WEN Dust Collector Unboxing and Wall Mount Setup!

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@Marc9889 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered this one earlier today, then watched the video. It's exactly what I need for my CNC / table saw / miter saw. Looking forward to it's arrival. Thanks for posting!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I STILL use mine to the day!!! Best of luck and thanks for watching!!!

@warrensmith2902 3 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight use to sell this unit in their "green"' color. Fond memories of that VERY loud unit. Eventually I build a sound enclosure for the unit, and, replaced the dust bag with a better one from Rockler. Works great!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I love this WEN. Works great!

@paulsanabria8977 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks i had my eye on that dust collector. Good looking out.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Np man!!! I think for an entry level DC.... it’s a win!!!

@quintye8222 4 жыл бұрын

Nice.....Love the inlet , outlet mix up..... Funny......

@peethreeorion 3 жыл бұрын

That's the point where I decided I could stop watching this video.

@will2019 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo.I have been considering this item

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

YW!!! Well worth it in my book!!! Thanks for watching!

@airborne2303 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Keeping it clean.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!

@warrensmith2902 4 жыл бұрын

HF use to carry one like that. Great little sucker, but loud. Had ro buy a metal trash 30gal trash can for my dust separator, as the plastic can folded up the first time I used it. Best thing to do is get a big 1 micron bag for the outfeed dust collection, or a pleated unit. Enjoy.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

I think HF still does. I just heard it was super loud too. WEN has some good stuff so far. I plan on getting an Air Filtration system so Im pretty excited to see how that goes! Thanks for Watching!

@ABeardedPanda 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I'm thinking about getting this. But I think I'm going to mount it lower on the wall and have it blow dust into a trash can underneath. That bag seems like it'll fill up quick.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

I will be doing that same thing once I get my Workshop complet. I’ll be just connecting a Short tube through the lid for easy removal. Thanks for watching!!!

@lancebusch8346 4 жыл бұрын

My exact thoughts! A 55 gallon trash can with a reinforced lid.

@jewdd1989 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I have a tiny garage and too many dust collection problems to count but one difference is I’d want a dust separating system rather than empty that bag

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

I keep a can under the bag and it’s pretty easy to empty.

@BlueRedGooGoo Жыл бұрын

You could just vent it outside.

@jewdd1989 9 ай бұрын

I wonder though if removing the bag altogether and in its place using a cyclone separator would work better?! If I can avoid emptying that bag I’ll do it lol, I’m just wondering how to do it.

@fortsawdust8323 4 жыл бұрын

You missed the chance at a great Dad joke, so I'm gonna say it for you. "By Wen. By Wen". It's a win-win situation. Badumpump 🤓👌 Thanks for the great clip, I'm actually thinking about getting my own win-win situation!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha!!! Glad you liked the video!!! I highly recommend this vac too!!!

@micljbitty 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know Dave Attell was a woodworker too!! Awesome!! Lol

@CommonGroundsMinistries 3 жыл бұрын

Did you put the screen back in to prevent bigger wood chunks nails etc messing of blower fins?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I did not! I took my chance with that one and it’s paid off! I havnt had any issues with blades getting messed up but I’ve also been very careful when vacuuming and stuff. It’s paid off because I never ever get any clogging.

@philcassidy7682 3 жыл бұрын

What is your input on this dust collector once all is connected to all your power tools .Is there enough suction from all your power tools . Thanks

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love this little work horse! I will be doing some kind of Shop Tour soon and will include my thoughts on it on that video! Might have to make like a Two part video or something in my shop..... stay tuned!

@philcassidy7682 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Great. Looking forward to those videos. Thanks again . Phil from New-Brunswick Canada

@ehingerc17 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what the overall dimensions are with the bag attached? I plan to get this and want to rough sketch a workbench that includes this

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I can do that... I’ll get back to you!

@ehingerc17 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman awesome thanks!

@danielwinkelmann800 11 ай бұрын

Man, love your videos. I was on the fence about this dust collector and read and watched a bunch of reviews, but your video put me over. However, compared to my Ridgid 16 gallon Shop Vac, the Wen is a HUGE disappointment. I initially thought I received a defective item, but the replacement was the same. Without an anemometer, I can only guess, but my guess is the Wen's suction is about 1/2 of the Ridgid utilizing the same hose. The WEN was the WEN DC3474 7.4-Amp. The Ridgid is almost 1/2 the price. Anyway, thought I would share my experience.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your support!! It means a lot hearing that! Sorry it didn’t work out for ya as it did/has for me! Mine (the same one in the video) is finally on the outs and about time to replace it! Not sure if I’ll go a different route or maybe just get a more powerful one! Thanks again!!!

