Stop Using Your Shop Vac The Wrong Way!(Pro Tips)
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- Quick Pro Tips to drastically improve your shop vac use!
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Your shop is so clean and organized, how can I trust you?
His vacuum works 😅
Beat me to it! 😂. His vac works soooooo well and that’s why he is believed
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Promote that man
Not having to do anything with wood working, but the video format is amazing. Easy, immediatly down to the point, demonstration, budget alternatives... great expirience!
That tip with the Festool bags and using clips to hold it back together is gold. Thank you.
Good reaffirming info. Very practical and down to earth. With a shared car use - garage workshop, trying to keep dust down is key. I converted a 2 tier cart into my portable dust collection with the Rigid contractor style vac on top with the blue filter and vac bag connected to the Rockler Dust Rite dust separator below with the 10 ft Rigid vac flex hose you show as well. Whatever non-contaminated, i. e. only solid wood dust I don't vac or sweep up, I use a leaf blower and blow everything out the garage door which allows ne to keep items hanging on the wall or in various nooks and crannies much cleaner than a typical garage.
Thank you for the tip on getting the vacuum bags from Amazon and saving a good amount of money because I buy the bags from Home Depot. I'm a house painter and I use my shop vac to pick up sanding dust and the bag is really does help to minimize not only wear and tear on the vacuum and filter but also to keep the dust from blowing around as it gets sucked into the vacuum. When we skim coat the walls, I vacuum up the walls after sanding and there is much less dust on the walls as well.
I bought a pool vacuum hose for my shop vac and it works great. The extra length makes life so much better. Plus I can sometimes put the vac outside when using it and the noise reduction in the work area is a win.
Did the same.
This is what I use as well! They can be found dirt cheap and you can leave the canister next to the outlet and reach all the corners. Winding it up can be a pain though. I need a better system for that.
This guy recommended hoses that cost more than another shop vac. Lol
@@GrabLifeByDaPoosy I hope your comment wasn't directed towards me. I bought my 35' hose for $40 off eBay. Well worth the money.
@@31saint31 No I'm talking about in the video. One hose was over $100 and his cheaper alternative was still $65. For a shop vac hose? I'll pass lol
I have the exact Rigid vacuum used in the video. I had NEVER heard about using a bag, and I read directions faithfully. Placed my order - this is a game changer.
Hands DOWN!! This is the BEST...advice pertaining to using a bag inside any shop vac!! I grind my fair share of concrete and a good bag does the trick. Seeing you re-use the bag and clamping it. OUTSTANDING!!🤓😺
Thank you for validating what I'm already doing. Really, I appreciate it. In addition, I use a cyclone style separator which means my bag has never filled. Ever. I do have to empty a five gallon bucket fairly often, however.
I've also gone over the seals, especially around the top of my Craftsman vac, and added a layer of bicycle tube rubber. I'm sure I still have some small leaks in my system, but the suction has been greatly enhanced.
To finish it off, I made a fan dust collector. It uses two 20x20 perpendicularly mounted air filters and works great by collecting what dust escapes and gets in the air.
Oh yeah, there's still the KN95 facemask, too.
Stay safe and have fun.
I set up a cyclonic separator about a year ago. The whole mess rides on a homemade cart.I haven't emptied the 16 gallon Craftsman wet/dry at all!
Exactly!
Holy smoke you are the vacuum master!!!! I thought I was a vacuum maniac but you make me look like a total nobody.
Nice tip about that cyclone style separator
I’ve been using the yellow drywall filters for my 16 gal Sop Vac, vacs for years. They are heavier duty and designed for finer dust. I also keep the pleated filter installed, and they hardly ever need cleaning. And as you said, they are expensive. I tried using the Home Depo separators with them, and for sanding they worked very good, but were sadly bad when hooked to my DeWalt contractor saw. I also bought the Oneida separator that sits in too of my Festool Vac. That thing is awesome. Btw, because of this video, I am now a subscriber to your channel. 😊
Thank you for the tutorial video. I live in a 30ft travel trailer while remodel my childhood home after my parents passed. By the way , my best friend lives with me. She's a half Aussie and Blue healer and of the crazy things she hates my smaller vacs but comes running when I get the shop vac out. She paws at me until I give her the once over with the shop vac and then off she goes 😅
My Golden is the same, plus he loves to be blown with air nozzle from the air compressor. He gets blown every day after walk, mostly to dry him off from swimmin in the creek. And even if he doesn't get wet he still requires a blow.
