Shop Tips
Fix for vacuum filter clogs
Jan 28, 2015
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
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