Dust Collector fittings

This is the main board for discussing general techniques, tools, and processes for fusing, slumping, and related kiln-forming activities.

Moderators: Brad Walker, Tony Smith

Post Reply
Don Burt
Posts: 573
Joined: Sun Mar 09, 2003 8:45 pm
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Contact:
Contact Don Burt

Dust Collector fittings

Post by Don Burt »

My dust collector has a 2 1/2" intake hole. My hose end is 2 1/4". Incredibly, this results in a leaky fit. My solutions have involved duct tape and foam core board and aren't satisfactory . It's time to step up my game. I'm not emotionally attached to the 2 1/4" hose. It may be replaced. I don't see any specific part kits for sale online. McMaster-Carr has all kinds of hose and fittings, but I don't really want to experiment. This isn't an exotic configuration. I have 2 x 2 1/2 inch holes I want to connect with a hose. Can somebody point me to a kit? Thanks in advance.
Attachments
abrasive_vacuum_dust_collector.jpg
Top
Marty
Posts: 859
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:58 pm
Location: Maine
Contact:
Contact Marty

Re: Dust Collector fittings

Post by Marty »

Get thee to the hardware store, not HD, where you will find someone who will sell you a flange that you can screw to the canister and adapt to the hose.
Top
Don Burt
Posts: 573
Joined: Sun Mar 09, 2003 8:45 pm
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Contact:
Contact Don Burt

Re: Dust Collector fittings

Post by Don Burt »

Fitting installed. Lee Valley Tools. Thanks Marty.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Techniques and Tools”