A dust cyclone is an absolute game changer. I also empty my bag every month and blow it out with my blower. Saved me a fortune in bags. Great video btw! 👍👍
Sounds painful!
Another cyclone user here. Best thing I've done for dust control. I have them on my Shop Vac and dust collector.
I second using the dust bags. They work great and can last quite a while before youd have to beat out the filter otherwise. Always thought about resealing them but never tried it. The binder clips are a great idea. If it doesnt end up holding its still in the vac with a filter so no big deal.
I used one of those little Rigid vacs at work over a decade ago and fell in love.
Bought one on my way home.
Thing still works like an absolute BEAST anytime I plug it in.
Thanks for the tips on using bags. Will definitely look into it. I have a dust separator that works quite well. However, when connecting my sander to the separator the air velocity is so low that the dust makes it all the way into the shop vac. To combat that issue I've introduced air leaks into the hose that connects the sander to the system and it keeps the air flow up where finer dust gets separated from the air stream. BUT this means that only the finest dust can make its way into the shop vac. So your suggestion of heppa bags will likely catch the finest dust for me and will likely never make its way into the atmosphere. Oh, and I do have a whole shop air filtration system. It's mounted right above my main dust separator (Harbor Freight). The filter bag is notorious for leaking dust, so I put it right there. It's amazing how much dust it was taking out of the air. Since upgrading to a pleated canister filter air velocity is up and dust leakage is down so low that I haven't detected any indication of a dust leak whatsoever.
Love the fact that you are Canadian providing this information - too many US presenters forget our market is slightly different, especially when it comes to $!
If you think this is true then you are loonie.
I did construction cleaning and my vacuum was probably my best kept tool. Always used bags and attachments (hoses,nozzles, and collector)always got washed especially after the drywall guys got done sanding. You could borrow just about any tools I used (did punchlists too) except my vacuum.
Great information! I've honestly never given much thought to my shop vac filtering. Got to go spend a few bucks on some upgrades!
Great tips. I've been using a cyclone separator to keep my filters clean. The negative about the cyclone separators is the need of a separate container for the dust, which then you need a cart to move container and vacuum around the shop. Regarding the bag, the negative, is buying bags regularly, which wind up in the land fill. Cloth bag seems to be the best compromise. When the cloth bag after multiple uses finally gives up, it then becomes a rag for wiping up spills.
Are you asserting the bags are NOT biodegradable? And where else do we put them?
Hey you should
Look into the mod for seating your dust collector above the vacuum. It seems to be a lesser known but very effective and easy modification. I will be doing this to my vacuum.
Great advice! I can attest to the bag tip. If you are not vacuuming up water always use a bag. It seems weird that the manufacturers don't harp on this because they could make more money selling bags, but it took a while for me to try it and what a difference.
Pffft terrible advice! There is a very good reason manufacturers don't have "reusable bags". NEVER, NEVER EVER cut open a synthetic bag to empty and reuse it. The fine holes in the fabric block up during use. Restricting airflow, reducing performance, but WORST of all causing your machine to run hotter than normal. Cutting it open and "blowing it out" does NOT remove the dirt/dust from the fine holes in the fabric as it's designed to "trap" fine particulates. Sure, it may work a few times, it may work for a long time. But it WILL be making your machine run warmer/hotter, thus reducing the life of the motor. In some cases dramatically shortens the motor's life. Aftermarket bags are cheap enough, don't be a complete fool and try to say a few extra dollars by blowing up your expensive shop vac by following this guy's tips. He should stick to carpentry. He's no vacuum expert.
@@wayne_3791 You may have missed the part of the video where he showed that the airflow through the re-used bag was the same as through the new bag. That kind of indicates that there isn't any greater resistance and therefore no more load on the motor.
I think Wayne is a lobbyist from the Big Vacuum Bag industry.
