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It would have been nice to hear how this unit performed and to demonstrate how well it worked. After watching this nicely done video, I really have no idea.
Thats a great point, and I'll be doing a video soon comparing this unit over a long haul, to the newest dust collector I've moved to. This unit worked okay and was quieter but had some design flaws that were a nuisance over time. Thanks for watching, and please consider subscribing. I've just finished a move and more content coming soon!
Thanks for your review of the G700. I have been operating the Harvey in my shop since Spring of 2021, so about 9 months. Here is my list of pros and cons and an observation or two: Pros: 1) size and form factor is really nice - especially if you have low ceilings 2) low noise level comparatively - it all adds up and you will need to use hearing protection 3) ease of emptying dust bins - which hold a manageably low quantity 4) good suction - especially for the low noise emission level 5) remote control to turn on and off 6) reliability 7) good price if you catch a flash sale 8) delivery was smooth and reliable - absolutely no issues 9) prompt, courteous online support for supply orders, technical questions etc. 10) engineering and thought processes around the machine are overall step change improvements over the traditional vertical cyclone dust collector - especially if you have limited space or overhead clearance Cons: 1) HEPA filters fill up quickly 2) very time consuming and mechanically tedious to remove HEPA filters to clean or replace, 3) the filter cleaning method is annoying - (remove cap, scoop pile of fine dust out of bottom of bowl under the filter with your hand, place inlet hose over outlet in back, run machine up to RPM, twist beater bar handles, turn off machine, clean seal on cap and replace it, repeat for the other side). 4) threads on my plastic filter cleaning cap are a bit shallow and fiddly to replace. 5) Dust bins rely on a rubber seal against the plastic dust bin liner that is wrapped over the edge of the steel dust bins to maintain a system seal. It is easy to have some small voids in the seal, which allows some dust to escape before the air goes through the filters. Observation: All of the filter 'Cons' seem to have been addressed by the next larger size Harvey dust processor, the Harvey G800, which is on sale for $6,000. Key improvements that I have noticed are: 1) beater bar filter cleaning system replaced by an 'air puffer' system, similar to some of the Festool CT vacuum systems. This is likely to be much better for the lifespan of the filter and the thoroughness of the self cleaning function. This also makes the system more or less self cleaning. 2) Filters appear to be much easier to access and remove for cleaning or replacement. 3) All that said, the unit does not have a significant increase in CFM or maximum static pressure, so some will be put off by that. But the usability may click some boxes for some users. The Bourbon Moth Woodworking RUclips channel recently put the G800 into their shop. I am hoping that he will post a review at some point, but he is now working on a TV show, so may not have the time.
Thank you, my man! I love watching your videos. You simply tell what you know, without unnecessary dramatic voice and claims. You convey your narrative in a (at least for me) very nice, soothing, positive way. No drama, no big words, no b.s.! I like real people just like you, who are willing to share their experience and knowledge with other people. I surely got some usefull tips from you! I hope you make some money from this, although I suspect money is not at the top of your list. Big thumbs up from me!
Thanks a lot! I try to keep it real for sure. No need to add crazy music or weirdness. I’d ask you to consider subscribing while you’re here, more to come!
I've been a subscriber for a while. I am just completing my torsion box for my new CNC router based on your video. I have a question on the G700. Can you keep it at a lower level of power to pull say dust from a drum sander vs a planer to keep the sound down even lower?
Hi James, yes you can. It’s got a Siemens VFD (good electronics brand) that you can variably control if I recall, from 50% to full power. I usually run about 70% and it’s really quiet. Less than 70db from 6 feet or so. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous Do you think the VFD on the G700 will interfere with the VFD on my PWN spindle? They will be on different circuits since the G700 is single phase and the spindle is 3.phase.
@@jameshenderson3247 not at all. I’ve run a makita, a 1.5kw and a 2.2kw spindle all with the g700 (separate circuits like you) and it created no issues. You’ll be fine!
You’ve had this system for a while. How is it working for you? I run a one man, full time furniture shop. I purchase all my rough kiln dried lumber directly from a saw. Recently working on a black walnut table using 50 bf and a desk using 30 bf of hard maple. How does the drum handle this type of load? Have you had any issues with the filter clogging on you? How does it work with smaller tools such as random orbital sanders and routers? Thank you in advance
Hi Bayne. I think it’s a good design and works well. Best feature to me was quietness. Biggest drawback is the bin size is a touch smaller than I would’ve liked. I did over fill it once and fill the hepa filters due to the alarm and auto shut off not working but just once.
Hi orlando letona , Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it. If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!
Hi Roman , Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it. If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!
