Festool newb! - CTL 26 issues

[Timbah]

Hi all,
Been lurking a while, first time post however.

I recently acquired a Kapex 120 and a CTL 26, my first purchases and both of which I'm very pleased with.
I have a minor issue with the CTL 26 however. Being brand-spanking, it came with the new "smooth" hose and the new twist-lock style rubber end. However this end is unbelievably stiff and unrelenting, especially compared to the older style end of my employers' CTL 26 hose, with no twist-lock.

Not only that but tragically it does not fit at all a (granted, ancient) Festo (yes, that old) PS 200 Jig Saw that belonged to my late father.
The jig saw has what I would describe as a D/Oval shaped (male) extraction outlet that is wider than the (female) 'ole of the hose, it wouldn't fit even if the rubber was more flexible.

Firstly, is there anything I can to do make the rubber a bit more pliable? It's just totally unyielding. It won't fit the extraction point of a Fein Multi-Master I have either. Sadly I have no other Festool toys other than the Kapex to try it with at the moment.

Secondly any suggestions on how can I attach the jig-saw to the hose? I don't mind modifying the jig saw - it was bought in 1998 so I suspect it may be out of warranty at this point!

Thirdly, is the older non-twist lock style hose end available for purchase and if so, does anyone know the part number?

Many thanks,
Tim

 

[Sanderxpander]

Unfortunately the older hose end is altogether unavailable. But if your Festool jigsaw has the same oval port as my OF1010 it does actually fit. The rubber gets (somewhat) more pliable with use.

 

[Bohdan]

Firstly, is there anything I can to do make the rubber a bit more pliable? It's just totally unyielding.

Rubber softens if you boil it for a few minutes. This may get it on the first time and stretch it so that it fits easier in future.

 

[Timbah]

Unfortunately the older hose end is altogether unavailable. But if your Festool jigsaw has the same oval port as my OF1010 it does actually fit. The rubber gets (somewhat) more pliable with use.

Rubber softens if you boil it for a few minutes. This may get it on the first time and stretch it so that it fits easier in future.

Thanks for getting back to me Lads.
Sanderxpander - it's certainly oval but having seen a 1010 in the flesh recently (I was in the dealership, considering a purchase), my gut instinct tells me it's bigger.

Bohdan - thanks for that, I'm a bit wary of popping a brand new hose end into boiling water but I may give it a go in desperation!