The Wood Doctor's Rx Wood and Wood Products WoodCabinet Doors. Readers agree to evaluate the significance and limitations of the information provided, and accept full responsibility for the application of this information. The following are good estimates for budgeting a central dust collection system. 2 HP or 3 HP dust collector. This figure will cover from the inlet of the dust collector to the dust hood outlets on machinery.
Most machinery being sold today is provided with a factory-installed dust hood.
5 HP dust collector. 10 HP dust collector. The only factors left will be the electrical wiring for the dust collector and installation labor. Most woodworkers are very mechanically inclined and will install the piping network themselves, if time allows. In addition, when ready for final design, there are companies such as Grainger, Delta, and Air Handling Systems that offer design guides.