Best Shop Vac? Ridgid vs Shop Vac, DeWalt, Stanley, Hart, Craftsman
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- SHOP VACS TESTED: Ridgid, Craftsman, Shop Vac, Bauer, DeWalt, Hart, and Stanley tested for horsepower, air speed, suction and noise level. Testing also included speed of vacuuming 5 gallons of water and 50 pounds of sand. Total water holding capacity also measured for each brand. Finally, each brand participated in a "grudge" match when the suction hoses were joined together. Hope you enjoy the video and thank you for supporting the channel. Best regards, Todd
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Here's the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
Hart: www.walmart.com/ip/HART-16-Gallon-6-0-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vacuum/100970191
Bauer: www.harborfreight.com/14-gallon-wetdry-vacuum-56579.html
Stanley: amzn.to/3lAW5IT
Craftsman: amzn.to/2EPXSJ8
DeWalt: amzn.to/3hNx8ru
Ridgid: amzn.to/2UefNB0
DeWalt: amzn.to/31Jfhwh
Shop Vac: www.menards.com/main/tools/wet-dry-vacuums-accessories/shop-vac-reg-heavy-duty-wet-dry-shop-vacuum/5986038/p-1444442261415.htm#:~:text=The%20Shop%2DVac%C2%AE%2014,%2D1%2F2%22%20accessories.
Before I buy anything I always check to see if you've done a comparison.
Nice! Thanks for watching.
You’re damn right, as you should haha!
It's all made in the same chïnese factory
They just slap a different logo on it
Definitely agree ,can't beat his unbiased testing!
uuuultra ✔️ wrong, you forgot about the Mexican factories
"Assembled in the USA"
"*By the purchaser" 😂😂
yeah my thought exactly . Between that and Bauer boxing matches I couldn't stop laughing ,
lol Thanks for watching.
@@uuuultra zzz
😂😂😂
True they know where it was intended to be sold! Lol
I remember when Consumer Reports was the go-to for product comparison. Now it's Project Farm.
Wow! Thanks.
Consumer Reports is garbage. They take "donations" from numerous manufacturers, therefore biased.
@Big Crunch ditto to what Tyler said. This is my go-to resource. Keep up the good work Project Farm!!!!
Now we going to send you to engineering school so you can make even better testing lol
@Big Crunch Mahk
You should test the warranties on companies and see who really backs their product up.
I’ve had good results with dewalt. I have a problem with one of their flashlights I contacted them and they shipped a new one.
Yep yep
Serious question: Companies deciding length of warranty....does that apply to more stuff? Like appliances, home electronics, tools, etc.?
THAT would be cool
I know from experience shop vac won't honor their warranty unless you have the original receipt. Which if it's a couple years down the road is unlikely.
4:38 “Assembled in USA” because it’s assembled by the consumer hahaha
made with ''global'' products
China :)
lol Thanks for watching.
"Assembled in USA" means they put the finished parts in a box...no kidding.
Corporate America and China both use the consumers for quality control testing, some of the American corporations will generally make up for the problem if you will just call customer service which I do quite often. Forty years ago we had no need of QC as many of the workers were responsible for good quality, Corporate America and China sure took care of that !
My exact thought
I'll never be able to read another Consumers Reports "test" again. They look amateur compared to PF
Haven't trusted them after what they did to the Suzuki Samurai
Project Farm is like a hands-on version of Consumer Reports. It really helps when you can see the items being tested and the methodology.
@@therealtimmyjimmy1306 that's a fat mood
So many, especially nowadays, are just spec sheets side by side, where a simple program could (and definitely does in some cases) just write the comparisons. PF actually shows everything and doesn't pick a clear winner most of the time, it actually gives you real world info and compares them in a useful manner. And any company is going to just focus on making the box specs look good, as evidenced by some of these vacuums having higher PHP, but drawing much less power, meaning they're doing less actual work.
@@fireyblackdragon like, where else am I going to find the 'time to succ 50 lbs of sand' and 'actually holds X gallons of water' on a lame spec sheet
"Assembled in USA" is technically correct when you have to assemble the entire thing at home after purchasing Lol
Thanks for the feedback.
so you are saying the Avengers were imported and assemble in USA too? Mind-blow!!!
That's what I was thinking 😂😂😂
Assembled By You, Ese
😂
Hey Todd, could you please think about doing a refresher on this subject?
After 3 years, it'd be advantageous to create a new review video, considering wet/dry vacuums' new and improved models.
Would be nice to see one on battery operated shop vacs.
Yeah that would be great! I’d like to see if Numatic vacuum cleaners are worth the price.
Yes, Todd, I’d love to see this updated. It’d be great to see your current style of presenting your reviews that include summary spreadsheets (that I always screen cap) and such.
Love your stuff and I always come back when I’m looking for something.
This is why I’m a happy, paying subscriber!
Aw, hoping for battery operated vacs
I can do those too if there's enough interest. I'll check back for "likes" as well as suggestions for brands
Same
Project Farm i second this and think the dyson v10 should be one tested, I own one I think it’s pretty great but I don’t know if it’s really worth the £350 it costs.
If you test these, definetly include xiaomi!
