Ok, Heres the Deal.
I currently have this "Shop Vac" http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/9-Gallon-Vac/EN/index.htm
Using the fancy HEPA filter I managed to completely cake the filter in about 20 minutes cutting MDF. Before I get to far I know that MDF is the mother of all dusts. I am in the process of getting my shop together as of now I only have a contractors saw. The MDF Im cutting now is for the legs of my torsion box. When thats done, I will start my router table. Again being made out of MDF. Most of the project I will be doing is for the shop and being built with MDF, outfeed table, etc.
When I have the rest of my equipment is when I plan on going with the CV1400 or CV1800. Right now budget doesnt allow. I figured I could use the mini to get by, and and when I have upgraded, I can use the mini for point of use or in the garage for panel ripping.
Sp here is my question. How well do the mini work for MDF? Mostly I see videos of saw dust/chips being sucked up. Also have access to 40 gallon cardboard barrels that our weld wire comes in. Can I use this as a collection barrel or is it too large for my shop vac listed above?
I currently have this "Shop Vac" http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/9-Gallon-Vac/EN/index.htm
Using the fancy HEPA filter I managed to completely cake the filter in about 20 minutes cutting MDF. Before I get to far I know that MDF is the mother of all dusts. I am in the process of getting my shop together as of now I only have a contractors saw. The MDF Im cutting now is for the legs of my torsion box. When thats done, I will start my router table. Again being made out of MDF. Most of the project I will be doing is for the shop and being built with MDF, outfeed table, etc.
When I have the rest of my equipment is when I plan on going with the CV1400 or CV1800. Right now budget doesnt allow. I figured I could use the mini to get by, and and when I have upgraded, I can use the mini for point of use or in the garage for panel ripping.
Sp here is my question. How well do the mini work for MDF? Mostly I see videos of saw dust/chips being sucked up. Also have access to 40 gallon cardboard barrels that our weld wire comes in. Can I use this as a collection barrel or is it too large for my shop vac listed above?