@@wayne_3791I get your thought but if you were put an amp meter on the vacuum wire you would find that if you were to completely restrict the air flow you will find that the amp draw drops significantly because the motor has nothing to do but spin. Try it some time. I used to think the same way.
@@timdouglass9831 You may have missed the part in my comment where I said “sure it may work a few times, it may work for a long time, but it WILL be over heating your motor”….soooo after how many uses was it still “ok”? I’ll put my 17 years as a vacuum service tech up against your keyboard warrior experience and this flogs “advice” any day of the week. Buy a new bag, it’s still cheaper over the long run than replacing an expensive shop vac motor.
I'm impressed - right to the point, yet well explained, and each claim is backed up with demonstrated proof! Well done
Thank you kindly
@The Funny Carpenter what is the measuring instrument?
Dust is horrible. Thank you for sharing. Everyone stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
Damn. Wish I would have found this channel sooner. Simple, to the point, and not a lot of the fluff that I can't stand in other videos. Awesome stuff.
Thanks you🍻
I use my shop vac mainly in my woodshop and I use it in conjunction with a dust deputy, of course it was my dad's craftsman shop vac and it wasn't built for a filter bag, I was able to modify it and installed a hepa filter too. I mainly use the filter bag and hepa filter to catch the fine dust.
I have been using several iterations of the Milwaukee vacuum (1st and 2nd gen M18, Fuel M12 and pack out M18). They come with the same filter and no bags, I have been banging out the filter when it has noticeably less suction. No issues with exhaust dust, so lucky there. Just started on Hilti Nuron and their vacuum comes with a bag that I immediately pulled out, and then the filter clogged really quickly so just learned all of the things in this video, thank you.
Hilti might be better but they want silly money for it
I have M18 as well been a great wet /dry vac.
Will definitely try the bag idea
Thank you sir. I’m not a woodworker but appreciate a good wet/dry vac. I had no clue there were bags for them! Gonna be a game changer.
I had no idea there were bags for them either
One of the most useful videos I've seen this year. Great tip.
Another tip for everyone out there is that a pool vacuum hose is the same as that $100+ hose. The ends and attachments are also sold at Home Depot and fit a pool hose. And pool hoses are long af not just 10ft
Kept looking for your picture on milk cartons, but you came back with a good one. Thanks.
Finally finished the house I was working on! Much prefer making videos:)
@@TheFunnyCarpenter You were missed. We noticed. We are now amused.
Thank you for this, I had no idea you could get a vacuum bag for a shop vac and my filter has been constantly getting clogged up with saw dust, especially when sanding. Much appreciated!!
You can use a cyclone as well. Made one from 2 home depot buckets. It definitely helps keep the filter cleaner.
I feel like looking for a higher quality filter immediately. Although I use an FFP2 mask anyway when using power tools, but like you noted in the video, the fine dust will remain behind on surfaces, so when I'm doing other stuff afterwards without the mask, some of the dust will inevitably rise into the air. Thanks for the advice!
Walk outside you'll get just as much dust on a windy day
Masks accumulate dust when not on your face. This goes DIRECTLY into you lungs. You CANNOT prevent this. Masks are an overlooked bad hazard but "good" business.
@@brucehansen7949 Since I'm walking outside regularly in any case, I'd rather not get the dust from both my workshop and from the traffic generated sources. Only one source is better than both sources.
@@brucehansen7949Especially where I live. It's always windy. At night with a flashlight you can see it clearly. Wish I could filter the outside air as well.
Great video . I added a goodwill pillow case to the exhaust and a pipe clamp . Been using the same rig for 25 plus years. I do use the gortex washable filter. Give the pillow case option a measured try for one of your "short" videos :)
I do the same with a towel. Amazing difference
I have a fine cotton sock.😀
Awesome video! I just recently started using a new shop-vac and the timeliness of your video is perfect. Thank you!
wauw! Thank you. One of the best videos I have ever seen her, saving people money while pointing to alternative products, re-use etc. instant subscribe
I've been re-using my festool bag for years and thought I was the only one haha but I like how you did it better with the binder clips than how I did it. Unfortunately, I've butchered my bag to the point that clips wont work... but maybe I can figure something out. Thanks! Good tips!
