I use both. DC connected to table saw, router table, jointer and other high
dust volume, stationary, tools. I use the shop vac with my ROS, belt sander
and other portable tools. What I would like to do some day is have a very
long small hose that I can drag around the shop as necessary to use with the
portable tools. I cant imagine any shop vac doing what my DC does.

I have a Griz http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...mnumber=G1029Z



"Peter Wells" wrote in message
.. .
I have a few tools (table saw, radial arm saw, sander, grinder) that I use
probably a few times a month that are fitted with connections for dust
collector. I use them in the garage where a lot of other stuff is stored.
So after using them there is always dust all over the place. To what
extent
would a dust collector keep the garage clean? Do they just get the big
bits
so you don't need to sweep but still leave dust everywhere? Given that I
don't have the space to permenantly connect a dust collection system I'm
wondering if I wouldn't be as well off buying a strong shop vac and
connecting as needed.

All advice appreciated.

Peter