Homemade wall-mounted boom arm

[jeh]

I'm doubling down and saying that both of these solutions are incredible. Given the price I cannot think of anyway to do it better without going custom.

 

[ChuckM]

I've got a Wall Mounting Boom Arm for Photography Studio Video Strobe Lights, etc., but haven't installed and tried it. Loading capacity should be 7 lbs or so. I hope it can support a CT hose and maybe a power cord too.

Some DIYer has used something similar for a camera:

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[Chainring]

BTW, that photography focused boom arm Bob D. (RIP) posted above is on sale at B&H.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1220973-REG/impact_lsa_wmb7hd_7_hd_wall_mount.html

 

[ChuckM]

Great price with a 12 lb loading. I got mine at a slightly lower price on Amazon, but the loading could be less.

 

[gruz]

They’re having a sale- currently $65https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1220973-REG/impact_lsa_wmb7hd_7_hd_wall_mount.html

 

[ChuckM]

Someone made a wooden adjustable arm:

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[krudawg]

So I made this homemade boom-arm today out of some 1.25" EMT and a few other plumbing parts. I do 90%+ of my hand-held power tool use at my bench, and since the Festool CT-Mini vac can't hold a boom arm, I decided to make my own. Cost me $35.

It pivots just like the festool arm and I can swing it against the wall when I'm not using it. I still need to cap the end (definitely) and paint it (maybe).

Just thought I'd share.

For those interested, the parts were:
1 - 10' length of 1.25" EMT conduit (cut down to about 4 feet)
1 - 1.25" EMT elbow
1 - 1.25" EMT screw coupling
1 - 1" Galvinized flange
1 - 1" Galvinized street elbow
1 - 1" x 4" Galvinized pipe nipple

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I am so ripping that Off!  Excellent design work.  Question, How long is the Hose and where did you buy it?

 

[krudawg]

Just wanted to say thanks for this awesome idea.  I did exactly as you suggested, and cost me about 60 bucks CDN - here is how mine looks:

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Where did you get that long Festool Hose?

Hoses are available separately in several sizes. The 36mm version comes in at least 3 lengths. 3.5m, 5m, and 7m.

From Festool? 

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Yes [member=62711]krudawg[/member] and the 27mm are available in 3.5m and 5m too.

 

[krudawg]

Yes [member=62711]krudawg[/member] and the 27mm are available in 3.5m and 5m too.

Thanks, found it in the online Festool Catalogue.  What about hose connectors?

 

[jeh]

Sorry, I fumbled the attachment!

Very well done. Where did the yellow square stock and end plugs come from. I have the original vacuum boom on my CT22, but it is showing it's age and I need more boom length. Time to fabricate.