A mid size bag collector for a hobby shop that wants two hose ports and a long warranty at a modest price.
Amazon $569.99
A starter collector for a small shop that runs one benchtop tool at a time and wants chips off the floor for little money.
- 660 cfmAirflow
- bag, 5 micronFilter
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- Light enough to carry to the tool or hang on the wall with the included mount
- Costs less than a good shop vacuum
- Plugs into any 120 V outlet
- A 5 micron bag lets fine sanding dust back into the air
- Brushed motor is loud and wears out sooner than an induction motor
- Small 12 gallon bag fills quickly under a planer
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Specifications
| Model number | DC3401 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Airflow | 660 cfm |
| Filter | bag, 5 micron |
| Inlet | 4 in |
| Collection | 12 gal |
| Build | |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Weight | 17 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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