Hey everyone! I'm looking to replace my shop vac. I already have a Dewalt cordless for smaller jobs, but I need something better for collecting dust from my miter saw and general shop cleanup. I'm hoping to find something that offers both good pressure and volume. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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If you don’t mind spending a bit more, the Hercules dust extractor is definitely worth it. It may be pricier than a regular vac, but the features make it way more suitable for woodworking tasks.
I switched to the Dewalt Stealth, and I love it! It’s really quiet and has a ton of power. I liked my first one so much that I bought a smaller version too. Definitely keep an eye out for sales; I snagged mine for $100!
I highly recommend checking out the Harbor Freight dust extractor. It's way quieter than a standard shop vac and it actually turns on automatically with your tools, which is super handy!
Plus, it self-cleans its filters, so you won’t lose suction over time. Honestly, I wish I'd gone this route instead of getting a regular vac with a cyclone attachment.

Totally agree! I upgraded from an old Ridgid and it’s such a relief not dealing with that noisy monster anymore.