Hi, Dave,
I can't help much but, I wanted to say that I am impressed with the number of people on the forum
that took time for photos and info to help out.
I have the Central Machinery from Harbor Freight seen here Dust Collector - Great Deals on Dust Collectors at Harbor Freight
It could be moved around easily enough if need be but, I just ran one suction hose to a large drum so heavy pieces drop to the bottom
of that and then another hose coming out of that to the equipment I am using.
I also have a second hose coming from the other fitting on the dust collector that can be moved from one machine to another without the
barrel between.
Good luck with your set up and God Bless!
Your friend, Spirithorse Bob