Over at Amazon, they have this Jet DC-1100VX-CK dust collector on sale for $480.14 right now – a crazy “lowest price ever” price point.
This dust collector is typically priced at $749. I bought mine 2-1/2 years ago during a regular Jet 10% off sale for $675. Right now, Acme Tools has it at a special price of $600. But Amazon has it at $480?!
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As mentioned, I bought one – at much higher pricing – and have had good experiences with it thus far. It runs off a standard 110V outlet, has 2 inlet ports (I usually have one capped off), and a 2-micron canister filter on top with manual cleaning wheel.
This is a great dust collector for the money, and a very good buy at this price!
I have NEVER seen this dust collector sell for less than $600!
Sale Price: $480.14
Buy Now via Amazon – with free shipping
Compare via Acme Tools
Quick Specs
- 1.5HP
- 115/230V
- 2-micron canister filter
- 1100 cfm air volume
- 4″ inlets
- Steel mobile base with 4 casters
Quick Comparison
Jet has 3 1.5HP 110V models with Vortex Cone tech (a simple built-in chip separator):
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DC-1100VX-BK – 30 micron bag, $550, on sale now for $468 at Acme, and $468 at Amazon.
DC-1100VX-5M – 5 micron bag, $580, on sale now for $493 at Acme, $493 at Amazon.
DC-1100VX-CK – 2 micron canister kit filter, $750, on sale now for $600, and $480.14 on Amazon.
Buy Now via Amazon – with free shipping
Over any of these options, get the DC-1100VX-CK unless you prefer a bag filter for some reason.
Jet has another series of entry-level dust collectors, without the Vortex Cone separator and with lower power motor and reduced CFM. I’d recommend the DC-1100VX.
Chris I
Any fundamental difference than the one at Woodcraft for 468?
John
The one at Woodcraft you reference has much less suction only 650 CFM vs 1100 CFM for the one in this post for sale on Amazon.
fred
As a cheaper alternative – HD says that a 1280 CFM Shop Fox is special priced at $382
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Shop-Fox-1-1-2-HP-Dust-Collector-W1685/309626950?
John
The pleated canister filters are far superior to the cloth filters. So you can’t really compare the Shop Fox cloth to the Jet canister filter by price alone.
Stuart
That’s not much different than the lowest price Jet option.
What’s special about this deal I posted is that it’s a $750 dust collector on sale for $480.
The Shop Fox is a $425 dust collector on sale for $382. Amazon has it at that price too – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R23SS6/?tag=toolguyd-20 .
It probably has more air suction because of the much smaller filter cross section and possibly larger pores. Air volume decreases with greater resistance.
At $380 vs. $480, the Jet is a “don’t even think about it” upgrade. As mentioned, I paid $674. The current Doorbuster price everywhere else is $600 right now.
If someone passes on the price now, it might never again be this low.
(It’s such a good price that I’m considering getting one for my basement workshop area for use with a future CNC router. I was going to wait until maybe mid-2021, but I know I’ll never see this low of a price again.)
Chris I
Thanks. Even though they both have 1100 in the part numbers???
Stuart
There are different dust collectors based on what looks to be the same motor and air ducting configurations.
There are 3 1.5HP 110V models:
DC-1100VX-BK – 30 micron bag, $550, on sale for $468 right now.
DC-1100VX-5M – 5 micron bag, $580, on sale for $430 right now.
DC-1100VX-CK – 2 micron canister kit filter, $750, on sale for $600 right now, and $480.14 on Amazon.
The canister filter costs more, and there are more parts – the hand wheel to knock dust out of the pleats.
Stuart
This one has a better filter.
If budget isn’t a concern, you want a cartridge filter of a dust bag – cartridge filters usually collect more and smaller particles.
The bag filter version is usually a$200 cheaper than the one shown here.
fred
Rockler is calling it a “doorbuster” at $599.99 – and Home Depot is pricing it at $600 – so $480 does look great
Stuart
I’m seeing $600 Doorbuster pricing at all Jet dealers. That’s a good price, compared to the $675 I paid with a 10% off promo. $480 though – that’s “it’ll sell out before you can properly think about it” pricing.
Tom D
I grabbed it. Thank you! Now please find an insane deal on a shop heater for my garage so I don’t have to wait until spring to use this. 😉
John
Lasko ceramic heater from Walmart or Amazon $50-100 range for different models. As easy as it gets. I use one in each of my workshops which are about 250-300 sq ft each, going on 8 years no problem.
John S
If anyone is going to jump on this and has Kroger near them, you could grab an Amazon gift card (add the 4x fuel points coupon first) and get enough points for a $1 off a gallon on two fillups, up to 35 gallons each.
Randy
Excuse my ignorance and sorry this is off topic but do they make a dust collector that also cleans the shop air? I imagine this is something someone has thought of.
Stuart
Jet Air Cleaner: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004R9LO/?tag=toolguyd-20
I have this model and the smaller one. Replacement filters are easier to find for this model. There’s also a larger one.
$300 at Acme Tools right now.
