Woodstar DC04 Dust Extractor

Everything is excellent about this extractor with one exception - the filter. The paper bags that you have to have over the filter destroy the rubber sealing ring, and as a consequence it doesn't seal and dust goes absolutely everywhere.

Would NOT recommend buying this as a "cheap" model, unless you only intend using it occasionally and only on small work. Anyone using regularly should pay more and get better.

This is a lightweight extractor that has a variety of hose adaptors to suit most applications. I've had one for over a year now and in that time I've noticed the following:

> Great suction, powerful motor.

> Good power cord length and useful hose length for most jobs

> Good portability

> Filters are rubbish, supplied filter has a bag over it to weed out fine particles, however, due to ridiculous design, it can't seal properly and dust gets through and is blown into the air. Bags eventually crush the supplied filter and it needs to be thrown.

> Spare filter is proving hard to find.

> On/Off switch failed after a few months due to dust being blown between contacts - can be overhauled though.

This is good value but with more thought it could have been great value! Look for filter spares before you buy.