I’m interested to see Milwaukee’s new brushless m18 and m12 battery powered vacuums that are soon to come out
To be fair: That Shop Vac was assembled in the U.S. because you did all the assembly.
lol That I did!
Unfortunately there maybe no more shop vac brand anymore they just shut down a plant in my area.
Shit, this guy beat me to writing this comment.
The parts are made in Williamsport p.a and for shipping you do have some assembly. And they have the best customer service.
@@staggdegraaff1531 Not anymore the factory shut down a few weeks ago
This guy has to be the most honest and respectable TH-camr on this platform, he spends hundreds of dollars on every video on equipment, goes above and beyond with the tests for each piece of equipment, throughly testing of what piece of equipment is capable of and how they compare to their counterparts, the presenting of the videos is also appealing and also addicting to watch especially tests being very unique, he listens to his audience while being very open minded to what they suggest and even makes comments on about every comment I see and has done so for years!
Outstanding job, keep up the great work.
Thanks so much!
I agree. I commented on how he stores his hay bales outside, with a reason why could be better. He replied, with a thanks and I'll try it. (something like that) Good comment Stacksofslaps
I wonder what @Project Farm 's wife thinks of his TH-cam job. At least her man is home all day, when he's not out buying stuff, even if there is tons of noise coming from the garage.
Heh
@@ProjectFarm Great video. The only thing I would have added would have been to show the ammeter during at least one of the load conditions.
I don't think I've seen the Bauer or Hart brands before. Who sells those?
Amen. Best reviews ever. I watch every single one.
I needed a more compact shop vac, so I bought the 8-gallon version of the Craftsman based on this video. It rocks! Thanks for helping us all spend our money confidently!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
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4:46 Well… you definitely assembled it in the USA!
lol. Great point!
But. What if a Canadian buy is it
@@keatonmiller7883 Huey helicopters will fly over the horizon and claim your property as part of the USA.
Lol ya beat me to it!
Dam thought I was the only person to say it
"assembled in the USA" - makes you assemble it, only sold in the USA. Brilliant legal team behind that marketing.
Thanks for the feedback.
Drive it to Canada and assemble it, then sue for false advertising. It's foolproof.
I was thinking the same thing.
Assembled in [INSERT YOUR COUNTRY HERE]
That is not what this means... It means they actually build all the separate components overseas (China, Mexico, whatever) and then they assemble the various components here in USA so that they can get around certain taxes, customs and of course so they can say "assembled in the USA" to make you feel better.
This time I will do it manually with the help of Woodprix designs.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have done very similar with Woodprix designs. Thanks for tip
Interesting that the DeWalt was the quietest, then won every performance test except airflow, and didn’t even get a mention in the closing comments.
Other vacs must have done better then I guess
@@Jsfletch02 literally they all performed worse in all but one test.
Probably because it's the most expensive? Price and Performance was the closing segment not just Performance
I think y’all are misinterpreting their comment - I think they’re saying it’s interesting how despite how suction power is often correlated with sound, DeWALT, the quietest, came first. I imagine it being the most expensive is why it wasn’t brought up in the end.
"The shop vac brand is assembled in the USA."
Yeah, assembled by the end user 🤣
lol. Great point!
What if I’m in Canada? lol
I thought the same thing🤣🤣🤣
Shopvac was a total letdown. I have their mini version I bought Black Friday for $10 almost 11 years and and does the job though. I was rooting for it though..
LOLLLL
me: yes shop vacs! time to see the superior power of my ridgid!
also me 10 mi later... damn it
I got a 10 gallon in my work space, but I'm getting hungry for that Bauer just looking at it slay the other brands. The 90 day warranty make speak to some potential quality control issues tho
Slaughtered... 😂😂
@@Blackobluna You can buy a longer warranty and compare prices accordingly.
Right!? I thought it was going to clean the floor with those harbor freight specials... I'm very surprised
This comment alone is a lesson about marketing.
I had a lot of fun with testing the shop vacs, especially the grudge match near the end of the video! A huge "thank you" for the video suggestions! Trust me, the shopping cart is rolling faster and faster with some more tool videos on the way. Hope everyone has a great week and looking forward to reading your comments!! Best regards, Todd
Thanks for all that you do!
You bless the world with invaluable information in every video you post thank you for the dedication to giving a live consumer review of products that are important to me.
By any chance can you caption the gallons and weight to liters and kilos ?
Its very hard to understand for us folks in the world. Other than that, thank you for all ghe information and help with your videos!
Wish you had used the Kubota one.
@ProjectFarm - would love to see a video on the best Paint Strippers. Either Toxic, Non-toxic, All Natural or whatever. Would really love to know what the best in those divisions are. Love your videos, keep up the great work.
#ProjectFarmTestedandApproved
Just a reminder....even your 2 year old videos are STILL extremely helpful! Lookin for a compact but between your cordless & corded shop vac reviews, I'll be going with a RIGID compact. This channel rules. I love how methodical your tests are, no specs, just real world testing which is far more important imo. Even for tools i have absolutely no need for, I can't stop watching. It's like watching Olympics for tools...soo addicting gj
Thanks and you are welcome!
and he even still replies to new comments 2 years later. PF will always be one of my favorites.
