RichyB2024

Initial test is extremely positive. Comes with rubber adaptor for power tools so cen-tec adaptors not required. Good suction even through the (cheap) 5m hose supplies. The auto-start is an excellent feature. Why anyone would pay 3x more I don’t know

So I went with Trend T33A M class and Cen-etc adaptors. Will update when I’ve tested it all.

thanks for this. I have looked at this before but didn’t realise they were Bosch compatible any idea what extractor it’s compatible with for the other end? E.g. festool, mirka etc.

Hello I recently purchased a Bosch GET-150 turbo sander which I am very happy with. Bosch recommended the GAS 35 M for extraction as it has the correct connector, however it is £600 and some of the reviews say it has poor suction after a short amount of use. My question is: does anyone have experience with this sander and connecting it to different types of extractors. I have a V-TUF M class which is pretty solid and I was thinking I could just buy the Bosch hose and connect it that way. I’m not against paying £400-£500 for the right machine though, so if a Festool or Mirka extractor can be adapted to fit my Bosch sander I would definitely consider it. Cheers Rich

Bosch GTS 10 J. I’ve had it a few years and used it quite a bit (hobby only). Rips up to 50mm along the grain fairly easily with a sharp blade. Any thicker cuts (think it does up to 80mm) require multiple passes. Hope that helps

There would definitely be a demand for a shared space or smaller rented units. Just depends on location. If you’re very rural then you obviously won’t get the demand. Hobbyists or aspiring carpenters won’t want to travel far around their day jobs. I’d be interested to see what you do with the space though. Rich

Right that makes sense. Thanks for this. I assumed an extractor fan would be the way forward but have no experience with ventilation to say my ideas were correct.

Thanks for the quick reply. Yes it isn’t ever going to be a living space. What counts as controlled ventilation? Thanks

I have bought a house with a double garage so fortunately won’t be paying rent. I did find a cheap 5.7 x 4.4 rental before we decided to move though. Cheap being £185/month plus VAT. So it is definitely do-able. Although if your son rents somewhere then he won’t want to spend money doing the place up, but could invest the money in better kit so there are definitely positives to renting. Haven’t moved yet so won’t be starting for a couple of months. Rich

And if I wanted to block off the garage door and seal that preventing a draught - how would the moisture (in the air I exhale) escape? This is what I can’t get my head around. Thanks

That’s a good point. Will be PIR boarding / vapour barrier the floor and roof too.

Hello, I am about to embark on framing, boarding and insulating my workshop (double garage, single skin) and I have a question about ventilation. I have done a lot of research on cold vs warm insulation and I am going for a cold insulation with PIR boards / vapour barrier inside the insulation. One thing I can’t get my head around is venting - I understand the basics of stopping moisture escaping from within the insulated area to the cavity, and the purpose of the vapour barrier, but I also know the moisture needs to escape somehow and ventilate. The two seem at odds to me - is installing a view vents just a way of controlling where the air gets in/ out? Also, how come vents don’t compromise / negate all the insulation? Finally, the garage door seems a bit of a conundrum - do I just insulate it as best as possible and accept some heat loss? (I will need to use it now and again, perhaps once a month) Thank you in advance Rich

Hello Moved from a 5 x 3 to a 6 x 6 garage workshop. Fitting out, new kit and projects along the way Rich