Which vacuum cleaner (Karcher MV2?)

**d4cnc** · 26-10-2015

Ah yes, if I had more height available that'd work great to have the dust commander on top..

I've found mixed posts on Henrys.. though one post in particular seems to be exactly what I had in mind.. (even hiding them under a table!)
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/7981-...3045#post63045

That seems perfect for my needs.. and as I'm mostly aluminium, it'd work too for that would you say?

**komatias** · 26-10-2015

I have this one:
http://www.tesco.com/direct/earlex-w...r/204-6450.prd

Not sure who sells them now but I got is for around £55 from Tesco.

You can get a combination filter from tool station. It does not have large capacity and can be loud but works very well for the price.

**d4cnc** · 26-10-2015

Awesome. Choices choices choices..
the Earlex seems to have great reviews and also some that say they work great for CNC type work..
And cheaper than the Henry I saw.. although the Henry is smaller which is better for me...
Perhaps I'll toss a coin..!

**d4cnc** · 27-10-2015

I can't seem to find the Earlex anywhere, so think I'll go with the Henry. Not even sold on their own website..

One thought I've had though is I'll probably be using liquid lubricant for cutting aluminium.. is that going to affect the Henry? Or will the dust commander cyclone take care of that and no liquid will get in to the Henry?

**komatias** · 27-10-2015

You need a wet & dry vacuum then. There is a Henry type that is industrial.

**JAZZCNC** · 27-10-2015

If you want wet dry then you'll need George not Henry.

I sell George and Henry machines to Motor trade for valeting. They run all day none stop and they are tuff little buggers has well getting crushed by numpty valetors with vehicles all the time and still carry on working.
Plus they have good spares Backup and you can buy just about any part for Nuematic machines. They will last years if treated nicely even when running for extended periods.

**cropwell** · 27-10-2015

If you are cutting wet aluminium, why do you need dust extraction ? Surely some shielding round the cutter and a drip tray would be enough. I don't think wet ali shavings would be best for a cyclone either.

I have the feeling that Earlex have stopped production. There may be the odd stockist that wants to get rid of them, but they seem to be obsolete.

**CommanderKenyon** · 31-10-2015

I'm using a wet n dry vac from wickes works realy well and was only 40 quid , I 3d printed a dust boot I found on thingiverse it works great, first thing I've made for my 6040

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:327156