Hey Bob, thanks for checking it out and commenting. Certainly not the cheapest one out there, but it works great, no regrets. Young channel, adding more soon, consider subscribing if you feel I’ve earned it, thanks and have a great day!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous I did order one and while I haven't run it through its paces, it appears well built. One aspect is frustrating. While the electronic controls are on the front of the machine, the main on/off switch is on the other side. My plan is to have this machine under a cabinet to save space. So, now I have to either pull out the machine every time to turn on and off or leave it on 24/7, neither ideal choices. Even more crazy is that two "Do Not Touch" buttons are in the control cluster on the front of the machine unprotected. They fix this and put 4 swivel casters on it and it would be a near perfect machine.
@@bobfalk2896 Hi Bob, yes I see your point. I have just left mine on and plugged in, but your comment made me think of how I controlled power to my CNC's VFD controller because I didn't want it live all the time. I used this, although it's $100, it may give you the control you want? www.amazon.com/dp/B01LG5VE48/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CFF5RJBDQEN73YJ0BEQN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It is a nice unit but, the bin is way to small. Especially for use with a planer. You would be spending much time emptying the bins instead of doing your work.
Hi Gerald LaLonde , Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it. Bin size is just okay, and was a trade off for quiet operation. You're 100% correct though, on heavy milling days, it does end up needing more empties than I'd like. If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!
I like the idea of a dust collector that makes less noise, but the inlet on that unit is in an awful place. I wish there were some options for overhead ducts.
Thank you for your reassuring video. I bought an identical model to yours last year here in Australia (where it cost almost double). But I was looking for a dust collector that did not sound like I had a jet engine in my shop and the Harvey is remarkably quiet. It also enabled me not to have to punch a hole in the shop wall to exhaust the very finest dust to the outside world. Mostly I have the Harvey connected to my new Sawstop PCS and it has done a fine job.
By the way, we have no problem with the voltage, as standard mains outlets in Australia (like the UK) are 240 volts. It does need a 20 amp outlet, however.
Hi David, thanks for watching and commenting. Like you, I’ve been pleased with mine. If you’d care to, please feel free to subscribe, and you would be likely to see future videos as I release them. I’m relatively new to RUclips and trying to get the word out. Thanks again, and have a great day!
thanks for the review, just wish you turned it on. seems all the vids on YT speaks highly of how quiet it is but when they turn it on they lower the volume or use a noise isolating mic, only found one that seems to show it's just as loud as the other 2hp cyclones.
Hi Sophia, you make a good point and one that I wrestled with. Wasn't sure if the actual audio would come through, and who might object so I decided to leave it out. I will say though that it is quieter than most others that I've seen or used. Thanks and have a great day! Lastly, if you care to, please feel free to subscribe to see new and future videos!
Hi James, keeping the filters clean is all you need to do. Unless they get damaged, I’d guess they’d last years. Thanks for watching and commenting! Maybe subscribe while you’re here too if you like. Thanks and have a great day
Thanks for the video, very informative. I can't believe you got it for that price, you did well! I'd love one but I can only find these collectors for around €6000 here in Europe unfortunately. That's about $6400
My pleasure, glad you found it helpful. I would try to buy it direct from Harvey if it’s possible in Europe. I didn’t buy it from a middleman, I went direct. Please feel free to hit that subscribe button while you’re here! Thanks
Hey there, thanks! Longest run is 30’, haven’t put my anemometer on it, because the flow is so phenomenal I didn’t see the need. I’ll break out the meter this weekend and let you know. If you haven’t had a chance, maybe consider subscribing, so you’ll see my upcoming additions to the channel. Thanks and I’ll report back on cfm at longest run.
I’ve been on the fence for a long time and finally ordered mine yesterday as part of their sale. Everyone has said you need a 3hp system with a clearvue cyclone and I just wanted something smaller and quieter and slowly reviews are giving me enough courage to drop the money on it. What are the largest chips/material that you’ve captured with it? Do you vac your shop floor with it?
Hi Michael, the largest chips I generally produce are planer/jointer chips, and yes I do use a rockler floor vacuum 4” to clean the floor usually daily on a 25 or so foot length of flex hose and it works great. Won’t pick up ball bearings as an example (which you wouldn’t want anyway), but it’ll pick up everything else.
One thing I would also mention at this point is Harvey hasn’t had the reviews and widespread adoption up to this point and has had to keep their prices low. Now that you and other reviews are coming out, the best time to buy one is now before the discounts dry up.
Yes, it would seem Harvey has been the white label supplier for others for some time, and as a result not a lot of direct harvey reviews. Thanks for watching and your comment. Please feel free to subscribe to see new and future videos if you like! Thanks, and have a great day!
