CT Mini with Dust Deputy Mods

[jbasen]

I like the combination of the CT-Mini with the Dust Deputy Ultimate.  You gain a lot of capacity and the 2 stage system means very little dust reaches the filter bag or the filter.  I realize the Dust Deputy isn’t for everyone.  My CT Mini just stays in my shop so I don’t have to worry about transporting the thing to job sites. 

Based on reading posts on FOG, one of the complaints that many people, including myself, have about the CT series of dust extractors is that the generously long power cord can get in the way.  With the dust deputy in place I was able to bend a simple piece of 1” steel stock and form it into a bracket to hold the CT power cord.  The bracket is attached to the Dust Deputy using one of the screws that secures the cyclone to the top.  I was careful to file all the sharp edges off the steel stock and wrapped it in heat shrink tubing to make sure it couldn’t damage the power cord.

In addition, I added a simple bracket from the hardware store to the other side of the dust deputy to conveniently hold the vacuum hose, when not in use.  This bracket is attached to the dust deputy using screws and washers.  I sealed the screw holes with caulk and topped the screws, on the inside of the dust deputy, with smooth cap nuts so the ends of the screws wouldn't tear the plastic bag collecting the dust.

These 2 brackets have made the CT Mini much more convenient to work with in my small shop. 

I hope others find these ideas useful. 

Thanks

Jay

 

[NEW2FES]

I just bought a universal one for my Fein Turbo 2 vac. It has never been a powerful vac but when hooked to the DD it really lacks power. have you found any reduction in suction with the Festool vac?? When the Fein dies that is route I am going.

 

[jbasen]

I've found the CT Mini still has plenty of power when hooked to the DD.  I would wonder if you don't have a vacuum leak somewhere in your setup.  That could account for the issue you are having. 

Jay