I have also been thinking about trying the portable Powermatic model, but it’s pricey.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HR7YVN2/?tag=toolguyd-20
Collecting dust as it’s generated is often going to be a lot easier than cleaning it out of the air.
Tom D
I know I’ve seen quiet dust collectors – search Harvey GYRO AIR G700 – $4,245 USD from Next Level Carpentry for an example – that you could run all the time just sucking shop air.
I suppose you could do something similar with this one – especially if the actual machine is in another room or outside.
Stuart
If you can budget for the footprint and cost of that Gyro Air machine, you can add in an air cleaner.
In theory, yes, you could potentially use that machine to clean the air, but it’s not as simple as just removing the hose and turning the machine on.
With an air cleaner, you want to filter out the fine particulates that are floating around at the same height as the air you are breathing in.
An air cleaner draws in dusty air and ideally blows cleaner air into the area where you are working. Placement of the air cleaner is important so as to create movement in the room for optimal circulation.
A dust extractor that has an inlet at floor level and exhausts in multiple directions is going to be terribly inefficient as an air cleaner. Sure, you could find a way to make it work, but it won’t be as quick or easy as building or buying an air cleaner.
fred
The current issue of Wood Magazine – lists the General self starting air cleaners (#10-1000, #10-2000 and 10-1440) as one of the most innovative tools for 2021.
They look similar to ones from Jet and others – but have sensors that detect particles in the air and turn the unit on.
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/general-intl-10-1000-m1
https://www.maxtool.com/products/general-international-10-2000-m1-110v-1-3-hp-1750-cfm-smart-air-purifier
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/general-intl-10-1440-m1
Stuart
I would be far more inclined to buy Jet or Powermatic.
General Intl doesn’t have as wide of a distribution base. I have learned to stick with more popular brands when it comes to tools that require filter replacements or parts on occasion.
Big Richard
Randy, if you want small, cheap, and easy, try the WEN 3410.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPD9BDI/
Larger model 3415
https://www.amazon.com/WEN-3415-Remote-Controlled-Industrial-Strength-Filtration/dp/B079F98HBG/
Otherwise the ones mentioned above are also good. Jet is one of the more popular and better options.
Tom D
Or if you’re poor after buying all the deals just tape a HEPA furnace filter to a box fan (I can find both at Goodwill around here) and pretend OSHA will never see it.
NigelDH
There is POWERMATIC PM1250 MICRO DUST AFS
1791331 http://www.powermatic.com/us/en/p/powermatic-pm1250-micro-dust-afs/1791331
But one should also have a shop dust collector attached to their machines – reduce dust at the source is a much better idea.
I have the Powermatic, I upgraded from a HEPA filter on the intake side of a box fan.
Last winter I got the RIKON – Portable Dust Collector with Wall Mount and put an Oneida Air Systems cyclone on the front to capture the chunks.
Thanks to Stuart’s I have now ordered the Jet. Why is it every time I visit ToolGuyD my wallet says “the pain, the pain?” grin
Chris I
Is this something I could run like after I’m done building something to get all the little air particles? You know, all the little dust sh*t that floats around the garage and covers EVERYTHING in that fine dust? Basically, run it as air filtration without hoses?????
Stuart
No. This is a “buy a hose and connections and adapters and anti-static components and connect it to your tools that create wood chips and dust” type of tool.
If you want an air cleaner:
Jet Air Cleaner: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004R9LO/?tag=toolguyd-20
On sale for $300 at Acme Tools right now
Powermatic model:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HR7YVN2/?tag=toolguyd-20
If you could only have (1) machine, a dust collector or vacuum is better (in my opinion).
I had a small air cleaner that I used in conjunction with a shop vacuum and then a Festool vac. Now I use Festool vacs and my air cleaner, and my Jet dust extractor for bigger tools.
Big Richard
A decent (and cheap) small air cleaner is the WEN 3410. Mount it right on your ceiling.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPD9BDI/
Currently $153, I bought it earlier this month for $107. I think its normal price is around $130. But as mentioned above, they don’t replace a dust extractor/vacuum, but they are good to supplement to them.
Stuart
That’s nearly identical to the Jet AFS-400 I bought nearly 10 years ago.
The Jet AFS-1000B is larger, but I have the space for it now, and replacement filters are easily available. The AFS-400 was really hard to find filters for, presumably because it’s less popular.
Also, these filters don’t have to be wall or ceiling mounted, they can be moved around if needed. I always assumed that’s why the smaller Jet and this Wen have handles.
Until I mounted my Jet to the ceiling, I had it placed on top of a large rolling tool box.
fred
I’ve had a Baileigh in my basement shop for years – but have seen the Jet brand hanging in other’s shops. My dust collection system is a 2 baghouse unit with inlet cyclone outside the house – piped/ducted to the table saw, jointer etc. Not very modern but still works – and whatever it misses – gets vented outside.
As far as the Wen unit – the smaller unit does seem inexpensive – but the larger model is about the same price as some others. I’m not terribly familiar with Wen these days – but they used to make some decent low-end soldering guns – aimed at the hobbyist market.
Powermatic is JPW’s flagship/premium brand – while JPW’s Jet brand seems to be positioned at least a notch below. So I would expect premium features from the Powermatic.
