Which dedicated DE is best for Kapex?
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copcarcollector
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WOW, do you have another dust extractor already? I had a CT26, so I bought another CT26 for my Kapex - just for the ease of only having to have one bag size on hand.
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copcarcollector said:
Yes, I have the CT36AC. I want that to be over by my not-yet-built- custom MFT of use with all of the tools there. Possibly with a boom arm?
I want dedicated dust collection at the Kapex. But I have another option (depending on where I place the Kapex) which is to use a combination of a small 36mm hose plus a 4" drop from my big dust collector to a shroud. Might be the best of both worlds?
To those of you who use your Kapex a lot - would you add a dust shroud to a stationary Kapex if it wasn't a big deal to add? In other words, do you think it would be worth having?
BTW, I have the technology to allow starting up the Kapex (or any other tool for that matter) to auto-start my big dust collector as well. I hated that I used to have to leave it on, so in its' new location it will be auto-activated for pretty much all tools. No more having to remember to turn it on and off manually ... or cuss about how loud it is when it runs all of the time!
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wow said:
There is some residual dust but can't say I would go to the bother of fabricating a shroud myself based on what is produced. It's just as easy to pop the hose from the top and give a quick clean up occasionally.
Of course it also depends on what is behind your saw as well.
wow said:
The CT connection gets most of it. If the Kapex is shop based a shroud won't hurt and will get some of the dust that the CT doesn't (not that there is much) reducing the small build up around the saw over time. I think even with both running there will still be a small amount settling pretty much within the rough footprint of the saw. But if it is no big deal to do it ..... why not?
Probably not a good idea to have the Kapex trigger the large DC system. It will be switching on/off waaay too much for that type of system. I don't know the exact reasons but I don't think that will be good for the motor or switch. Probably better to just have a remote control on/off separate. Turn it on for each cutting session as opposed to each cut.
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land_kel said:
I have the 60 tooth on the Kapex right now. One blade that was recently sharpened. I gave another 60 and an 80.
Rough sizing this load to get it ready for the planer.
I've also filled a 22 and 2-36 bags while ripping.
I would have filled a second Mini bag while routing, but......
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/1400-dust-collection-problem/
Tom
