Brand | Shop Fox |
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Special Feature | Bag, Portable, Wheels |
Included Components | Includes: 1 x SHOP FOX W1685 1.5-Horsepower 1,280 CFM Dust Collector |
Wattage | 1849 watts |
Form Factor | Cannister |
Color | White |
Model Name | Shop Fox W1685 1.5-Horsepower 1,280 CFM Dust Collector |
Product Dimensions | 22.2"L x 37"W x 22.5"H |
Noise Level | 66 dB |
Manufacturer | Shop Fox |
Number of Items | 1 |
Motor Horsepower | 1.5 |
Style | 1.5 HP, 1,280 CFM |
Part Number | W1685 |
Item Weight | 93 pounds |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | W1685 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1 |
Material | Steel |
Pattern | Dust Collector |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Measurement System | Metric |
Special Features | Bag, Portable, Wheels |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 24 months limited parts / no labor. |
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Shop Fox W1685-1-1/2 HP Dust Collector,White
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Brand | Shop Fox |
Special Feature | Bag, Portable, Wheels |
Included Components | Includes: 1 x SHOP FOX W1685 1.5-Horsepower 1,280 CFM Dust Collector |
Wattage | 1849 watts |
Form Factor | Cannister |
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About this item
- Powder coated paint
- Bag volume: 5.4 cubic feet
- Static pressure: 10.1-Inch. Interior Hose Diameter (In.) - 6
- Air suction capacity: Approximately 1,280 CFM
- Standard bag filtration: 2.5 Microns
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Suction power | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.1 |
Noise level | 3.6 | — | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | — |
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power source | Corded Electric | — | AC | — | Corded Electric | — |
special feature | Bag, Portable, Wheels | Dry, Wet | Compact | Bag | Portable | Portable |
surface suggestion | Hard Floor | Concrete | Hard Floor | — | — | Concrete |
capacity | — | 5 gallons | 560 cubic centimeters | 5.4 cubic feet | — | 10 gallons |
motor horsepower | 1.5 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
voltage | 110 volts | — | — | 220 volts | 120.0 volts, 240.0 volts | 120 volts |
noise level | 66 decibels | 72 decibels | 80 decibels | 80 decibels | 50 decibels | 70 decibels |
model name | Shop Fox W1685 1.5-Horsepower 1,280 CFM Dust Collector | — | POWERTEC 1 HP, 560 CFM Wall Mount Dust Collector with 1 Micron Dust Collector Bags, Dust Collectors for Woodworking Dust Collection System (DC5371) | Shop Fox W1666 2 HP Dust Collector | — | DXVCS003 |
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SHOP FOX W1685 1.5-Horsepower Dust Collector
1,280 CFM, 2.5 micron filtration
Keep your workspace free of dust and debris with the Shop Fox W1685 dust collector from Woodstock International. For use with woodworking machines, this dust collector is equipped with a 1-1/2-horsepower, single-phase motor that operates at 3,450 revolutions per minute (RPM), along with a heavy-duty, 12-inch steel impeller that moves 1,280 cubic feet of air per minute. This machine has a powder-coated finish that resists scratches, chipping, fading, and other wear.
Mobile or stationary
This dust collector can be operated as either a stationary, central dust collector or a mobile unit.
Features
- Powder coated paint
- 6-inch inlet with a removable Y-fitting with two 4-inch openings.
- Heavy duty impeller
- Quick release band clamp
6-inch Inlet with Y-Adapter
The W1685 features a 6-inch inlet with a removable Y-fitting with two 4-inch openings. The Y-fitting is used to branch lines to service more than one machine, perfect for those looking for a convenient multi-machine set-up. If two ports are not needed simply remove the fitting to expose a 6-inch inlet or cap-off one of the 4-inch inlets.
Steel Impeller
The W1685 features a steel impeller to handle the wood debris that passes through to the 2.5 micron filter bag. Unlike plastic impellers, the Shop Fox steel impeller offers long lasting performance.
Specifications
- Motor size: 1-1/2 HP, 110V, Single-phase, 3,450 RPM
- Motor Amp draw: 110V - 16A
- Portable base size: 21-1/2 x 33-1/2-inches
- Air suction capacity: Approx. 1,280 CFM
- Impeller: Balanced steel, radial fin 12-inch
- Static pressure: 10.1-inches
- Standard bag filtration: 2.5 microns
- Approx. shipping weight: 108 lbs.