@user-oe1xe4si9j 3 жыл бұрын

You could probably some kind of rubber spacers or washers where you mounted it to the wall. Would reduce vibration and quiet it down a bit.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Might work good! Kinda like motor mounts.

@billsmith987 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. Doesn't matter. Placed unit on thick rubber mat and still same vibration.

@richardheilman6280 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and also the fact we get to actually briefly hear the noise level, which other reviewers have complained about. I've got a fairly large 2hp floor-standing Grizzly in my garage shop, but wanted a cheap and smaller unit for better portability with tools occasionally used outside and elsewhere. I was going to purchase this WEN but decided on the Harbor Freight version which is rated at 1 hp and 5.1 amps, although the CFM is rated the same at about 660.; the WEN uses what seems to be a small hp universal motor, similar to what gives the high-pitched whine you get from a shop vac, and what I find very annoying even using ear protection; plus, I would be concerned about keeping the WEN on for longer periods of time since universal motors really aren't designed for that from what I've heard. Also, you quoted a price of $100 for the WEN but the best price I could find now was $135. The Harbor Freight was $144 (w/coupon), so not much difference and you get a regular heavy duty motor with the HF. As they say, time will tell regarding the durability of both these brands.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I’ve been using the WEN regularly with zero issues! So far it’s been a great little collector!

@roamingrino 10 ай бұрын

Does it get the fine dust? That’s more my issue in my basement workshop

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 10 ай бұрын

It’s ok with that but I would always add a dust separator tunnel for even better results! This one does a great job though and I love it!

@B.A.Bassangler 5 ай бұрын

Sweet little DC, and cheaper to put one dedicated to my bandsaw than run pipe across the room...pretty crazy.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 5 ай бұрын

It’s starting to go I think so replacement may be necessary soon!

@B.A.Bassangler 5 ай бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman OH NO!

@natebean151 4 жыл бұрын

Ur going up grading that with cyclone inline with that to help keep dust down with bag lol

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Eventually I’ll do a complete shop piping for collection. Thanks for watching!

@christopherdekonstrukt444 2 жыл бұрын

Does the plate have holes to mount to the wall? I'm pretty much sold as I'm tired of vacuuming and sweeping up dust all the time. Need 2, one in garage, one in workshop.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s ready to mount! Thank you for watching!!!

@christopherdekonstrukt444 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman The only problem I have, and it's a big one, is I have a single 20A breaker feeding all the outlets in the garage. So I can't run the table saw and dust collector at the same time. Upgrading the power would cost $3 to $4K. Down the road I'll do that; I do a lot of woodworking. Thanks!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

@@christopherdekonstrukt444 do you have any spare slots to add a breaker and one more outlet? If you don’t have any electrical savvy friends I wouldn’t think it would cost that much to add one single outlet dedicated for the Vac. Maybe something to look into rather than a full electrical upgrade

@christopherdekonstrukt444 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman no, box is full. I looked into this in December when I bought my Delta 36-725T2 table saw. All 4 outlets in the garage are on a single 20A breaker. I found an electrician through Angi and they charge $150 an hour. Box is on outside wall behind kitchen so cabling has to be run through the attic to get to the garage. When I can take out a home improvement loan I'll get this done. Thank you.

@sessionstony 3 жыл бұрын

Would be very helpful if you showed how you reduce the 4 inch hose to the tools! Nothing I have has anything bigger than 1 1/2 inch dust port

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

You can purchase 4”-2” reducers. Go to Lowe’s and go to the PVC section and buy rubber connectors that come with clamps. They’re about $5 each.

@markfrye9178 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Stumpy Nubs says that reducing it that much may starve the motor of air, and burn ou the motor. Better off with a shop vac for hand tools.

@ar15gator 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review on the WEN dust collector, install an Oneida Dusty Deputy DIY, before that unit, in-line, which will capture all the chips into a bucket and your filter bag on the WEN will be an air filter for the extreme fines, essentially creating a 2 stage dust collection system, all on the cheap.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I plan on doing a Dust Deputy soon so thanks for the reminder!!!

@PeterJ328 6 ай бұрын

How high did you mount it? Do you have an idea how low I could mount it. Also isn't that screen there to protect the impeller? Won't large pieces of wood destroy the impeller? But really nice job! I like the way you didn't cut out your mistake, we all make them. This was very helpful. Mine is sitting on the work bench waiting for me to decide how high to put it. Thanks!

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 6 ай бұрын

I would turn it on and measure how long the bag inflates too. Mount it just night enough where the bag barely rests on the ground so that it can support the weight id the chips inside the bag. Mine (where it is now) had a trash bin under it so I can just unzip it and empty in the can. It rests ever so slightly on the Lid of the can!

