I read through some old post but still need to ask. Does anyone know a good source for dust hoses and accessories?
I have been through the internet and most fittings are very light on specs and I am tired of nothing fitting and having to fabricate everything i touch. ID/OD nothing is consistent. (i know that is the world of DC fittings).
Also, Just looking for the older style black poly hose that does not constantly try to retract.
I've also noticed the inconsistency between one brand and another. I've had to use a propane torch or heat gun to expand or contract the ends. Sometimes it's the power tool brands that have different dust port ends, and not the hoses. Sometimes it's just easier to use duct tape. You'd think with hoses, ID/OD be consistently universal.
There was an editorial of sorts in a recent copy of Wood. the editor was calling for standardization amongst the tool manufacturers relating to DC port/ducts sizing. While I hope he succeeds, I seriously doubt the various manufacturers care. I, too, am tired of nothing fitting…but I've come to accept as one of those things that won't change.
I have not bought anything lately, but had very good luck with all of the hoses & fittings I got from Woodworker's Supply. I used their Fazlok fittings and Flexaust hoses. I put male fittings on the DC and machines. I'm set up with 1 10' hose with a female fitting on each end, and 1 10' hose with a male & female end. I only keep my sanding station and miter saw on a fixed run and need to switch hoses between the other tools since they're always being moved around. Usually the 1 10' is all I need but occasionally I need to connect the 2 for a 20' run.
One of the great things I've found about WW Supply is that the folks you get on the phone know their stuff and are incredibly helpful. Also they're pretty easy to set up a pro account with and you'll get an additional 10% or so off most items.
One fitting i would like to find is a 4×2.5 reducer. I have an old one and the 2.5 end is the ID. It slips over my band saw, router tables etc. I ordered a few new ones and they are 2.5 OD like a hose is to slip over it.
The one that works does not have a part number to search. Anyone know of such an animal? Seems like most of the retail market is rebranding the same chinese part.
4"x3"reducer I've heated the 4" end and slipped it over the 4"OD of my edge sander and tablesaw, attached a 3" PCV elbow to that reducer so I have a immediate bend in the hose for hose direction, and the 10"x 2.5" hose snugs in the 3" PCV elbow easily for quick connect or release. I did add duct tape to the 4"x3" reducer & PCV elbow so the elbow wouldn't slip out easy.
Very frustrating to say the least. Either you buy EVERYTHING from the same manufacturer or take what you have with you to the store. I have no idea what it means when companies use the term "for 4" hose". The hoses may be 4" but everything else is hit and miss.
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