Thanks for the video brother, I bought one last Wednesday night 11/16/22 for $3085 including tax and shipping, got a call from the shipper this morning, its being delivered this Monday. the only concern I have is how to get it off the pallet by myself as I don't have a chain fall or an engine hoist. How did you get it off? TIA
Hey Tyler, I had a friend help me get it off the shipping pallet. Just a couple lag screws to remove, it’s bulky but not impossible. Hit that subscribe button!
i was going to buy an Oneida tomorrow and now i decided to purchase the Harvey, just waiting for it to go back on sale, have you run two tools at once? if so, was it able to handle both machines? thanks for the video, it q=was helpful
I regularly run two 4” gates open. I plumbed mostly 6” until the drop to a tool. I only notice if I goof up and open a third gate, then I see a drop in effectiveness. I looked at the Oneida as well but found the noise comments on some reviews. Ps. I only run my g700 at 70hz.
If you haven’t had a chance, please consider subscribing. My channel is going on 6 weeks old and growing the video library. It’d help me get the word out, thanks and have a great day!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous yea, they are loud, but I'm hoping to have enough power to run two tools at once.. i think i just missed a sale where the G700 was around $2,500, hopefully they go on sale again soon, i'm ready to buy!
@@1960fusion that’s what I did, they seem to pop up flash sales randomly so keep an eye out. I had signed up for their mail list and it saved me a few bucks when I bought mine.
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It would have been nice to hear how this unit performed and to demonstrate how well it worked. After watching this nicely done video, I really have no idea.
Thats a great point, and I'll be doing a video soon comparing this unit over a long haul, to the newest dust collector I've moved to. This unit worked okay and was quieter but had some design flaws that were a nuisance over time. Thanks for watching, and please consider subscribing. I've just finished a move and more content coming soon!
Thanks for your review of the G700. I have been operating the Harvey in my shop since Spring of 2021, so about 9 months. Here is my list of pros and cons and an observation or two:
Pros:
1) size and form factor is really nice - especially if you have low ceilings
2) low noise level comparatively - it all adds up and you will need to use hearing protection
3) ease of emptying dust bins - which hold a manageably low quantity
4) good suction - especially for the low noise emission level
5) remote control to turn on and off
6) reliability
7) good price if you catch a flash sale
8) delivery was smooth and reliable - absolutely no issues
9) prompt, courteous online support for supply orders, technical questions etc.
10) engineering and thought processes around the machine are overall step change improvements over the traditional vertical cyclone dust collector - especially if you have limited space or overhead clearance
Cons:
1) HEPA filters fill up quickly
2) very time consuming and mechanically tedious to remove HEPA filters to clean or replace,
3) the filter cleaning method is annoying - (remove cap, scoop pile of fine dust out of bottom of bowl under the filter with your hand, place inlet hose over outlet in back, run machine up to RPM, twist beater bar handles, turn off machine, clean seal on cap and replace it, repeat for the other side).
4) threads on my plastic filter cleaning cap are a bit shallow and fiddly to replace.
5) Dust bins rely on a rubber seal against the plastic dust bin liner that is wrapped over the edge of the steel dust bins to maintain a system seal. It is easy to have some small voids in the seal, which allows some dust to escape before the air goes through the filters.
Observation:
All of the filter 'Cons' seem to have been addressed by the next larger size Harvey dust processor, the Harvey G800, which is on sale for $6,000. Key improvements that I have noticed are:
1) beater bar filter cleaning system replaced by an 'air puffer' system, similar to some of the Festool CT vacuum systems. This is likely to be much better for the lifespan of the filter and the thoroughness of the self cleaning function. This also makes the system more or less self cleaning.
2) Filters appear to be much easier to access and remove for cleaning or replacement.
3) All that said, the unit does not have a significant increase in CFM or maximum static pressure, so some will be put off by that. But the usability may click some boxes for some users. The Bourbon Moth Woodworking RUclips channel recently put the G800 into their shop. I am hoping that he will post a review at some point, but he is now working on a TV show, so may not have the time.
Great thoughts Randall, thanks for sharing! Feel free to subscribe if you like! Thanks again!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous Love your channel. You and I seem to be on a similar wavelength with equipment: Sawstop, Festool, G700.
Thank you, my man! I love watching your videos. You simply tell what you know, without unnecessary dramatic voice and claims. You convey your narrative in a (at least for me) very nice, soothing, positive way. No drama, no big words, no b.s.! I like real people just like you, who are willing to share their experience and knowledge with other people. I surely got some usefull tips from you! I hope you make some money from this, although I suspect money is not at the top of your list. Big thumbs up from me!