Project Farm: How could we test shop vacs?
Me: biggest succ
lol. Nice!
S U C C
But 2020 S U C C S the Most
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Mmm succ
This is why Im on Patreon. This couldnt have been cheap!. Thanks so much!
Thank you VERY much for supporting on Patreon! Patreon is allowing me to fund more and more expensive tests. Thanks again!
@@ProjectFarm I seriously check your channel before I purchase the items you test. Most recently razor blades ha
Project Farm now has a vacuum in every room lol
Tomorrow: 9 vacuums for sale, light use very good condition
lol Thanks for watching.
This product is know to contain chemicals known to the state of cancer to cause California
T.A.M.T The All Mighty Texan Everything causes cancer in California. The politicians are idiots for making California a nightmare place, and unnecessary crap like this.
Lol
@@sritanaiballem6886 huh?
Bought a Bauer from HF a few months ago and have been very impressed. It will suck up anything. We have 100+ year hardwood floors in parts of our house and the Bauer makes quick work of all the crumbs, hair, dirt, etc. that end up between the gaps.
Thanks for sharing.
I’m likely to pick up the 9 gallon Bauer based of this video
I have a Bauer Shop Vac and use it for almost everything. Picks up water almost effortlessly. I just used it to connect to my orbital sander for a wood bench project, and it pulls all the dust with only the occasional need to remove the filter and tap out the dust before going back to work. It's really a great product and glad I got it.
I don't even live in the USA, so I'll probably never see any of these products available at any store near my home. anyway, i keep watching each video, simply because they are so freaking good, very informative, and fun to watch
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Thanks for watching!
Wallmart owns Asda.
@@pqrstzxerty1296 All Asdas are Wallmart but not all Wallmarts are Asdas... Point I'm trying to make is Asda =/= Wallmart. Asda is pretty much food & grocery only, whereas Wallmart is everything and even sometimes contains _other_ shops! Where else can you get a sandwich, a TV, a bite from KFC, a really powerful vacuum, and *still* be able to go a few isles over and buy a *gun AND ammo* for said gun.
And if Covid hadn't happened when it did, Wallmart likely wouldn't own a _majority_ share in Asda. They don't fully own Asda, they just own _more_ of it than anyone else right now.
same here. but since most products are made in china ... what's the difference ?! ;-)
That's awesome dude! Where are you? Brasil? I bet there are many of the same vacs there, just rebranded...
Anyone watches his videos when stressed out? Something about his presentation and tone is very calming while also being educational.
Haha yup, I'm here taking a break from studying for a forest ecology/tree ecophysiology exam lol
Yeah man, I'm taking a rejection super rough rn. Just trying to not think about it
I think TH-cam in general is a great way to escape the general stress in life. Finding awesome content like this helps us all out!
Yes. I enjoy re-watching the second of his lubricating/penetrant spray videos for some reason. I switched from WD-40 to Seafoam Deep Creep because of him and I have been very pleased with it.
Yes
These “horsepower” numbers vacuum companies use are a total crock of poop
If one lies the rest have to aswell., to avoid unfair competition...
It’s basically it’s rated start up or peak HP.
But once the motor gets up to speed it takes very little HP to maintain motor RPM.
for real, what about the capacity!? 16/14 gal what a load of BS
Most amount of crap is either shop-vac HP, or air compressor CFM output. Compressor companies rate their compressor’s air flow at 1atm, while tool companies rate tool air usage at 90psi.
Yea, reminds me of amp hours on batteries. They basically just write random numbers
I have an honest question, I'm in the market for my first shop vac. Did I miss something? It seemed like the DeWalt was the quietest, tied Bauer and Craftsman on water test, and won the sand vacuum test. How was it not the winner?
The DeWalt was much heavier and much more expensive.
@@johnboysoftware7329 You get what you pay for :)
Matter of opinion, but if money is no issue the Dewalt was the winner her :)
"what did you do today honey?"
"nothing, just some vacuum suction fights in the garage"
lol Thanks for watching.
😂😂😂
Well technically the ShopVac **was** assembled in the USA 😂
Technically, they all were since you do the final assembly!
lol Thanks for watching.
That's the one I bought on Black Friday, great....last place.
Jon Sepueda r/thatwasthejoke
I can't believe you resisted the title "Which Shop Vac Sucks the Most?"
Thanks for watching.
😂🤣
@EFormance Engineering
Yep, PF would be on the cusp of YT legends.
Would the winner be the one that sucks the least or the one that sucks the most?
@@greeceuranusputin LOL yea.
Sad that the current owners of YT have no sense of humor, they'd probably give PF
a demerit for doing so.
I'd really love to see a section at the end of the video with all the charts from the tests on one screen.
I find I need to takes notes of each tests chart to compare all the results.
It would be way easier and better to have them all in one place.
Thank you very much for all of your time, money, and effort that you put into these videos.
You are welcome! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
I loved the testing methods chosen...and I absolutely loved the showdown at the end. I didn't expect to enjoy the "fight" so much LOL. Great video!
Thank you very much!
