I would base the choice of dust collector on the expected duct losses. The
Oneida 1.5HP unit is a remarkable design, and holds up well under moderate
losses, yet the AF-22 will hold up better, since it is a much higher power
unit.
Based on the data in the Felder catalog, the AF-22 will properly evacuate
the machine in the face of about 9.8 in of water (600 cfm), or the
equivalent of 150 feet of 5" smooth pipe.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Gant <rjasong@...>
To: felder-woodworking@... <felder-woodworking@...>
Date: Monday, April 24, 2000 6:03 AM
Subject: Re: [felder-woodworking] horsepower
Thanks John and Rick. I'm sure I'll just go ahead with the 5.5HP. I'd hate
to regret it later.
Rick, the Variable frequency conversion controller thingy would be a really
cool option, but I wonder how much I'd really use it. I'll have the
variable
speed belt system on the shaper anyway. Besides, I wouldn't be using it
for
phase conversion(I already have 3 Phase power... well, I'm in the middle of
pulling it over to the garage/shop), and it costs a whopping $2100 for the
3
Phase motors! Any idea why it would be so much higher for 3 Phase? I'd have
thought it would have been the other way around???
Good point on the dust collector/motor cooler! With the more efficient
extraction design on the Felder, plus the modern motor design, I'd bet the
motor performance will outdo my old Rockwell.
As far as collectors, I had figured I'd go with another Oneida 1.5 just for
the KF700Pro. But John R. is trying to tempt me with the AF22LN (grin). Any
thoughts? Perhaps the Oneida wouldn't be powerful enough?
thanks guys,
Jason G
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