On Oct 5, 2024, at 2:21?PM, PK via groups.io <pk@...> wrote:

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I have two small Festool dust extractors and they work well.? With the new shop, after some use and tripping over cords and hoses, I need to make a sanding station that is portable and keeps the sanders and extractor together.

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So I like the idea of the Festool cart that attaches to the CT26 and CT36 (or CT22 and CT33).? So I decided to look around for a used extractor.? I found a CT 33, got it home and fond that the suction is worse than my CT Midi (It has a new bag and new filters too).? So I did some diagnosing on google and decided to take it apart to see if the brushes were worn or the turbine was worn out...? It all looks fine, so what to do.? I guess see if it works as good as the Midi and live with it?

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So while thinking about it, I was ready to just get something new and better (If that exists)

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These are my perceived options (I am taking the shop vacs out for noise issues)

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• Festool CT26/36 (Sanding station is optional)
• Surfprep POV-8? (no sanding station)
• Uneeda Ekasand series 2 (Sanding station option)
• 3m Extract ?(no sanding station)
• Fein turbo II ?(no sanding station)

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I am sure there are others,? What say you all?? I would love your opinions.

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PK