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    dust deputy attached to dust extractor - implosion possible?

    Hello, I have a dust extractor (not fien) with a very small dust bag/filter .I want to attach a Dust Deputy 2.5 to help increase my bag/filter capacity. I have been told that 80mil buckets are too thin, and that 100mil buckets are preferred. I am wondering if this applies to dust extractors...
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    wet dry vac recommendations - good quality corded HEPA filter downstream of motor - brushless available? or go central vac? or other

    My shop vac Kicked the can. After servicing it, I have decided that I want a vacuum that has a filter downstream of the motor or brushless system or central vac. even though I use a HEPA filter + high eff bags on my shop-vac brand, it is downstream of the dust particles and not the motor...
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    Power strip or switch for 20 amp motor load

    Hello, typically in my shop I tend to turn on all of my lights and loads by turning on A surge protector When I enter and leave. I'm looking for a simple switch that can handle a motor load up to 20 A. I suppose ideally it would be a power bar, or a single switchbut the only thing I foundWas...
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    buying an electric motor used - Came from pool pump or water pump - run or buy?

    Hello, I'm looking at a used electric motor to purchase. My understanding is that the motor was used for a pool pump or a water pump. There is rust in many places, but not on the shaft Where the pulley sits. the seller took a picture of it and there's only a tiny bit of surface rust. I do...
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    Wen 5" metal bandsaw Clone - steel filings when running - is this normal

    I recently got a 5 inch wen/ grizzly g0885 metal bandsaw clone. Right out-of-the-box, I just powered it on just to see how it runs. and didn't even adjust the blade guides or belt tension. I notice that when it was running, it appeared a mix of metal filings and possibly black paint? seemed to...
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    Antivibration hammers. options?

    Hello, I'm having a tennis elbow issue and need something that is anti-vibration. I'm a little bit cautious about using proper striking form due to vibrations. Personally I like the grip of the blue est wing and wooden hammers in the past as well is they don't chafe over time. I'm going to...
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    Are there super lightweight electric hoists or winches?

    Hello, I am in the process of making a mobile tool cart that has an electric lifting capability. similar to the one created in this video. I've already created a drawing with a few modifications. basically I need everything to be as lightweight as possible. I have suffered an injury and am...
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