I debated at length before choosing to use a Dust Deputy 2.5 and the Karcher Vacuum (It’s like a Festool Vac) vs using a large cyclone. I landed on the DD and the Vacuum because I didn’t want the noise of the cyclone, nor be running a 3HP machine for hours/days only to service the CNC. I have to a…

I have the same setup except the Nighthawk (using the suck it) and it too works to fully remove all chips and dust. I have the Night hawk on order as the Suckit is a pain, I prefer the dust hood moves with the spindle. Thanks, Pat

[image] cymro99: Karcher Vacuum Super nice setup! I ordered my Elite Foreman 2 days ago. Just curious which spindle you’re using, and also how did you come to choose the Karcher Vacuum over the Festool or Fein models? I am unfamiliar with the Karcher brand and would like to hear your thoug…

Does the NightHawk work with the beefier Z on the Elite?

Yes. The original he sent out to me did not but before I could even use it (was waiting for the Elite). He apologized profusely that the beefier Z was causing a problem and shipped out a replacement. Really have nothing but positive things to say about the experience. The new version has a narrower…

So great to hear that the Karcher/Deputy/Nighthawk combo work so efficiently at dust control. I have the same setup (Foreman any day now, Karcher vac, RR Hose boom and 2.5" Nighthawk) except using Dust Stopper instead of the Dust Deputy… A few questions about your setup if you don’t mind… What s…

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Thank you! Appreciate the info.

That is a great set up! I’d like to do something similar. May I ask what the model of Karcher vacuum is? Thank you very much!

That’s the Karcher NT 30/1 Tact Te HEPA. Karcher has recently discontinued this model but you can still find them in other online stores.

What wheels are those and how are they mounted?

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