mavrick1903
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Thoughts? Is it worth it? I'm shop based, which hose do y'all use in the air? 27 or 36?
Considering the boom arm, should I? What does it come with?
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I did a review: http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/festool-vacuum-reviews/75-boom-arm-review.html. Unlike some tools where you always think it's the best thing since sliced bread, the boom arm just disappears into the background. But your hasslefactor goes down. It just makes your life easier. I highly recommend it.
Get the 36mm hose and then make a Dave Ronyak D27 to D36 hose adapter: http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/festool-tools/1929-vac-hose-end-adapter.html (post 3).
Regards,
Dan.
Get the 36mm hose and then make a Dave Ronyak D27 to D36 hose adapter: http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/festool-tools/1929-vac-hose-end-adapter.html (post 3).
Regards,
Dan.
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Mavrick, I have the boom arm, best money I've ever spent. Without the boom you spend your time fighing managing the hose/cord. With the boom, you work, hassle free. I have my heavy gauge Plug-It cord attached to the hose with velcro straps. I never use the outriggers, ever. The boom is 7' tall so it won't fit through a 80" door, pop the top section of the boom off and you're fit through. The hose won't reach the floor so cutting ply on a couple of 2x4s on the floor isn't going to happen. I've taken the top section off the boom and placed it on the top of the outrigger. That lowers the hose by about 4' allowing you cut material on the floor. I thought I had a picture of this but I can't find it now, I'll keep looking.
The boom arm comes with a 4' length of D50 hose, short extension cord, the out riggers, and the metal boom arm sections and mounting hardware. You'll also need the handle. I'd buy it in the set and get the tool holder for free.
The boom arm comes with a 4' length of D50 hose, short extension cord, the out riggers, and the metal boom arm sections and mounting hardware. You'll also need the handle. I'd buy it in the set and get the tool holder for free.
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I agree with the advice above, especially: 1)soon you just take it for granted, except every now and then you flash on how cool it is that you can give the hose and cord a gentle push and they go away and 2)best $$ ever spent. It makes the MFT a super efficient place to work.
Get the 36mm hose and then make a Dave Ronyak D27 to D36 hose adapter: http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/festool-tools/1929-vac-hose-end-adapter.html (post 3).
Regards,
Dan.
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I thought I read somewhere here that someone was selling the Dave Ronyak adapter (might have been FestoolJunkie.com). I'm still surprised Festool has not made one. I'm sure a lot of people would buy it.
Regards,
Dan.
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I thought I read somewhere here that someone was selling the Dave Ronyak adapter (might have been FestoolJunkie.com). I'm still surprised Festool has not made one. I'm sure a lot of people would buy it.
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You can easily hang both hoses from the Boom Arm. I installed the D36 into the hose/cord brackets and added the D27 hose with rubber bands. Each of the hose/cord brackets have a two cord clips -- one on either side. To attach my D27 I hook a rubber band from the cord hook on one side, stretch around the hose and hook on the cord hook on the other side. I've had the two hoses and cords hanging this way for 2-1/2 years now and see no reason to change.
Like many others here, I also use those velcro wraps to attach the cords to the hoses. I do like the cords attached to the hoses like this, but the velcro does get caught on an edge of a guide rail or your material on occasions. Also, sawdust and other debris will stick to the velcro wraps. So, you may want to try the shrink wrap type covering that some here have installed around the hoses. See the thread here on Hose Cord Combos.
Like many others here, I also use those velcro wraps to attach the cords to the hoses. I do like the cords attached to the hoses like this, but the velcro does get caught on an edge of a guide rail or your material on occasions. Also, sawdust and other debris will stick to the velcro wraps. So, you may want to try the shrink wrap type covering that some here have installed around the hoses. See the thread here on Hose Cord Combos.
Based on Corwin's great suggestion I have both hoses always on the boom -- one on top & one hung with magnum gum bands from each of the cable brackets. Whichever hose end I'm not using gets tucked back to the tool holder out of the way. The setup couldn't be handier!
Guys,
I've been considering the boom arm as well. However, since I've just recently received my 22, I have noticed that I'm moving it from my cutting table(which I use for ripping sheet goods down with my 55, inside my garage) to my table saw(outside my garage) which I use for more mundane ripping.
