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Looking for switch to turn on vacuum with air tool

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Looking for switch to turn on vacuum with air tool

Stephen Roth

I use air sanders with a vacuum hose set up. I am looking for a switch that turns on the vacuum cleaner when the air tool starts. (Like the iVac, but for air.) I know that Dynabrade makes one for their Raptor vac, which is $275.00 That seems a little pricey. It seems like there must be a cheaper solution to just pull a switch closed with air power.

I guess I could just use a remote switch with a key fob. But, hey, we woodworkers always look for the more complex (I mean, more elegant) solution, don't we.

Any suggestions, or even just the name for such a thing?

Re: Looking for switch to turn on vacuum with air tool

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Re: Looking for switch to turn on vacuum with air

Lee Schierer in McKean, PA

How about just a regular pressure switch in your air line. There should be a pressure drop when you turn on your tool.

Lee

Re: Looking for switch to turn on vacuum with air tool

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Cheapest would be a little foot switch 


Re: Looking for switch to turn on vacuum with air tool

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Re: Looking for switch to turn on vacuum with air

Larry verhff

I think I would get a remote switch, something like a garage door opener, they have them on ebay for around $20.00 the last time I bought a couple. You can carry the switch around with you and turn on the vac when needed. Good Luck Larry in NW ohio

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