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VACUUM CLEANER sa CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM sa SAWDUST COLLECTION SYSTEM x SHOP VACUUM xx APPLIANCE xx CLEANING EQUIPMENT Tip on adding a pantyhose pre-filter to shop vacuum. Buyer's guide to shop vacuums. Fifteen models are compared. An explanation of shop vacuum specs given in airwatts vs. cubic-feet-per-minute (cfm). Tip shows how to make a metal liner for a shop vacuum that makes emptying the vacuum a less dusty job. Tip shows how to modify canvas coin bags to serve as dust bags for older vacuum systems. Quiet your shop vacuum by enclosing inside a plywood or MDF box that is lined with carpeting. Tip: Repair a cracked flexible hose with a section of bicycle inner tube slipped over the outside. Tip: Cardboard tube from long roll of giftwrap makes a vacuum hose extension that can be shaped to get into tight places. Installing a central vacuum system. Repairing vacuum cleaners. Some tips. Workshop vacuums. A user test of five models. Improve the filtering capacity of your shop vacuum by surrounding the existing filter with a hardware mesh cage that is covered with fabric. Kitty vacuum cover. Soft sculpture kitten head, fastened to a modified plastic jug, is dressed in a long skirt and pinafore. The four-foot tall kitty is designed to disguise an upright vacuum. How to install a centralized vacuum system. Product review of the Black & Decker model 9321 Type 1 cordless vacuum cleaner. How to install a central vacuum system. How to install a central, built-in vacuum system. Installing a central vacuum cleaning system. Used panty hose extend the life of the filter on a shop vacuum. Adjusting a worn transmission pulley on a Hoover Concept I vacuum cleaner which is causing the drive belt to slip off. Troubleshooting the cause of dust/dirt being blown out into the air by an upright vacuum cleaner. Tips on replacing bad motor brushes in a canister vacuum cleaner. Wordless Workshop shows how to build wall-mounted tubing from PVC pipe for use with a shop vacuum. How to replace vacuum cleaner agitator brushes. Tip shows how to keep drywall dust from clogging a shop vacuum filter. Tip on replacing the switch on a shop vacuum. Tip to prevent magnetic metal objects from being sucked into your upright-style vacuum cleaner. Vacuum nozzle for tight places is made from a drinking straw and a paper cup. Tip on using a PVC plumbing tee to serve as the holder for shop vacuum attachments. Repairing a noisy motor on a Hoover electric broom. Tip on using bent wire coat hangers to store shop vacuum accessories. Tip on attaching a shop vacuum to a backpack frame for outdoor use. How to replace a belt on a vacuum cleaner. Shelf built in the space between two garage doors is outfitted to hold shop vacuum attachments and hose. Test of shop vacuums. Dry suction, dust pick-up, block, screw and nail, wet suction and noise test results noted. Chart compares useful features on common brands and models. Tip on using the plastic top from a spray can, fitted with a 1/4" flexible hose, to convert your ordinary vacuum cleaner to a detail vacuum cleaner. Tip: Put wet newspapers in the drum of a vacuum cleaner to trap drywall dust. Shop-vacuum nozzle in the shape of a scoop is made from a square plastic bottle. Use flexible sump-pump discharge hose as a vacuum cleaner hose. Tip on lining a shop vacuum with a plastic trash bag without having the bag obstruct the filter. Tip on storing shop-vacuum tools. Choosing a shop vacuum. A comparison of 12 different models. Tip on converting a plastic gas can into a vacuum cleaner pickup for acoustical texture material being scraped from a ceiling. Tapered nozzle for evacuating all of the dust from holes drilled in concrete is made from copper plumbing fittings. Tip: Add fine-particle dry filter to cyclone discharge opening in a shop vacuum system. Tip: Use old pantyhose over the paper filter of a shop vacuum to reduce damage. Tip: Use discarded panty hose over the paper filter of your shop vacuum to help reduce clogging. Troubleshooting vacuum cleaners. Covers air intake problems on both uprights and canisters, electrical problems and tips on disassembly. A big sucker. Advice on using a shop vacuum for all kinds of projects around the home. Tip: Use panty hose legs to protect cartridge filters on shop vacuum cleaners from fine dust. Tip: A section of bicycle inner tube will repair a split or cracked flexible hose on a vacuum cleaner. How to install a central vacuum system. Troubleshooting a vacuum cleaner switch. Tip: Use a garden hose to unplug the long hose on a central vacuum cleaner system. Tip: Install a rubber bicycle grip on your carpet sweeper. Tip on using a vacuum cleaner to pick up spilled seed, fertilizer, and other granular material. Suggestions for installing a central vacuum system in your house. How to repair a vacuum cleaner. Tip shows how to make a vacuum-cleaner extension tube from PVC pipe that works in reaching rafters, high garage corners, upper parts of heating ducts, etc. Vacuum-cleaner troubleshooting. A checklist of quick things to do when your vacuum loses its pep. Build a workshop vacuum cleaner from a kit. How to install a central vacuum cleaning system. Installing a central vacuum cleaner system to serve house and/or workshop. Suggestions for tool hookups included. Consumers guide to