Staples or hot glue should work to reseal the bag.
@@WhewLads thanks for the adice but I actually cut a flap (like a hack idiot) and have been taping the flap closed every time but the tape gets coverd in sawdust so I have to rip it off which doing like 20 times has really damaged the bag itself. It's a mess... lol but it works good as new every time I patch it up so, it is what it is haha. I know better for next time!
100% agree, and thanks for Amazon tip on cheaper bags! I work in Facilities Maintenance at a school here in the Fraser Valley, create my own Facilities content on the CZcamss, and have one of the RIDGID vacuums (which are a great vacuum for the price) - but they get you on the bags (kind of like selling a printer for cheap but hosing you on ink refills!). I also always ask what someone needs to clean up when they come to me and want to borrow my vacuum, to make sure they aren't going to start sucking up water WITH the vacuum bag and filter, lol.
Love your work mate, thanks for all you do.👍
I've had the Milwaukee m18 wet/dry vac 7 years. got a good filter that can be washed only just replaced the original recently.
Will definitely try the bag
I love the HEPA filter for my shop vac. I bought it for rodent droppings. Now that I’ve learned about using bags on tandem I’ll definitely do that also
Great video. Concise and full of useful information. When I first started doing home projects I did not use bags then I tried vacuuming up after I sanded a bunch of drywall compound and spat all the dust back into the room 😂 From that day on, bags for me.
I’ve added a pool skimmer sock to cover the pleated filter. It helps to keep much dust out of the pleats. I’m not sure about performance degradation but it seems to suck well. The socks are cheap compared to filters.
I bought a bag of those on Amazon for cheap and gave away several to friends and family for their shop vacs.
Same. Can attest, another game changer.
Not at all click bait, good job. One thing I have noticed with a wider hose is a reduction in noise which is an additional bonus.
You’re my hero with this one video alone! Love your sense of humor!
I put 2'' of water in the bottom of the vacuum cleaner. It keeps most of the dust from going into the filter.
Worth a try ' thanks 😊
I've watched many videos on CZcams of people telling you how to save money with your shop back. you my friend are 100% correct . I also love how you didn't mention about cutting the bag for the rigid vacuum Lol. I tried it and it was a mess Lol.
also a better way of being gentle with your filter is actually buying two filters and have them in rotation. When 1 filter gets dirty simply swap the filter , when you have time take the other home and wash it in your laundry sink and let it dry . comes out much cleaner and lasts much longer .
Cheers buddy🍻
Maybe I am wrong, but I was under the impression that those Rigid filters are not designed to get wet. Ive always removed the filter when using it as a wet-vac, since that was the way I was taught.
@@Thumbsdwn they're not designed to be used when vacuuming something wet ... That's why I said have two filters in rotation . so after you wash one, you can set it aside let it dry for a few days and use the other filter & repeat. But there are specifically designed wet filters which save your vacuum motor.
@@Mteixeira91 okay, I guess my main question was if they can get wet at all, whether that being from wet vac usage or cleaning. Thanks!
@@Thumbsdwn: it says on the box to rinse them in water and let them dry.
My World has evolved to the point where I am now using shop vacs and I see where I shall be using them more. This excellent advice comes at the precise right time for me. Thank YOU, ...and the CZcams algorithm.
This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I'm familiar with everything you're suggesting. However the sources you provided for upgraded hoses, filters and bags were much appreciated. Good info.
Great video. I'll have to try these. I've been wrapping my filter in paper towels and that seems to work for me. The filters never get dirty. When I'm done using it, I just kick the can and everything falls off the towel and into the container. Works great.
Yes that works best with Bounty paper towels. I use the paper towels held in place with porch screen and some light bungee cord.
I have that same Ridgid. I build a cart with a cyclone pre-separator. It works AWESOME. I also added power strips & lighting to the cart so I only plug one thing in and it becomes a mobile dust, light, & power station.
I'm in the process of making a separator myself... that'll really help with bulk sawdust like planing boards
I've been shaking my festool bags out via the inlet hole. Just ordered some binder clips, a great idea.
Nice tip about reusing the bags!!!! I use them by default unless I need to vacuum up something wet.
