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I already tried adding a cheap WEN 3410 air filter I got on sale, but it only helps with airborne dust after I stop working. The real issue is at the source: my table saw, planer, and miter saw. I've been reading about building a central system with ductwork, but my garage is only about 20 by 12 feet, and I'm not sure if I can run rigid pipes without losing too much space. I looked at a used Delta 1.5 HP collector on Craigslist for $200, but the guy never replied, so that fell through. My budget is tight—maybe $400 max—and I have to keep the noise down because my neighbor's window is about ten feet from my workbench. Not sure if this matters, but I also use a lot of MDF and plywood, which I know is nasty stuff.

I've considered the Harbor Freight 2 HP model with a canister filter upgrade, but I keep reading mixed reviews about static pressure and airflow on smaller duct runs. I spent two nights sketching layouts with 4-inch PVC, which seems cheaper than metal spiral pipe, but I'm worried about static electricity buildup. Is that a real hazard or just something forum people scare you about? I also thought about just getting a better shop vac with a HEPA filter and a bigger cyclone, but then I'd still be dragging a hose around for every machine.

So here's my real question: for a small one-person shop like mine, is it smarter to go with a portable 2 HP dust collector with a short 4-inch hose I move from machine to machine, or should I bite the bullet and install a semi-permanent 4-inch PVC system with blast gates? And if I go PVC, do I really need to ground it, or is that overblown?]]>
I already tried adding a cheap WEN 3410 air filter I got on sale, but it only helps with airborne dust after I stop working. The real issue is at the source: my table saw, planer, and miter saw. I've been reading about building a central system with ductwork, but my garage is only about 20 by 12 feet, and I'm not sure if I can run rigid pipes without losing too much space. I looked at a used Delta 1.5 HP collector on Craigslist for $200, but the guy never replied, so that fell through. My budget is tight—maybe $400 max—and I have to keep the noise down because my neighbor's window is about ten feet from my workbench. Not sure if this matters, but I also use a lot of MDF and plywood, which I know is nasty stuff.

I've considered the Harbor Freight 2 HP model with a canister filter upgrade, but I keep reading mixed reviews about static pressure and airflow on smaller duct runs. I spent two nights sketching layouts with 4-inch PVC, which seems cheaper than metal spiral pipe, but I'm worried about static electricity buildup. Is that a real hazard or just something forum people scare you about? I also thought about just getting a better shop vac with a HEPA filter and a bigger cyclone, but then I'd still be dragging a hose around for every machine.

So here's my real question: for a small one-person shop like mine, is it smarter to go with a portable 2 HP dust collector with a short 4-inch hose I move from machine to machine, or should I bite the bullet and install a semi-permanent 4-inch PVC system with blast gates? And if I go PVC, do I really need to ground it, or is that overblown?]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-do-about-gog-galaxy-slow-syncing-with-steam-and-epic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:55:35 +0000 LarryB]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-do-about-gog-galaxy-slow-syncing-with-steam-and-epic https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-choose-steam-or-epic-games-store-for-workshop-vs-free-games Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:19:02 +0000 AlexanderHT]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-choose-steam-or-epic-games-store-for-workshop-vs-free-games https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-stick-with-epic-games-store-or-switch-to-steam Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:22:15 +0000 Adam_J]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-stick-with-epic-games-store-or-switch-to-steam https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-buy-on-steam-or-epic-games-store-given-controller-support-and-a-sale Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:44:25 +0000 Richard.G]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-buy-on-steam-or-epic-games-store-given-controller-support-and-a-sale https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-switch-to-gog-for-cloud-saves-and-no-drm-games Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:25:29 +0000 AaronT]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-switch-to-gog-for-cloud-saves-and-no-drm-games https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-keep-using-the-epic-games-store-when-my-library-is-on-steam Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:17:18 +0000 Evelyn_W]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-keep-using-the-epic-games-store-when-my-library-is-on-steam https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-switch-to-the-epic-games-store-as-my-main-launcher-or-stay-on-steam Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:50:26 +0000 EthanPT]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-switch-to-the-epic-games-store-as-my-main-launcher-or-stay-on-steam https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-do-i-still-feel-stuck-between-steam-and-epic-games-store Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:21:12 +0000 Natalie.L]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-do-i-still-feel-stuck-between-steam-and-epic-games-store https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-drop-steam-client-for-the-new-desktop-app-that-shows-all-my-libraries Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:03:47 +0000 Scott.T]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-drop-steam-client-for-the-new-desktop-app-that-shows-all-my-libraries https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-consider-when-weighing-steam-vs-gog-for-my-game-library Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:25:29 +0000 Luke_W]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-consider-when-weighing-steam-vs-gog-for-my-game-library https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-causes-stutter-in-the-epic-games-launcher-when-browsing-my-library Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:54:36 +0000 Jack_R]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-causes-stutter-in-the-epic-games-launcher-when-browsing-my-library https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-pick-between-steam-and-gog-libraries Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:27:24 +0000 Andrew_R]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-way-to-pick-between-steam-and-gog-libraries https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-move-my-game-library-from-steam-to-gog-for-true-ownership Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:56:38 +0000 Mia27]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/should-i-move-my-game-library-from-steam-to-gog-for-true-ownership https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-you-manage-your-epic-games-store-library-without-it-being-a-chore Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:40:20 +0000 EmilyZW]]> https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-you-manage-your-epic-games-store-library-without-it-being-a-chore