Turn off laser. Open Lightburn. Be sure not to have Create software open. Turn on laser. Be sure to select the com port. In lightburn, go to the move window and hit an arrow button. If the machine moves, everything should be good. Be sure to hit the auto focus.

The plug in charger is only 180w also. I think that might be the max the machine can charge.

I am sure you will be glad you did.

That is what most packages say. This one does not. It should. I read every word on the package. It was the only type that didn't say it.

Ok

What saw should they make it be at zero for? The slot is spaced differently on different saws. I like the fact I can set it to an even increment so it it easy to move it the amount I want.

It is metal. How many cfm are you needing. I think most people who upgrade the impeller didn't need to. This is going to be 10x the cfm you have. Rather than changing the impeller, if you spent that effort on duct work, you will probably get more return on investment. I have found out this is the Rikon Model 60-151C: 1.5 HP Dust Collector, just rebranded at half the cost. If you have any questions such as converting it to 220v or assembling the filter beater, download the Rikon manual.

@ oh hey, that’s great! I actually just took a closer look on their website on a computer and can see the impeller better to confirm. I don’t have huge cfm needs - just a Ridgid hybrid table saw, and DeWalt lunchbox planer.

I prefer having it go outside to be collected. It does suck in the summer when it takes the air conditioning with it. May people have the issue in the cold of losing their hot air. In home shops, they are not required to have any dust collection. In my opinion, anything is better than nothing. This may not be perfect, but it is better than what I had for decades. Most people who criticize are, like you said, have no idea.

The bag on the old system had a clamp and was a pain. That was the main reason I modified my old system. I expected this one to be about the same. It surprised me that it wasn't that bad. The bag is very thick. It's not like a normal trash bag. I have only filled it up a couple of times. Once it gets about 3/4 full, I dump it. Then I reuse the bag. If you need to replace the bag, they are available at most woodworking stores or on Amazon. amzn.to/3PuSWui

I will never unload my truck without it. It is a pain to store because I don't need it often. If I didn't, I would buy a new one every time.

It would depend on what you are sanding and what you are trying to accomplish. I bought a couple of packs of these. They are good belt and give you a wide variety. amzn.to/3BQXsQY

They are constantly making improvements.

Clearly, you don't do much work. I have a shop, not a youtube studio. I know a lot of youtube videos are made in spotless shops, but that is not what most real workshops look like.

@ShopRamblings I guess you've NEVER seen a properly set up shop.Then again, I would NEVER use a "shop vac" in my shop..lol

I would not. I don't see the need in soft start. It looks like the same motor as my other dust collector. It never had soft start and never had a problem. Others may have a good reason to use it but I am more of if it ain't broke don't fix it kinda person.

Glad to help. I'm sure you will be happy with it.

Agreed

Are you letting to tip touch? Are you using the stand off? Do you have enough air? Premature tip wear on a plasma cutter can be caused by several factors: Improper Cutting Parameters: High Amperage: Using excessively high amperage for the material thickness can significantly increase the heat load on the tip, leading to rapid wear. Incorrect Gas Pressure: Too High: Can cause excessive erosion of the tip orifice. Too Low: Can result in unstable arcs, leading to inconsistent cutting and increased wear. Incorrect Pierce Height: Too Low: Causes excessive contact between the tip and the workpiece, leading to rapid wear. Too High: Can result in unstable arcs and poor cut quality, indirectly contributing to tip wear. Consumable Quality: Using low-quality or incompatible consumables can significantly shorten their lifespan. Material Contamination: Cutting contaminated materials (e.g., painted, coated, or rusty metal) can introduce impurities into the plasma stream, accelerating tip wear. Operator Technique: Excessive Torch Movement: Rapid or erratic movements can increase the wear and tear on the tip. Incorrect Torch Angle: Cutting at an incorrect angle can put undue stress on the tip. Equipment Malfunction: Faulty Compressor: An underperforming compressor can deliver insufficient or contaminated air, impacting arc stability and tip life. Electrical Issues: Voltage fluctuations or other electrical problems can affect arc stability and increase wear. Lack of Maintenance: Regular Cleaning: Failing to clean the torch and consumables regularly can lead to the accumulation of debris, which can interfere with the plasma arc and accelerate wear. To minimize tip wear: Use the correct consumables for the material thickness and amperage. Follow the manufacturer's recommended cutting parameters. Maintain proper pierce height and cutting speed. Ensure clean cutting surfaces. Use high-quality consumables from reputable suppliers. Regularly inspect and clean the torch and consumables. Maintain proper equipment maintenance. By addressing these factors, you can significantly extend the life of your plasma cutter tips and improve overall cutting performance.

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@@ShopRamblings Thanks brother! You have a new subscriber.

I am thinking of getting a dust deputy xl. I want to come up with a plan that adds a barrel to catch everything and fits on the cart.

I am want to make a video comparing the Hercules Dust extractor to the Bauer Dust Collector. In that video, I would use each on different tools to see how they compare. Unfortunately, I'm not a full time KZbinr, so I don't know when I'm going to have the time to get it done, but hopefully it will not be too far in the future.

Agreed

Thank you for watching.

I may not be the best at it, and I certainly do not do it as much as I should. For decades, I never used any type of dust collection and never thought twice about it. Now I am really trying to use dust collection as much as possible. Something is better than nothing and you have to start from some where. For a person just starting out and does not know if they are going to enjoy the hobby or do this much, it can be very daunting to tell them they have to spend more for dust collection than what they were planning on spending on their beginner set of tools. You can see some of my older videos where I just used a $15 box fan and a $5 filter, which greatly improved the air quality in my shop. It seems like once you ever start dust collection and you see how much better it is with it, you will continue to increase it increase it until your add a desirable level. My main job is working in an emergency room. I see a lot of older people coming in with a lot of lung issues. I know people told me when I was younger, I regret it when I was older and didn't listen. It does seem like the younger generation is listening and that is going to be a great thing whenever they reach our age.