You can also staple the bags shut, then cut off that half inch next time you empty it. Another tip is to cutout a strip from some cheap vacuum bags to staple into a cylinder to place over the filter, removes more dust from the air and makes the cleanup easier.
Congrats on the new workshop (I just noticed). I’d love to have something like that!
Thanks buddy, definitely a dream come true. I never ended up making too much in my family garage workshop. It was always disheartening spending 4 hours moving everything out of the way.
Thanks for the tips. Your channel has given me some ideas for my home garage and my portable shop when we are out mining.
I've been using a bag for years it really does make a big difference. It keeps the filter cleaner longer and a lot less mess to throw out a bag instead of trying to dump out the vac into a trash can
My cyclone separator has worked so well I haven't even tried using a bag yet. Barely anything makes it into the vacuum. But that also means a bag would last a long time before emptying so maybe I should
Thanks for a very informative and helpful video, sincerely!
I went an additional step and took the only bag I have for my ho-hum DeWALT wet or dry vacuum, that was soon discontinued... So I took the only bag to a nearby sewing shop, and asked them to put a clothes zipper at its bottom, so that when woodworking, most of the medium to fine dust can be emptied along with the coarse shavings from my electric hand plane, and reused. The Tyvec® like cloth has endured many cleanings and still works fine. But the vacuum is only 9 gallon size, and its relatively small pleated filter causes a somewhat high pressure drop and the resulting drop in air flow... So I will try to get a larger bottom can, or perhaps making it from another kind of cans, to make a larger filter and save the motor and fan, that work well and are powerful having 1,400 watts at 120 VAC.
do you work for Tyvec? or do you always notate every brand that has a copyright or trademark lol
Sir, you are a national treasure. Don't stop. EXCELLENT video in every respect.
Good job, man! Thank you. Always good to learn about some safety and money-saving tips.
No mention of a cyclone separator. I use an Oneida Dust Deputy that keeps my vacuum close to dust free. I did install a HEPA filter nonetheless. There are other cyclones available too from a variety of places. That would have been my tip #1.
This is the way.
It looks like I am failing shop vac 101 at the moment with only having implemented one of your tips prior to watching this - lol! I have some work to do this weekend. Great video!
I appreciate seeing all the measurements to back up your advice!
Very informative video! Thanks for putting this together and sharing with us!
Thanks a lot buddy, I appreciate you checking it out🍻
I've been using that exact same Ridgid vacuum for probably the last 15 years (Pro commercial handyman) and I've been using bags from Crucial. MUCH cheaper than the Ridgid bags and just as good. I've never re-used them though. They are cheap enough that it's not worth my time to clean them. When it comes to cleaning the filter, I clean it with a firm water spray (not too hard, and don't use a pressure washer), and let it dry thoroughly. Like new.
been cutting the and reusing vacuum bags with clips for over 5 years. Best advice!
I'd rather eat glass than put any business Bezos' way.
Pro Tip- Get a few of the 20' long 2 1/2" hoses and connect them together to keep the vacuum OUTSIDE the house and let the fine stuff get close to nature! I have 3, 20' hoses and can do anything inside the house and never get the dust film anywhere.
That is a good idea but I don’t have room. That would fill my bed up halfway with hoses
Remember that flow rate decreases as hose length increases.
@@larrybud It does, but its minimal. 90 degree turns slow it down more. I haven't had any problem picking up anything with 60 feet of hose and the Shop Vac outside the house.
You also remove heated or cooled air from the room if the vacuum cleaner is not inside the room. Maybe not a factor but with a big dist collector they can exchange all of the air in a 400 sq ft shop in about 3 minutes.
sometimes these simple things show me how stupid I am. why didn't I think of this?
Mate, that's so valid, been working 35+ years, run with Festo heaps, costs a fortune over 12 units, need to look at real alternatives.
Cheers, keep up the good work
For filter. Those pool skimmer bags work pretty cool as well. Nice video.
TIP: KEEP IN MIND Generally, the better the filter, the less performance in suction. Need to find the balance that works for you/your shop
Well, your are referring to HOW FINE filtration degree is the filter... But in some cases, getting the largest vacuum deposit can allow you to add more filters, modifying them to be able to stack them into a longer filter, to increase the total filtering area. That will reduce the pressure drop across the filters and also will cause the dirt to embede less deeply into the filters, making the cleaning much easier and faster.
