My old noisy shop vac is dying (good riddance) so I'm in the market for a
replacement. Also looking to take a step up in a number of categories.

I was going to ask people's opinion here, but I had some time and did a
little researching myself. Here are some links for those who are also in
the market.

Good FWW article (membership req'd, or if you have issue #163....)
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki...F.aspx?id=2854

Another good article...
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/ho...p-vac-reviews/

couldn't find a review on the bosch, but here's a link, maybe you'll have
better luck than me.
http://www.nextag.com/Bosch-3931A-Ai...FF6C636DF49F30

American woodworker had an oft-referenced article though I couldn't seem to
locate a link to it. Maybe you'll have better luck.

I tried Consumer reports, but it seems like they're only reviewing the
shop-vac, craftsman, ridgid groups.... oh well.

Many articles available if you're looking at the lower end (read: noisy and
underpowered), but that's not what I was going for here.

After all that, I think I'm going to take a step down from the fein and
festool and go with the porter cable 7814. Looks almost as good for $100+
less

no affiliation, blah blah blah

Be well, work wood, make dust.

JC

oh, btw, if you have opinions on the above, feel free to enlighten me. My
mind is not completely made up yet.

jc

"Joe" wrote:

My old noisy shop vac is dying (good riddance) so I'm in the market for a
replacement. Also looking to take a step up in a number of categories.

I was going to ask people's opinion here,
After all that, I think I'm going to take a step down from the fein and
festool and go with the porter cable 7814. Looks almost as good for $100+
less

Interesting thread over at sawmill creek on that:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...43613#poststop
Conclusion is that the Ridgid (Home Depot) models with Scroll Noise
Reduction are quieter with better suction than high-end vacs, at much
lower cost.
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Interesting thread over at sawmill creek on that:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...43613#poststop
Conclusion is that the Ridgid (Home Depot) models with Scroll Noise
Reduction are quieter with better suction than high-end vacs, at much
lower cost.
--
Alex -- Replace "nospam" with "mail" to reply by email. Checked
infrequently.

Thanks for posting.

Do you have a Farm & Fleet nearby? This is a great performer
at an excellent price.

http://www.farmandfleet.com/catalog/product.aspx?i=465746&h=050104005&p=1



Joe wrote:
My old noisy shop vac is dying (good riddance) so I'm in the market for a
replacement. Also looking to take a step up in a number of categories.
....

oh, btw, if you have opinions on the above, feel free to enlighten me. My
mind is not completely made up yet.

jc

"Joe" wrote in message
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My old noisy shop vac is dying (good riddance) so I'm in the market for a
replacement. Also looking to take a step up in a number of categories.


IF I was replacing my shop vac, which I do not use any more, I would go with
Fein or Festool for the quiet factor. The quieter operation would be worth
the extra money.

I have the small Fein. Three things I particularly like: 1) the noise
level, 2) It uses bags (easy to change and the filter doesn't need to
be cleaned), and 3) the noise level. Yes, the noise really makes a big
difference to me. I found it on sale at woodcraft for about 140 bucks
about a year ago.

On Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:10:04 GMT, "Joe" wrote:

My old noisy shop vac is dying (good riddance) so I'm in the market for a
replacement.
SNIP

Had my Fein at least 10 years. Use it daily, never a problem. Love
it.