If you’re keeping your current manicure table, start with the Air Max Panther. It sits on the work surface and can be moved as your setup changes. If you’re planning a dedicated manicure station with a collector fitted into the tabletop, start with the Air Max T‑REX.
The choice gets easier when you picture a full appointment at your table. Where will your client rest their hands? Can you reach your tools comfortably? How will you get to the filter when it’s time to change it?
| Setup | Air Max Panther | Air Max T‑REX |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Tabletop unit that sits on your work surface | Built-in unit fitted into a tabletop cutout |
| Best fit | An existing table, a rented studio or a station you rearrange | A dedicated manicure table planned around the collector |
| Before you order | Measure the space left with your lamp and hand rest in place | Confirm the cutout, under-table clearance and filter access |
Air Max Panther for a table you already use
Set out your lamp, hand rest and everyday tools before you measure. The useful measurement is the space you actually have left during an appointment. Check that the collector can sit where you file while leaving enough room for your client’s hands and the tools you reach for most.
If you share a station or sometimes move between tables, consider where you’ll put the unit and route its cord at each station. That’s where a tabletop setup gives you flexibility.
View the Air Max Panther tabletop nail dust collector
Air Max T‑REX for a dedicated manicure station
Plan the installation before anyone cuts the tabletop. Confirm the mounting dimensions for the exact model and measure beneath the surface. A drawer, support rail or cabinet can take up the space you were counting on. Decide where the cord will run and how you’ll reach the filter once the unit is fitted.
The T‑REX has a magnetic stainless-steel top panel. If you’re having a table made, share the product specifications with the person building it so they can plan the opening and clearance around the actual unit.
View the Air Max T‑REX built-in nail dust collector
Check the details you’ll care about after purchase
Before you order, confirm which replacement filter fits your model, what comes in the box and who to contact for service. If you’re shopping for a Canadian studio, review the warranty and purchase terms on the product page for the unit you’re considering.
Once you’ve measured your station, the decision comes down to how you use the table. Choose the Panther if you want to keep your existing furniture and move the unit when needed. Choose the T‑REX if you’re ready to build the collector into a permanent workstation.
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Read our purchase terms before ordering. For model-specific dimensions or replacement-filter compatibility, contact Hello Honey.