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Title: Lower quality than predecessor
Review: The AP300 replaces the 50-280 in Delta's dust collector line. In my shop I have two 50-280's and was rather disappointed when I opened the box. The blast gates are no longer part of it. The fan shroud is now sealed; on the 50-280 one could easily split the shroud with one bolt to clear the fan blades, now there are approx. 10 sheet metal screws to remove the inlet plate. The base is a flimsy piece of stamped steel; mine arrived bent and was too easily straightened. The hose is only 10' if you stretch it out, at rest it is about 8'. The motor on the AP300 is its only redeeming quality. The only reason I gave this 2 stars is that 1 star is only given to a completely useless POS. If you can find the 50-280 elsewhere, buy it.
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