Where did you get your 4" and 6" flex hose?

[Toolinator]

Woodcraft doesn't stock 6" (crazy), and the reviews on their 4" clear flex is so-so. Where did you guys get yours? Online, or a local place?

 

[Walk On Wood]

I've bought 6" and 8" from Wynn Environmental.  Good stuff, and very nice people.

 

[rst]

I just bought 6" flex hose and fittings from Oneida...great service for industrial dust collection.

 

[travisj]

I bought regular 4" and the Dust Right expandable 4" through Rockler.  I have purchased most of my fittings through there, but they can nickel and dime you to death.  I'm sure fittings would be cheaper online, but I usually don't have the patience.

 

[Cheese]

I use the heavy duty FleXaust that Woodcraft sells. It's clear so if there's a blockage, I can easily find the problem area and it's made in the USA. [thumbs up] I've used the 4" version for the last 12-15 years with no issues. I also use the internal heavy gauge spring helix wall support as a ground path back to the dust collector to eliminate static charge issues with the hose.

 

[Toolinator]

Do you guys use PVC or Poly flex hose?

I would guess that poly is stronger and more flexible for bigger chip removal, right?

 

[John H]

I've bought 6" and 8" from Wynn Environmental.  Good stuff, and very nice people.

Yep

Wynn Environmental

 

[Cheese]

Do you guys use PVC or Poly flex hose?

Polyurethane...

 

[rst]

The polyurethane will last longer and take more abuse than the PVC.

 

[grbmds]

Oneida's hoses are the strongest and best out there; more expensive also. They are reinforced with a spiral steel ring and you really can't damage them. I've stepped on mine a couple of times; no damage. They would have 4" and I would think 6" (but I don't have any 6").