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1. 
   JMartinsky | Sep 28, 2008 04:02am | #1

   Dear Wee,
   I have an Oneida 3 hp system that is about ten years old. Just bulletproof. I use it, abuse it and it just does its thing. -10 F to 100F... no problem. Will the Grizzly be able to do that? Maybe....... but I KNOW that the Oneida will. Customer service is outstanding, they will even design your system for you, whether you purchase the DC or not. What could be better? Me, I would get the Oneida again.

   Best,

   John

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   PeterDurand | Sep 28, 2008 06:36am | #2

   I have an Oneida and must say that it does the job as advertised. However, and there is always a however isn't there, looking at the new JDS I would be inclined to buy that. Five reasons. Its on wheels. The drum is on wheels. The drum clamp appears handy. There is a view port to let you see when it is getting full. There is a wee motor that turns a paddle that drops the dust from the filter when you shut it down.

   In everyday life these things add up.

   Cheers,

   Peter

    
   Better life through Zoodles and poutine...

   
   

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   Edited 9/27/2008 11:39 pm by PeterDurand

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   BG | Sep 28, 2008 11:00am | #3

   Weelis,

   I made the plunge last Jan. with an 1.5 Jet. I've been very surprised by what has turned out to be important and less important. The key benefit has been significant improvement in air quality and, therefore, I'd make sure the unit has a large easy to clean filter on the back end.

   I have a small shop, work alone, all equipment is within 4-5' of DC unit. I don't need piping systems or major engineering, just flip from one machine to another. The planer is the only machine designed well for dust collection by a DC. The cabinet saw, lathe, BS leave quite a bit to be desired, but it okay because it takes so little to clean up what is missed....in a single person small shop.

   I don't know the differences in the DC units your looking at. For me the most relevant issue would be the filtering on the back end given the inherent design constraints in the power equipment, the smallness o my shop and the overall activity level you anticipate. Good luck with your decision.

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   user-261099 | Sep 28, 2008 03:16pm | #4

   Hi,

   I have the Oneida "Portable" DC.  I bought the 3HP version.  It is much more than I need, but sure keeps the shop clean.  I got the portable unit, b/c I was not sure exactly where I wanted the unit's final resting spot to be.  The small height (69 inches) and wheels give me options.  Even though the unit is portable, it is built like a tank. I have never seen the Grizzly model, so I can't offer a comparison. 

    

    

    

5. 
   roc | Sep 29, 2008 09:08am | #5

   I don't have a dust collector and work almost exclusively with hand tools. Doesn't mean I have not given them a good looking over. If they weren't so expensive I would have one. but here is what I have gleaned ( my friend hates when I use that word ( Hi Will ): The cyclone is superior no mater who makes it. The thought of chunks of wood hitting the squirrel cage style fan all day just seems like bad design. The cyclone type like the Oneida doesn't have to "eat every bit of junk that flies through the system. I won't buy one until I can get an Oneida type collector.

   
   

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   Edited 9/29/2008 2:09 am by roc

6. 
   Y1RET | Sep 29, 2008 11:37pm | #6

   I recently went down the same path and was also stuck between the Oneida and Grizzly. This is a well traveled path with lots of posts in favor of both machines. My recommendation would be instead of deciding between the 11/2 hp machines go ahead and spend the extra money but move up to a bigger machine. The 3 hp Grizzly is only $110 more than the 11/2 HP Super Dust Gorilla and shipping is probably less for the Grizzly. I think the Oneida is a better-built machine, but I think the bigger Grizzly would be a better performer for about the same money and floor space.       

    

   Just my $0.02,

   Bob T.    

   
   

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   Edited 9/29/2008 7:06 pm ET by Y1RET

7. 
   oldusty | Sep 30, 2008 05:33pm | #7

   I have a Grizzly 2 hp single bag and have had it in service for I know more than 16 years . It was along time ago I bought it but seems like it was only like 300 or 400 dollars total then .

       This is the only Griz tool I own and I have never had a lick of trouble with it and it does get used in a commercial shop so , depending on your actual needs and capacity I would tend to agree with others and get more hp then 1 1/2 .

               good luck         dusty , er not so dusty