Agreed, except don't forget that increasing the filter surface area (through any number of setups) can bring that suction right back up and even have BETTER suction and CFM and better filtration. It's often not considered and of course has practical limits but bigger filters always flow better.
Totally! A LOT of factors and options for sure!
Also, Keep in mind, the better the filter, the lower chance of contracting industrial Asthma, I am living proof and struggling.
@@zaedlo"industrial asthma" doesn't sound good. I worked around fumes and fine particles for decades. Now that I'm retired I have zero tolerance and crappy lungs..
I like the smaller dia. hose for my drywall sanding attachment, the large ones are cumbersome. All depends on the application.
Excellent point
Uhhh, I watched a coping video of yours and your video breadcrumb links lead me to see like 5 more of your videos and 100% of them were amazing. Easy to watch and very informative. I feel way better about the LVP install I'll be doing next month. Thanks!
It makes a huge difference what type of shop vac you get regarding how much dust goes back out into the air through its exhaust. At a large model railroad at a museum, we found that the usual cheapie shop vac (like from Sears) put a lot of dust into the air. (It settles back down on track and trains then don't operate well.) But a Dewalt DCV581H with VASTLY better filtering (bought in 2016) puts almost no dust into the air.
I just use the Dust Deputy 2.5 deluxe cyclone and rarely even have much make it to the shop vac and with that cyclone setup, I just dump out the 5 gallon bucket when it gets full, zero filters involved.
DD is great
I had to teach my grandfather, who has been doing drywall for 30 YEARS to use vacuum bags. They really save your vacuum life. And I include the price of a vacuum bag and filter in my estimates, that way I know for certain I'm not going to get dust all over my customers house.
You're a disrespectful schmuck to say something like "I had to teach my grandfather..."
I purchased the vaccuum bags you recommended for my Rigid Shop Vac. The fit is great, I'm looking forward to seeing how they work over time.
Tips 3 & 4 - Ligit!!! Spot On!!! Great Tips. He IS correct. I have a Rigid 16 Gallon 6.5 peak HP shop vac - and did check and purchased said vacuum Tent Bags....This Really works! Thanks, & Great Tips
Wow. I thought this video was going to be sort of a joke. Great suggestions overall. It's too bad they don't have a reusable bag designed for rigid with a zipper at the end or something. A lot of time I am just sucking up sawdust which is good for gardens or just dumping and doesn't need to go in the trash. The binder clip idea is interesting.
I can’t believe you didn’t mention a cyclone separator. Hands down the best thing you can do for your shop vac. Won’t need bags, either. Make yourself a nice cart stacking the vac and the cyclone bucket.
The cyclone does NOTHING to stop fine dust. I have one. Fine dust goes right on by. Only the heavier material separates. So the bag and filter is still the BEST way to go.
I’ve had a Festool CT36 for 10 years. It works great. I added the Bluetooth remote. I try to reuse the bags when I vacuum sawdust/mdf. I definitely discard them when I vacuum concrete. Yes! I use it sometimes with a 5” concrete grinder a it works great. I replaced the filter last year because accidentally the bag wasn’t installed properly and the filter got full of concrete.
Thank you the tip of cutting the bags at the bottom
Thx for the tip re using a bag, I'll be tracking some down that suit my workshop vac ASAP
When I smoked cigarettes I accidentally sucked up a lit one. I immediately shut it down and took it apart most of the fire was concentrated on the filter so I threw it out in my back yard which was dirt. I had fun kicking it around as every time I did a decent size fireball would erupt from the fine sawdust! I never smoked around a vacuum cleaner again!
Flamethrower 😂
As an avid smoker, you just kinda explained why noone is allowed to smoke anywhere outside or around my homes
Reminds me of the time my dust bag caught on fire on my mitre saw.
@@TheFunnyCarpenter new filter and I was back in business!
@@dommyboysmith absolutely!