W1685 Safety Switch with Lock
Built to Last
The W1685 has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program ensure safe and reliable operation.
- 2-Year Warranty
Safety Switch
This dust collector includes a safety switch to protect against unauthorized use. The switch provides a greater degree of safety over other switches due to its oversize paddle and removable lockout key. No more fumbling around to locate the off button. Simply slap the paddle down to switch off power.
- Optional Replacement Upper Bag: D4572
- Optional Replacement Lower Bag (5 pk): D4573
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Built to Last
The Shop Fox equipment has been specially designed to provide many years of trouble-free service.
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ASIN | B001R23SS6 |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #87,772 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #21 in Shop Dust Collectors |
Date First Available | February 13, 2009 |
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A powerful dust collector from Shop Fox. This unit features an extra heavy-duty 12" steel impeller and a 1-1/2 HP motor that runs on 110V. For wood dust only. Features 2.5 micron filtration.
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Customers like the performance and dust collection of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention it works great on their table saw, the filter traps even MDF and sanding dust, and the suction is strong. That said, some complain about the damage and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the vacuum cleaner. They say it has performed wonderfully thus far, the operation is as expected, the bag is working fine, and the upper bag is flimsy but functional. It is much quieter than expected and works great on their Dewalt Planner. The end result is excellent, and it runs smoothly. Some mention that the unit has performed with out any issues.
"...Once connected to a dedicated circuit it worked flawlessly. I hooked it up to my miter saw and cut some wood and was amazed at the power and suction...." Read more
"...It works really well, for the most part...." Read more
"I'd like to say that overall I really like this product and it works great...." Read more
"...This thing works great and has really kept the dust down...." Read more
Customers like the dust collection of the vacuum cleaner. They say it does a great job collecting dust from their table saw, and the filter traps even MDF and sanding dust. The 1.5 HP/1280 CFM motor easily sucks up all of the sawdust they can make. Customers also say the vacuum itself is great, with no problems with dust leaks. They mention that it works fantastic in removing chips and avoiding frequent clogging.
"...Its dust filtration is good (2.5 microns) but the recommendation is for 0.5 microns or smaller if you want to work without a filter mask...." Read more
"...No more dust!" Read more
"...It easily removes the dust from the equipment and captures it. Dust capture and air filtration for the unit is very good...." Read more
"...This thing works great and has really kept the dust down...." Read more
Customers like the suction of the vacuum cleaner. They say it has enough horsepower for all small shop applications. Customers also mention that the instructions are straightforward and good pictures for reference.
"...Its suction is excellent> Assembly was fairly easy and the hardest part for me was moving the box around to get it to my basement...." Read more
"...was the quality of the nuts and bolts supplied, everything went together flawlessly without having to fight threads and alignment, by far the..." Read more
"...Overall, it's a great dust collector for the price. It has very good suction, especially with 4" hoses, and it's quieter than a shop-vac." Read more
"...Suction is good. The colloector was able to pull planer shavings from my open hand at 4" from the duct...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it works great and is inexpensive. Some are happy with the performance and price, and recommend it to others as a gift.
"...EXCELLENT product at a very reasonable price..." Read more
"...Overall, it's a great dust collector for the price. It has very good suction, especially with 4" hoses, and it's quieter than a shop-vac." Read more
"...This machine gives a great bang for the buck, and is recommended for any small time woodworker like myself." Read more
"This is amazing foe the money. It will take your arm off metaphorically speaking of course.... the suction is intense. Seemingly very well made...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's very well made, and strong enough to pull debris from 15". However, others say that the stand is made of relatively cheap stuff, and could use additional support. Some customers also mention that the box was flimsy, and the poles holding the bags up are floppy.
"...It has a STEEL impeller which will far outlast the plastic impellers found in many lower-priced (and less powerful) units...." Read more
"...So I used the HF version ring instead. The SF straps are super cheap as well. They look like the straps used for shipping something...." Read more
"...thing I was impressed with during assembly was the quality of the nuts and bolts supplied, everything went together flawlessly without having to..." Read more
"...Also, the bracket holding the upper bag is flimsy, but functional and emptying the upper bag is easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's easy to assemble, straightforward, and the hardware is not too hard to figure out. However, some say that there are no instructions or user manual.