I was actually laughing at his commentary!
I enjoyed your take on what the inflated ratings really mean.
@@jonanderson5137 Exactly like the totally stupid and meaningless "PMPO" Megawatt rating races of cheap stereos and boomboxes according to Sony, Panasonic and other garbage class electronics...
Test idea: antifog sprays/diy solutions. This is for everyone who wears glasses and a facemask of some kind, including firefighters, surgeons, etc. Thanks!
Thanks for the video idea.
I wear glasses, I support this.
my covid mask always fogs my glasses I recently (yesterday) had to go to the ER and had that foggy thing on all day
@@chamisi I hope.that you are feeling okay. Visiting the ER is never a good time.
I wear glasses but no facemask, so I don't have that problem.
answering the important questions as always, keep up the good work
Thank you very much!
An important test would be to pull the vacuum around by the hose over various surfaces to see which ones are the most stable. My pet peeve is “tippy” shop vacuums.
Thanks for posting so much great content. Love your channel!
indeed
I've got a Ridgid HD1200 12 gallon and it has a wide base for the 4 casters. Sometimes it's too big to roll into some places. It's much better than my old shop vac.
Just add some weight to the bottom and maybe better wheels.
Yes! Huge pet peeve of mine too. It's such a hassle to reset the vac after a topple
The final match reminded me of the time when my wife and I both caught hay fever in a train with only 2 tissues......
lol Thanks for watching.
I never thought shop vacuums fighting, would make me laugh.
lol. Nice!
That's some white guy humor right there!
I don't think I would have been bright enough to think of that type of test
Much needed video! Ive been in the market for a shop vac and could never decide.
Awesome! I gave them all a tough test! Hope the video helps you decide.
Just don't get too big of a capacity, as they are heavy when full. A 5gal is about right if you have to pick it up and dump it into something...Trust me, I know.
@@MrDLRu very sound advice. Much appreciated. Brand performance I would assume is consistant across sizes?
The rigid is a very well built vacuum i abused mine left it in the rain many times dropped it. Really just beat on that poor thing but it has lasted me over four years of very abusive construction clean up and many thousands of gallons of dirty water sucked up
@@connorhoffman6702 If they're using the same motor, I would assume yes...But really can't say for sure. Craftsman (Lowe's) is making some good stuff these days. I would check reviews for a good indication, though not absolute like with the PF reviews.
I would be interested in seeing a video on the best portable generator brand
Thanks for the suggestion.
Personally I'll be buying a dewalt after this. The sand sucking simply sold me👍👍
Thanks for sharing.
See the simply sucking sand ceremony; superb, silly, SOLD!
@@kevin9c1 all always appreciate awesome alliteration!
Instead of using the old saying and tell people to go pound sand, we can now tell them to go suck sand. LMAO 😂
I bet you could get that bauer on sale with a 2 year guaranteed warranty for less than the Dewalt. If it breaks for any reason in 2 years, you go back to the store and get a new one. That dewalt warranty is basically worthless.
You said that a company standing behind their product is important and I couldn't agree more. But a warranty on paper doesn't mean anything if it isn't backed up in the real world. So, here is another video idea.
Test the warranties from the big brands. Can you go in store, or do you have to ship off to a service center? Who pays for shipping? What kind of wait to have the tool repaired or replaced?
You could even test the big stores extended warranties and see if they are worth anything.
ie. Does Harbor Freight really stand behind their "Extended Service Plan"?
This.
Would love to see this too
I second this. Definitely compare warranties, both with the tool manufacturers and the stores that sell them.
Important info yes but nobody is going to watch a video of being on the phone or at the store trying to get warranty. The best case is still going to be boring.
I agree, I have bought products from big-name "high end" brands that have claimed lifetime warranties, only to be slighted by their warranty refusal after normal wear and tear. I typically try to buy a product that I think is a good balance of value and quality out of the box, and I imagine how long it may last me for the money spent, regardless of warranty promises.
The power cord went out on my 20+ year old Ridgid, and they sent me a complete new vac.
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Nice! Thanks for watching.
@@uuuultra UPS?
That’s awesome! Makes me glad I bought a Ridgid!
I guess both DeWALT & CRAFTSMAN were a lot better than the other brands. But RIDGID comes with a lifetime warranty.
Thanks for the feedback.
Who else liked the video at the start of the video.....because....it Project Farm!
Thank you very much!
I agreed.
Me 👋🏽👍🏽
@@ProjectFarm man, thank you for all you do. Hopefully soon product manufacturers will start putting "project farm approved" or something similar on their packaging. That'd be awesome!
“Warned for unsportsmanlike conduct”lol! I just about pissed myself laughing.
The razor sharp wit of PF Guy.
To be fair, the "Assembled in USA" seems pretty true since YOU assembled nearly all of it.
lol Thanks for watching.
Truth!
My daughter living far away asked for my opinion on buying a shop vac for her husband, a military officer. I just rewatched your shop vac review and was able to give her a thoughtful recommendation. Thanks for your reviews. They’re the best!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I never thought I would be exited to watch shopvac races😂
Thanks for watching.
