Snap-On has branded a 4-gallon wet/dry vacuum that is shaped like a toolbox. At first I was a bit skeptical when I saw it, thinking it was a bit “gimmicky”, but it’s relatively lightweight, and the design makes it easy to carry. It also makes it easy to pack into the back of a truck or SUV, so I found that the shape actually does have some functionality to it. There was very little assembly, which I appreciated. Basically, all that had to be done was insert the hose connector into the suction port, make sure the filter was in place, and connect the air diffuser.
There are several tools that come with the vacuum, including a flexible hose, a crevice tool, dusting brush, and a utility nozzle. The tools store away in a side compartment, and the cord neatly wraps around the back of the box to keep it tidy.
To empty the tank of the vacuum, there are two latches on the side (just like standard toolbox latches) that are unlatched, the top comes off, and the debris can be dumped. The process was much easier than emptying my regular wet/dry vac in the shop, and made much less of a mess.
I thought the vacuum had adequate suction for cleaning out the car, and for most standard jobs around the shop. The only thing I really didn’t like was the expandable hose. I have one on my household vacuum and I really don’t like it on there either. While it does make for less hose to deal with while you are moving the vacuum around, I don’t necessarily think it’s all that expandable… I feel like I really have to pull on it, but I know that it was part of the overall design to keep the unit neat and compact.
While, I don’t think I’d have this as my only wet-dry vacuum, I like its size, that it’s lightweight, and the design is easy to transport, so I’d say it’s a good tool overall.
You can get it in amazon.com for $99.99.
It is also available at www.jcwhitney.com.
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