Dust Collector Coupler - Cheap & Versatile

Now that’s what I call using the ol’ noodle!

(sorry .. I truly couldn’t resist)

-- Dan M, SW Suburbs, Chicago IL -- http://www.djay-crafts.com

Neat trick, thanks for sharing the in-foam-ation. ha!

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

Now that is a great idea. So cheap, yet so useful.

I will be looking for my noodle now.

-- Kevin, Wichita, Kansas

Sir Robert, you are my knight in shining armour.
What fantastic solution to one of my pet peeves. (No uniformity in dust collection ports).

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

much better than messy duct tape

Brilliant, and in sexy colors as well!

Furthermore, they have to be a real plus in case your tools fall in the pool!

-- There's no tool like an old tool...

Bouy-O-Bouy, looks like you put a plan into foam-ation… lol… great tip

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Interesting tip. I may have to try that. I’ll have to take a look at some of my sanders, biscuit jointer, and the like. Thanks for sharing.

-- Tim from Iowa City, IA

Would not have thought of that, but I’m stopping-by Wally World for a noodle now!

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

I think Dan M should win some kind of prize for his comment.

Good thinking,

Lee

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Sir Robert, thats a great idea. Thanks

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

great idea! Does it collapse under the suction?

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

That sure beats the toilet paper tubes and duct tape I’m using. Thanks!

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Christopher,
On a butt-end fit (same diameter hose and port) If you cut the noodle to the combined length of both pieces being joined, there is no stress on the noodle. It just serves as a sleeve to hold the hose end and the port together.

On an ID/OD fit-up (see the bandsaw application in another project) the noodle is squeeqed between the OD of the vacuum hose end and the ID of the bandsaw dust port, so it’s compacted enough where it can withstand the suction.

I would not recommend noodles as part of your dust collection ductwork. They’re too flimsy and will collapse from internal suction.

One last thought: If the noodle fit is loose, shoot a SMALL AMOUNT of Great Stuff® or similar expanding foam product in to fill the gap. DON’T use Gorilla Glue® unless you want a permanent bond!

-- Sir Robert

Very clever..

-- Robby Myer, Walnut Creek, CA

hah. i was just looking at these in the store thinking that there MUST be some “use” for these things. very nice. thanks!