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    Shop Vac vs Dust Collector ?

    I realize a properly designed and installed DC system is wonderful.

    But w my budget, usage level, etc don't have one.

    Just been using a good large Shop Vac, sometimes hook it up to a machine if gonna use that alot, works just fine for me but I hate having to drag that big can all around shop.

    So I'm willing to buy a $300 DC, but want to attach a 40' ? 2 1/2" ? hose to it.

    I sure don't want to drag around a 4" or whatever bigggg hose.

    I won't be vacuuming any large chunks, just saw and sanding dust, and a little planer chips.

    Will also be quieter, cause DC will be on other side of wall, w remote from shop turn on.

    40' total hose is what I would need.

    I fully realize it will not work as well as a real DC ducted system, but I am NOT willing to run any permanent ducting to individual machines.

    Mostly concerned about restricting vacuum and overheating blower motor.

    Thoughts ? Marc
    Last edited by Marc Jeske; 07-28-2017 at 3:42 AM.

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