Well, when I started working in carpentry some over 40 years ago, wasn’t a big emphasis on dust collection or dust in the air and protecting yourself from it but now much older have been trying to be a lot more conscientious. One problem with all dust, collecting systems is a lack of uniformity in the sizes of hose and how they connect to gather!
It's absolutely ridiculous how (almost) nothing is compatible with anything else.
It's a gimmick, designed with limited lifespan and with reoccurring revenue built in. Why else would one have to upgrade a hose and filter on a new vacuum? They're all 💩 but some people have more dollars than sense.
@@shawnp8878 What would you recommend?
I find the Bosch system a good compromise for size adaptability and cost. It's a big initial outlay but I like the quick switch connectors as I switch from tracksaw, power planer, and belt sander constantly. I also have regular shop vac for the tablesaw and miter saw with a switching box I made. Two holes in, one hole out to the vac. The box had a sliding baffle with one hole that closes one port and opens another in one movement. I use these two systems everyday on the job. Also getting close to 40 years in the business.
I purchased a synthetic material woven sleeve/sock that fits over the paper filter and is secured by a string. It was made by Rigid, ShopVac, or Sears. That was in the 1990s I forget the exact brand. It stops most of the debris that clogs yir filter, especially sawdust. You can hear the motor struggle when it starts to clog up. All I have to do is power the vacuum down and give it a few taps and shakes. The debris falls off of the filter and I just turn it back on. After a few times, I finally empty the barrel. The filter works much better and goes longer before I have to blow it out.
I almost subscribed when I saw how much fun you were having playing with your "big hose" but then when I saw you break out the running man, I subscribed instantly!
😂🍻
There's an article by pro tools that suggests for dust collectors and extractors if using a bigger hose the suction drops. Suction gets the air moving, CFM keeps it moving. That's why dust extractors come with a 1-1.5 inch hose to keep the suction high and pull decent CFM numbers.
If you only use it in the shop, I might also suggest adding a cyclone separator. I do a lot of woodwork, and almost nothing but the finest wood dust gets to my vacuum.
I just started using a cyclone but for some reason I get way too much dust in my vac. Maybe I have something placed wrong or the size of my hose is too small.
Have a 25 year old Craftsman. I love it and never had a bag. Going to see if I can adapt one. It's a different port arrangement. Cool video
Thanks for the great info. Going to be replacing my ridgid filter now.
The only possible comment I can think to add is that the bag lining is in part, a kind of disposable filter so while you can re-use them over time effiency will drop off as the pores in the bag get clogged :)
I’ve been re-using my filter bags just as shown in the video, but I’ve always wondered about the pores clogging after multiple uses, just as you say. He says he’s emptied his 15 times. I wouldn’t go more than about ten times
An option is to use a second hose to drive the exhaust outside, or use a long pool hose and place the entire vac outside while in use. My built in shop vac is exhausted to the outside.
honestly you got me with the end, that was in fact- not terrible, caught me so off gaurd . it was great
Good to see you back. Thanks for the video. Keep'em coming.
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Holy price gouge, Batman! Those hoses have literally gone through the freakin' roof! Wow.
That and furnace filters... Probably 3-4 times the cost they were 3 years ago.
That was the most unbelievable part of the video. That’s twice what I paid for my shop vac, lol.
That's not price gouging! Which is illegal
@@jonbartosch1903 anything festool is going to cost a LOT extra. It’s high quality stuff though. I’ve bought two Festool tools, and not regretted it.
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Just found you today, I'm five videos in. Can't thank you enough for the help.
I have a ridgid 12-gal vacuum. I put in a HEPA filter and HEPA bag about a year ago. It made a huge different in what comes out the exhaust. I also have a Dustopper paired with it. Very little gets into the vacuum and with the HEPA filter and bag, nothing seems to come out the exhaust. I know something does but it is virtually undetectable to me.
Great video I always use a bad on my Karcher vac but had no idea you could improve performance by upgrading the filter and hose.
I stick a hose on the exhaust port also and direct that outside whenever I can. Take advantage of windy days and clean filters then and stay up wind even if you use your blower.
Sorry to be late to the party but I also put a "pool skimmer sock" on the filter in my 10gal shop vac. It seems to help the filter stay cleaner between cleanings.