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Does anyone have any experience with a drywall sander attachment for a shop vac? The kind that uses a 5 gallon bucket with water in it as a filter. Where can I gat one?
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I have tried one bought from Home Depot for $20. My only complaint is that the corrugated hose makes a nasty whistling sound while the vacuum is on. Even after adjusting their "vent" that is supposed to stop the whistle.
Also, if the vacuum suction is too strong the sanding shoe tends to stick hard to the spackle, causing the sanding screen to leave lines in the spackle and to scuff the drywall paper surface.
After getting better at spackling, I haven't had much need for heavy sanding especially since I switched to the lighter spackle ( ie SHEETROCK® Lightweight All Purpose Joint Compound Ready-Mixed). I find less of a need to do more than a very light sanding with 220 grit sandpaper.
Just MHO. Good luck,
Phil
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Does anyone have any experience with a drywall sander attachment for a shop vac? The kind that uses a 5 gallon bucket with water in it as a filter. Where can I gat one?