@nicholascollins7083 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you could mount it to the wall with the casters attached so that it would still be portable, am I mistaken?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe so because the Castors will get in the way of the mounts! I moved it to a concrete wall in my new shop and love this thing! Thanks for watching!!!

@bluegill2030 2 жыл бұрын

How is this different than a shop vac attached to your tools

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

It’s close to the same and uses a larger hose so less blockage. You wouldn’t want to use a shop vac for a planner…. You’ll just plug up all the time!

@ryan736 3 жыл бұрын

After having it for a few years are you still liking it?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Man!!! I used it today! Honestly its holding up so good!!!

@paulsanabria8977 4 жыл бұрын

Oh and how is that planner?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

It’s honestly great! I havnt used it as much as i should mainly because I’d the mess they make!! Now that I have the WEN DC.... I’ll be using it a lot more!!! Thanks for watching!!

@22busy43 Жыл бұрын

I wish WEN would make a 2 1/2 inch version of this for those with tools that have 2 1/2 inch ports.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

The only issue is the 2 1/2” tends to plug up easier. Especially if your using a planner. Purchase a 4” tube and a 4” to 2.5” adapter. It’s better that way. Thanks for watching!

@22busy43 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman I’ve heard that reducing it makes it lose too much power and can overheat it.

@technicaltrucking8704 3 жыл бұрын

now you need to run a short piece from the outlet to a trash can.

@okibrian 2 жыл бұрын

I think you should have put the screen back once you realized that was the intake to avoid getting big chunks plugged up inside.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for watching and the comment. I actually decided to not put the screen on for that purpose of it clogging and having to take off the tube every time it’s plugged. So I’ve had this now for a few years and never once had it plug up on me nor has it sucked up anything large enough to break a blade. I’m not saying it can not happen but it hasn’t yet! I love this vacuum! Works great!

@speaktruth5871 4 жыл бұрын

So the question is how does it perform on the planer

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing!!! It does fill up so I want to have it mounted and dumped into a can for more volume but the planer doesn’t plug up now!!! Love it!

@husewoodworkingllc114 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! How was the noise level with this?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

A little loud but not crazy ugly lout! I love it! I want a second one for the other side of my shop!

@djxxxplicit 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman you should look into running some 4" pvc for dust collection so you can run multiple tools using one dust collector.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

@@djxxxplicit i need to get back to making videos! Work has me super busy! Retail Life. I would love to show how I have this set up in my workshop downstairs! I promise I’ll do that soon. It’s nothing special but works for my needs!

@webcrawler3332 3 жыл бұрын

What was the noise

@billsmith987 3 жыл бұрын

Motor vibration.

@gsrunion Жыл бұрын

Don't remove the debris screen. That is on the input side and sucking up the wrong thing will destroy your impeller.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

As much as your right the screen they come with plugs up way too much. This is one of those do at your own risk type of things! LoL

@MrPaveles 4 жыл бұрын

How is this different from the HF one

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

As far as if it’s actually better I’m not sure. I can tell you it’s a little smaller and it was less money too. I really love this one! It’s not crazy loud either. I’m going to be mounting on a concrete wall soon so the vibration should be minimal. Thanks for watching !

@mikesgarage5066 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman hows the noise compared to a shop vac?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike. It’s louder than a SV but not to much louder! I plan on mounting this in my shop soon but it came with wheels which was cool. For woodworking this beats a shop vac any day.

@jasong2005 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman use rubber mounts to isolate it from your wall. Concrete still transfers vibration.

@CypherSamurai 4 жыл бұрын

when you install you want the bag touching the ground as the weight will pull off the bag when it gets too full

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

I thought about that but with shavings they’re not that heavy. They’re aren’t as dense and I haven’t had any issue at all! I think over time the bag may weaken. I plan to put a can instead of the bag for larger capacity of shavings. It fills up quick! Thanks for watching!!!

@CypherSamurai 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Makes sense and you can empty anytime if it gets too heavy.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

The bags really don’t have a large capacity so that’s good and bad.

@JessyRenae 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean adding a can for separation? You'll have to keep the bag as that's where the air is escapes.

@craigmonteforte1478 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing the Reveiw ive been waiting for a You Tuber to do this reveiw. Fo a while as this setup is usually one of the lower priced units in Dust Collector I’m glad you wanted the Stationary mount as thats what i would do as well As far as sticking your hand in there ill bet you would only do that one time with it running it sounds like a decent motor ? And as far as t removing that screen to prevent clogging you could easily. Fix that by using a Thein or Cyclone System inline BTW on Ebay they have Chinese copies of the Dust Deputy. For cheaper prices in pictures they look the same

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig! I see you have been subbed to my channel for over a year! I appreciate that! I just relocated this down to my workshop under my house. Im actually doing some connections now. I love this little thing. Its really a great vac! Highly Highly Recommended!

