Can I use a shop vac in the 4″ port of a hybrid table saw
I have a jet hybrid table saw, which has an enclosed base below the table. There is a 4-inch port for attaching dust collection. I’m wondering how well it would work (or not) to use a shop vac, for example a fein turbo I, that has a 1 1/4″ hose,. I’d then use adapters to go up to 4-inch, and hook that to the 4-inch port. I’d probably also get a hepa filter for the shop vac. It sure would be nice to regain some space in my somewhat smaller shop, but I also want to have good dust collection. thanks for any help …
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Dust Collection
I don't have dust collection - hopefully others here do and will give you the best answer but in the time being - I don't see why you can't use it in a pinch ? Especially if you only turn the saw on for a coule of minutes at a time. I don't have room for pro dust collection but do have a box fan that pulls air through a furnace filter and I wear a really good dust mask from start to finish.
I have an old rockwell steel barrel 2 HP vacuum - wet dry - it's noisy but does a good job of the floor and around machines.
SA
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