Thanks a lot! I try to keep it real for sure. No need to add crazy music or weirdness. I’d ask you to consider subscribing while you’re here, more to come!
I've been a subscriber for a while. I am just completing my torsion box for my new CNC router based on your video. I have a question on the G700. Can you keep it at a lower level of power to pull say dust from a drum sander vs a planer to keep the sound down even lower?
Hi James, yes you can. It’s got a Siemens VFD (good electronics brand) that you can variably control if I recall, from 50% to full power. I usually run about 70% and it’s really quiet. Less than 70db from 6 feet or so. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous Do you think the VFD on the G700 will interfere with the VFD on my PWN spindle? They will be on different circuits since the G700 is single phase and the spindle is 3.phase.
@@jameshenderson3247 not at all. I’ve run a makita, a 1.5kw and a 2.2kw spindle all with the g700 (separate circuits like you) and it created no issues. You’ll be fine!
You’ve had this system for a while. How is it working for you? I run a one man, full time furniture shop. I purchase all my rough kiln dried lumber directly from a saw. Recently working on a black walnut table using 50 bf and a desk using 30 bf of hard maple. How does the drum handle this type of load? Have you had any issues with the filter clogging on you? How does it work with smaller tools such as random orbital sanders and routers?
Thank you in advance
Hi Bayne. I think it’s a good design and works well. Best feature to me was quietness. Biggest drawback is the bin size is a touch smaller than I would’ve liked. I did over fill it once and fill the hepa filters due to the alarm and auto shut off not working but just once.
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous Thank you
Thank you, all the best from Ireland, Seán
Hey Sean, thanks for checking it out. My family on my mothers side is from Ireland. Need to come see your beautiful country!
Let’s see it in action!!
Hi orlando letona , Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it. If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!
Thank you, very informative.
Hi Roman , Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it. If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!
Great video.....I have been looking for a new dust collector and this may be the one.
Hey Bob, thanks for checking it out and commenting. Certainly not the cheapest one out there, but it works great, no regrets. Young channel, adding more soon, consider subscribing if you feel I’ve earned it, thanks and have a great day!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous I did order one and while I haven't run it through its paces, it appears well built. One aspect is frustrating. While the electronic controls are on the front of the machine, the main on/off switch is on the other side. My plan is to have this machine under a cabinet to save space. So, now I have to either pull out the machine every time to turn on and off or leave it on 24/7, neither ideal choices. Even more crazy is that two "Do Not Touch" buttons are in the control cluster on the front of the machine unprotected. They fix this and put 4 swivel casters on it and it would be a near perfect machine.
@@bobfalk2896 Hi Bob, yes I see your point. I have just left mine on and plugged in, but your comment made me think of how I controlled power to my CNC's VFD controller because I didn't want it live all the time. I used this, although it's $100, it may give you the control you want?
www.amazon.com/dp/B01LG5VE48/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CFF5RJBDQEN73YJ0BEQN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It is a nice unit but, the bin is way to small. Especially for use with a planer. You would be spending much time emptying the bins instead of doing your work.
Hi Gerald LaLonde , Thanks for taking the time to view, and comment I really do appreciate it.
Bin size is just okay, and was a trade off for quiet operation. You're 100% correct though, on heavy milling days, it does end up needing more empties than I'd like.
If you haven't had a chance yet, and are willing, I'd love to ask you to subscribe in order to help me get the word out to more people who might be interested. Thanks again and have a great day!
I like the idea of a dust collector that makes less noise, but the inlet on that unit is in an awful place. I wish there were some options for overhead ducts.
I agree with you, has a really specific and not real flexible port
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous Internally, if they could also have a top vertical port it would make it an option for ceiling ducts.
Thanks for sharing your experience with this!
My pleasure Phillip, thanks for watching, young channel here, but more coming soon! Have a great day
Thank you for your reassuring video. I bought an identical model to yours last year here in Australia (where it cost almost double). But I was looking for a dust collector that did not sound like I had a jet engine in my shop and the Harvey is remarkably quiet. It also enabled me not to have to punch a hole in the shop wall to exhaust the very finest dust to the outside world. Mostly I have the Harvey connected to my new Sawstop PCS and it has done a fine job.
By the way, we have no problem with the voltage, as standard mains outlets in Australia (like the UK) are 240 volts. It does need a 20 amp outlet, however.
Hi David, thanks for watching and commenting. Like you, I’ve been pleased with mine. If you’d care to, please feel free to subscribe, and you would be likely to see future videos as I release them. I’m relatively new to RUclips and trying to get the word out. Thanks again, and have a great day!
