Mobile single-stage wood dust collectors direct large and small sawdust particles to the bottom bag while filtering air through a felt bag. Felt filter bags can be cleaned and reused as needed. Mobile dust collectors are wheeled to move around a shop to the point of collection.

Mobile single-stage wood dust collectors with a cartridge filter capture smaller particles than standard, bag-style dust collectors. Pleated cartridge-style filters have more surface area than felt bags to improve airflow. They're also cleaner and remove smaller particles than felt bag-style filters. Mobile wood dust collectors can be wheeled around a shop to access tools.

Portable bag-style wood dust collectors capture dust and filter small particles through a felt bag. Portable dust collectors can be carried to the tool and have a flexible hose that can be placed near the cutting surface. They're lighter and have a smaller capacity than mobile dust collectors.