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  1. 6th December 2022, 08:14 AM #1
    lemerv
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    Default Recommend nice flexible shop vac hose?

    I’ve got a ryobi shop vac that I use for my orbital sander, trim router, etc.

    The hose that came with the ryobi is very stiff and annoying. I’m looking for something that is:
    - Nice and flexible
    - Can spin at the attachment point
    - Smooth (would be nice so it doesn’t catch as it slides over the edge of workpieces)

    Any recommendations? I’ve found the festool ones - way too expensive. There is the Rockler Dust Right (Rockler Dust Right 2-1/2" Expanadable Shop Vacuum Hose Kit | Carbatec) which look pretty good.

    Not seeing much else out there.

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  3. 6th December 2022, 01:52 PM #2
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    I use this hose. Very flexible. Comes in all sizes

    http://www.speedlock.com.au/pdfs/POLYFLEXLGHT.pdf
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  4. 7th December 2022, 01:08 PM #3
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    Depending on what diameter you want - I use cheap swimming pool vacuum cleaner hose from Bunnings with my 2 inch outlet cyclone and either a shop vac or a small Sherwood dust extractor.

    PTS 8m Vacuum Hose - Bunnings Australia
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  5. 7th December 2022, 02:20 PM #4
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    I havent found anything as nice as the festool hose when it comes to spinning at the attachment point.

    But in terms of smooth sides you can get braided cable sleeves from ebay to put your hose into. If you use any festool tools or are willing to convert your tools to accept the festool plug-it or even a IEC connector having the power cable in the sleeve also makes it a much nicer experience
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  6. 7th December 2022, 04:52 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by qwertyu View Post
    But in terms of smooth sides you can get braided cable sleeves from ebay to put your hose into.
    Absolutely correct. I did that to my corrugated Festool hose and coiling it now is like coiling an eel.
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