DC 3300 works

chris jay · Post by **chris jay** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:30 am

I have to apologize for my thinking that the DC 3300 wasn't worth a crap. Since I've read up on the subject, I understand it better. I use the 4 inch line and bush it down at the end to 2 1/2. It does a great job with the tools so far. Jointer, bandsaw, router, and plainer. I'd say it grabs 95% of the mess.

joshh · Post by **joshh** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 10:34 am

You may find that running 3" PVC (reduced to 2.5" at the tools) will boost your performance by increasing air velocity. That is what size Nick Engler suggested in his dust collection Sawdust Session.

http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... ection.htm

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 7:10 pm

chris jay wrote:I have to apologize for my thinking that the DC 3300 wasn't worth a crap. Since I've read up on the subject, I understand it better. I use the 4 inch line and bush it down at the end to 2 1/2. It does a great job with the tools so far. Jointer, bandsaw, router, and plainer. I'd say it grabs 95% of the mess.

No you do not 'have' to.