Very well done and informative. Thanks.
Thanks Randy for your time in watching and the comment. If you haven’t yet, please feel free to subscribe. Thanks again, and have a great day!
Great review. Newly subscribed
Thanks Jamie, new channel and will be adding more soon, thanks for subscribing!
thanks for the review, just wish you turned it on. seems all the vids on YT speaks highly of how quiet it is but when they turn it on they lower the volume or use a noise isolating mic, only found one that seems to show it's just as loud as the other 2hp cyclones.
Hi Sophia, you make a good point and one that I wrestled with. Wasn't sure if the actual audio would come through, and who might object so I decided to leave it out. I will say though that it is quieter than most others that I've seen or used. Thanks and have a great day! Lastly, if you care to, please feel free to subscribe to see new and future videos!
Nice Video, How often do you need to change the fliters?
Hi James, keeping the filters clean is all you need to do. Unless they get damaged, I’d guess they’d last years. Thanks for watching and commenting! Maybe subscribe while you’re here too if you like. Thanks and have a great day
Way yo much money. If dust from a collection system is a concern put the unit outside in a enclosed area (no dust no noise save money)
Hi Howard, thanks and hope you might subscribe to see more videos. Thanks and have a great day
Thanks JR, I just joined your channel. Great video on woodworking.
Thanks Master Chief!
Thanks for the video, very informative. I can't believe you got it for that price, you did well! I'd love one but I can only find these collectors for around €6000 here in Europe unfortunately. That's about $6400
My pleasure, glad you found it helpful. I would try to buy it direct from Harvey if it’s possible in Europe. I didn’t buy it from a middleman, I went direct. Please feel free to hit that subscribe button while you’re here! Thanks
Great video! What is your longest run and how is the cfm at the tail end of the longer run?
Hey there, thanks! Longest run is 30’, haven’t put my anemometer on it, because the flow is so phenomenal I didn’t see the need. I’ll break out the meter this weekend and let you know. If you haven’t had a chance, maybe consider subscribing, so you’ll see my upcoming additions to the channel. Thanks and I’ll report back on cfm at longest run.
I’ve been on the fence for a long time and finally ordered mine yesterday as part of their sale.
Everyone has said you need a 3hp system with a clearvue cyclone and I just wanted something smaller and quieter and slowly reviews are giving me enough courage to drop the money on it.
What are the largest chips/material that you’ve captured with it? Do you vac your shop floor with it?
Hi Michael, the largest chips I generally produce are planer/jointer chips, and yes I do use a rockler floor vacuum 4” to clean the floor usually daily on a 25 or so foot length of flex hose and it works great. Won’t pick up ball bearings as an example (which you wouldn’t want anyway), but it’ll pick up everything else.
One thing I would also mention at this point is Harvey hasn’t had the reviews and widespread adoption up to this point and has had to keep their prices low. Now that you and other reviews are coming out, the best time to buy one is now before the discounts dry up.
Yes, it would seem Harvey has been the white label supplier for others for some time, and as a result not a lot of direct harvey reviews. Thanks for watching and your comment. Please feel free to subscribe to see new and future videos if you like! Thanks, and have a great day!
Thanks for the video brother, I bought one last Wednesday night 11/16/22 for $3085 including tax and shipping, got a call from the shipper this morning, its being delivered this Monday. the only concern I have is how to get it off the pallet by myself as I don't have a chain fall or an engine hoist. How did you get it off? TIA
Hey Tyler, I had a friend help me get it off the shipping pallet. Just a couple lag screws to remove, it’s bulky but not impossible. Hit that subscribe button!
i was going to buy an Oneida tomorrow and now i decided to purchase the Harvey, just waiting for it to go back on sale, have you run two tools at once? if so, was it able to handle both machines? thanks for the video, it q=was helpful
I regularly run two 4” gates open. I plumbed mostly 6” until the drop to a tool. I only notice if I goof up and open a third gate, then I see a drop in effectiveness. I looked at the Oneida as well but found the noise comments on some reviews. Ps. I only run my g700 at 70hz.
If you haven’t had a chance, please consider subscribing. My channel is going on 6 weeks old and growing the video library. It’d help me get the word out, thanks and have a great day!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous done!
@@TradeSkillersAnonymous yea, they are loud, but I'm hoping to have enough power to run two tools at once.. i think i just missed a sale where the G700 was around $2,500, hopefully they go on sale again soon, i'm ready to buy!
@@1960fusion that’s what I did, they seem to pop up flash sales randomly so keep an eye out. I had signed up for their mail list and it saved me a few bucks when I bought mine.