." So, with dis-assembly....

Disclaimers: 1) bought my DC3300 used, so I have not seen the "main housing as delivered; 2) just bought DC3300 a week ago; and 3) I am absolute newbie to woodworking and to SS.
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Post by pennview »

The DC3300 will break down to fit through that opening of yours. You can see the exploded draw of the collector here -- http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/manu ... lector.pdf
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'Assembled' would require about 20" x 30"!(width x front to rear including handle, ports, wheels etc).
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That's good to know, thanks.

Now it's a case of waiting for my (affordable) DC to turn up.

btw, what's the wattage of the DC3300?
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According to the Owners Manual that you can download from the site I mentioned earlier, "the Shopsmith Dust Collector 115-volt motor is rated
at 1/2 hp and draws 8.0 amps. This motor runs on
ordinary U.S. house current - 115 volts, 60 cycles (hz).
The circuit you use should be rated for at least 15 amp"
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A DC-3300 might fit through a 16" x 22" trap door but I'm not sure I would... :eek: :rolleyes: :)


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Post by danscot »

jm51 wrote:
btw, what's the wattage of the DC3300?
Just nipped out to the garage to check the label: 240V, 4.4Amps (50Hz) - I reckon that makes it 1kW
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Interesting discussion, I wonder why no one has asked how much height is available once the dusty collector is thru the trap door? Jim
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robinson46176 wrote:A DC-3300 might fit through a 16" x 22" trap door but I'm not sure I would... :eek: :rolleyes: :)


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My shoulders have been making firmer contact for the last couple of years. :)

fjimp, there's about 8 foot of height once through the trap.


I didn't realise that DCs drew so much current. I've just checked my Henry (Numatic) and it's 1kw to 1.2kw.
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