WEN 3401 Dust Collector - 1 Year Later Review!

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@briandaddy20 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this update. Its the only 'real' review that I can find on this particular brand. Going to give it a try in my work shop.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Ill be doing a full Workshop tour soon!

@ronaldrowe5042 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I had just gotten this unit for X-Mas and your video is about the only one I could find that really explains how it works.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@airborne2303 3 жыл бұрын

Great set up. Thanks for the update.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for Watching!

@kennywilson6159 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking to upgrade from my shop vac but was hesitant because this unit seemed small at 14 gal. I am a big fan of WEN though. I have the 12" drill press, 3 blade planer and the 3410 dust collector. All of them are a great value and high quality. With your review of this Dust collector I will be ordering mine this week. Thank you.

@1bigslug 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow-up review!!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@craigmonteforte1478 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the follow up review I’m pretty sure I’m using it on my next shop right now I’m between homes

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!! Glad it helped out!!!

@jewdd1989 Жыл бұрын

I just watched when you installed the Wen dust collector and am thoroughly impressed with the quality you get for such a cheap yet nicely built collector. I have basically only wall space left which is my own fault buying more than building surfaces to store tools and I’m working on that but this collector would be fantastic for the tablesaw and one day if I get a planet, etc. I personally would add a dust separator to easily wheel off the contents but I’m impressed with how well it works and how damn strong that suction is

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

@PrinceAkpan 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing Review!🎉🎉🎉

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@poultonprojects 3 жыл бұрын

Great follow up!!!!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude!

@newt2010 Жыл бұрын

PVC pipe. Smooth and zero issues. Run that to the wall and the flex connects to that on work side. Easy peasy

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

Absolutely going to do it!!! Can’t wait too!!! Thanks!

@BuildDadBuild 3 жыл бұрын

Lookin' good!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!! Need a formal shop tour!

@BuildDadBuild 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Yes you do! LOL

@karenmitchell6814 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen another video (somewhere) where they adapted and attached a 4 inch PVC elbow at the inlet of the collector to keep the hose straight and make sure the inlet is never blocked. You might try that.

@eyecandy-gaming 2 жыл бұрын

if you use pvc make sure you twist wire around it and ground it to discharge the static buildup.

@davidbosch246 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I couldnt find a real review just unboxing videos. You made the perfect point. If something happens you can buy a second one for nothing.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I’m Gunna do a shop tour soon!

@korrupt4 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this review & update, i think my only question is (and forgive me if you mentioned it & i overlooked it) how often on average have you used this unit? We recently bought a wen hand held oscillating spindle sander & it is great.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

It’s cool! In use it all the time honestly! We do a lot of wood working projects as a side job and I’m so impressed on how well this thing has performed and lasted!

@randrowe9660 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like your dog is a Catahoula. Our latest Catahoula is gray and black with blue eyes. Good video.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I looked them up! He does.... only a lot larger! Thanks for watching!!!

@randrowe9660 3 жыл бұрын

My females were always right around 50-60. Males can get up to 80ish. Catahoulas are among the oldest dogs in America. In Loiusiana they use them as hog dogs, SC for deer hunting, Texas for cattle herding and when we visited the Navajo theres are used for sheep herding. Usually Very family protective and loyal.

@LBlack5281 2 жыл бұрын

Love the set up! Where did you get the hose?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Get the coupler link at Lowes and they sell hoses too but the 4” available on Amazon!

@josephromero1596 2 жыл бұрын

I’d buy a hard line w elbow coming directly off collector like u mentioned

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking about redoing the pipe line soon!

@theveteranfarmer6633 Жыл бұрын

just a thought i had while watching but could you do pvc with a 90 going into the collector to have a solid bend? ive been looking at getting one of these. thanks for the video!!! think ill move forward and pick one up. i think ill probably put pvc on mine in an enclosed room then use the clear flex pipe outside on a swing arm to move it to my different machines when i need it.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

They actually make a 90 bend that’s more curved and not L shaped! That would probably work even better. Use a rubber coupler to connect the two. Hope that helps some! Thanks for watching!!!

@theveteranfarmer6633 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman for sure!

@farcow 7 ай бұрын

Have you hooked this to your FA machine too? Or just the big shop tools

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 7 ай бұрын

Nope! I just use a little shop vac for my FA. I would love to do a whole shop vac system! Someday!!!

