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Shopping for a shop vac (not necessarily that brand)

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January 03, 2018, 10:19 AM
mark123
Shopping for a shop vac (not necessarily that brand)
I'm wanting to get something for dust collection and cleanup so I'm going to pick up a shop vacuum with a Dust Deputy attachment. Shop Vac brands got some negative reviews and some folks are saying get Rigid instead. I probably want something in the 5 hp range. I don't want to spend $600 on a Bosch dust extractor vac, that's silly and I'll probably run a stand alone dust collector as I outgrow the shop vac anyway.

What's the forum have to say? Let's keep it under $250.
January 03, 2018, 10:28 AM
Elk Hunter
Check out Lowe's!


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January 03, 2018, 10:32 AM
smschulz
Bought one of the better Rigid's (around $175 or so) a few years ago at Home Depot.
Not only does it suck Razz it is much quieter than the others as it had some muffler system in it.
Very pleased.
January 03, 2018, 11:17 AM
YooperSigs
I bought a smaller, cheaper Shop Vac at Lowes about a year ago. Use it to suck up cat litter and other stuff.
No problems.


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January 03, 2018, 12:20 PM
PeteF
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...280041534#4280041534
January 03, 2018, 01:26 PM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by PeteF:
https://sigforum.com/eve/forums...280041534#4280041534
Excellent. Thanks. Smile
January 03, 2018, 01:33 PM
ShouldBFishin
Hey Mark, this wouldn't be for your new CNC machine would it?


If it is, you might want to look into the filtration level (and/or wear a quality respirator) depending on what you're cutting.


For example, MDF is some pretty nasty stuff...
January 03, 2018, 02:23 PM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by ShouldBFishin:
Hey Mark, this wouldn't be for your new CNC machine would it?


If it is, you might want to look into the filtration level (and/or wear a quality respirator) depending on what you're cutting.


For example, MDF is some pretty nasty stuff...
Partially. Also for the chop saw and sander. Plus general cleanup.

I've been using a 3M face filter.
January 03, 2018, 02:37 PM
sjtill
I went the expensive route with a Festool CT-36 vac with HEPA filter; it works extremely well with most Festool power tools; and we have used a similar vac for nasty stuff like lead paint and asbestos tile dust, knowing the HEPA filter is going to be as good as it gets for that stuff.
Also, fine sawdust bothers my lungs, and I find that I can comfortably do woodworking with this vac without getting dirty or junk in my nose and lungs. So for me it's worth it.


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January 03, 2018, 04:31 PM
mark123
quote:
Originally posted by sjtill:
I went the expensive route with a Festool CT-36 vac with HEPA filter; it works extremely well with most Festool power tools; and we have used a similar vac for nasty stuff like lead paint and asbestos tile dust, knowing the HEPA filter is going to be as good as it gets for that stuff.
Also, fine sawdust bothers my lungs, and I find that I can comfortably do woodworking with this vac without getting dirty or junk in my nose and lungs. So for me it's worth it.
Well, I'm going to eventually install a dedicated dust extraction system to each station with blast gates and such. So, I think the $250 limit is pretty firm.