My ShopVac Dust Collection Setup

[Jmaichel]

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

 

[PaulMarcel]

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.

 

[Corwin]

Love the retractable clothesline.  [thumbs up] 

Looks to be a good way to 'air your dirty laundry' too.  [tongue]

Nice job.  [big grin]

 

[mouppe]

I just got a Vortex recently. The less frequently I have to empty the shopvac the better. Seems to work well so far.

 

[Jmaichel]

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.

 

[Jmaichel]

Love the retractable clothesline.   [thumbs up] 

Looks to be a good way to 'air your dirty laundry' too.   [tongue]

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

 

[UncleJoe]

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.

 

[mouppe]

My Rockler vortex came with one of those handles. It looks identical to your picture- must be the same manufacturer.