Second Dust Extractor

[Brian Livingstone]

Hi,

I have a CT22 dust extractor, and am thinking about buying a second one.  I plan to dedicate my CT22 to my Kapex.  The new dust extractor will be used with my TS55, domino, and sanders.  I am in the process of building a number of cabinets, and find it is too time consuming in my disorganized garage to be moving the dust extractor back and forth.  As a result, I end up using the Kapex without a dust extractor 

I believe the CT36 makes the most sense for me.  The mini and midi are not available in Canada. 

I think this makes sense.  I bought a Carvex Accessory kit recently, and think I will return it (unused).  I really don't use a jigsaw all that much, and am trying to limit my expenditures.

Thanks.

Brian

 

[jonny round boy]

Brian,

If you're going to dedicate the CT22 to the Kapex, then when you buy the CT36, you should ask your dealer if you can swap the 27mm hose for the 36mm, and pay the difference. Then, you can use your existing 27mm hose from the 22 with the new vac, and have a 36mm hose with the CT22 and the Kapex. It's definitely worth having a 36mm hoase for the Kapex.

Jonathan

 

[Jeff Zanin]

I am in a similar situation: I have a CT22 which is equipped with the boom arm, making it very handy at the MFT but not so handy to move around. 

As a result I end up without an extractor when working away from the MFT and it is disappointing to have a mess to clean up.

So I am thinking of a second extractor to be used for working away from the MFT.  I am also in Canada so the mini and midi are not available, so I am thinking the CT26 would be the best choice. 

I am also planning on getting the OF1400 so likely a package with the two products might be the way to go, it is a small savings.

Jeff

 

[sprior]

For my hobby workshop use my CT26 turned out to be plenty big, I'd think the CT36 would be a bit of a monster, maybe a bit much to be dragging around the workshop from task to task.  I suspect that for most people like me who bought the CT26 as their first Festool vac, their second one would be smaller.

 

[leer]

For my hobby workshop use my CT26 turned out to be plenty big, I'd think the CT36 would be a bit of a monster, maybe a bit much to be dragging around the workshop from task to task.  I suspect that for most people like me who bought the CT26 as their first Festool vac, their second one would be smaller.

I too have a hobby shop.  I bought a TS 55 REQ in November, but did not buy a Festool dust extractor.  I had just bought a Laguna 2HP cyclone a few months earlier, and could not justify (at least to my wife!) spending $450 or more for another "shop vac", after I had just spent over $1300.  But I do see getting one in another year - maybe as a package deal with a sander.

So I guess my question is:  "Would I really see much benefit to going with a CT26, versus just getting a Mini or Midi, and saving some serious cash.  Although Woodcraft shows a smaller CFM for the Mini (I think it shows 99, vs. 137 for all other models), the Festool catalog shows same air flow for all models.  It looks primarily like a decision based on bag capacity. Another point maybe worth mentioning is that I do not use my tools as portable, they reside in the shop. And I am sure I would generate far less dust per day/week/month than the professionals on the FOG using these products "full time".

 

[semenza]

The CFM for the Mini/Midi are the same or nearly the same as the others now. The 99cfm is old info. Festool upgraded the motor in the Mini/ Midi to the same as in the larger vacs.

Seth

 

[Sparktrician]

Like Jeff Zanin, I have a CT 22 dedicated to the shop with a boom arm.  The CT Mini is the one I take to customer sites and anywhere other than the shop. 

 

[sprior]

I've got the CT26 and don't fill the bag very often so it's certainly not too small.  I'd make a minor point that for a hobby shop I'm sometimes tempted to take the vac elsewhere in the house if I'm working on something and the CT26 gets to be a bit much to drag up the basement stairs.  The only possible issue with the MINI and MIDI is that they come with a 27mm hose and it seems like they might be a bit awkward if you want to hook up a 36mm hose which you may want to do if you hook it up to a router, but I'd also recommend a hose kit and the 36mm hose for general floor cleanup in the shop.  I've got the non-antistatic version of the 36mm hose which is a LOT more flexible than the antistatic hose so it's a lot nicer to use when sweeping floors.

I think the compact cleaning ($85) set is just too small because it's designed for the 27mm hose.  The universal cleaning ($155) set is what I have and a much better option.  My only complaint with it is that dust tends to collect on the outside of the plastic nozzle due to static electricity.  If I had it to do over again I might consider going up to the workshop cleaning set ($260) which includes a 36mm antistatic hose which you may want anyway, plus the cleaning head and hose are metal so the dust static cling wouldn't be an issue.

 

[Jaybolishes]

The ct36 is surprisingly light and easy to carry around actually with the handle.  She's a little bulky to  carry up narrow stairs, but light enough to carry it in front of you if you have to.  I already have a ac36 and am thinking of buying a midi or mini.  My plan is to bring the midi/mini for traveling, and leave the ac36 at home as it holds lots and lots of dust before needing to change a bag. But I would highly recommend don't bother getting a 27 mm hose, I never ever use it. Just use an adapter to your 36 hose if you need to step down. 

 

[johninthecamper]

for a hundred more bucks you get four way better wheels,add ons options,more capacity and something a little bigger to carry& store.easy decision

I answered based on midi&mini/ 26,your in canada

 

[ceddy]

I just got a CT26, my CT22 is now hooked up to the Kapex with the bigger hose. The 2nd vac is a big time saver for sure.