Festool sander vacuum hose adaptator
As I'm working on my bed restoration, I was a bit fed up with my 25+ years old power sander and I decided that it was time to replace it. I purchased something that should last hopefully another 25 years.
And I'm really happy with it !
But, I didn't have the vacuum of the same brand that should go with it and in particular the socket for connecting the hose is very specific, so I had do make an adapter.
This is a bit specific, but if someone happens to have the same need one day, hope he will find here the correct dimensions to make one on the lathe.
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/homem...Festool_01.JPG
It is made out of POMC plastic (similar to Delrin I think). The inside bore is tapered in order to fit exactly the socket outer taper. see the dimensions in mm on the paper draft.
The hose inner diameter is 32mm.
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/homem...Festool_03.JPG
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/homem...Festool_04.JPG
I must say that this sander is incredibly efficient in dust collecting, and you can work with no risk even without a mask (as long as you use a vacuum).