I find the high static pressure of the shop vac works better. A lot of tools just do OK when hooked up to a vac - especially routers.įor sanders and routers, I prefer a shop vac to a dust collector (remember the difference above). Festool designs their tools with dust collection in mind. They really aren't going to make any difference in a dedicated workshop because it's hardly a clean environment. They are really designed for contractors working in residential areas that need to keep the dust to an absolute minimum (at the micron level). The higher end dust extractors you are describing are shop vacs with really good filters (Festool CT vacs, the Bosch, and the Fien).

These have at least a 4' inlet, and exit to a large capacity filter bag or a canister Also these are low capacity.ĭust Collector - Low suction, move a high volume of air (600CFM to over 2000). Shop vac - very high suction (static pressure), moves a small volume of air (130 CFM if your are lucky). Just to clarify some things as not to get confusing: When you want to carry a 17’ kayak inside a 6’ wide teardrop camper. My wife said she could never tell if I was on a call in our home office.Ī parcel box I made so any parcels can be left somewhere safe if I'm outįound this cool stick. I'm working on a Korean restaurant in Seoul. Hello everyone! I am a Korean carpenter living in Korea. Nature's Beauty Support r/woodworking users! Please familiarize yourself with them before posting or commenting. Excellent resources for basic questions: our wiki and this Google search. We prioritize content which benefits the community (your projects, plans, how-to's, experience sharing, discussions) over that which primarily benefits the individual (FAQ's, 'Does anyone else.', rants). Check out the Frequently Asked Questions which includes answers to common questions and links to other resources Content Philosophy

Shop vac vs dust extractor