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11-04-2018 #1
Hi.
I have just bought a Dust Commander Vortex and am setting it up with my CNC machine.
At the moment I am going to use my Henry hoover which I have been using to follow the mill round as it cuts, but it is laborious doing this so I want to set up a vac connected to the brush shoe.
I assume the Henry will not be powerful enough. Can you recommend a small inexpensive vac that is a better choice over the Henry? (Space is an issue, so nothing large)
Thanks
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11-04-2018 #2
I've been using one of these for a few years. It's taken a lot of abuse in that time and just keeps on working. If it breaks, I'll be getting another one. However, the noise is one reason I use ear defenders when running the router... Price has gone up a bit (I paid about £35, as I remember) but still looks a good buy. But someone else will point you at something better and cheaper - they always do when I suggest something!
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11-04-2018 #3
Thanks.
I'm not sure what the power of the Henry is, but that looks more substantial. Cheers :)
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11-04-2018 #4
I have been using the same one as Neale and it IS noisy. Domestic vacuum cleaners have recently been subject to legislation to limit the power, but that doesn't seem to apply to workshop vacs. The one mentioned is 1250W as is this one https://www.aldi.co.uk/workzone-elec...80727177603400 which is currently on sale. I would buy one, but I have already spent my pocket money this week
Brushed motor vacs are not really intended for long switch-on periods and the brushless motor ones are much quieter and designed to run continuously. I have thought about buying something like this http://www.power-motor.com/Products/...uumCleane.html and building my own canister using the remains of my old vac when it burns out (hopefully not literally!).
My current setup is thisLast edited by cropwell; 11-04-2018 at 05:05 PM.
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12-04-2018 #6
I’ve been using the Dyson DC27 for almost 2 years, its used mainly for sucking up carbon it’s lasted well and sucked up damp alloy chips 🤦🏻*♂️ the motors started playing now so I’ve replaced it with this.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F132456079693
Listings wrong it claims 1250W but the box and instructions state 1000W will be testing it at the weekend, but if it’s crap then I will replace with another trusty Dyson.
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12-04-2018 #7
I also use a wickes own brand, can't fault it!
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