Canadian Woodworking Magazine Reviews Suction Controller CT SWITCHER-D

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Suction Controller CT SWITCHER-D installed on Festool CT 26 dust extractor. Photo by Carl Duguay of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine

I stumbled upon this review of Suction Controller while doing a routine search. Senior Editor Carl Duguay of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine tested a Suction Controller CT SWITCHER-D in his shop and found it to be a significant innovation and beneficial in his work. At first glance, these direct-mount suction controllers look just … Continue reading Canadian Woodworking Magazine Reviews Suction Controller CT SWITCHER-D

Suction Controller – FAQs

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I want to address a few of the most commonly asked questions I hear about Suction Controller. If you have others, please ask away in the comments section at the bottom. Q: Can suction be directed to both hoses, or is it either one or the other? A: Suction Controller allows full control over how … Continue reading Suction Controller – FAQs

Seeking Testers for Suction Controller Prototype

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Over the last couple years, I have been developing a product that controls the suction going to two ports. Though the working name has changed over the course of development, I am currently calling it "Suction Controller". Primary Purpose The Suction Controller is designed to be used with a vacuum and two hoses, and its … Continue reading Seeking Testers for Suction Controller Prototype

10 Reasons to Empty Your Dust Collector

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I have a single-bag dust collector which is situated in a small room adjacent to my machine shop to isolate the noise.  However, it's also out of sight so I sometimes forget to check the bag.  Here are some reasons not to forget emptying it: It is hard to handle a full bag, especially if … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Empty Your Dust Collector

Overflow, Part VI

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This time, I am giving away one Makita BO3700 Finishing Sander which has seen a minimal amount of use.  It uses 1/3 of a standard 9x11" sandpaper sheet which is held in place by a spring-loaded clamp at each end of the pad. The soft pad has eight holes for dust extraction.  The steel plate … Continue reading Overflow, Part VI

Review of Laguna’s LT16-3000 Bandsaw

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My workshop had only ever seen a 14" bandsaw but one month ago, I upgraded to an LT16-3000 from Laguna Tools Inc.  While setting up the saw, I ran into a few problems with the Chinese-made saw but once it was operational, it worked as I had expected.  (For the record, I believe that the overall quality … Continue reading Review of Laguna’s LT16-3000 Bandsaw