For a hobby shop that wants a quieter, longer lived motor than the cheapest collectors and runs one tool at a time.
Amazon $229.32
A cheap wall mounted collector to dedicate to one small machine, like a bandsaw or router table, in a cramped shop.
- 537 cfmAirflow
- 7.2 inStatic pressure
- bag, 2.5 micronFilter
- 1 HPMotor
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Wall mounting keeps the floor clear in a tight shop
- Cheap enough to put one at each machine
- Two year warranty
- Low airflow suits one small machine on a short hose
- The 2.5 micron bag passes fine dust
- Small bag needs frequent emptying
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Specifications
| Model number | W1826 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Motor | 1 HP |
| Airflow | 537 cfm |
| Static pressure | 7.2 in |
| Filter | bag, 2.5 micron |
| Inlet | 4 in |
| Collection | 15 gal |
| Build | |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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