the subject was to ugly. I think there was close to 80 hits before Erez responded. I knew there was no easy answer. Erez, basically your list is my process. I did dig a hole a couple feet deep to hose off the filter into. I'm not going to pave that area but the cattle don't graze in that corner of my 1/4 acre lot.:) I like you idea of NOT cleaning it but when it doesn't suck, it sucks!

Geo. Thanks for the suggestions to scare the local cats. I do have a dust collection system in my shop. One of the big 1HP Grizzly's but I really don't want epoxy dust in those cloth bags. Have to clean those too. There is one grey cat that I am trying to get rid of though.:)

Tim, I will try the filter bags next time. I think I even have some. Good memory.

Well Steve I think we all have the same problem, be it with a $99.00 Shop Vac or a $300.00 Fein (Plus attachments and Micro filter) but I would much rather have your problem.:) I think it is the best.

Thanks for your responses. John