Project Farm: Which shop vac is best
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Can we take a moment to appreciate the work put into building this wind tunnel to test the air speeds of SHOP VACS!!!?? Good God man, you half ass nothing! Lol. Thank you for these vids bro. I truly appreciate the efforts you put in and before I buy literally ANYTHING, I first check to see if you’ve created a video on it haha.
Thanks so much!
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He’s a phenomenal dude that’s truly doing great things for society.
MAN he had me laughing hard with that wet vac battle
Seriously, this guy is a Legend!
I really enjoy and appreciate the work you put into testing products, simply awesome and keep it up.
One thing I thought about when you were doing the pull-down suction/weight test with the rubber ball would be to change the diameter of the ball so each hose size has the same 'mating ratio'. So that the mating surfaces between the hose and ball are as identical as possible (ie, if one hose was only 0.500" it wouldn't have nearly the suction-area as a hose that was barely-smaller than the diameter of the ball).
Definitely loving the vids :)
Thanks, will do. Thanks for the suggestion.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Recommended this one a while back, your tests are brilliant!
Thank you very much for recommending this one!
Thanks so much for making this video! When I vacuum wasps on my channel, people always comment for me to get a "better vacuum" so its great to have a video to send them to now to see what factors play in to choosing a vacuum for different applications!
Great video, brother!
You are so welcome!
It must suck to be a wasp around you.
I'll see myself out.
@@akairborne - oh no you didn't
@@akairborne please explain I'm lost lol
@@gagejernigan5277 that's what the wasps say too
It would be expensive, but how different are welders or welding wire?
I'll do it if there's enough interest. Please let me know which brands, makes and models. Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm I am unsure of the brands exactly, although I was thinking of MIG welders using Fluxcore wire.
I think basically the lower priced models available at chain stores (home depot, etc) where a) amateurs looking for a deal might be tempted to buy them and b) the low price points might lead to cuts in quality that go too far.
Harbor feight actually sells a couple very well reviewed welders
Hope one will be a Lincoln! 👍🏼
Thanks for the comparison video! I was excited to buy our first wet dry vacuum after using someone else's the cleaner garage, and using your comparison video, I went with the 14 gallon Bauer vacuum from Harbor Freight. It's on its way right now, and I can't wait to put it together!
I feel like I shouldn’t even buy socks without your INTENSE testing
Thanks for watching.
LMoLOLAO BEST COMMENT RIGHT THERE lololol
Yes ...perfect, socks!!! Test socks !!!
My first comment on PF, sorry for that, but i rly appreciate all the time and effort You put into this. It really helps us end consumers! Thanks from Sweden
Greetings and thank you very much!
RIP Shop Vac. You became a generic name, so we'll always remember you.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have that model of shop vac. I had to buy it in a pinch when my house flooded 3 years ago. Honestly, mine works like a champ and it’s a staple of my garage.
They have been for awhile! Craftsman were made by them but always performed better
@@vincentlake I got one on clearance for $20 at walmart a few years back. Got really lucky.
I had to check if you did a video on shop vacs before I purchase one for my husband for Christmas. The effort you put in is far superior than anyone else. Thanks for all your video comparisons!
You are so welcome!
So ShopVac was technically correct: despite needing quite a bit of assembly, it was assembled in the US 😂
lol. Great point!
unless it was sold in Canada
Going to assemble mine in Mexico and claim false advertisement.
“3 year warranty. We’re going to test that!”
Thanks for watching.
"Assembled on USA"... yeah, by the customer!
lol Thanks for watching.
Maybe you can do a video on shop vac cyclone separators. Like the Dust Deputy and the Dustopper and others. It would be interesting to see what filters the best, has the least air restrictions, among other parameters. it would be a valuable addition to this video.
Honestly. Nothing warms my cold heart like buying a Craftsman vacuum a year a go and then coming here to find that it tested one of the best overall with a good warranty. 😂Thank you for these fantastic videos!
You are welcome!
As I mentioned in another comment, I've had my craftsman for over 15 years and have used it super hard all along. Still rocks!
Im thinking the craftsman shop vac is a rebranded ridgid, ridgid is the best shop vac in my opinion they might not roll after 5 years of hard use but they last forever
@@jontheguy595 not the Craftsman I have, which is over 15 years old and still kicking.
Jonathan K good thing it’s your opinion because factually that’s not true. Craftsman beat Ridgid. No company would rebrand a product and have it perform better than their own name.
So all the marketing on the boxes are lies. HP = lie, gallons = lies.
Probably was in their context, kinda like the when they hook to the flywheel for horsepower measurement on cars, knowing it will be different at wheels.
Interesting how the fine print on the Hart specifically said “Shop-Vac” because that’s a brand name. They are technically called wet/dry vacuums or something similar. I wonder if Shop-Vac makes the Hart??
marketing wank!
I don't think the gallons is a complete lie. He is doing the wet comparison for gallons, they could be using Dry. Keep in mind that all have a ball that floats to shut off the motor, once the fluid raises the ball and the motor shuts off then it is full of water. Now take the same test and use sand, so long as you can pack in enough sand I am sure the container will hold the rated amount in volume (gallons). Look at how much higher the inlet hose is vs where the bottom of the motor is in relation.
surprise! Not.