My question is this: Is it easy to separate the boom from the 22 in order to move it around my shop/garage. Or once I set it up, it's on and I won't want to disconnect it?
I've been considering the boom arm as well. However, since I've just recently received my 22, I have noticed that I'm moving it from my cutting table(which I use for ripping sheet goods down with my 55, inside my garage) to my table saw(outside my garage) which I use for more mundane ripping.
My question is this: Is it easy to separate the boom from the 22 in order to move it around my shop/garage. Or once I set it up, it's on and I won't want to disconnect it?
Jonhilgen said:
Once assembled the entire unit is mobile without tearing it down. About the only reason I can think you might want to take the boom off is perhaps to roll the unit through a doorway (height restriction) or if you are going to transport it to job sites. Mine always stays in the shop but I believe Brice transports his around job sites. Undoing one connection will allow the boom to lay down on top of the vac.
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harry_ said:
I'm not Dan but here you go.
Brice,
[thanks]
Unfortunately, I think you may have confirmed my fears.
If I am not mistaken, the height of the mounted handle & boom arm lower section will be the same height on a CT33 as on a CT22, which is what I believe i see you putting in the truck?
Presuming that the above is correct. Aside from warranty issues and reduced over all height of the unit, is there any reason that the bottom piece could not be cut down? things such as a flare or a swage/swedge?
I have a height issue with my truck. The handle of my CT33 just barely makes it under the opening of my pickup cap. Those extra inches shown in your picture would make it a no-go for me without a little 'tweaking'.
Maybe I should begin to consider the trailer option... [scratch chin]
[thanks]
Unfortunately, I think you may have confirmed my fears.
If I am not mistaken, the height of the mounted handle & boom arm lower section will be the same height on a CT33 as on a CT22, which is what I believe i see you putting in the truck?
Presuming that the above is correct. Aside from warranty issues and reduced over all height of the unit, is there any reason that the bottom piece could not be cut down? things such as a flare or a swage/swedge?
I have a height issue with my truck. The handle of my CT33 just barely makes it under the opening of my pickup cap. Those extra inches shown in your picture would make it a no-go for me without a little 'tweaking'.
Maybe I should begin to consider the trailer option... [scratch chin]
Harry,harry_ said:
I'm not Brice ;D, but there's a pic of my CT22 broken down for transport in post #2 of my review: http://www.talkfestool.com/vb/festool-vacuum-reviews/75-boom-arm-review.html. After disconnecting the top piece, the bottom part of the boom arm that connects to the handle is 1365mm tall (53-3/4").
Regards,
Dan.
Dan,
[thanks]
I had more or less come to the conclusion that it would not fit in my truck from Brice's picture without modification. Having viewed your images I can see that it is by a LOT. I can also see from your images that there are holes & stuff. I would imagine that I _could_ cut it down to the height of the handle, and order a 465-796 to get the height back by reassembling my cut.
[thanks]
I had more or less come to the conclusion that it would not fit in my truck from Brice's picture without modification. Having viewed your images I can see that it is by a LOT. I can also see from your images that there are holes & stuff. I would imagine that I _could_ cut it down to the height of the handle, and order a 465-796 to get the height back by reassembling my cut.
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Harry,
You are correct in your assumption that the handle and Boom Arm fit on the CT22 and CT33 the same. Also, the lower tube stands about 18" above the handle, so it looks to be too tall for your truck's cap. Transporting the vac on its side is another option, but not one that I'ld be happy with -- maybe if you had a pad or blanket to set on it would ride okay...
I don't see how you could cut enough of the handle and lower tube to make that idea work.
You are correct in your assumption that the handle and Boom Arm fit on the CT22 and CT33 the same. Also, the lower tube stands about 18" above the handle, so it looks to be too tall for your truck's cap. Transporting the vac on its side is another option, but not one that I'ld be happy with -- maybe if you had a pad or blanket to set on it would ride okay...
I don't see how you could cut enough of the handle and lower tube to make that idea work.
To get that height down to "level" with the handle top you'd be cutting about 16"-17" off the boom upright. That would in turn lower the top of the boom to a little under six feet. In my case I would be running into the boom with my face. You may want to consider making your own simple (removable) boom from PVC pipe or similar.
