JET 708660 DC-500 Dust Collector

by Jet

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Keep your shop tidy with the Jet DC-500 Dust Collector. This ultra-efficient dust collection device easily installs without tools and is compatible with most woodworking machines. Ideal for smaller shops, it features a durable, lightweight frame and large wheels for easy portability. Geared for powerful dust clean-up, this dust collector houses a special 30-micron filtration system and a 1/2 HP motor.

The JET DC-500 Dust Collector offers: Cleaner, safer work spaces A 30-micron filtration system and 1/2 HP motor A durable, compact frame and portable design

Sewn-in, spring steel rings offer quick, tool-free removal or installation of filter and catch bags. View larger

A compact design lets you move this dust collector around the workshop. View larger

Quick, No-Tool Installation Saves Time
Whether you're working on the job site or in your own garage, the Jet DC-500 is essential for sparing you clean-up time. This handy dust collector is equipped with everything required for immediate use, including a four-inch dust collection hose, a quick-install filter, and collection bags. The assembly requires no tools, allowing you to get right to work.

Lightweight and Portable for Small Woodshops
Constructed with large wheels for effortless mobility and weighing in at only 36 pounds, the Jet DC-500 is ideal for woodworkers seeking portable dust collection. The rigid design means it withstands transport, so you can have it on hand wherever the job may be. And with a compact frame, it fits easily in limited spaces and does the job without getting in the way.

The Efficiency of Powerful, Clean Dust Collection
The dust collector houses a tough 1/2 HP motor and boasts effective 500 CFM capacity, meaning it can take in larger amounts of dust at a powerful rate. The special 30-micron filtration system traps and holds onto dust to keep the air around the work space clean and breathable, which makes even a smaller shop more safe and sanitary.

The DC-500 is backed by a five year warranty.

About JET: A History of Sharing New, Feature-Rich Products
Opened in 1958 after the founder of the company, Leslie P. Sussman, took the first Boeing Jet Airplane trip from Seattle, Washington to Japan, JET began as a small dealer that sold air hoists and trolleys out of a single hardware store in Seattle. Over the years, JET has carried everything from snowmobiles, transmitter radios, and forklifts to nylon stockings, but by the early 1970s, metalworking had become the base of their business line. And by the 1980s, JET had expanded into the realm of woodworking. Today, you'll find that JET offers a wide range of popular woodworking tools that are backed with best-in-class features and excellent service.

What's in the Box
Jet DC-500 Dust Collector

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Includes 1/2 HP 500 CFM Dust Collector - 708660

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 28.5 x 17.2 x 58.8 inches ; 75 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 99.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001GYPERS
• Item model number: DC-500
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,067 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #30 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Dust Collectors & Air Cleaners

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great portable unit for a small shop, April 21, 2009

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Joe Woodworker (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708660 DC-500 Dust Collector (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great portable unit. Very easy to assemble. I especially like the way the bags fasten without tools or clamps. Very innovative. Runs very quietly and easy to move around. Keep in mind this is a small portable unit so the bag doesnt handle a large amount of dust and chips. My only complaint is the 4" hose that is included. It is not good hose at all. Its not a wire reinforced hose like you expect on a dust collector. It does collapse into about an 18 inch length but usually it is kinked from stretching it out and you have to reach inside to pop the kinks out to get it compressed back together. It also does not include any clamps to fasten it to the unit. Altho the hose fits snug, it does pull off fairly easily. Be prepared to invest in another piece of hose to suit your needs and clamps. Overall a great unit for the price if you are working in a small space or need portability.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!, September 14, 2009

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Dr. Dave (Atascocita, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JET 708660 DC-500 Dust Collector (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Jet DC-500 I purchased must have been built on a different planet than those of the other 2 reviewers. Here is my experience:

Chips from my 13" Rigid Planer (removing as little as 1/64" per pass), Delta 6" Jointer (set the same) and my GMC Handheld power Planer cause the unit to clog after about 20-25 seconds making it useless for anything larger than saw DUST. It has proven barely acceptable for use with my Delta 14" Bandsaw, I managed to acheive "barely acceptable" with my Jet PROSHOP Tablesaw only after plugging all the air gaps on the saw. It seems to me this dust collector would be OK for use with handheld Sanders, but really nothing else. I am totally dissappointed with this product from Jet and am not surprised that Jet is already planning to discontinue this product. In the meantime, I'm saving for a better machine and, if you still want one, I have one for sale, CHEAP!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well, February 22, 2010

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Dale Thompson (BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JET 708660 DC-500 Dust Collector (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've used this on my table saw, 13" planer and 6" jointer. It works good if you do two things: First replace the cheap 4" tubing that comes with it with a better quality tubing. Second the inlet port has a crosshair shaped guard desinded to protect the impeller from large items that causes it to clog with chips from the planer or jointer. I cut that out and decided I'd use a little common sense to protect the impeller. That stopped the clogging problem.