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Oneida Supercell
I have asked some questions in the State of the Shop but given the ranging topics I thought I'd start a separate topic to keep the info focused, for me and anyone who might be looking for information.
I've talked with folks at Oneida several times now - very helpful. I'm close to ordering the Supercell with the 14 g bucket that mounts on the wall. I'm fine with emptying the bucket and don't really want to wrestle with the larger drums.
I initially thought to move the tube around, but now am leaning toward running the hose around the perimeter of my expanded shop area with connections/gates at each tool.
Interested if anyone has suggestions on the fittings. I am fine with simple as its just me so one tool in use at a time. The connectors are pretty pricy so was looking into options.
Also I an thinking to run this low on the wall rather than dropping lines down from the ceiling. I realize ceiling drops keeps the wall more "open" but are there other considerations I need to take into account?
I've talked with folks at Oneida several times now - very helpful. I'm close to ordering the Supercell with the 14 g bucket that mounts on the wall. I'm fine with emptying the bucket and don't really want to wrestle with the larger drums.
I initially thought to move the tube around, but now am leaning toward running the hose around the perimeter of my expanded shop area with connections/gates at each tool.
Interested if anyone has suggestions on the fittings. I am fine with simple as its just me so one tool in use at a time. The connectors are pretty pricy so was looking into options.
Also I an thinking to run this low on the wall rather than dropping lines down from the ceiling. I realize ceiling drops keeps the wall more "open" but are there other considerations I need to take into account?
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I'll be following along. I'm thinking I'm a bit behind you as I am thinking of a purchase early next year.
I have a network of 4" drain lines that I put under my concrete floor for dust collection. My existing Jet DC does okay, but the 5" lines are a bit small for it. The Oneida looks to be the perfect solution.
I have a network of 4" drain lines that I put under my concrete floor for dust collection. My existing Jet DC does okay, but the 5" lines are a bit small for it. The Oneida looks to be the perfect solution.
When you say ‘fittings’ what do you mean? Are you going to use S&D pipe? You mentioned ‘hose’ just trying to put it all together.
I’d recommend 4” metal blast gates. They’re not too expensive on Amazon even and ca be cleaned and retrofitted with other goodies in the future if you wish.
I’d recommend 4” metal blast gates. They’re not too expensive on Amazon even and ca be cleaned and retrofitted with other goodies in the future if you wish.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
i used to use the gates from rockler but had issues with them clogging up so i switched most of mine now to these from woodpeckers. not the cheapest but work great. i still have a few of these from ty tools,, they work pretty good and dont clog either.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Looking at the hose like in this kit (25 foot comes with the unit), and then potentially these connectors plus a gate.
im not much of a kit guy myself, seems you always get a bunch of crap you dont need or want. ive found those gates that slide from one side only get clogged with sawdust a lot so thats why i got rid of all of mine using only the woodpecker or clog proof ones.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
I was just using that kit link as a quick way to find the matching tubing! I agree that there's stuff I wouldn't need and looks like some of their kits don't give a price break but rather just convenience of one order number.
just seems expensive for what you get ?
you sure you need a DC with the power of that super cell barb ? ive got a 2hp jet and ive got about 80' of 4" pipe run around my shop and it handles it with no problem. but hey im not tryin to talk you outta it ! in a dust collector buy what you need but also figure where you will be eventually and buy that.
you sure you need a DC with the power of that super cell barb ? ive got a 2hp jet and ive got about 80' of 4" pipe run around my shop and it handles it with no problem. but hey im not tryin to talk you outta it ! in a dust collector buy what you need but also figure where you will be eventually and buy that.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
I know. Now you have me rethinking. I do like the ability to use this for both large and small tools. Also appreciate the air quality aspect.
I just emptied the bag and then vacuumed the cannister on my Powermatic DC - and it was such a mess. 🙄 Not sure if vacuuming that top cannister filter was the right thing but there was no way to leave it once I pulled the bag as the dust just kept falling. So removed the top and there was a lot of dust (inches) on the cone. Vacuumed it and re-connected. Should that be replaced at some point?
I just emptied the bag and then vacuumed the cannister on my Powermatic DC - and it was such a mess. 🙄 Not sure if vacuuming that top cannister filter was the right thing but there was no way to leave it once I pulled the bag as the dust just kept falling. So removed the top and there was a lot of dust (inches) on the cone. Vacuumed it and re-connected. Should that be replaced at some point?
yeah cleaning out a DC once full is gonna be a mess. so which powermatic do you have. sounds like what you have might be all you need barb ? with your size shop i dont think you need some high volume super duper DC ? your not doing high volume work creating large amounts of sawdust ? if what you have will do it why waste money on a system 3x what you need ? 2800 hundred bucks will buy a lot of walnut my friend !!!!
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Barb, you don’t need that kit. The generic green S&D pipe from HD or Lowe’s works perfectly fine. And the elbows that fit it are much less expensive. The pipe is easy to cut to size. I’d go with the Powertech aluminum blast gates. You can get them on Amazon. More expensive but much stronger and easier to keep clean. Use plastic plumbing tape to screw mount the pipe to the walls and press fit everything. Once you’re happy with it, get some proper duct tape (the metal stuff) and tape all your joints. Just my opinion, but kits usually end giving you several things you don’t need, and you pay for it. It’s more work to build your own system, but there’s less waste.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
