Originally Posted by
Alan Lightstone
Thanks, Chris. Informative as always. Yes, I know, 1250CFM is overstated. But running a 6" hose to the shroud I'm building is better than 4" or 2.5". I'll get somewhat more flow that way.
I have agreed with the sentiment above and will be using both the Festool vac and the Rockler DC with a 6" hose to the shroud. I know this will not get all the small dust, but I'm hoping it will make a substantial dent in it.
FWIW, I now have a Grit Automation Dust Collector module hooked up to the Festool, and both my Jet 1000B and Jet 2000 turn on for several minutes when I use the Kapex. But they are in the middle of the shop, and the Kapex is at the end, so it must take them time to clear the small airborne dust. I have another Grit Automation module to hook up to the Rockler DC. Not sure how I'll get both to turn on. Time to run that by Joel at Grit Automation. I'm sure that's a way.
So, when completed, I'll have the Rocker DC and the Festool Vac, as well as two overhead air cleaners turn on when I use the Kapex. Certainly overkill, but also, sadly, I'm sure not totally effective. Let's see how the shroud does. I think that will help a lot. I'll post pictures when completed.