Reuse That Bag! [video #219]

Hi Everyone. In this weeks video I show you how I turn a disposable vacuum bag into a re-usable one. Enjoy!

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[WonderousWorkshop]

I love the care and precision you do even when making a bag clip. All woodworkers should have your desire to do everything you touch to the best of your ability. A true inspiration for the rest of us!

[flyc]

Great tip there Peter! I have a small Bosch shop vac that takes really expensive paper bags. My workaround is to pop some duck tape on one side of the bag at the bottom, then make a cut through that side. Empty the bag, wipe over the duck tape and then apply another strip over the first. Then when you need to empty, just remove and and replace the tape.

[lobbylobbster]

Without being constantly repetitive ....you're a top pro. I always look forward to your next new ideas and professional content etc etc. Thanks for sharing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[sicr]

I was going to order the festool long life reusable You've just saved me over a hundred pounds...Thankyou.

[garethgordon]

Absolutely brilliant method of slicing a pipe! I would never have that of that; ingenious, controlled and safe. Thanks for a great video

[negotiableaffections]

I was thinking that a straightened piece of coathanger wire placed in the fold would have added strength - then I saw the outro test. OK you've cracked it. I think that re-using is the way to go. Those bags [materials and manufacturing] must produce quite a 'footprint' and don't appear very recyclable. Thanks for helping to provide that option to others.

[ChasingContours]

A really excellent film here! Amazing the manufacturers got away with making all their bags disposable.

[chuckjohnson]

Just made 2 re-usable bags for my Rigid vacs. I don't have a track saw so I used 1/2" cpvc pipe, 2 pieces of 5/8" ply, and since I had no double face tape I used duct tape. I placed the pipe between the boards and applied the tape on the top side, adjusting my blade on my table saw to just cut through the pipe wall. Worked great. I did have to double fold the bag though. And on my rectangular Rigid vac I had to double fold the bag and I added 3 cut off strips from nylon zip ties inside the fold. Perfect fit. Just need to get me another pleated filter fine particle cover and I'll be all set.
BTW I connected 5 of my bench top tools to a plenum with DIY blast gates so that I can select which tool receives suction. Works great.
Since I didn't want to spend more money on couplings to attach my vac hose to my cyclonic separator I used my heat gun and pvc pipe to make these connections. Took about 30 min.
The plenum and the bench top tools are hinged under hinged covers on my workbench. Two separate vac lines go to my TS and router table, the RT fits between the rails of my TS the bench acts as outfield support. Cool setup.

[neilf]

Awesome!!! Did I mention Awesome? Thank you. I just bought my first CT, Midi I Hepa. I will be attaching a Dust Deputy Separator, however, I will also modify my bag just as additional insurance for minimizing future expenditures.

[mamabearssheshedtracykeato]

I know with the expense of those bags it can get quite costly replacing them after every job. This is a brilliant way to save some money at the same time. Thank you for sharing! Many blessings to you.

[ninalee]

Great video. Wish I had all those tools, an awesome workshop and killer skills, but I don't. Sooo... A pair or household scissors and masking tape will have to do.
It worked!!
You just gotta make sure you tape nicely the borders of where you cut, and then tape over them again with masking tape nice and tight to seal, to make the pealing process of the tape again to empty the bag, make sure to cut the masking tape a bit longer and then fold the end over just about half a centimeter, so essentially you're making yourself an easy grab tab for the future, for when you wanna empty the bag again.
Thanks a million for the great ideas in this video.
I'll be saving a ton of money and time!!!
YEY!!
✌️💕🙏🤩

[malcolmpoole]

😊👍🏼 I usually super glue the cut edges of the bag as-well. It stops the bag fraying

[mhn...]

Thank you Peter for taking the time to show us the tip, it's going to be useful. Thanks again :)!

[davedaniels]

I've always used the plastic strip that comes when you buy plastic A4 size folders . Slights on and off easily as its moulded to be springy .W H Smiths sells them

[AnthonyLeighDunstan]

Ingenious idea, Peter, and I love the way you work, mate. Fluid easy movements, it’s clear you know your trade better than the back of your hand 😂. Great to see another craftsman take pride in what he does. 👍🏻

[HarveyJohnWillmott]

Just did this. Thanks mate. I’ve been using 2x1 screwed together as a clamp to hold the bag together.

[whitedoggarage]

Another great video thanks Peter. Not only did you present the idea, but your video was a great step by step lesson in how to do it. Thanks again 👍👍👍

[webleys]

Thanks for the instructive video. I did something a little different to cut the channel in the PVC pipe. I simply clamped the pipe firmly in the end vice of my workbench, being sure it was below the level of the top, not critical how far below. Since the pipe is only 9 inches or so the end vise extends beyond the pipe. I mounted a 1/8th inch straight cut bit in a router, and attached a fence which was had a shallow enough end to clear the vice's handle mount, in my case, I removed it since it was only held on with an expansion pin, then inserted a long nail punch to maintain the vice's pressure. Set the bit deep enough to cut the pipe. Then running the fence and router along the end vice cut the channel, being sure not to cut through the first and last 1/4 inch so that the pressure from the vice didn't close up the kerf. I went back and cut the two ends with a small hand saw.

[hythewoodworkdesigns]

Nice one Peter. Interestingly enough, I kept my reusable flat plastic slip from my old vac & have been using the same method on my Kärcher vac bags. However, I only use it for 1 refill only, then dump the bag. Still saves me £30.00 a year. Well done

[harveysmith]

Very nice Peter.
You do realise you're now off of Festools Christmas card list don't you.