The Shed – September-October 2019

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Ascent EX300

The entry-level Ascent EX300 extractor

is designed for short intermittent work

and is powered by a single-phase 2hp

(1.5kW) motor. The basic bag-type

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leaves a residual amount of dust in the

a i r of le s s t ha n or equa l to 1mg /m^3. This

economical Chinese-made extractor

is ideal for saws, small planers, and

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including GST.

Felder AF 14

Built in Austria, the Felder AF 14 dust

extractor features a sturdier frame

construction and European motors for

improved reliability, longer running

times and an increased lifespan. The

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sized saws, planers, and thicknessers.

The machine is provided with a

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EX300. This can be upgraded to a

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dust level of approximately 0.1mg/m^3 ,

m a k i n g i t a b e t t e r c h o i c e f o r y o u r h e a l t h.

Available from $1265 including GST,

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Holytek UB3100ECK

The light-commercial Holytek

UB3100ECK is suitable for extended

periods of running time. The 3hp

(2.2kW), single-phase motor works

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provide a dust concentration from only

0.1mg/m^3. This cyclone extraction

unit separates large dust chips from

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and damaged by heavy chips thereby

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automatic 60-second cleaning cycle

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Taiwanese extractor is available for

$5175 including GST.

For more info, visit jacks.co.nz, email

[email protected] or call 0800 522 577.

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will often settle as you attempt to glue,
varnish, or paint workpieces. It will
even get in between the cutter and the
workpiece, meaning that your cuts will
not be quite as smooth as they would be
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dust will continue to settle on everything
in the shed after you have left and, in
damp winter weather, that coating of dust
absorbs moisture that will slowly ruin
your once-pristine tools.
Cleanliness in the shed will be the
most noticeable, satisfying, and lasting
difference, meaning that you can just walk

in and get straight to work. And when you

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and dirt back into the house. Avoiding

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quality-of-life improvement.

Which is best for you?

Here, we look at three different levels

of dust extraction which show clearly

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extractor is suitable for hobbyists, while,

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and safety regulations in commercial

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as the background level of continuously

airborne particles. Nice.