@fredflintstone8048 4 жыл бұрын

You have it backward.. It sucks in on the side where the screen is and THEN goes through the impeller. All centrifugal pumps and fans work the same way.. The impeller flings the fluid be it water or air outward from it's center toward the perimeter and in the direction of the outlet. The biggest problem with those filter bags is the micron size of the holes in the bag, Most are between 3 and 6 microns generating a dust that is not healthy to breath.. It's an expensive upgrade but most go to a hepa filter which filters with 0.5 - 1 micron particles passing through.

@derekpeterson8005 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Slow down your camera movements, way too jerky.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darek! appreciate the feedback too!!! Ill take that to heart!

@johncoonradtjr.5141 3 жыл бұрын

How about working on a DeWalt Wood Planer.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I would say yes.’

@mrteausaable 4 жыл бұрын

Should read the instruction first. Funny!! Get a Dust Deputy (Separator), it should be cooler and not clog the bag.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

I got a metal can and plan on upgrading a bit with the shavings going into the can. I might do a dust deputy. Not 100% sure. I’m taking a KZfaq break for a bit. Thanks for watching!

@williampennjr.4448 2 жыл бұрын

You think you have it bad? I have to do my woodworking in my bedroom.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Oh man! What kinda stuff do you do in there!? Seriously I’m curious!

@williampennjr.4448 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman The usual stuff. I even use my router. I try to avoid sanding.

@josephromero1596 3 жыл бұрын

i hope u put that screen back on too lol

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Actually I purposely did not. The screens tend to clog REALLY easily. I know the risks of damaged blades but I still to this day use it and have not had that happen yet and without any clogging. This was my personal decision and suggest to be done at users discretion!

@josephromero1596 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman cool ty

@HarrisonFord11 Жыл бұрын

Put a filter on the intake as well.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

What kind of filter Are you thinking of? A fine filter would cause a block almost instantly. Remeber this is vac for sawdust and not a fine particle separator. Thanks for watching!

@HarrisonFord11 Жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman I meant the output. One of the barrel ones they sell to go between the collector and the bag.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Жыл бұрын

@@HarrisonFord11 goootcha!!! Was thinking about doing a dust separate for it soon and doing a complete video or two running PVC in the shop!

@shamusconger8571 3 жыл бұрын

Step 1 take instructions and move aside to get to dust collector lol.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

LoL!!! Exactly!!!!

@GarettG7 2 жыл бұрын

Guess the screen had the correct purpose

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure it’s not recommended to remove it but I’d any larger pieces get through... it’s a clog for sure! So far I havnt broke a blade! Thanks for watching!

@joelunchbucket 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice the partially obscured grey "WEN" sign - or was that just a box?

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Huh??? What time stamp. Thanks for Watching!!

@joelunchbucket 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman At 30 seconds. I saw the "WE" with the 3rd character obscured and jumped to a conclusion. Apologies.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Joe Lunchbucket oh!!! Hahaha!! I see it now! That’s our WELCOME sign we made for our front porch! Dude that was like a split second! Good eye!

@cfunk378 2 жыл бұрын

You need to have a cyclone in front of the extractor, this will remove the large particles and a lot of the fine dust and make your extractor last longer. Try a Dust Deputy.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

I want one! Might have to add that soon to my wish list! Thanks for watching!

@Cam-wi3tp 2 жыл бұрын

won't that reduce the cfm

@canobenitez 7 ай бұрын

maybe but it is the best for your lungs, and for the filter. The particles don't even reach the filter! that's the point.@@Cam-wi3tp

@safetyman2876 4 жыл бұрын

it looks like a leaf blower with a bag on the end... to be honest with you.

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Looks are decieving! I love this thing! It works great, not super loud and does a great job! Im going to hook a Dust Deputy to it soon! Stay Tuned!

@Ed-lz4jv 4 жыл бұрын

LOL wrong way LOL

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!! I know right.... it was one of those moments!!! I thought I had it down!!! Thanks for watching!!

@johnbauer3801 3 жыл бұрын

Now that you had this Wen dust collector over a year can you tell the truth on how it is working for you???

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Dude yes!! I love it!!! I Used it just a couple hours ago. I have my planer hooked to it and have a reducer and hook it to my orbital sander too!!! It’s mounted on a wall in my workshop and it’s perfect!

@johnbauer3801 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman Thank you

@TheCrawlspaceCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Going to put something together today!