I'm a hobbyist who's been experimenting with different woodworking tools, but I'm really frustrated with how much dust and debris gets everywhere, even when I connect my $50 Stanley shop vac to my tools like the table saw, miter saw, and track saw. To avoid making a mess in my garage, I've even tried to work outside, but it's becoming increasingly discouraging. I'm spending way more time cleaning up than actually cutting! I've done some research and found out I probably need a better dust collector that offers high cubic feet per minute (CFM) instead of just a shop vac. I'm curious if the Wen dust collector is a good option or if there are other recommendations—I'm open to spending up to $300 if it can really help with cleanup.
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Absolutely! If you pair it with a dust cyclone bucket, you'll really see a difference. The cyclone helps to filter out large particles before they get to the collector, improving overall efficiency. If you're only cutting once a week, you might still consider it, since it could save you time on cleanup in the long run!
Yeah, the Wen dust collector does a decent job! Just keep in mind that while it performs well for a lot of folks, some people say that even the top brands don't always live up to their advertised claims on trapping dust. It should definitely reduce the mess compared to a shop vac!