is the robland dc1300 extractoe a sip axi clone?

[navypaul]

hi

i saw a robland dc1300 on ebay new and was wondering if it was just a re-branded Chinese import sip axi charn clone? or a robland designed machine.

anyone have any experience of this extractor as i think i need to get a hvlp extractor

paul

 

[Selwyn]

Not side but probably.

Just bought ba charnwood 1500w myself and v pleased with it, no more blocking planer thicknesser! You can get a Draper 1500w even cheaper at the moment

 

[davin]

I saw that as well. Not sure what the spec is on my Axminster machine is, but it looks identical.

 

[scosarg]

Yes ... it's a chinese /far east clone from one of the many manufacturers out there.

 

[navypaul]

Not side but probably.

Just bought ba charnwood 1500w myself and v pleased with it, no more blocking planer thicknesser! You can get a Draper 1500w even cheaper at the moment

is it a 13a jobby?

paul

 

[Selwyn]

No 16 amp

 

[navypaul]

No 16 amp

from what i remember they do a pro and and a hobby light trade version of the 2hp, which is yours as there is quite a price difference. I take it your happy with its performance i need one for a small duct system with 2 branches over a length of 5m max at 100mm dia

paul

 

[davin]

Whilst on the subject of extractors, I need some new straps to hold the bag on, any ideas?
Has anyone got any clever tips for loading bags? Have had enough of sticking bits of masking tape onto the bag whilst kneeling on the floor trying to hold the bag on the machine and attaching the strap at the same time.Anyone else been there?

 

[navypaul]

Yes ... it's a chinese /far east clone from one of the many manufacturers out there.

which extractor would you recommend small workshop ducting to panel saw and 300mm p/t?

paul

 

[scosarg]

Paul,
What are the outlet sizes on the machines?

 

[navypaul]

Paul,
What are the outlet sizes on the machines?

they are all 100mm. i am in the process of getting another 16a line in the garage so it could be 16a machine

paul

 

[Doug B]

Looks like it's from the Burt stable http://burtgroup.en.made-in-china.com/p ... 300A-.html

Whilst on the subject of extractors, I need some new straps to hold the bag on, any ideas?
Has anyone got any clever tips for loading bags? Have had enough of sticking bits of masking tape onto the bag whilst kneeling on the floor trying to hold the bag on the machine and attaching the strap at the same time.Anyone else been there?

I use a couple of magnets to hold the bag in position whilst attaching the strap

 

[scosarg]

Paul
are you sure? [... normally 120mm on a 300mm planer]
how many outlets on the saw?
is there one on the overhead guard?

 

[navypaul]

Paul
are you sure? [... normally 120mm on a 300mm planer]
how many outlets on the saw?
is there one on the overhead guard?

yep sure its 100mm its a RP PT300 there is one outlet on the saw as i took the crown guard off as it was pants. may in the future put an overhead one on but not yet.

only one machine will be in use at ant one time. the pic is of my current set up

 

[scosarg]

I would think something like the Startrite MDE-HCE ... this has a 150 outlet... having had a look at you workshop picture it would be best to reduce the diameter at the machine not at the extractor ... this will give you better airflow. I would also recommend you use rigid pipe going from extractor to your fixed duct rather than the flexible link.

 

[davin]

Has anyone got any clever tips for loading bags? Have had enough of sticking bits of masking tape onto the bag whilst kneeling on the floor trying to hold the bag on the machine and attaching the strap at the same time.Anyone else been there?

I use a couple of magnets to hold the bag in position whilst attaching the strap[/quote]

There you go, brilliant idea. Will try it tomorrow, thanks

 

[navypaul]

I would think something like the Startrite MDE-HCE ... this has a 150 outlet... having had a look at you workshop picture it would be best to reduce the diameter at the machine not at the extractor ... this will give you better airflow. I would also recommend you use rigid pipe going from extractor to your fixed duct rather than the flexible link.

is it british made? when i upgrade i want as much of the money as possible i spend on tools to go to british manuf.

 

[scosarg]

nope... they are made in far east, but very good quality copy of an Italian machine. side by side you cant tell the difference.
British made will cost double ... Startrite MDE-HCE is £300+VAT
P&J Mini 0.75 hp is £635+ VAT
P&J1 1hp is £749+VAT

 

[navypaul]

thats a good price its on my list now. it states 15 micron is that good enough to trap saw dust?

 

[scosarg]

If you're cutting lotsmoft MDF it might be worth considering adding a cartridge type dust filter - startrite do them for the MDE-HCE as standard but not sure what they charge for them without checking