Hi. I am thinking about the same idea. I have a dust right separator. The hose is a bit wide than the one that comes with the deputy one so I would fist need to find or make a short hose that allows the top to close.
@seamancustombuilds2553
3 жыл бұрын
I am looking for some other hose options especially that are anti static for that connection
@sergior6249
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think it could support the weight of a second bucket inside the first and the Dustopper mounted to the second bucket? That would make it easier to take out and empty, I do this with my current shop vac becuase it would collapse the bucket. Doesn't seem like you have collapsing issues with the Festool. I think you sold me on the CT15. Thank you!
@seamancustombuilds2553
2 жыл бұрын
Sure the second bucket shouldn’t add much weight, I tried the Dustopper with another bucket I had and it would collapse it right away, it needs to be one with a thicker wall like the Home Depot one I’m using. Hope that helps
@blayne2029
Жыл бұрын
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@Matt.Hagens
2 жыл бұрын
Have you had any static issues with this setup? I've been doing some research and seems like using an anti-static setup is important for the Festool extractors. I just bought a CT15 and want to hook up a cyclone to it, but want to make sure I don't burn it out from static, etc. I plan on using is as my main dust collector for all my tools, so a cyclone would be really beneficial.
@seamancustombuilds2553
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using this setup for over a year now with no issues (knocking on wood) when I first made this video I had some people warn me it would fry it
@Matt.Hagens
2 жыл бұрын
@@seamancustombuilds2553 Do you get a lot of static dust on the outside of the Festool hose? I think if you get some of the conductive metal tape and ran it down the Dustopper tube to the inlet on the C15, that would "ground" it. Also then add an AS Festool hose (or similar)....but I'm just kind of guessing here based on the research that I have done. Or maybe all of that is overkill :)
@ZenRebel33
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I am just about to dive into purchasing distraction for my shop as my wall mounted shop vac is slowly dying. Initially I was talked into getting a $349 Festool, but decided against it with only a 3 gallon capacity. That had me looking at a 9 gallon Bosch similar to the Festool, but at $549 I was looking for a cheaper solution. Another KZitemr showed a vid using a standard shop vac with an Oneida dust collector similar to the one your using with the Festool. I’ve been looking for the right vacuum, but this seems to fix the problem about capacity while still having the Festool. Have you used it much?
@seamancustombuilds2553
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve only been using the Dustopper setup for a couple weeks but the Festool for about 5 months now and really like it, it’s primarily for my small tools like sander and track saw all my large tools are on a bigger dust collector
@likeafamily4life
3 жыл бұрын
Very timely video! I just picked up a CT15 and have yet to see it combined like this with a dustopper. I may end up with a dust deputy/ knock-off version on top of a square bucket similar to how yours is set up. I've heard the dust deputy type dust cyclones are a bit quieter. Do you find the sound of the Dustopper to be any more annoying/ offensive than the sound of the vacuum itself? Thanks for sharing!
@seamancustombuilds2553
3 жыл бұрын
I think the Dust Deputy allows for the container to get more full before pulling on passed the unit but the space required is much greater and wouldn’t fit under my workbench the way this setup would.
@learningthehardway6186
3 жыл бұрын
The dustopper is REALLY annoying. It makes an odd sound, like a train. The dust deputy makes a really low rumble, not nearly as noticeable. The dust deputy also works quite a bit better getting more of the fine dust, and will fill the bucket darn near full. Also, the dustopper robs a lot more suction from the vac. I got rid of my dust deputy and replaced it with a dustopper because of the lower profile, and I wish I wouldn’t have.
@likeafamily4life
3 жыл бұрын
@@learningthehardway6186 Appreciate the reply, I ended up getting one of the dest deputy knock-offs on amazon for under $30, and a screw top lid and graduated clear 5gal mixing bucket from the homeless deathspot for about another $10. I haven't assembled it all yet but I'm planning to get that done this week. I figured the taller profile would only really be a hinderince when I have to put it in the trunk to take it with me to a job, in which case I realized I can flip the lid over so the dust deputy would be inverted in the bucked for transport. I'll report back for anyone else who's interested in doing something like this! (assuming I don't forget) 🙃
@cmdv42
2 жыл бұрын
@@likeafamily4life 👀?
@likeafamily4life
2 жыл бұрын
@@cmdv42 After using the setup I described for about 70 working hours cleaning out my parents 2000sf attic, (a very trying and somewhat traumatizing experience) I can say that the knock-off dust deputy I bought is great, no complaints. Get a Gamma bucket lid if you do go this route, they're ideal. The CT-15 is also amazing, a really great tool that I have over 100 hours on already and seems as good as new. The real downside to my setup was the damn clear plastic HD bucket. Truthfully any bucket I've used from the big box stores has sucked ass and just collapsed if it had any kind of clog or stoppage in or on the hose (like if you accidentally suck a bag or piece of fabric/ carpet on the end while vacuuming). I tried using a bucket inside of another bucket, but it still crumpled like a can with all the suction the Festool vac has. I kinda gave up on it for the moment until I find a heavy duty bucket or metal can that can take the abuse. The videos of people making wood boxes and such for their dust deputy are great, but I didn't go that route for time/ sanitation concerns I had for the job I was doing.
@gray5857
2 жыл бұрын
How did it work out?
@seamancustombuilds2553
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using it for a year now and it’s working great, yet to replace a filter bag in the Festool
@bdm1000
2 жыл бұрын
Or you could just use a cheap bagless shop vac and vacuum out your full Festool bag (and re-use it) so you don't have a huge bucket attached to your extractor.
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