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nightfighter
02-28-2019, 06:34 PM
Built this very same design maybe seven years ago. One of the very best upgrades around the shop I have and use regularly!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=iPj8H3ztJcU

Guppy
02-28-2019, 07:02 PM
Add a remote vac switch, keep button fastened to your work belt ...
Works great on remod jobs, leave the hose out kicking around and the vac in another room,,, heavenly :bounce:

Slipknot
03-01-2019, 08:51 AM
I got one of these for my dust collector and it's way more efficient and I don't go thru those expensive festool bags anymore.
https://www.toolnut.com/oneida-axd000009-ultimate-festool-dust-deputy.html?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzpjMlorh4AIVELbICh2l8w19EAYYASAB EgJnY_D_BwE

same idea but more money I'm sure

I put a clear bag in it and easy to empty

Ross, the good thing about those is your filter won't clog as fast and most of the mess will dump right out of the bucket

nightfighter
03-01-2019, 03:02 PM
Bruce, I use this for general clean up in shop and try to save the Festool vac for when I am using the Festools attached to it. Haven't had to empty or clean filter in shop vac since I put the Dust Deputy in front of it. I should get one of those long heavy duty hoses though.

Nebe
03-01-2019, 03:49 PM
Can that work with a HEPA filter ?
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nightfighter
03-01-2019, 08:16 PM
yes, goes ahead of the vac, therefore the filter too.

Nebe
03-01-2019, 09:35 PM
Interesting. I have to vacuum up naaaaaasty glass dust all the time and might try this. Thing is I don’t have the time to build something like this. Maybe in a few months.
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basswipe
03-04-2019, 05:23 PM
Been hauling around the airless sprayer on a cart like that for 20+ years.With a few mods works good for the kremlin too.