Hello all. I am new to the forum so forgive me if I ask a redundant question. I am finalizing plans for a Shapeoko 5 Pro w 48” X 48” table. My current shop has a Harbor Freight DC with Super Dust Deputy and Wynn cartridge filter. My question is should I have a stand-alone DC for the CNC or piggyback off the existing one. I want to be able to multi task while the CNC is running eventually. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I recommend to have a separate DC for the CNC, as long as there is no sophisticated remote control for the vacuum and the blast gates. IvacPro has a nice affordable system, I use the remote vacuum switch for the CNC.
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depends on the size of the dust collector and ducting. I have a older shop fox 2hp 220V dc, super dust deputy, wynn filter with a 6" main trunk line running down the shop and 4" feeds to the main tools. i have no issues having the cnc and another 4" open at the same time and getting enough suction at either tool. having 3 open is iffy.