Home >> Construction Tools
Delta AP400 Shopmaster 1 Horsepower 650 CFM Vertical Bag Dust Collector, 120/240-Volt 1 Phase | Discount Price: $102.00
 |
|
Brand: Delta
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 2-bag dust collection system; delivers 650 cfm airflow; wheeled for easy maneuvering
- 1-horsepower motor; Filters particles to 30 microns for capturing dust and fine chips; 6-foot host
- Steel base and impeller
- Includes 1 dust collection system; 2 bags
- 57 by 14 by 27 inches; 90 pounds; 2-year warranty
Loud and unstable [Posted on 2007-06-15]
If it wasn't for the really low price on this I would be very upset with the purchase. It's my first Delta tool and has left me disappointed. It is much louder than the other reviews indicate. Forget talking to anyone while it's on (in a small shop at least). It is also very top heavy and is extremely easy to tip. Hit one expansion joint in the concrete and down she goes. I'm trying to figure out a way to put it in the attic and run hoses because otherwise I can't see myself using this dust collector.
no complaints [Posted on 2007-07-08]
I bought this for a cheaper jet table saw and it works well. Easy to assemble and the casters are pretty good too. It took a couple of tries to clip the bottom bag on. A helping hand would have made that easier. I had to buy an adapter to connect the large hose to the smaller saw connection. I haven't changed/emptied the bag yet.
Delta AP400 Dust Collector [Posted on 2007-07-17]
I used the machine for about 18 months. A few weeks ago it started making a rumbling noise. Later it started smelling hot and vibrating more. A couple times it ground to a halt. I took it apart today and checked the bearings. They were fine, but the shaft and rotor were damaged. A new motor from Dewalt is $199. I paid $169 for the whole thing! It worked OK for a while, but I wouldn't buy one of these if you are going to use it a lot. Bag changing is a real pain. The newer models have a better arrangement than the 400's buckle and strap. The 30-micron bag does let a lot of fine dust through.
Good with some small changes [Posted on 2008-02-22]
I have had the product for over a year. As noted by others the bag change is a problem (painful and dirty). I have a small shop area and this machine fit in space I had. I did add one of the separators that fit on a trash can and it worked fair for me. The bags seem to leave a little more fine duct in the shop than I wanted. I put on Penn State Industry oversized 1 micro bags which improved the working of the separator and the decreased the dust. All in all, a good choice for a small shop. I wish I had more room as I would put in a larger one as I have a large planer and this model is just a little undersized for it.
Don't Buy It [Posted on 2008-03-24]
30 micron bags this product uses makes it worthless for saws. It lets too much dust get through. Buy a collector with 5 micron or less bags or canister filter. The AP400 lets a lot of fine dust through the standard bags and blows it all around your workshop. I think this is a big health risk.
If you get this collector due to limited space or power requirements, throw out the original 30 micron bags. Replace them with Delta's 5 micron bags, Penn State Industries (PSI) 1 micron bags, PSI canister, or Grizzly's 5 micron bags or canister. Any 14.5 inch diameter dust collector bag or canister will work.
Works fine for a planers and jointers. They don't generate fine dust.
Click here for more details and discount information...
|
){kind=link}