They say that one of the big appeals to higher-end tools, specifically Festool, is the dust collection. Frankly, I'm bound to agree, but for a specific reason: the dust collection ports, at least on the portable tools. One hose will hook up to all of the tools.
I bought a smaller diameter Bosch hose to not only hook up to the track saw, but for the other tools I have as well that make a mess. Fits the saw as intended, so I check on other items. The crappy HF plate joiner? Check. Perfect fit. No doubt whatever tool they copied off of is compatible as well. Check it on my jigsaw. Nope, right at about the same diameter as the hose end. So, I see Bosch also sells an adapter so I order it.
The jigsaw is a Craftsman, and I really like it. One of their better thought out tools, being able to be used as both handle or barrel grip. Try the adapter: nope, too small. Try it on my Craftsman multitool (which was made right at about the same time) and it fits perfectly. The ****?
This is what happens when you buy tools from companies that outsource their production, I suppose.
While I'm on the subject of dust collection, I am finding a rough time finding cheap components to fit a 2.5" system. Everything I see is geared toward 4" and above, including the tutorials on how to match up cheaper PVC pieces like wyes. I'm trying to piece together a better DC system for my vac and it isn't easy.
I bought a smaller diameter Bosch hose to not only hook up to the track saw, but for the other tools I have as well that make a mess. Fits the saw as intended, so I check on other items. The crappy HF plate joiner? Check. Perfect fit. No doubt whatever tool they copied off of is compatible as well. Check it on my jigsaw. Nope, right at about the same diameter as the hose end. So, I see Bosch also sells an adapter so I order it.
The jigsaw is a Craftsman, and I really like it. One of their better thought out tools, being able to be used as both handle or barrel grip. Try the adapter: nope, too small. Try it on my Craftsman multitool (which was made right at about the same time) and it fits perfectly. The ****?
This is what happens when you buy tools from companies that outsource their production, I suppose.
While I'm on the subject of dust collection, I am finding a rough time finding cheap components to fit a 2.5" system. Everything I see is geared toward 4" and above, including the tutorials on how to match up cheaper PVC pieces like wyes. I'm trying to piece together a better DC system for my vac and it isn't easy.
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