"...As I said earlier, the assembly went very quickly (compared for instance to a table saw or a jointer), and the following morning when I added the..." Read more
"...Assembly by yourself is easy if you think things through and the trick to installing the plastic collection bag is to use painters tape to hold in..." Read more
"...were enough nuts and bolts for the assembly, but the instructions were not always clear about which size bolts go where -- I had to back up and swap..." Read more
"...The unit runs fairly quiet and it's certainly easier on the erars than my shop vac. Suction is good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's not too bad on the noise, but you definitely notice it. Others say that it is a little loud and has been getting noisier and noisier.
"...It's relatively quiet, and if you can hear the telephone ring or even listen to music or the radio unless you're working right next to it...." Read more
"...It has very good suction, especially with 4" hoses, and it's quieter than a shop-vac." Read more
"...Very noisy in operation, but suction power is tremendous. Seems to be well made...." Read more
"...It's super strong.It's quiet.It's pretty wide and really tall.Steel, steel and more steel...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that the styrofoam packing materials had been broken, the wheel broke apart, and the box literally fell apart. Some customers also say that the packaging was torn and had some pretty bad dents. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the quality and durability of the product.
"...I immediately opened box to be a bit worried, the Styrofoam packing materials had been broken by the weight of the motor...." Read more
"...I pulled on the bag support arm and it began to bend...." Read more
"...The box was so banged up that most of the Styrofoam packaging was broken into pieces and many of the parts such as the motor mount were incredibly..." Read more
"...The rubber gasket was crumpled up like a potato chip... a minor inconvenience when trying to seat the thing under the flange, but easily avoidable..." Read more
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So I now had room for a real dust collector that I could install in a permanent location (FINALLY!), and I didn't have to use the shop-vac+separator trick for everything any more.
It actually arrived a day early (Thanks! Amazon) and honestly the only difficult thing I had to do was move it down a 39% incline to get it into my basement's double doors (I had NO intention of taking it down some very steep stairs inside my house). A hand truck really helped, and I got it down and into my basement with nothing worse than a lot of sweating and more than a little wishing I had someone to help me with the move. Having gotten it into the basement and moving it into the shop, I decided to wait until the next morning to do the assembly.
The assembly process took roughly 2-3 hours (interrupted by lunch, large dogs who wanted to play and/or "help" me, phone calls, etc.), and I suspect that I could have done it in well under 2 hours without the interruptions. That being said, you should read the really excellent review written by Michael Lugousz because he is right on the money in his review.
Now most of my other stationary tools (bandsaw, table saw, jointer, and planer) are now 240V but they came as 120V and I rewired them. But this was the first tool I have bought which came wired for 240V from the factory, and I had not expected to have to provide my own wall plug. I understand the reason for that situation, but a note on the web page would be nice so that anyone buying this dust collector will know about it and can prepare accordingly. (After assembling the dust collector, I had to wait until late that evening to go to the hardware store to get an appropriate plug, so I couldn't test the collector until the next morning.)
Here are some things worth noting from the assembly process.
- You really don't need a second person to help you (or a large dog), but when you attach the plastic bag I had to use painter's tape to hold it in place while I installed the strap which holds it in place.
- The bag is supposedly good down to 2.5 microns (I'll be adding an aftermarket filter from Wen (about $125) which gets that down to under 0.5 micron, and since I have asthma, I think it's worth the cost.
- The bolts, nuts, etc. are not that hard to differentiate, and some people have had problems figuring out which is which on the nuts/bolts. The 25mm bolts are noticeably longer than the 16mm length so there really easy to tell apart. I was missing (IIRC) 8 or 9 8mm washers, but as it happens I had several in my shop (for building jigs, etc.) and that wasn't a problem. But I would recommend that you lay out the parts and separate them (and ice tray or an old egg carton is good for this), and you shouldn't have any problems.
- The main construction is steel and it's heavy and durable. For some reason the supports for the bag are aluminum, and some people have commented that they seem "flimsy." UNLESS you plan to move the unit around by pushing it along at the ring which separates the two bags, that is a non-issue.
- The impeller is STEEL, not plastic. 3 cheers for Shop Fox - I don't think it will wear the way a plastic one would, but you need to keep hands, feet, fingers, toes, your head, children, dogs, cats, and everything else AWAY from it. You could loose fingers if you hit the impeller with them while the machine is turned on.
