Floor sweeper attachment for shop vac?

[signcrafter]

Looking to get a setup to use with my shop vac to clean floors, mainly saw dust and other stuff. Want a quality setup with a couple straight metal extensions and a curved piece and a floor head. Something like this but it doesn't get the best reviews, https://www.zoro.com/dewalt-5-piece...G_Ekx8NRAPlI122Xq1hoCva0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds. I don't mind spending some money for a quality setup to vacuum up saw dust from floors or to do a good cleaning before laying floors. Using the hose, even with the plastic extensions it *****. I've used some before that have a swivel type of head so it's always tight on the floor and just glides. Anyone have advice on a good quality setup?

 

[RTM]

I use this on my shop vac, works much better than the factory supplied stuff, but still not good enough to lay a floor over, IMO. Never happy with the flexi heads when used at other sites.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUGPZ3U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This type stinks

RIDGID 2-1/2 in. LA2509 Locking Utility Nozzle Accessory Shop Vacuum Attachment for RIDGID Wet Dry Vacs Hoses and Wands LA2509 - The Home Depot

Provide powerful suction for heavy-duty cleanups with the help of this RIDGID Locking Accessory Utility Nozzle for RIDGID Wet Dry Vacs.

www.homedepot.com

 

[signcrafter]

Looking for Something a little better then the plastic stuff. Basically turning shop vac into an upright for cleaning floors, minus the brush roll an upright has. I've used these before on construction sites and they work good. It was all metal like the one I linked in my original post. I'm just not using the right Google terms to get what I want.

 

[lolaetype]

The best attachments I've seen are the ones that came with the older Kirby vacuum cleaners. They are made of some kind of plastic that seems to last for decades. I "inherited" a set maybe 30 years ago when my mom's Kirby finally died, I'm still using them. Maybe you can find some in garage sales or second hand stores. If not these are currently on ebay:

Vintage Kirby Vacuum Classic Attachments Blue In Original Box | eBay

<p>This is a set of classic Kirby vacuum attachments in a beautiful blue color. The brand of these attachments is Kirby and they are suitable for use with any Kirby vacuum cleaner. The attachments are open box and are in excellent working condition, ready to help you clean your home.</p>

www.ebay.com

I dumped the hose that came with my Shop-Vac and bought one of these. A much better hose, more flexible and easier to work with.

 

[Criss]

I've been using an old upright. I vacuum steel shaving, wood shaving, plaster dust anything that's not wet. Just switch bags once it's full. This vacuum was retired from house duty, and has been sweep my shops concrete floor for at least 10 years. Granted I broom the big stuff so it doesn't get stuck.

 

[JRC3]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUGPZ3U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Been using the Ridgid version sold at HD for years. Works great.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

In one of my houses, there was a central vac system. We didn't use it, but the attachments were wonderful. They were steel and heavy duty. One even had a plug-in beater brush. Th one without the electric brush was very nice as well. Perhaps something meant for a central vac would work with your shop vac.

 

[isr2kba]

In one of my houses, there was a central vac system. We didn't use it, but the attachments were wonderful. They were steel and heavy duty. One even had a plug-in beater brush. Th one without the electric brush was very nice as well. Perhaps something meant for a central vac would work with your shop vac.

I found this thread having the same situation as OP — thanks for this incredible suggestion. I have a central vac that we never use and there’s a closet full of the attachments you describe!

(…Now to go figure out which closet…)

 

[signcrafter]

Thanks for all the advice. I talked to an old boss yesterday and asked what he used because it worked good when we were using it. He said it was the DeWalt setup. It has mixed reviews online but worked good for us. I see Milwaukee has one also very similar so I'm going to end up going with either the DeWalt or Milwaukee for about 70 bucks. Acme has both in stock.

 

[Farmall450]

Thanks for all the advice. I talked to an old boss yesterday and asked what he used because it worked good when we were using it. He said it was the DeWalt setup. It has mixed reviews online but worked good for us. I see Milwaukee has one also very similar so I'm going to end up going with either the DeWalt or Milwaukee for about 70 bucks. Acme has both in stock.

Links?

 

[signcrafter]

Links?

DEWALT 5 piece Dust Extractor Accessory Kit

DEWALT 5 piece Dust Extractor Accessory Kit - DWV2759 from DEWALT

www.acmetools.com

Milwaukee Dust Extraction Cleaning Set

Milwaukee Dust Extraction Cleaning Set - 49-90-1962 from Milwaukee

www.acmetools.com