central vac as DC

Dec 30, 2004 2 Replies


Hello everyone,


>
> Has anyone ever tried to use their central vacuum system for dust > collection?
> The unit seems to be roughly the same size as the home shop dust > collectors
> I've seen. The thing has good sucking power, but the concern I have is > the
> intake port. It's only 1.5 inches in diameter. Is this enough to handle > the
> job, or should I spend the cash on a real DC? I intend to check with the
> vacuum manufacturer (Cyclone), to see what they say. TIA.
>
> Curt Blood
> Amateur Furniture Builder

The Vac will be OK for a sander, maybe the router. It is not going to work with a planer or jointer. The small inlet will not take the amount of chips you get when a 12" board makes a pass through the planer.

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