Shop Vacs
| ToolInfoBox 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:
- table saw
- circular saw
- chop saw
- "Parkside" jigsaw
- scroll saw
- router
not tested/adapters needed:
- CNC router
- Bosch jigsaw (Lukas, not in the wiki yet)
- eccentric sanders (old Festool "Rotex" models - currently in the CoMaking room)
- drill press - rather complicated to make, but could be nice for certain materials
- <more TBD>
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
