Going to sand walls for painting and want this for the vacuum aspect. Is the vacuum strong enough to keep up with dry wall sanding or not worth it?
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I used a rigid random 5in sander hooked up to a shop vac with a bag to sand plaster walls...very happy with result
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It will suck-up about half of the dust when used on drywall joints. Better than nothing but a shop vac attachment would do better.
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I have not tried it for that but from what I have seen of the dust collection capabilities of the sander, I would say not, it would miss a lot of the dust. Just my opinion.
1882523
While I like this sander a lot, I don't find that the vacuum aspect is noteworthy. If that's your concern I'd look elsewhere.
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I used this to sand my solid oak kitchen island countertop. I think it's definitely worth it. It worked great in vacuuming probably 90%, at least, of the dust generated.
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I honestly would not get this unless you absolutely need a stuck vac. I just bought the DC50 Animal upright and LOVE it! The difference I believe is in the bristles in the brush. I would really suggest looking into the DC50 tho. It's a smaller, more compact upright, but just as powerful as a full size.
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That kind of depends on what you want to with your new mini sand-blaster :) If you're doing small work here-or-there, it's a good choice; if you're doing anything heavy-duty or prolonged, it might not cut it. Also, this little guy likes to kinda rumble around: I had to use masking tape to keep it in place so it didn't rumble its way off the table, haha. You may also need an adapter for the hose, as I'm not sure if it will match Paasche fittings; for that reason, I recommend looking for a package deal from Paasche if they have one.
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I designed a dust collector from sheet metal. I attached my shop vac up to it and it works very well. The only thing, is you can't take alot off at once. It will clog up the vac hose.
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I agree with Carol. This is the only vacuum I've used over 30ish years. I've had to replace it once or twice. I run mine year round. The flaps wear out but are cheap and easily replaced, but don't need replacing very often. Will only use this type of vac. Great for the price and far better than the pricey ones.
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So long as you don't vacuum damp material that could permanently attach itself to the filter, you should be able to clean and re-use it for a time period comparable to any competitively priced product. After vacuuming drywall dust, I noticed a significant loss of vacuum performance. I removed the filter and cleaned it with compressed air. That solved the problem. I normally use the FB for dog hair and I've had no such performance problem, but I plan to clean the filter from time-to-time anyway. I prefer this unit over my heavier Hoover that has brushes and a BAG!!
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Maybe- can you get over the wall and straight down? The vacuum is better for larger pieces, such as leaves, not good for very fine dirt.
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Yes, we have utilized this vacuum with the Porter-Cable Drywall Sander and we have been more than pleased with the production of the equipment. Our Tapers have ranted and raved about the unit since we made the purchase and wished we had done so much sooner!
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I am using the Fein Turbo II with 1 micron filter and bag and the Dust Right Cyclone seperator. this setup is a little pricey but I promise you that tou will empty the seperator many, many times before you need to change the bag and the fine very quiet compared to other shop vacs. the on board receptacle with auto on/off for your tools is great and the the adjustable motor speed makes it perfect for use with an orbital sander (won't draw the sander down too tightly). I have been using it for a year now for tool attachment and general shop/home/car clean-up and have no complaints. like i said, it's a bit pricey for this setup but worth every cent. I am using the Fein Turbo II with 1 micron filter and bag and the Dust Right Cyclone seperator. this setup is a little pricey but I promise you that tou will empty the seperator many, many times before you need to change the bag and the fine very quiet compared to other shop vacs. the on board receptacle with auto on/off for your tools is great and the the adjustable motor speed makes it perfect for use with an orbital sander (won't draw the sander down too tightly). I have been using it for a year now for tool attachment and general shop/home/car clean-up and have no complaints. like i... » Read More I am using the Fein Turbo II with 1 micron filter and bag and the Dust Right Cyclone seperator. this setup is a little pricey but I promise you that tou will empty the seperator many, many times before you need to change the bag and the fine very quiet compared to other shop vacs. the on board receptacle with auto on/off for your tools is great and the the adjustable motor speed makes it perfect for use with an orbital sander (won't draw the sander down too tightly). I have been using it for a year now for tool attachment and general shop/home/car clean-up and have no complaints. like i said, it's a bit pricey for this setup but worth every cent. « Show Less
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I have never loved a vacuum cleaner more. I can't vouch for sand, but just the other day I had a last minute dirt spill on my deck and it did just fine. I use it for the kitchen/mud room area.
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This isn't a vacuum. It's more like a dust mop. When used with a wet cloth, it's a wet mop. Whatever sand didn't cling to the wet cloth or the dry cloth would just end up being pushed around.
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If you turn the vac to manual and full suction, it will hold itself to the ceiling. With the sander running it won't, with the exception of switching the slide on the head of the unit to vacuum. But my experience with that ended in having to get the mud pan back out to fix the swirls.
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Unfortunately, NO. That was a major goof by B&D.; I made room for it on my laundry room shelf. I'm used to it by now, so I guess it isn't critical for it to hang on the wall. This vac is super powerful. I'm glad I bought it.
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I also use a shop vac with mine. The sander dust port has small nibs that hold my hose very well. I am icing a generic black plastic hose, and I am unsure of the size, but this system works well.
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I've only found this vacuum strong enough for wood or vacuum and have used it for 2 years on that surface without any issues.
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I have only used it for painting prep purposes, drywall and a wooden desk. I'm not sure about wet sanding, I'm sorry :(
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The pole mount makes a great handle for hand sanding. Bought it for a small job and have used numerous times since. Be sure to have a good hepa filter for your shop vac.