- The dual hose connections are useful (and yes, a cap is provided for one of them. I currently am only using one of them with a flexible hose <https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013EI04A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1> but once I finish setting up my shop, I will use both - one for each side of my shop in 2 lines and using 4" solid pipe (which should cut down on losses caused by corrugated hose (air friction maybe?).
As I said earlier, the assembly went very quickly (compared for instance to a table saw or a jointer), and the following morning when I added the plug and could try out the dust collector I was really impressed. Now I have 4 20-amp 120v circuits and 3 30-amp 240v circuits in my basement (basement is about 2100 ft-sq, and was completely unwired when we bought the house. So when I had it wired I specified what I wanted and got just that. If you do this, assume that you're underestimating and add at least one more 120v and one more 240v circuits if you can afford to (It turns out that I needed that 3rd 240v circuit after all).
I was and still am impressed with the quietness of this dust collector. It seems only a little louder than the (Ridgid 1.5 HP) shop vac which I had been using, and I can still hear a radio, etc., unless I'm using the bandsaw which is about 3 feet from the dust collector. (YMMV).
TESTING THE COLLECTOR...
I connected my table saw to it, and except for the fact that my table saw "leaks" sawdust out of several extra openings in its chassis it did a great job of pulling the sawdust out, but I had expected that and decided to give it a rougher test. So I connected my planer to it and ran about 40 scrap pieces of scrap pine/fir (about 100 BF) and it collected a lot more of the dust/chips than my shop vacuum had. But I'm going to have to devise a method of picking up the chips which are kicked out the back of the planer since not all of them would get picked up by its internal dust collector even in a perfect world.
I decided to give it a better test and took two old (used and not suitable for anything visible) 2x6's which were about 6' long and "jointed them" down to a thickness of about 3/8". Now I do use a garbage-can-top separator (which I found on sale at Woodcraft, BTW), and when I was done I had an almost completely-full 30 gallon can of wood shavings, a little bit of dust in the clear plastic bag, and NO DUST OR SHAVINGS ON THE FLOOR (or in the air that I could tell).
I was VERY impressed. Previously I had a neighbor with a jointer (Grizzly) and I had used it quite a bit (he didn't have a planer so we "cooperated" and that arrangement worked really well for us). So I was familiar with the mess a jointer can make, and the performance with this one was a VERY pleasant surprise. (BTW the jointer I have is "Ridgid JP0610 Planer, 6-1/8-Inch Jointer" <https://www.amazon.com/Ridgid-JP0610-Planer-8-Inch-Jointer/dp/B0015BG3O0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542993965&sr=8-4&keywords=RIDGID+Jointer+planer> and it has a 4" exhaust port which was very easy to connect to the dust collector.
PROs:
> EXCELLENT product at a very reasonable price
> Its 2 HP does a MUCH better job than the 0.75 HP of the collector with which I'm familiar. Its suction is excellent
> Assembly was fairly easy and the hardest part for me was moving the box around to get it to my basement.
> It's relatively quiet, and if you can hear the telephone ring or even listen to music or the radio unless you're working right next to it.
> As delivered it filters down to 2.5 microns which is pretty good (just not perfect) as many collectors filter down to only 5 or even 10 microns.
> It's on wheels and can be moved around in your shop.
> It has a safety key which can be used to prevent children and/or others who shouldn't be using it) from turning it on and possibly getting hurt.
> It has a STEEL impeller which will far outlast the plastic impellers found in many lower-priced (and less powerful) units.> For that matter almost all of its construction is steel, not plastic or aluminum (the bag supports excepted, and if they become a problem - which I expect they won't for me, but YMMV - they should be easy to replace with steel and a little creativity), and I expect this thing to hold up for many years.
> Two dust ports are better than one (IMHO anyway, and yes, YMMV).
> This dust collector has excellent reviews and head-to-head comparisons on the web. After reading about a dozed comparisons between this dust collector and some costing almost twice as much, I picked it over the others, some of which were less expensive and one of which even came with a 1-micron canister filter.
> MAJOR DUST PROBLEMS ELIMINATED (see con's below)
> EASY to get used to, HARD to do without now that I have it.
