Fix for vacuum filter clogs
I use a shop vacuum for dust control with my router and sanders. But the filter fills up quickly with chips and sawdust, reducing the vac’s performance, and it’s hard to clean the debris from between the filter’s paper pleats. To reduce this problem, I cover the paper filter with pantyhose. Cut off one leg, slide it over the filter, and tie off the end. The pantyhose acts as a pre-filter and catches lots of dust without clogging up. To remove the dust, just blow it with an air hose or clean it with a brush.
Jim Richey
Mike Baker, Hamilton, MO
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Veritas Precision Square
Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander
Rikon 10-3061 10-in. Deluxe Bandsaw
The saw has two speeds: 3,280 sfpm (surface feet per minute) for wood and 1,515 sfpm for soft metals and some plastics.
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