Chris I
Thanks!!
Mike
Thanks. Literally bought this yesterday @599 through Amazon. I have to rebuy it. Customer service told me. Waste of freight but free returns. Billion dollar company could care less lol.
Thank you stu I might have missed this otherwise since I already made the decision but 599 is a good price for this machine. I already figured for capacity of the next closest was still in the 550 range so I basically double capacity for future for only 150 more it made sense. This price is like holy crap buy buy buy
Mike
Comment meant to say $450 range.
Good tip to keep a list of bought items through them incase so you can check quickly on big items.
Stuart
Amazon can be stubborn with price adjustments, seemingly to discourage them.
I’ve done returns + rebuys before. Other times I requested an adjustment and if not possible I request a courtesy credit and they will sometimes accommodate that. It’s not for the full amount, but lessens the sting.
Kurt
If you get one, be sure to check out Stumpy Nub’s clever hack to make emptying the bag much easier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oosMqnORR6k
Kurt
Melvin
What do you think about the Wood Magazine article showing lower filtration rates for the CK model vs the 5M model? https://www.woodmagazine.com/tool-reviews/dust-collection/dust-collectors
Stuart
They’re sanding MDF, which is going to produce a lot of fine particulates, but I’m surprised at their data.
I don’t have a drum sander, and when I sand I use a portable dust extractor with bag and HEPA filter.
I wonder what the measurements would be when doing other kinds of work that produces a mix of particulate sizes, such as routing or cutting operations.
Ben V
Well this is way too good a price to miss out on!!!
Leslie
Thanks but Any deals on a 8” jointer
Stuart
Actually…
Powermatic tools are 10% off at Acme Tools right now
Looks like Amazon has the same promo: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=powermatic+jointer&tag=toolguyd-20
I’ve ordered heavy equipment from both with good results.
If you want to spend a little less, Jet tools are 15% off at Acme. Did you have a particular or brand in mind?
fred
The JPW sales 10% on Powermatic and 15% on Jet seem to be rather ubiquitous right now – being offered by most dealers of these lines – so you can shop around and/or pick you favorite vendor.
Stuart
True – I posted my comment at 5am and figured I’d include quick links to the retailers I am have ordered machinery tools from and were likely to order from again. I’ve been toying with the idea of a Powermatic jointer again, and if I buy one, it’ll be from Amazon or Acme.
fred
I think like you I like to stay with vendors that I’ve had positive experiences with and ones that have shown to have good customer service. When I bought most of my shop machinery I had access to at least 1 truck with a lift gate. But with things like the used Walker Turner radial arm drill press – I hired a machine mover/rigger. What I saved on the used machine – I probably spent on having it moved. I’m guessing that my old Delta 8 inch jointer weighs close to 500 pounds – so you may want to figure weight into your calculus.
Stuart
I like retailers who are upfront about freight fees and who I tend to receive liftgate delivery with. AND retailers who can quickly and competently fix any problems that might arise.
When everyone has the same price on a particular item, the retailer I prefer and recommend most will depend on the small things.
A lot of times, equipment like a floor-standing jointer will ship from the brand. In that case, it comes down to customer service.
Meredith Clark
Do you know if the Jet could withstand being kept on a covered porch during a Boston winter? My shop is a shared home office with very little floor space, so I’ve been venting my shop vac out a door or window.
Stuart
I’m sorry, but I honestly don’t know and am hesitant to risk your money by just guessing.
fred
https://content.jettools.com/assets/manuals/708620B_man_EN.pdf
The service manual does not mention any operating temperature range
Stuart
Temperature isn’t the only potential concern – there’s the cold temps but also humidity, moisture, and frozen moisture.
Some dust collectors are okay being used outside of a workshop, but it depends on the enclosure. A tarp vs. mostly weather-sealed cubby are going to result in very different environmental conditions.
Plus, the construction is sturdy but not very strong. What might blizzard conditions do to it?
Placed in an outdoors shed? I wouldn’t worry too much and might even be optimistic. But if it’s right outside a shop and only covered with a basic rain cover?
fred
The manual does advise against using it in wet or damp areas
Benjamen
I have the DC1100C which is either an older model or renumbered. It is 1.5 HP 1100CFM and has the pleated filter.
It is a great machine, I removed the two 4″ nozzle adapter and have it plumbed into 6″ ductwork in my shop.
It easily keeps up with my 735X planer through overhead ductwork and I haven’t had any issues other then overfilling it once…
Stuart
Here’s a pic of Ben’s Jet: https://14cyiuhvcgv.com/dust-collector-purchasing-decision-woes/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
Looks the same. Probably just a model number change maybe, or very minor update.
Chris I
Sold out 220pm PDT 11-25
Mike
Check back. I had to order two . So ones going back . Noticed the lathe deal also sold out. If I knew how to use one of those it might have been a good deal too lol.
Ben V
Sweet!
I finally got around to assembling mine today. Unfortunately the base was dented, nothing that impacts the functionality but it’s obvious when the white paint is chipped off.
Amazon agreed to give me a 35% refund rather than do an exchange. I’ll take that any day!