Leon wrote:
On 7/31/2012 7:11 PM, Bill wrote:
Leon wrote:
On 7/31/2012 3:34 PM, Bill wrote:
Larry Jaques wrote:
On Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:19:02 -0400, Bill wrote:

Leon wrote:
On 7/30/2012 8:19 PM, Bill wrote:

Do you think an application of Johnson's paste wax improve the
durability of the (satin) finish? Since it's going to be my custom
honing strop, I would like to be able to wipe the "black muck"
off of
it.

Wax on bare wood will improve water resistance for a bit.

I mainly use wax as a lubricant. I use it to make drawers, with out
mechanical slides, slide easier. And that tends to last a long
time. I
also use it to lube screws.

Thanks, I think I can put that information to use (I was thinking of
adding a drawer or two to my new woodbench). For now, I need to go
play
with drywall compound--I seem to resist it, despite how much fun it
is.
; )

Got a wet shop vac and a P100 respirator? sigh Water really helps
trap the nasty, superfine dust.

I'm glad I sprung for the *vacuum* drywall sander! I've had better luck
with shop vac "bags", than water, though I tried water first.

Based on reading another post, I am going to upgrade my shop vac filter
to one of the better/best green ones (~$30, at Sears) for this task. I
wear an N95 rated dust mask for this and many other tasks.

After doing some other yardwork today, I decided to postpone my drywall
work until the conditions are more humane--perhaps after dark.

Here is a related question I had: Is the shop vac filter only there to
filter the air it outputs for the sake of the user, or does it protect
the unit (in any way)? For instance, if I'm vacuuming wet leaves (the
eave troughs), is there any benefit to using a filter?

Generally if the filter gets dirty quickly the filter is there to
protect the motor and then you, somewhat. Better vacs will draw the
debris directly into a filter bag and will have a secondary filter that
typically stays very very clean. These type typically do not loose
suction until the filter bag is 98 % full and ready to be tossed. The
secondary filter will still be quite clean.



Mine is a Craftsman.
http://c.shld.net/assets/own/00917066e.pdf

I just looked at the manual again, and it suggested removing the filter
when vacuuming large amounts of water (I never have). That doesn't
completely answer the question, but I think it is consistent with what
you wrote. I'll keep using the filters!

Let me say another way, typically if the vac filter is directly exposed
to the debris it is intended to protect the motor first, you second. The
secondary filters in addition to the debris going straight into the
collection bag typically are designed to protect you.

No secondary filters here.





I'm sure it's not as quiet as a Festool, but if it broke I would replace
it with the same model. Maybe I'll try hooking it to a TS when I get
one! : )

You probably will not be satisfied with a shop vac, any brand, connected
to a TS. You really need the volume that a DC offers. TS's have
numerous air paths which pretty much make a shop vac ineffective.

Okay. Thank you for making me aware of that. I wasn't sure.