I was set on buying that very DC until a couple weeks ago. And I think it is a good DC, But I discovered the Powermatic version, And decided to go with it. I had gone to my local woodworking store to see if they had the Jet. and they did. I was a little surprised when I got to put my hands on it. It just felt flimsy to touch it. And right next to it was the Powermatic.
So 1st. I am using an old Harbor freight DC. And a few days after going to see the Jet, I had to empty the bag on mine. After putting the bag back on my HF DC, it was just as flimsy feeling. So take that for what its worth. 6" of dust in the bag and it s no longer flimsy.
But till that moment I had not considered the Powermatic model. So after reading up on it, I had just a little bit better features. Same Turbo Cone technology, 1.75hp, Built in digital timer, and the all metal duct from the fan to the bag.
So I ordered mine today from Home Depot. $975 including tax. and free delivery to my local store. So No taking off work to meet a freight truck at my house.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Powermatic-PM1300TX-CK-1-75HP-1PH-Dust-Collector-with-2M-Canister-Kit-1791079K/308555521#product-overview
They got the Jet for $600+ tax too. Same free ship to the store. I also saw that they free ship to your home too. That s part of the sale. Not normal for Home Depot to ship to home for free.
I bought a Jet 17" drill press from them last year. Same ship to store for free. worked out great for me.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jet-1-5-HP-1100-CFM-4-or-6-in-Dust-Collector-with-Vortex-Cone-and-2-Micron-Canister-Kit-115-230-Volt-DC-1100VX-CK-708659K/205064983
Good luck, I think they are both good Dust Collectors. I just chose the extra bells and whistles.
- bigJohninvegas