Makita - VC4210L

I got tired of the home depot vacs falling apart after heavy use. I settled on the makita vac and bought the wand separately. Great vac, does an awesome job and I don't have to waste time shaking out the filter. I liked it enough that I picked up a second one. https://www.makita.ca/index2new.php?event=tool&id=3484&catid=3

Really depends on your needs. If you don't need portability (and have the $), forget shop vacs and get an Oneida Dust Cobra. [https://www.oneida-air.com/dust-collectors/personal-shops/dust-cobra](https://www.oneida-air.com/dust-collectors/personal-shops/dust-cobra) If you need some portability, the best one I have ever seen is this one. Durable, wet/dry and HEPA capable [https://www.globalindustrial.ca/p/global-industrial-153-hepa-wet-dry-vacuum-stainless-steel-21-gallon](https://www.globalindustrial.ca/p/global-industrial-153-hepa-wet-dry-vacuum-stainless-steel-21-gallon) If you need local dust collection and general vacuum capabilty, get the Makita VC4210L. I have 2 of these and I love them. Also, get a cyclone... I use the Onieda "Dust Deputy". Makes an enormous difference.

Mirka, Makita 4210L(I use this one) or a festool. Yah I know it's a bit of overkill but they actually work. Industrial solutions for industrial shedders.

Get yourself something like a Makita dust extractor, or money no object go Mirka, and the hoover kit. Look into class L & M for next level filtering. These things are designed as portable workshop vacs, hooked up to industrial cutting / sanding kit. Will hoover up way more than household dirt.

Cordless stick vacuums are all more or less disposable, even the expensive ones. The designs are updated frequently and are not made to be repaired, even if you’re able to find parts. I have a Makita cordless which should last a while for quick jobs, but it’s not very powerful. My home vacuum is a 15 year old Miele Swing H1 stick vacuum. It’s corded, but light and powerful, and the bags make everything so much cleaner and more convenient. Personally, I find the cord less annoying than charging. My parents’ heavily used Sebo Airbelt D1 canister vacuum is around 20 years old. Both work perfectly. If I were in the market for a new vacuum, I would buy a Sebo as they are super durable, easily repaired, and very well designed. If I were on a budget, I’d purchase a used Miele. If you want something older, vintage Electrolux vacuums are great once the inevitable deferred maintenance is taken care of. We have a canister vacuum from the seventies at one house and an upright from the nineties at another, both of which are going strong, and both of which have bags and many spare parts readily available.

I have the makita cordless vacuum. It’s great, cheap and really light (also comes in pink btw). Purchased in The Netherlands

For corded, I have an Irish Ohyama model of some variety I bought 9 years ago that still does the job just fine when needed (though we mostly use a Makita cordless these days since it's more convenient).