@marcuspullan1142 Жыл бұрын

Looks kinda dusty down there. What about adding a WEN air filtration unit (3410)?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

Soooo…. Unfortunately I don’t hook everything to a dust collector like I should! I get lazy and do small projects a lot! For this reason I DO need a good air filter like the WEN! Thanks for watching!

@jp8479 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a similar unit, different brand and the vibration is very loud. It might seem that the shaft is not balanced properly. I read a couple of reviews on Amazon related to this issue which I think does not affect all units but some Are you having any issues with too much vibration or too loud?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly not really. Naturally it’s loud but not unbearable. I really like this little workhorse!

@joelsmeby 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand why the floor of the shop is so dirty. For example, why don't you have it hooked up to the planer? I'd be curious if it can keep up with the high volume of chips that come from that tool.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joel! I use in conjunction with the planner all the time with zero issues. I did take the screen and lucky to this day no damage to blades so it doesn’t clog. Still have it and use it weekly!

@johnbauer3801 3 жыл бұрын

Why not mount the unit on the 2 x 4 wooden wall, that will take kink out of the hose...nice set-up, good job, like your ideas...

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

by mounting it on the concrete wall there is zero noise transfer to the house when on. If you watch some of my Workshop Build videos... you'll see that the wall I mounted it on is actually a footer wall for my house. I plan on doing the same thing at some point for my Compressor. Its mounted to the 2x4 outside wall and when it's on... you can hear it through the house!

@Veemack21 3 жыл бұрын

An also do you get a lot of vibration from the unit? Should I get rubber between the unit an wall!?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I have mine mounted to a brick wall so no not at all! If your mounting to a wood wall it might help some! Thanks for watching!

@mosesgarcia78539 2 жыл бұрын

Do you use it with a table saw? If so, how does it perform?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

I do!!! Have a special table I built for my table saw and it’s awesome!!! I love it!

@christopherdekonstrukt444 Жыл бұрын

Does it need a dedicated outlet? That's where the money comes in. I have 4 outlets in the garage shared on a single 20A breaker. My Delta 36-725T2 table saw draws 15 amps. An electrician charged $150 an hour to run a dedicated outlet from breaker box to garage. Probably won't be able to run the saw and dust collector at the same time.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

So where mine is located I ran a dedicated outlet but I have ran it with my planer at the same time! Thanks for watching!

@stevesiefken6432 8 ай бұрын

Does it get the sawdust off the table top of your table saw?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 8 ай бұрын

Yup! Works great!

@stevesiefken6432 8 ай бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Thanks! Keep the great videos coming!✅👍🏻

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 8 ай бұрын

@@stevesiefken6432 will do! This weekends video is gunna be a short one. Super busy week for me. Thanks so much!!!

@stilley1966 2 жыл бұрын

Hate to tell you. But that bag does not filter small enough particles It is spewing small particles in the air

@mr.c6674 2 жыл бұрын

This! The small particles are what will harm you over time. Not having a nice and neat shop.

@standavis7266 Жыл бұрын

Any updates after 3 years?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

I think after 3 years it’s starting to loose some power! I’m about to upgrade although it wouldn’t hurt my feelings to get the same exact one!!!!

@Roosters-rants1977 3 жыл бұрын

That's a vaccum. How well does it work at collecting dust?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have a separator cyclone but I’m sure it would be awesome!!!

@Veemack21 3 жыл бұрын

Did you need to ground the system

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

It’s plug n play!

@yepforsure5338 3 жыл бұрын

I think he's missing the point of what a dust collector is for

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Nope…. Not really

@danielalonsoalarcongarcia3513 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, it is noisy?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I mean it’s a loud vacuum for sure by not ear piercing! I love mine!

@adamus531 3 жыл бұрын

You could add a mesh, net or grill to make sure You won't vacuum any big chunks

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

It actually has a mesh cover but I removed it so it wouldn’t clog easily. Seemed to be the trick because I still love it to today!

@Greatgadgetsgear Жыл бұрын

Why not attach it to the tools creating the dust? Lol

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

I do that too. Thanks for watching!

@kristinee2426 3 жыл бұрын

Did the hamsters die

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

No they did not Die! LoL. Thanks for asking!

@johncoonradtjr.5141 3 жыл бұрын

Can you hook this up to a DeWalt planer

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! That shouldn’t be a problem at all!

@2oldfuckerzrenovations Жыл бұрын

Why am I watching someone clean their shop? How about talking about the hose connector that's impossible to find. I mean. Maybe you did. But I'm not watching you clean your shop to find out.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

Not sure why but I’m sure if ya asked for help I’d be glad to help! Just gotta ask!