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1. 
   flangehead | Jan 18, 2004 02:45am | #1

   I have the turbo II and it seems to run for about 30 saeonds after tool shut-off.

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   JeffBuck | Jan 18, 2004 03:24am | #2

   after thining about it ...

   I do believe it is the II I have .. with the auto on and off.

   smaller of the two full size models they have ...

   Jeff

   Buck Construction   Pittsburgh,PA

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   NCLaquer | Jan 18, 2004 03:32am | #3

   Jeff-- Does it keep running for a few seconds after you shut off the tool?

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   JeffBuck | Jan 18, 2004 03:38am | #4

   yup.

   JeffBuck Construction   Pittsburgh,PA

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   Treetalk | Jan 18, 2004 04:02am | #5

   Hey Jeff

   Ever done any inner maintainence to ur R2D2.Ive had mine for a couple of years and love it but it doesnt sound the same lately and I wonder if theres any lubrication to bearings or anything to help him out .

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   JeffBuck | Jan 18, 2004 04:11am | #6

   haven't really had it long enough ... or beat it up enough ... to hit that level yet.

   I actually had it sitting around about 6 months in the house before I finally put it into the work van ... so far .... it's been babied.

   I'm sure that'll change the first time it's on one site and the old sears vac is across town on another.

   JeffBuck Construction   Pittsburgh,PA

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   JeffBuck | Jan 18, 2004 04:12am | #7

   Big Cal's had his for a few years now ... if you see him around ... I'd ask him. Might even be his primary remodeling vac.

   JeffBuck Construction   Pittsburgh,PA

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   calvin | Jan 18, 2004 03:45pm | #8

   treetalk

   I sent you an email via BT with a name of someone I've dealt with at Fein USA.  He might be able to point you in the right direction.  The only problem with operation I've had on mine was lack of suction recently when using it to p/u dust from dry cutting masonry.  The filter became clogged with the volume of fine dust.  Cleaned that up and it runs like a champ.  And yes, the vac runs for a few seconds after the tool is shut off.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   NCLaquer | Jan 18, 2004 04:05pm | #9

   Thanks for the good info.  The Turbo II is on sale at Amazon for $219 minus $25 off any purchase of $199 or more for a net total of just $194.  Certainly sounds like a deal to me.

   Anyone care to suggest some accesories I can't live without?  I'm going to use it primarily in the shop... I figure I'll need an adaptor to connect to my sander, etc.  I figure I can use the floor tool from my old shop vac.  (I can't wait to vacuum the shop without needing to wear muffs!)

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   calvin | Jan 18, 2004 04:58pm | #10

   Might be a good deal.  I assume you get the DW-1 accessory kit.  In Jan 02, I purchased the Turbo II with the DW-1 kit for 245 from my local tool supplier.  The hose you'll love.  Haven't crushed it yet tho I'm trying not to.  The kit contains a rubber adapter that should go from 1 to 1-1/4 port.  I needed to get a dust shroud for my PC ROS and an adptr for the hook up.  The adptr from an ooooolllllldddddd sears shop vac provides the hookup for my tablesaw port.  The included rubber adptr fits out on the ooooooooooollllllldddddddd rockwell mitre saw.  The Hitachi slider needs a box at the back and silver tape to the port to modify.

   At any rate, the tools are worth it.  You probably could adapt, but what the hell...................

   Enjoy the tool, it don't tip over.........it's not that heavy.........quiet.........easy to dump..........keep the filter bag clean.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

   Edited 1/18/2004 8:59:56 AM ET by calvin

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   NCLaquer | Jan 18, 2004 05:11pm | #11

   No, the DW1 kit is not included.  This kit sells for $69.99 at amazon.  Sounds like you got a deal. 

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   calvin | Jan 19, 2004 06:18am | #12

   That's why I buy all my power tools and some other equipment from them.  Good deal, mom and pop type operation in business 30 years, extended credit to a couple hippies w/o a credit ap (course that was years ago)..........why go anywhere else.  Matter of fact, email them at [email protected] and ask Tim what he could do for you.  If shipping isn't much, you might get lucky.  They have a half dozen vacs sitting just inside the front door.  I think it's worth the look. Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

8. 
   NCLaquer | Jan 19, 2004 06:44pm | #14

   I will do that.  Where are they located?

   Thanks

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   calvin | Jan 20, 2004 02:53pm | #15

   Toledo, Ohio.  888-497-9953Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

10. 
    NCLaquer | Jan 20, 2004 05:21pm | #16

    So why is it that they want you to use an expensive paper disposable bag with the 1 micron filter?  Why not just use the 5 micron cloth filter bag together with the 1 micron cartridge? 

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    calvin | Jan 21, 2004 02:59am | #17

    Beats the heck outta me.  I use it stock.  No bag to dispose of the crap.  Dump the vac bucket, gently bang the filter bag on a tree.  Occasional cleaning of the filter bag (reverse suck out the dust with the loud, bowling ball carrying original sears shop vac).  Don't really know much about the microns.Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

    Quittin' Time

12. 
    PhillGiles | Jan 19, 2004 10:45am | #13

    Get a long hose (anyone tried the new long hoses from Lee Valley ?) - I have a double-length of hose on the old Sears (paid for itself many time over) and we put a 30' "built-in" hose (c/w power-head) on the Milwaukee tha paint crew uses..

    Phill Giles

    The Unionville Woodwright

    Unionville, Ontario