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Hi all,
Well, I finally purchased my DF 500 that came today. My small shop vac hose does not fit the port as well as I would like. I have no plans on spending $$$$$ for a Festool vac. What other hose can I use to fit either a Rigid or Shop Vac and also be compatable for my Domino.
Thanks,
Mike
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08-25-2022, 10:24 AM
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I just put a few wraps of duct tape (actually Gorilla Tape) around the Domino port and my Fein hose fits on just right.
I started with absolutely nothing. Now, thanks to years of hard work, careful planning, and perseverance, I find I still have most of it left.
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(08-25-2022, 10:24 AM)KevinMalone Wrote: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-VAC005-5-Me...bosch+hose
This one works perfectly.
Yeah, the Bosch VAC005 is the winner IMO.
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(08-25-2022, 11:36 AM)Lumber Yard® Wrote: Yeah, the Bosch VAC005 is the winner IMO.
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I just ordered it and it will be here on Saturday. Gotta love that Prime.
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08-26-2022, 02:48 PM
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(08-25-2022, 11:36 AM)Lumber Yard® Wrote: Yeah, the Bosch VAC005 is the winner IMO.
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It works, but there are better options available.
The bosch is too wide and a bit heavy for sanders and a domino. That extra comes in handy on things like a saw , planer, or a big router - but is a liability on small tools that are light and don't need as much airflow .
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08-27-2022, 03:47 PM
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(08-27-2022, 12:23 PM)Lumber Yard® Wrote: We'll have to agree to disagree.
IMO the Bosch is a great option for Festool tools. You're not likely to convince me otherwise after years upon years of using them with my Festool Vacs, Domino and sanders.
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wouldn't even try .................I know a lost cause when i see it.
Curious though you felt the need to get one for a festool vac and that you didn't speak up sooner so that mike could have made you an offer to buy one of your unused festool hoses
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What Fred said,,, works great saves $.
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(08-26-2022, 02:48 PM)Cabinet Monkey Wrote: It works, but there are better options available.
The bosch is too wide and a bit heavy for sanders and a domino. That extra comes in handy on things like a saw , planer, or a big router.
Do you have a list of those options that are better? I actually hate the original festool hose that comes with the vac. While I have the Bosch hose as well (and like it), it doesn't fit within the festool hose carriage so I am looking at other options.