Hi
I’ve been (slowly) expanding my workshop and now am in need of an extractor that I will (eventually) set up as part of a whole ‘shop’ system. I want to be able to use the thicknesser / planer without having to drag it outside and in general I just need something effective & efficient.
I’ve been looking at the Axminster & Sealey (couple of other brands too but all seem much of a muchness) wall mounted extractors:
www.axminstertools.com
www.sealey.co.uk
My question is…if I already have a cyclone and a shop air filter, will I still benefit from getting an extractor with a filter like:
www.axminstertools.com
Priorities wise I’d say it’s
- Noise
- Size
- Budget
In that order although I don’t have mega ££ to be spanking (thanks to my growing festool addiction
).
Workshop space is VERY limited atm which is why I was looking at the wall mounted ones but anything relatively compact & mobile is fine.
Suggestions & advice please
Ps have already fallen down a YT hole ‘researching’ this so please no more videos!
I’ve been (slowly) expanding my workshop and now am in need of an extractor that I will (eventually) set up as part of a whole ‘shop’ system. I want to be able to use the thicknesser / planer without having to drag it outside and in general I just need something effective & efficient.
I’ve been looking at the Axminster & Sealey (couple of other brands too but all seem much of a muchness) wall mounted extractors:

Axminster Workshop AW37E Dust Extractor - 230V
This extractor can be used in small home workshops for most common wood machining tasks where a higher airflow than provided by a vacuum extractor is required. The quiet running induction motor provides power to extract from many small workshop...
Dust & Chip Extractor 1hp | SM48 | 1 Year Warranty | Sealey
Mobile workshop extractor suitable for attachment to most static workshop machines including bandsaws, table saws, scroll saws, planers and sanders. Supplied with 2m of Ø100mm suction ducting.
My question is…if I already have a cyclone and a shop air filter, will I still benefit from getting an extractor with a filter like:

Axminster Professional AP50E Dust Extractor - 230V
This wall mounted extractor is perfectly suited to small workshops, woodturners or for connection to a stand-alone machine. It is especially suited to situations where floor space is at a premium. Well constructed and efficient, its 1hp motor generates...
Priorities wise I’d say it’s
- Noise
- Size
- Budget
In that order although I don’t have mega ££ to be spanking (thanks to my growing festool addiction

Workshop space is VERY limited atm which is why I was looking at the wall mounted ones but anything relatively compact & mobile is fine.
Suggestions & advice please

Ps have already fallen down a YT hole ‘researching’ this so please no more videos!