I would love to see the best 12k winches! Do they actually pull what they say and anything else you can think of? Thank you for making the best videos on youtube!
Thanks for the video idea. You are welcome!
a lot of risk in that. i wouldnt want to be anywhere near a metal cable under tension when it snaps
You can always use a snatchblock and run the line back to the winch to get a 2to1 ratio essentially doubling the winch capability. I know its off topic but yah...
I also want brand comparsion like warn vs Badlands vs no name eBay and whatever else is out there. Also, wire rope vs synthetic rope in a winch and all that project farm greatness. I know about the snatch block thing but I still would love to know speed vs power on brands and even how hot they run but mostly can they achieve there rated pull without a snatch block.
@@keithbussanich, you've never seen guys throw a coat, floor mat or piece of carpet over a winch line? Dissapates the kinetic energy.
I had an Old School Shop Vac for years. When it finally conked out on me, I bought another one. I was disappointed in the decline of quality. I'm glad I got to see this review. I am going to invest in a Dewalt. Mine gets used hard for construction clean up. I would have liked to see how they do picking up nails, drywall dust, wood scraps etc. Drywall dust clogs up a filter fast which reduces suction. It would be interesting to see which one lasted the longest with drywall dust.
Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the suggestion.
I'm also slightly disappointed in my new shop vacs performance, but I think it's due to a smaller hose diameter then my old one. However, im still glad to be supportive of a brand that's contributing to USA jobs instead of outsourcing.
@@justinpennington7682 What are you even talking about? Your comment literally makes No sense what so ever.
Since you assembled it the Shop Vac was indeed assembled in the US :)
Great reviews as always!
lol Thanks for watching.
Your self-created test methods are brilliant, effective and entertaining! Be careful, someone's gonna steal you for their R&D department!! Thanks so much👍
You are welcome!
Tell us straight, after the cashier at the home improvement store saw you buying seven shop vacs after selling you manikin heads and bobbing mechanisms 4 weeks ago, was there just this really longggggggggg awkward silence?
Kidding.
Again great video Todd. Educational as always. I like how you had a lot of fun with IT and the "suck off" showdown at the end of the video, very creative. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
Guys like this put Consumers Reports out of business.
Fantastic comparison including all the parameters I requested and more! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You are welcome!
It's ironic you asked for a Shop Vac comparison while sporting a name like Dust is a Must haha
You have an extraordinary imagination to create some of the most Rube Goldberg test devices. Your contraptions are better and more relative at displaying real world performance than those on infomercials designed to reinforce supposed superiority of the products being foisted upon consumers. Bravo, sir, bravo.
Thanks so much!
Oh my yes, this is exactly what I need. I've been wanting to buy a shop vac for a while now!
Thank you very much!
You won't go wrong with Craftsmen or Rigid ! They are made in the same factory and 35 years in construction l have tried them all ! You want the Big 2.5 inch hose models. The smaller hose diameter can get clogged easier when picking up larger debris .
Same! Was waiting for this.
Great video. Maybe a durability test. Start them all, last one standing wins. I use a shop vac for dust collection in my shop and leaving it running for an extended time happens frequently. Extended run time without fear of fire or destroying the vacuum is a major factor. Thanks for ALL your great videos.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes this is true.
This is a great idea. A few years ago I had a Rigid that accidentally got turned on when I was out of town for a couple days. It died while I was gone, which surprised me. It was about 5 years old and didn't get used that often, but could not take being continuously on for maybe 48 hours.
@@danschroeder4274 But wait -- how did it get turned on when no one was around?
👻 yeah, I think you have more important issues than a burnt out vac.
I knew this episode would suck!
I'll see myself out...
Great job, as usual, Todd.
Thanks for watching. It was interesting to see how each vac tested!
When will we get another farm vid?
I'll put one together soon. Thank you very much!
Apologies for a double comment but something needs addressed right now.
Far too many of us have not taken the time to appreciate the work which actually goes into each video.
The time spent editing and arranging all of the footage into the final product alone is more than note worthy.
The narration itself is an entire additional step which I am pretty sure is not a one take effort.
Here is where I lose a lot of people. lol If you were to go to a "pay to view" format, I would not hesitate to pay.
Because in the end, all videos are WELL produced. And all data is as accurate as humanly possible at all times.
Never is there a hidden string holding something together making it work. What you see IS how it is.
And at the end of the day, I respect honesty and intellect.
Seriously, very well done. I honestly feel you are going to obtain undeniable fame the nation over which spreads way beyond youtube. How far you go is up to you. But many of us will be right there supporting you the entire trip.
All we ask is make at least one attempt to avoid selling out to netflix. lol
They take WAY TOO MUCH of the star's money.
Thanks so much!
Put your money where your mouth is and join his patreon
@@theduder2617 " If you were to go to a "pay to view" format, I would not hesitate to pay.", you can stop hesitating and go join his patreon. If you like his content and expressed the interest in supporting him why not do it now, instead of waiting? Heres the link to make it easy www.patreon.com/projectfarm
@@Number1fanofcaptain
Allow me a moment to inquire about your membership.