I agree 100% with you. If you have to go over and turn it on and off every time you're not going to do it. If you want something to be used for safety, you have to make it easy. You can see I have a lot of videos showing where I automated my system by putting micro switches on my blast gates. Even with just having to reach up on my Miter saw less than a foot away from where the handle is and sliding the blast gate open to turn on my system. I catch myself sometimes not doing it. If I had to walk over and hit the on button that would happen a lot more often. Thank you for pointing this out and as soon as I finish with this comment I am going to go find one of those key fob switches on Amazon and put a link in the description. If you know of a good one please let me know as I don't use that system but it is a simple and easy to add.

@ the one I have is made by O’skool however it’s like $60 and it is designed for dust collectors however Amazon has 15 amp remote switches that are intended for anything 15 amp and they’re about $15. I’ve always wondered if they would work with a dust collector. I did buy one of the cheaper options and I have my shop lights on it. Because I do film in the shop and it makes it easy to turn the shop lights on and off with a key fob because when I film, I use cinematic lighting.

Have you ever used the bag? I think that is why you see so many people selling almost new dust collector on Facebook Market Place. It may say 1 micron. I don't know if it is the limited surface area but that bag seems to put out a lot of dust. The cartridge filter definitely makes less visible dust around every system I have used.

@@ShopRamblings a 2 micron filter compared to a 1 micron bag is no difference! Think

No such thing as a 1 micron bag, someone may market a bag as 1 micron, but there is no way it actually yields at 1 micron filtration effectively.

Thanks for letting me know.

@@ShopRamblings LMAO! Takes all kinds to make the world go 'round.🙂

I also find it nice that Harbor freight has added a lot more woodworking tools. In the past, they seem to have mainly been metalworking and mechanic tools. They always had a couple but that was about it. They Recently have come out with scroll saws, jointer and many other nice woodworking tools that seem to be very well thought and well designed at an extremely competitive price definitely. They are some of the best value to quality ratios you can find.

I had upgraded my old one also. Now I've got a $100 filter in my attic that I'm not sure what to do with. Maybe I will use it to make an air filter for the shop.

If it is oiled and the piston slides smooth then I would check the orings.

Mine didn't come with the dual charger but it wasn't very expensive. As you can see in the thumb nail, I have mine mounted on the wall. I also made mounts for the batteries.

@@ShopRamblings Did your charger have keyholes on the bottom for screws? Mine didn't...how did you mount yours?

I am sure you will be glad you did.

I just redid my Central Machinery system last year. I wanted to see if there was a difference. Now, I am I have to figure out how I am going to add this in.

Hongdui is the company that Katz Moses used to design and manufacture his tools. I wouldn't say they sell at rock bottom price. Their router plane is the most expensive one I have seen. It is also the highest quality one I have seen.

I agree. That Is how my system is setup. Some people are not able to do that. When I started dust collection in my shop there was not an affordable option this good. I wanted to check it out and see if it was any good. If this would had been available back then it would have saved me a lot of time and money.

Outdoors is great if you don't pay to condition your woodshop, I can't imagine the cost of heating a woodshop with external exhaust at below freezing outdoor temps.

@StratOvation definitely true....lol

It is 28" x34".

@ShopRamblings thanks!

I should have looked up the Jet instructions. I got it to work. It just took me a couple of trys. It is great when you can get a tool at half the price without having to give up quality.

I hope you find it just as useful in person.

It is tea stained.

Unfortunately, review videos get 10x the views as project videos. He makes his living from KZbin. I get it. It just sucks. Him and his wife made great videos when his channel was small.

After using this for a while now, I think just using a bag is all that is needed for me. A cyclone will work and might be the best solution for your circumstances. I like how convenient having everything in one unit is when moving it around. The bags are lasting longer than I expected. For the cost of the cyclone I can buy a lot of bags. Eventually, the cyclone would save money.

I am glad people are still finding it interesting.

Sounds about right.

They have been trying harder the last few years.

You must not watch my channel much. The videos shot at my Dad's shop. Those bands saws are from Harbor Freight. We bought them in the early 1990's. My oldest tool review that I did 6 years ago is on the Banks Brad Nailer from Harbor Freight. So when you say "not too long ago " how many decades are you referring to? I don't remember saying Harbor Freight made cheap tools in the 80's but it is possible. If I did I was referring to low price, not low quality. But it's cool that you think I am Trendy.

@ShopRamblings I think a lot people had bad experiences with them. They do have some cheaply made tools and I bet that's what they have used. I use a Hercules compound sliding miter saw from them and it is the best saw i have ever used. I have 2 dewalt non sliding saws and they have lasted over 20 years. Brushes and switches are all I ever replaced on them. I just didn't see spending nearly 700 dollars on a saw. My cousin has the dewalt version and even he is quite impressed with my Hercules. I also have a drill press from them I bought in the early 2000s. Only belts have been replaced. Also a number of mechanics tools, paint sprayers, nail guns and even their nails. I personally don't buy their cheaper line because I use my tools a lot.

@bjenkins803 HF business model has always been good, better, best. A good example is angle grinders. They have them from $12 to $129. The $12 one is great for someone who is only going to use it for light duty or occasional use. The problem is idiots will buy the $12 grinder and get mad it doesn't last as long under heavy use as a $150 name brand grinder. Some tools are not made to last forever, but for the price, they have the best value in tools.

A dust deputy will separate the dust out. The canister filter also works great and is more compact. If I modify this unit, I may try a super dust deputy.

That is why I made this video. To let people know to check them. So are good, some are not.

I will have to check that out. Thanks for the heads up.