Best Vacuum for Dust Control
Updated: Mar. 19, 2019If you need better dust control in the workshop or on the job, take a look at Makita’s backpack vacuum.
Makita’s 18V Brushless Cordless 1/2 Gal. Backpack Extractor/Vacuum
Makita’s 18V brushless cordless 1/2 gallon backpack extractor/vacuum is a great addition for anyone trying to find better dust control. The backpack vacuum is versatile and will hook up to nearly every tool with a dust port. So if you’ve got a cordless tool as well, you’ll be able to go anywhere.
Makita’s Backpack Vacuum Details
The backpack comes in at 10 1/2 pounds with the two 18V batteries and a 39-inch flex hose. It comes with a two-speed remote control with LED lights on the end of the remote and it uses a HEPA filter as well.
Makita’s Backpack Vacuum Power
Makita’s backpack vacuum has got power with 53 CFM of suction power, which also provides 28 1/2 feet of water lift. It’ll run for 90 minutes on the low power setting and 60 minutes on the higher setting.
Makita Backpack Vacuum Warranty
It comes with a three-year warranty as well.
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Cyclone Dust Collector
This Cyclone Dust Collector from Jet features a direct mount filter, a large collection bin and a radio frequency remote control that works from up to 50 ft. away. It has a two-stage dust separation system that pulls heavy debris down to the collection drum before it reaches the filter, which eliminates clogs and drops in suction. It can capture fine particles as small as 1 micron and below. This collector is great for small- and medium-size shops, and its swivel casters make it easy to move around. Speaking of dust collection, here are 11 more ways to keep your workshop neat and tidy. Buy this product now.
Three-Machine Dust Collection Kit
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Wet Dry Vacuum Adapter
You can connect a variety of power tools to your shop vacuum using a Workshop brand WS25007A 2-1/2-Inch Universal Wet Dry Shop Vacuum Adapter. It features three diameter sizes: 1-1/4, 1-7/8 and 2-1/2 in., offering a range of maneuverability, airflow and particle size collection. You just trim it to the desired size. Learn everything you need to know about using your shop vac for dust collection here. Get it on Amazon.
POWERTEC 70196 PVC Flexible Dust Collection Hose, Clear Color
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