A little off-topic, but I'd appreciate the wisdom this group may have to offer.?
After many years of useful service, I'm preparing to retire my old 27mm dust hoses, and am looking at ordering some new 27mm hoses. My existing 27mm hoses are of the standard 3.5m length, Festool brand.?
A few years ago I started using a 36mm 5m hose, and really appreciated the additional length, particularly in the context of general clean-up (on-site, and in the Shop). This got me wondering if I would benefit from a 5m length for the 27mm hose, or if the extra length would get in the way??
Festool 27mm-32mm 3.5m hose:??
Festool 27mm-32mm 5m hose: ??
Alternatively, I can get a 3.5m tapered Mirka hose for significantly lower cost. I'd be missing out on the braided sleeve on the newer Festool hoses, but I wouldn't have to go to the trouble of removing and throwing away the newer Festool hose ends, either.?
Mirka 27mm-32mm 3.5m hose:??
Curious what feedback other users have in terms of 27mm hose length, particularly those who've tried the 5m length.?
As a side note, I'm also considering a sleeved Mirka hose/cord combo, as I'm migrating most of my sanders to the Mirka platform (Deros, Leros, etc...), and it might be nice to work a little further away from the vac when sanding for longer periods, particularly with the Leros.
Mirka Sleeved hose/cord: ??
Lastly, I can say I've been really happy using the Mirka 27mm x 20" hose whips. Most Mirka sanders (and several other tool brands) use a barbed connection on their tool which matches the ribs on a standard 27mm hose, allowing you to thread the hose directly on to the tool. It has been my experience that this helps to make the sanders that much more easy to handle, since the flex point of the hose is closer to the tool than if you had a connector at the end of the hose. I've also found this to allow for quicker switching between tools, and allows for using a 36mm hose as the "trunk", if the tool would benefit from that.
Mirka 27mm hose whip:??
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Tom Gensmer
Heritage Home Renewals, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
Tom Gensmer