Dust extractors, shop vacs

I know what you mean when you describe your vac like an F16. I have a 5hp Craftsman that sounds the same.
Right now I hook my sander and vac onto a special plug that turn on the vac a couple of seconds after I turn on the sander and turns it off a few seconds after I turn off the sander. This works well for me. If you haven’t seen these plugs they are available at Sears tool section for about $30.00. I have seen the same model with a different name at Home Depot. I have also considered building a box to contain and tame the vac.
I would really prefer a smaller vac with this feature built in that I could just use with the sander but right now I feel they are too expensive. I’ve been hoping that Rigid or another budget brand would introduce one.
I definitely recommend this feature,

Mark,

I have the Festool Rotex 150 6” sander I recommend the Festool vac/extractor. I have not seen another as efficient as it is. I posted a review on it; hope this helps….

http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/377

-- Chris

The CV06 at this site may be of interest. It is on sale this month. I don’t know how loud it is though.

http://www.clearvuecyclones.com/

-- David, Southern Indiana, http://www.freedhardwoods.com

Thanks, People, that CV06 looks nice but a little pricy being you have to also buy a Vac, maybe I’ll PRY some $$ out for the Festool, OUCH!

-- MARK IN BOB, So. CAL

Please, I don’t like to be the nagging person, but do not forget your hearing protection. Especially when using the ones that sound like an F16. That sound is permanently damaging your hearing. This does mean forever!! I am the voice of experience on this one.

-- Berta in NC

Whats that you say I can’t hear you.
Just kidding, the noise I don’t want bothering next door. I worked on Airliners I learned from that.
Thanks

-- MARK IN BOB, So. CAL