connecting CT 26 antistatic hose to 2.5 inch connector on Leigh jig

[Taylormade]

Hi,

I'm a new festoolie.  I am trying to figure out what sort of adapter I need to connect my CT 26 hose to my Leigh jig VRS dust collector port.  Anyone else use the Leigh jig and VRS attachment with a Festool dust extractor?

Thanks,

 

[otis04]

My VRS attachment came with an adapter that fits the standard hose.  The combination works very well.

 

[peter halle]

Brad,

[welcome] to the FOG!  Don't be shy about asking questions - we love them!

Peter

 

[Taylormade]

Hi,

Does anyone know if the Hose Sleeve, Non-Antistatic Hose Reducer, item# 452897 will allow me to connect my CT 26 36 mm hose connector end to a Leigh VRS dust extractor fitting that accepts a 2 inch Shopvac hose?  Baffles me why Festool does not have inside and outside dimensional diagrams for these items given all the post about hose sizes.

Thanks,

Taylormade

 

[johninthecamper]

festool uses a i.um. for vacuum connections

 

[semenza]

Hi,

Welcome to the FOG!  [smile]

Just to be clear.... you are using a Festool D36 hose or the D27 that comes with the CT26?

So you need to upsize the D36 to a 2" end to connect to the jig?  I think ( but I am not certain) based on the catalog description that the part you list will do that.

Also note that a regular  shop vac hose will fit the CT port, so if you have one around that fits the jig try the other end in the CT port.

Seth

 

[tiralie]

I use this Bosch Vac 35Mm Hose To-2-1/4" Port Adapter I stick the narrow end into the vacuum port of the VRS and then attach my D36 hose to it. It's a kluge but it stays in place and takes up most of the chips. I find the the 27mm hose gets clogged up.
Tim

 

[Stone Message]

Whenever we dump an old vacuum cleaner I always keep the attachment bits and pieces. I have a short piece that provides the match between my D4 and my CTL26. I think the tubes from pumped toothpaste dispensers might fit but have not tried it.

Peter

 

[Taylormade]

Thanks for the advice.  I have the 27 mm hose, which I suspected would get clogged easily.  My 2 inch Sears "shopvac" hose is very stiff and makes the Leigh VRS track bind when dovetailing.  I'll look into other 2 inch hose options.

Cheers!

 

[Michael1960]

As already stated the 27mm & 36mm Festool hoses connect to the VRS.  The internal diameter of the outlet on the VRS is 23.5mm.  With this in mind, I doubt a wider hose will avoid clogging.  I have not experienced any problem using a 27mm hose with my CT26.