36 mm AS dust hose

[dollar bill]

I have an opportunity to buy a 36 mm AS hose from Woodcraft at a 30% discount. Here is my question: what would I gain by using a 36 mm hose as opposed to my 27 mm hose? I have a CT-26, a 300 EQ jigsaw, and a OF 1400 router.

 

[aloysius]

Not at all really. The bigger hose works better on "bigger" tools such as table routers, bigger saws, SCMS etc.  Those that generate swarf in greater quantity or in short but high concentrations.

It's also the sensible choice to combine with a wand & floor tools for worksite cleanup.  Otherwise the tiny hose will be just fine & dandy for general sanding & lightweight sawing & routing duties.

 

[jpmeunier]

On the router you will see an improvement.

 

[McNally Family]

[member=44353]dollar bill[/member]

I can attest to the fact you will see a substantial improvement with cleaning kit performance......

There have been several dealers offering great discounts on the previous version cleaning kits that include the 36mm hose:
https://www.festoolproducts.com/festool-497700-tradesman-installer-cleaning-set.html

 

[semenza]

Big, improvement on the 1400 router. I have used that router with both.

Seth

 

[dollar bill]

Will the 36 mm hose fit onto the dust collection hood of my OF 1400 without a reducer?

 

[RKA]

Yes, it’s designed that way intentionally on tools that are heavy dust producers.  The 27mm hose can fit inside the fitting or the 36mm hose fits over the fitting.  So you can still use the hose that came with CT, but you can improve dust collection if you switch to the larger hose. 

 

[semenza]

Will the 36 mm hose fit onto the dust collection hood of my OF 1400 without a reducer?

Yes, it’s designed that way intentionally on tools that are heavy dust producers.  The 27mm hose can fit inside the fitting or the 36mm hose fits over the fitting.  So you can still use the hose that came with CT, but you can improve dust collection if you switch to the larger hose. 

And the fact that it fits over is one of the things that improves the collection on the OF1400. It removes the "chip trap" at the connection.  Plus more air flow.

Seth