Shop Vacs: Difference between revisions

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already compatible:
already compatible:
* [[Table Saw|table saw]]
* [[Table Saw|table saw]]
* [[Circular Saw|circular saw]]
* [[Chop Saw|chop saw]]
* "Parkside" [[jigsaw]]
* [[Scroll Saw|scroll saw]]
* [[router]]


not tested/adapters needed:
not tested/adapters needed:
* [[Scroll Saw|scroll saw]]?
* [[CNC Router|CNC router]]
* Bosch jigsaw ({{£}}, not in the wiki yet)
* [[Eccentric Sanders|eccentric sanders]] (old Festool "Rotex" models - currently in the [[CoMaking Room|CoMaking room]])
* [[Drill Press|drill press]] - rather complicated to make, but could be nice for certain materials
* <more TBD>
* <more TBD>



Revision as of 17:42, 2 June 2018

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Shop Vac

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Synonyms: hoover; DE: Kesselsauger
Material: dry dirt in its usual setup,
wet dirt only with special bag
Location: wood workshop
Access Requirements: upon reading
"So if you need me
I'll be downstairs
With the shop vac
You can call but I probably won't hear you
Because it's loud with the shop vac on"
~ Jonathan Coulton - Shop Vac


A shop vac is needed for every operation of dust-generating power tools (see list below). It is also useful for cleaning your workspace or the floor after you are done for the day.

The large Festool shop vac can also be used as an extension cord of sorts and supports continuous (manual) or automatic (depending on the connected tool) action.

Compatible Tools

already compatible:

not tested/adapters needed:

Accessories

Floor attachments should help clean the rooms more effectively. We have a few that came with the small "Shop Vac" brand machine; Mitja is currently working on an adapter to connect those with the Festool hose.

Emptying the Bag

On a windless day you can empty the shop vac's dry bag into a regular trash bag outside. If you notice any damage to the bag, or dirt inside the machine, report it immediately and do not use the machine until a new bag is purchased.

Last emptied: 2018-4-30