The Framers Forum

Hi all!

I'm a novice woodworker and I've recently acquired a lot of power tools. My one issue is the sawdust. I know there are dust extractors but it is confusing how many different brands and prices are available. I have a variety of corded and battery-powered machines, the majority of which are Dewalt or Makita. I also have an older Dyson that works well. Is it possible to convert it? Is there anybody out there who knows of a decent yet cheap dust extractor?

I have an older version of this, they come up on Facebook Marketplace for £50-100.
https://www.toolden.co.uk/p/metabo-mpts ... pgQAvD_BwE

It sounds like what you've got is a selection of hand-held powered tools so dust extraction should be fairly straight forward.
Get a Henry vac and buy a very long hose for it - not the Henry type hose but one that's meant for hand held machine tools, ie Amazon, E-bay or Axminster tools.
What you don't want is the hose clattering about around you as you work, so have it coming down loose from the ceiling. That's why I said buy a very long hose.