CONs:
> It's heavy. While to me this is a non-issue, the wheels are small and can have trouble getting over debris in your shop. If you're going to move it around A LOT, you might want to replace the wheels with something like the "Steelex D2608 3-Inch 150-Pound Swivel Double Lock Polyurethane Plate Caster" >https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DD1EG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1> which are wonderful but are far from cheap.
> Its dust filtration is good (2.5 microns) but the recommendation is for 0.5 microns or smaller if you want to work without a filter mask. A good aftermarket (try Wen) will cost you $125 to $200. But how much are working lungs worth to you? (I'll be adding this next month).
> If you are doing a large project and you do not separate sawdust from chips (I'd recommend that you do so, but this is in case you don't) then the bag will fill up rapidly. Unless you use something like magnets or painter's tape to hold the bag in place while you're attaching it to its' frame, you need at least 3 or 4 hands to secure it correctly.
>It costs more than $35. (I know that's a pretty weak complaint, but my old neighbor bought his dust collector on eBay for that price, so I mention it if you prefer to shop for used or super-cheap equipment. Of course he immediately had to replace its impeller and motor - at a cost of about $225 - but he still thought this one was expensive.
It requires a 240v AC outlet (single phase). If you don't have one, adding it can be *very* expensive. (I don't know whether this collector can be reconfigured for 120v AC, but that info may be available on line somewhere.) A 120-240v converter may not help as many of them are sold with a warning that they do not work well with electric motors (and as always, YMMV).
> It isn't available on Amazon Prime, so you will have to pay shipping.
FINAL OVERALL IMPRESSIONS -
I initially thought that the thing that impressed me the most was the way this dust collector easily swallowed ALL of the dust and shavings from my jointer. While that performance was really impressive, I realize in writing this something which impressed me more was the way it handled collecting debris when I cleaned up my shop. It gleefully gobbled up small pieces of 2x4, particle board, screws, nails, and even other scraps which were far too large for my shop vac's hose even using a wide nozzle. OTOH it also picks up screwdrivers and other small tools which may have fallen on your floor as well. While I haven't had that happen yet, I don't want to think what might happen if I were to suck up a small piece (for example) of angle iron. So I have to be careful to limit its "picking up" to things I actually want to pick up - and going thorough a 30-gallon garbage can full of shavings to find a lost 4" #1 screwdriver can be very frustrating, so be forewarned.
I would definitely recommend this dust collector to anyone with a woodworking shop, and that group includes family, friends, and co-workers. I would also buy it again even though it now costs about $39 more than it did when I bought it.
And finally, I've only been using it for a few weeks, and I haven't done any really large projects. But I'm still setting up my shop, and when that is done I have at least 4 large projects and after I finish them, I will update this review either to correct information here or to confirm that I'm still very happy with this Shop Fox W1666 2 HP 1550 CFM dust collector.
This beast does draw a good amount of power at startup, I was using a 12 gauge ceiling mounted cord to test it and it 'popped' the cords integrated 15amp breaker consistently at startup. Once connected to a dedicated circuit it worked flawlessly. I hooked it up to my miter saw and cut some wood and was amazed at the power and suction. I will be testing my surface planer and table saw in the next few days but have no worries that this will handle anything I have in my shop! Very happy with my purchase so far!!!
At the moment, I have it setup with a single 4 inch hose run up from the unit and across the ceiling, splitting off to a 4" jointer hose, a 2 1/2" planer hose, and another 2 1/2" hose that I use like a shop-vac.
It works really well, for the most part. Some of the larger chips tend to get stuck in the 2 1/2" hoses, but I think that's more to do with my hose configuration, since the chips have to be sucked up 10 ft. to the ceiling.
It's a bit of a pain to replace the dust collection bag without a second set of hands, but some tape could probably resolve that. When emptying, definitely make sure to knock the dust out of the filter bag, otherwise the suction will be greatly reduced. Large debris and trash can block off the impeller, so try not to let the kids suck up bubble wrap and dust masks, like mine did...easy to clear out, though.
Overall, it's a great dust collector for the price. It has very good suction, especially with 4" hoses, and it's quieter than a shop-vac.
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When you use both 4inch inlets at the same time, you can really see how powerful it is.
It is loud, around 72db, however, my 10 gallons shop vac was 68db at a much higher pitch. Use earplugs or ear protection if you have it next to you in your shop.