A strong, cheap 2 HP canister collector for a shop with 240 V that wants high airflow and fine filtration without paying for a cyclone.
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A low cost full size bag collector for a hobby shop that wants planer and saw chips handled on a 120 V circuit.
- 1,300 cfmAirflow
- bag, 5 micronFilter
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- High rated airflow for the price
- Runs on a standard 120 V outlet
- 50 gallon bag holds a lot of planer chips between emptyings
- Two 4 in hoses can run a saw and a sander together
- A 5 micron bag lets fine dust back into the room until you add the canister
- WEN publishes no static pressure, so duct performance is a guess
- Two year warranty trails Rikon and JET
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | DC1300 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Airflow | 1,300 cfm |
| Filter | bag, 5 micron |
| Inlet | 5 in |
| Collection | 50 gal |
| Build | |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Weight | 86 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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