Subject: Re: Any help on using Shop vac as a Dust collector?

From: [email-masked]
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 1997 18:01:44 +0000

Robert Gosselin wrote:
> 
> [email-masked] wrote:
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> > I have a good Shop-Vac. It uses connectors of either 1 1/4 or 2 1/2
> > inches.  It is strong and seems like it would be good for dust
> > collection using the additional bags for dust.  My problem is that all
> > of my tools seem to have connectors of sizes other than the two above.
> > Mt TS for instance uses a 2 1/4 in. outlet.  My question is if anyone
> > has found a source for adapters for Shop-Vacs to machines?
> 
> I am planning on doing the same thing, any help would be appreciated
> [email-masked]
If you have a lathe you can make your own. Turn a plug to the size that
fits your particular tool and then bore to except your vac hose.

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From: [email-masked] (RodWSheets)
Date: 11 Feb 1997 12:46:46 GMT

Check with Penn State for connectors of different sizes. They should have
what you need. Their numbers are (800)377-7297 Orders and (800)656-4-SOS
for Technical Support.

Rodney Sheets([email-masked])

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From: [email-masked] (Sra817)
Date: 11 Feb 1997 19:56:39 GMT

I  use good quality duct tape  as spacer/bushing on insides or outsides of
fittings, dust ports, or hose ends. Started as temp fix, but seems to hold
up rather well.