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Jmaichel

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« on: March 12, 2012, 12:24 AM »
I just wanted to show how I handle dust collection using a Ridgid ShopVac and Dust Right Vortex.  I hung a retractable clothesline to the ceiling and then used a double clip thingy (technical term) to attach the hose to the clothesline. It's not sexy but it works a lot better than I expected.

James

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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2012, 03:06 AM »
Nice way to string up the hose, James; also looks like that vortex separates nicely.  It's on a great price point; hardly more than those plastic cyclone trash can lids.
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2012, 04:22 AM »
Love the retractable clothesline.   Thumbs Up 

Looks to be a good way to 'air your dirty laundry' too.   Tongue Out

Nice job.   Big Grin
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« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2012, 06:32 AM »
I just got a Vortex recently. The less frequently I have to empty the shopvac the better. Seems to work well so far.
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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2012, 11:14 AM »
Quote from: PaulMarcel on March 12, 2012, 03:06 AM
Nice way to string up the hose, James; also looks like that vortex separates nicely.  It's on a great price point; hardly more than those plastic cyclone trash can lids.

I was surprised how well the vortex actually separates and for $70 its a steal.
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« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2012, 11:16 AM »
Quote from: Corwin on March 12, 2012, 04:22 AM
Love the retractable clothesline.   Thumbs Up 

Looks to be a good way to 'air your dirty laundry' too.   Tongue Out

Nice job.   Big Grin

Thanks Corwin,
It does the job better than I expected, not as well as a CT but at least it prevents me from having to shell out the cash for a CT right now and I can continue to just buy tools.

James
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2012, 08:32 PM »
I did a similar setup with a Craftsman Shop vac and the vortex. I added a bag inside the craftsman to help catch the fine particles and sears also sells a muffler for around $12 and that keeps the sound down.

One thing the Festoolvac does that is not available on the craftsman is to allow you to control suction when using certain tools like a sander. I found this vac handle at lowes.


The red band rotates to cover an opening. With this simple arrangement you can have some control over the amount of suction.
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2012, 08:48 PM »
My Rockler vortex came with one of those handles. It looks identical to your picture- must be the same manufacturer.
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