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Discussion in 'CNC Mills/Routers' started by Steven Bloom, Oct 1, 2015.

  1. Steven Bloom

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    Hi All,

    I need a vacuum for my new Sea-Ox. It needs to work well with Carbon Fiber dust. Any recommendations ????

    Thanks Steven
     
  2. Mark Carew

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  3. Steven Bloom

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    Sounds cool. But I'm not ready to cut under water. Something about water and electric don't mix that well around me
     
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    What kind of budget are you looking at spending? If you wanted a really nice setup for your dust extraction I would look at a Festool dust extractor, even one of the small ones and add a Dust Deputy on to it. Not cheap but a very nice combo for collecting large amounts of dust
     
  5. Steven Bloom

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    I guess 200 to 400. I say that because harbor freight has a 2 hp 5 micron dust collection machine for 210. But if something is reasonable and better, I'll get it
     
  6. Jonny Norris

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    For that money you should be able to find a std 100mm dust extraction setup with side channel blower fan instead of vacuum, much quieter and more efficient. A 1kw is plenty.

    Festool and wet vacs are great for short bursts but get on your nerves When they are on for hours, not really designed for long use either.
     

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