Ordered expandable sleeving today

[giono2]

Well, a month into the Festool program (about 1 day actually) I realized the importance of sleeving up the dust collection hose.  After tons of research and a lot of looking around I found the solution that was right for me.  I ordered it up from cableorganizer.com and should have it by week's end.  Almost forgot to mention...I let my daughter pick the color.

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[copcarcollector]

At least you will be able to find it easily! 

 

[bobandmic]

What size did you get? I found  1 1/4 worked for the 27mm hose but I needed 1 1/2 for the 36mm hose.

 

[giono2]

I read a few different things, but ultimately went with 1 1/4" for my 36mm hose.  We'll see how that plays.

 

[bobandmic]

Please post and let us know how that goes.

Thanks

 

[Birdhunter]

Why is sleeping the hose important?

 

[semenza]

Why is sleeping the hose important?

Well they need rest too, you know  :

At least you will be able to find it easily! 

Or maybe completely overlook it, since it is so out of place  [eek]

Seth

 

[bobberner]

Why is sleeping the hose important?

Sleeving the hose allows you to make the hose and power cord a single unit. It also cuts down on the hose ridges catching on the edge of your work or MFT table.

 

[Birdhunter]

I hate it when the computer auto corrects my writing. Sleeving became sleeping thanks to Mac's intervention. But the responses were funny.

 

[sae]

I just ordered some as well, but in neon red.

Why is sleeping the hose important?

Mostly because I only have one 16AWG PlugIt cable left and want to keep it alive and $27 is cheaper than $44. Though the plug ends might burn out first...but eh...we'll cross that bridge if necessary.

 

[hopper]

Sae, do you mean 16 gauge? My plug it cords are only 16and18 guage. I've never gotten a 14 guage one. I think that's the case. I'm out of town and can't check right now.

 

[sae]

Sae, do you mean 16 gauge? My plug it cords are only 16and18 guage. I've never gotten a 14 guage one. I think that's the case. I'm out of town and can't check right now.

Heh, yeah, sorry! 14AWG would be pretty stiff! Edited for posterity.

 

[bigdogmedia]

Wouldn't this sleeve induce static? Which is what we're trying to avoid.

 

[Sparktrician]

Wouldn't this sleeve induce static? Which is what we're trying to avoid.

I've seen none with mine.  I also use heat-shrink tubing to keep the ends of the sleeving from unravelling. 

 

[avanderhoorn]

Now did the cable organizer end up going?

 

[Scorpion]

Wouldn't this sleeve induce static? Which is what we're trying to avoid.

It's on the outside.  Static buildup is generated internally from the material and air traveling through the tubing.  Anti-static hose is hose made out of conductive material which prevents the buildup.  Adding a sleeve around the outside of anti-static hose won't change its ability to conduct.  Shouldn't be a problem. 

 

[giono2]

Well...I think I nailed it.  Sleeve fit great, not to mention it looks outstanding.  1 1/4" sleeve on a 36mm hose.

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[sae]

Good to hear! Mine arrives today.

 

[Wareagle Todd]

Well, a month into the Festool program (about 1 day actually) I realized the importance of sleeving up the dust collection hose.  After tons of research and a lot of looking around I found the solution that was right for me.  I ordered it up from cableorganizer.com and should have it by week's end.  Almost forgot to mention...I let my daughter pick the color.

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What type of wrap did you buy from cableorganizer.com?

Thanks.

 

[giono2]

Wareagle, I went with the 1.25" FlexoPet from TechFlex