is this unit good for wood working shop

Not good for dust collection device if that is your intention. It collects debris/dust in a bag that would get clogged up very quickly if you were picking up shavings and other wood particles. You could probably use it for wood working if you hooked it up to something like a Dust Deputy cyclone in front of the GV 50 canister. But I will tell you I use mine in my wood shop to do general cleanup and it is the best vacuum I have ever seen! 50' of hose and so quiet and yet very powerful. Great tool!

does this vacuum require a bag and if so what is the cost of replacement bags

The bags are available on Amazon.com. The part number for the 3 pack hepa bags is HPB2HPK and the standard 3 layer bags are HPB1PK which is also a 3 pack.

Can get this in racy red

This unit is available on Amazon using part number GV50RPRO. Thank you for your interest in the VacuMaid Garage Vac Pro.

What size is the inlet port and or the end of hose?

I *think* it is a standard 1 1/4 inch vacuum hose fitting. Typically this means the inlet port is right at 1.25 inches since it accepts a 1.25 OD slip fit hose end. If you go online, you can order industry standard hose fittings in 1.25, 1.5, and 2.0 inch sizing, and it appears this vacuum and it's hose conform to the 1.25 inch standards. My information is based on a purchase some time ago, so please be aware specs could have changed (but unlikely). If you plan to use this vacuum "as-is" then nothing is needed. It only matters if you need or want to buy your own hose. The supplied hose is nice enough. I modified my wall unit to connect to 2.0 inch PVC - the inlet is a durable composite/plastic insert that can be removed (with effort!) to reveal a much larger opening in the sheet metal of the vacuum case. I was able to easily insure a 2 inch PVC "street elbow" style fitting and used epoxy to seal it up. The manufacturer does not endorse or warranty this vacuum if you modify it as I did, but it is a high quality unit and after several years of use as a central-vac style install, mine is going strong and has excellent power. You will find the supplied hose limits the performance of the high quality motor. You can get FAR better performance with a larger hose if you decided to go that route - but you'll at least need to remove the factory inlet as it is also too small in my opinion. Good luck.

Brand	VacuMaid
Special Feature	Bag, HEPA
Filter Type	Cartridge
Included Components	Brush, Crevice Tool, HEPA Filter, Nozzle
Is Cordless?	No
Capacity	7 Gallons
Wattage	550 watts
Hose Length	50 Feet
Form Factor	Wall-Mount
Color	Slate Gray
Model Name	Garage Vacuum
Product Dimensions	13"L x 13"W x 24"H
Noise Level	68 dB
Amperage	15 Amps
Manufacturer	Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
Number of Items	1
Controller Type	Push Button
Motor Horsepower	0.74 Horsepower
Portable	No
Number of Power Levels	1
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Finish Type	Powder Coated
UPC	736211369185
Part Number	GV50PRO
Item Weight	30 pounds
Item model number	GV50PRO
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Finish	Powder Coated
Material	galvannealed steel
Item Package Quantity	1
Special Features	Bag, HEPA
Usage	Floor
Batteries Included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Warranty Description	5 years.

VacuMaid GV50PRO Wall Mounted Garage and Car Vacuum with 50 ft. Hose and Tools.

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