vacuum cleaners. How to convert a shop vacuum to wet-pickup operation. The wet pickup container is made from a 5-gallon plastic bucket with a tight-fitting lid and a length of flexible hose. How to install a central vacuum system. Make a small nozzle from a plastic drinking straw and a basin stopper. Use this nozzle to clean sawdust from deep recesses (such as the inside of motors, chainsaw engines, etc.) Use a 35mm film spool and film container to make an attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Use this gadget to vacuum out the inside of your camera because it can reach into all the small areas. Tip on adapting your shop vacuum to suck out debris from spark plug wells prior to removing the plugs. Easel caddy holds vacuum cleaner attachments. Heavy-duty shop vacuum cleaner. How to install a built-in vacuum system. Three-wheeled dolly for easy rolling around of a shop vacuum. Built of water pipe with two large wheels, a pivot wheel and a long handle. How to fix an upright vacuum cleaner, a tank-type vacuum cleaner, and a canister vacuum cleaner. Tip-proof dolly for a shop vacuum. Both 3- and 4-wheel versions are shown. Tip: Make a vacuum cleaner nozzle to get into small places from a plastic pill bottle and a length of brass pipe. Tip: Extend the life of your shop vacuum filters by protecting them with a removable screen. Upright vacuum cleaner maintenance tips. Build a shop vacuum for less than $10. Convert an old upright vacuum cleaner into a small hand-held vacuum for cars, upholstery, etc. A 16-page special report. The know-how you need to repair your small appliances. Covers electric irons, automatic toasters, electric coffee pots, electric food mixers, vacuum cleaners and electric fans. Shop vacuum cleaner is made from an old tank-type unit mounted on a two-wheeled cart. Use the output (blower) side of a shop vacuum to blow vermiculite insulation into the walls of your home. Tip: How to make a dolly for a shop vacuum and a rigid handle for the nozzle. Wall-mounted wooden rack for storing shop vacuum accessories (hose, wands, brushes, etc.). Make a long wand for your shop vac from PVC pipe. Use it to vacuum leaves and debris from your gutters. Tip on using a cloth bag (pillowcase) to trap the fine particles exhausted by a shop vacuum. Tip on stabilizing your pull-around shop vac by placing some scrap iron in the canister. Tip on waxing plastic fittings on a shop vacuum to make them easier to get apart while enabling pieces to mate smoothly. Rolling carts hold cleaning supplies and vacuum. Vacuum cleaner troubleshooting. Tip shows how to make shop vacuum handle from metal strapping and a dowel. Exhaust muffler for a shop vacuum is made from PVC pipe fittings and foam. Tip on making a small vacuum cleaner that is operated by pressurized air. Tip: Wall-mounted holder for a vacuum cleaner hose. Tip: Line your shop vacuum with a large plastic garbage bag to make emptying easier and less messy. Shop vacuums. How they work. What to look for in a vacuum. Comparison test of 10 models. Chart of 24 models. How to fabricate remote hookups for a shop vacuum using PVC pipe. Tip on vacuuming dirt and sawdust without also picking up small hardware parts (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) Buyer's guide to shop vacuums. Twenty two models are listed. Shop vacuums. A buyer's guide and use test of 22 different models. Improve the operation of a shop vacuum floor nozzle by adding a pair of skids to its sides. Small set of plywood wheels keeps a vacuum's floor nozzle from sticking to the floor due to suction. Advice on how to ground a shop vacuum to avoid static shocks. Wall-mounted holder for shop-vacuum hoses. Tip on shaking fine dust out of a shop vacuum filter without making a mess. User test of five shop vacuums costing less than $150. Tip on surrounding the casters of a shop vacuum with rings of PVC pipe which will push aside obstacles (like electric cords) instead of getting hung up. Tip on eliminating static-electric shocks when using a shop vacuum with a plastic hose. Tip on using old panty hose on a shop vacuum filter. Make a small pickup nozzle for your vacuum from plastic tubing and a 35mm plastic film canister. Tip suggests using old panty hose as a shop vac filter. Tips on increasing the capacity of a shop vacuum by adding an auxiliary collection tank to collect the bulkier items. How to build a crevice tool for a shop vacuum. Tip on using a bottomless bucket to keep a plastic liner bag from being sucked into the filter of a shop vacuum. Tip on collecting small parts being cut off with a miter or table saw by using a mesh bag attached to a vacuum cleaner. Install a central vacuum cleaning system in your home. How to mount a portable 10 gallon shop vacuum from a ceiling track. Instructions for making the vacuum hanger. How to make a shoulder strap to carry a lightweight shop vacuum. How to make a vacuum wand from plastic golf club sheaths. How to install a central vacuum cleaner system. Replace the small casters on a shop vacuum with this two-wheeled cart with larger wheels, a front caster, and a tall handle. Wooden bracket to secure the nozzle end of a shop vacuum hose and keep it from flopping around is attached to the canister. Add a handle to the top of your shop vacuum to guide and carry the machine. | |||||||||
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