I mean, since you took the time to try to tell another what to do and all.
You misunderstand what I meant by pay to view. I would rather not have a third party putting their hands out if I am trying to donate to an individual.
I support Project Farm, not patreon employees. If they want my support, perhaps they should start their own channel and upload interesting and very useful content.
Until then, my avoidance of patreon has its reasons.
When society calms back down and work picks back up in full swing, I'll make my move. For now, things are a bit tight due to our shoddy public spokesperson somehow being able to dumb down the masses enough to refuse to comply with health safety rules, thus lengthening the amount of time people have to socially separate, and extending the amount of time people are laid off from work.
@@theduder2617 Then, as you wrote almost a book when you comment anyway, you should have used some of your writing to actually say what you meant. Also, if he goes "pay to view ", many of us wouldn't be able to watch because, you know, so much unemployment and a very unstable economy. Even without the pandemic some of us may not be able to justify paying for things like this. At the end, they are doing it for their own reasons and helping all of us by doing it, so you, mr reach, don't kill it for all of us.
In the closing comments of the video, I thought the Dewalt had the best performance overall. It seemed it was on a different tier.
It had the best suction, most capacity by percentage, sucked up the sand and water the fastest... and beat the Bauer in the "showdown".
I'm assuming that because it was the most expensive is why it was not the winner?
I think in closing it should have been mentioned, that if you want to fork over the extra $40 bucks, the Dewalt with it's best overall performance, would be the choice.
He said it's because the warranty isn't as good.
@@nathanz602 he was talking about bauer
@Joshua Daem I was wondering about how he came to his conclusion myself. So I nerded out a little bit and did some analysis. Dewalt had four 1st place finishes and a 4th, two 5th, and 7th place. Craftsman had three 1st place finishes, two 3rd, and three 4th. The Craftsman never finished below 4th place, while the Dewalt had three finishes below 4th. That being said, most of Dewalt's 1st place finishes were in the categories that matter, for example, time to suck up 5 gallons of water, time to suck up 50 lbs of sand, and noise. Whereas Craftsman's wins were in airflow speed, how many gallons of water it holds, and amps. In the categories where Dewalt won, Craftsman came in 3rd, 3rd, and 4th, respectively. IMO, Dewalt wins in real-world use - except for weight, and Craftsman has the better specs. Now is the Dewalt worth the additional money? If time is money and you don't mind the extra weight, then yes.
There were MANY surprise results in this test! Still waiting on my most accurate tire pressure gauge ;) Keep up the great work! You're a true hero for testing literally everything in the shop and home.
Thanks, will do!
That is a great test idea!! I have 3 dif types with 3 dif measurements, i don't trust any of them.
I look forward to the tire pressure gage test too. I want one that is accurate and reliable and able to check dually tires as well.
+1 to most accurate tire pressure gauge! Digital v analog, expensive v cheap, etc etc
I have an idea. Test different hearing protection gear. Earplugs, headphones, regular earbuds etc... I thought you could hollow out a foam head put a decibel meter in it and drill out the two ear holes.
Thanks for the video idea.
Be sure to test combinations (ear pugs in headphones)
Testing over ear protection is probably pretty straight forward, but testing different kinds of ear plugs or ear buds is not as simple. These are very dependent on how well they fit in the ear canal so just just using a foam head with drilled out ear holes probably isn't a good test. Might need some serious thought on just how to measure those, but then that's something PF has proven to be good at over and over again. It isn't always perfect the first time, but over time the test procedures has constantly improved.
Project Farm please do this I really wonder how much protection I get wearing just plugs or just headphones or a combination
Thanks for being the most honest guy on the tube!
You are welcome!
I love how he just accepts this title like it’s nothing. Love you Tod
I've been surprised you haven't tested more Hart tools. I was in Walmart yesterday and they have a full family of tools now, including some things that others don't have like a cordless soldering iron. Some of their tools intrigue me, like the soldering iron, and the hand vacuum, maybe a flashlight. I wish DeWalt had some of these.
In terms of shop vacs, I own the big stainless steel Ridgid. Might have liked to have seen the largest shop vacs tested. But not all the manufacturers make them.
Speaking of warrantees, that can be a really important factor in buying tools. When you buy a store type brand, like a Ridgid, or a Kobalt, when you take the tool back broken, it's been my experience that they'll just give you a new one. I would not expect the same for some other brand where warranty may be a concern. Though I wouldn't know because I've never succeeded in wearing out or breaking a DeWalt.
Thanks for the video idea.
Every single item of hart that I have purchased has broken the first day of use. I’m done with those. They are nice looking though.
@@truepatriot8947 yeah, they are VERY light duty. Don't expect to buy them and get a killer deal, they are those tools grandpa or dad gets and thinks assembling a swing set is a test (before they sit around unused for years).
If Project Farm ever has a yard sale, I want to be there!
Don't buy any lawn mowers
12:20 the water overfill safety fails... if water gets in the motor or the impeller can damage it..
Good eye
@@lloydhorn5450 I'd be more concerned about getting shocked. Most if not all of those are open frame universal motors, so the commutator and brushes could get wet, and transfer power to you making you suck!
