Comments on: Shop-Vacuum Filter Care

By: Mike Werneburg

Mike Werneburg — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:46:46 +0000

In reply to Eric Stoelting. spot on my friend

By: Rick Thompson

Rick Thompson — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:10:09 +0000

A cyclone separator mounted on a bucket works pretty well to catch most of the stuff before it gets to the filter. Eventually the filter does need cleaning, I will try your idea, Chris.

By: Eugene Caputo

Eugene Caputo — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:08:41 +0000

Great tip for a constant problem in my garage and basement. Very good solution I’ll be trying very soon. Thanks!!!!

By: Christopher Cunningham

Christopher Cunningham — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 23:19:15 +0000

In reply to Charles Taplin. If I recall correctly, a 1/4-20 nut takes a 7/16" wrench and common drill chucks have a 3/8" capacity. Perhaps grinding or filing 3 flats on the bolt, or just taking the sharp edges off its threads would do the trick.

By: Eric Stoelting

Eric Stoelting — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:25:26 +0000

Great idea…for both kitchen and shop vac! In terms of centering, I would cut discs for top and bottom that fit the inside diameter of the filter and glue them, on center, to larger discs. that way the smaller discs hold the filter on center as it spins.

By: Charles Taplin

Charles Taplin — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:09:04 +0000

Good idea! Would it help to put a nut, then a lock washer then more nuts and lock washer on the end of the bolt to give the drill a hex shaped thing to grab onto in lieu of chewing up the threads? A hex is obviously great for a 3-jaw chuck.

By: Rob Stevens

Rob Stevens — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:33:40 +0000

Alternatively, buy a fibreglass filter (mine has lasted 10+ years) and clean it by spraying water from a hose from the inside. Let it dry thoroughly before re-assembling.

By: Christopher Cunningham

Christopher Cunningham — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 02:02:16 +0000

In reply to Ian Hendrie. I used my old plug-in drill and the filter did indeed spin faster. It also wobbled more. To take advantage of a faster spin, the open end of the filter need a fixture to keep its center on the drill's axis of rotation. The cordless drill is fast enough.

By: Ian Hendrie

Ian Hendrie — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 01:49:49 +0000

I think this would be a good use for that old 120v drill in the drawer. Much faster than battery ones.

By: Bill Kenneke

Bill Kenneke — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:04:41 +0000

This may be the best how-to article I’ve read in the past I-don’t-know-how-many years! It makes, not only, one of the most tiresome workshop chores easy and fast, it also does the same in the kitchen. It will definitely increase my usage of both my vacuums and my blenders. Eureka!