Most ‘shop vacs’ have what are called “bypass motors”. If water goes through the impeller fan it gets blown out and not through the motor. The motor has its own fan and dedicated airflow for safety and reliability.
@@111000100101001 yes. infact all "i hope" water capable shop vac have those motors. but the impellers fins are made of thin aluminum, they are fragile and can get "clog?" with water and the universal motor will fail.. if the motor are universal is an easy and cheap motor swap..
@@CapApollo Have you ever swapped a shop vac motor? Genuinely curious since I never even thought about doing that. Would be cool to swap in one of those 3-stage central vac motors to super charge a shop vac. :P
Most of my time in the hardware store is spent just taking up space in the isle blasting the Project Farm video for whatever I'm about to buy. Time well spent.
Thanks for sharing.
Hhhaahhaahhaahhaahhaahhah!
Has anyone made a comparison table for these tests?
Could you look at best ratchet straps?
Great video idea! Thank you
If you do this, the ones from Northern Tool have been surprisingly solid! Do a rapid oxidation test on the ratchets! And pull those straps over some angle iron or similar! 😉
I bought some Caterpillar ratchet straps that have been the nicest I have bought in all my years. Double hook ends too with a ratchet handle the actual size of a hand instead of the little inch and a half like most.
This channel is probably my favorite TH-cam channel out there. Every time I get a notification that a new video has been posted, I'm as or more excited than when my favorite TV shows have a new episode. I wanna go live at ProjectFarm.
Just curious, whats in all the glass jars along the shelf in the opening shot? Long term test? Nuts and bolts? Or just worn bearings from all oil tests??
Now I will click like and watch the rest. Great topic, looking for a new one too. 👍
Great question. Previous home owner left those when I bought the home and they are full of all sorts of fasteners.
@@ProjectFarm letting history stay on the shelves, eh? Show us around your little hoard of treasures!
@@ProjectFarm I think you have a new video idea! Shop tour! We haven't seen a farm video in a while...
I have a really old (just around 30 years + at this point) Rigid. It's been through hell and back BEFORE they came up with the idea of making theirs also into a "leaf blower" and I got to tell you, this has been the BEST "shop vac" I've ever owned. My dads Craftsman just dosent hold a candle to mine and I've been WAY harder on mine than he ever has been on his through the years.
Hands down I have to say that I don't think I'll have to buy another one if this keeps up! Suffice it to say that I guess end up being buried with it!!! LOL!!! :)
Well, it has a lifetime warranty, so I doubt you would have to buy another one.
It seems like the dewalt won a lot. Just curious about the reason it didn't get the nod from you this time?
Agreed. It was the quietest too
I have this question as well ^
If I were to guess it’s because it was significantly more expensive, costing roughly 50% more than the others while barely outperforming the competition.
@@kylem1819 I'd say more than barely. Actually picked it up and it runs very quiet compared to others I've used.
smaller hose, 50 dollars more, heavier, less amps, less air speed, held less, and barely faster on sand.. I feel like you didn’t watch the video without your dewalt glasses on
You should do leather gloves. Cow hide and goat see which one punctures first. Conductivity and failures
Thanks for the video idea.
And do the colours leak out when wet
9:58 To me, suction performance is most important so I’m looking into buying either Bauer, Dewalt, or Craftsman.
Thanks for sharing.
But what about built quality
I understand you perfectly, but remember what happen to some high performance russian jet fighter airplanes ...!
After few high speed, record breaking flights , they need new engines !! I buy both brands, but if quality and endurance matters, dewalt will leave the other brand miles behind ...
More important is the longevity, and whether you can get replacement (or washable) filters. I've seen some of these cheap vacuums go up in smoke after only a few hours. It is also important how much dust these beasts blow out.
I'll tell ya, I have a 3.5 hp, 16 gallon craftsman that my dad bought probably in the late 70's. That thing is a beast! It still runs as strong as ever and you can still get any replacement part for it you need, including of course, the filter.
I used to have an older Rigid shop vac and now have the Bauer that you show here. I have to say that the Rigid was much better than the Bauer especially when the filter got dirty.
I love the way you interact with your fans! It is so nice of you to like all the comments, and to respond to many of them. You have to be one of the most genuine youtubers around today. Thanks project farm!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is awesome! I was just about to start shopping for one of these. Any chance you could review power washers next? ;) Thanks for the vid!
Great suggestion! Thank you.
One of my big complaints is having the top come off when moving the vac. Poor latch design is a big factor. Which top latch system was the best?
I'd guess probably not the ones he complained about the seals.
I know my Shop-Vac has a great latch, can't speak for any of the others.
He talked a little about that in the suction portion of the video. It appears the best lids are on the DeWalt and Bauer.
@@jaydunbar7538 when my mothers 40 yr old chest freezer finally went down (not frost free)the shop-vac 5 gal seemed very impressive at getting the water out, it would fill that little bucket up in no time (over and over lol)
I have a Craftsman and with my garage setup every time I use it I have to lift it up over stuff and then do the same when putting it away. I've never had any problems with the lid ever.
Rigid tops (lids) stay on very well.