How connect Metabo Orbital Sander to dust extraction

[LarryS.]

hi all,

just tried to connect my new metabo....
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=780322&name=metabo&user_search=1&sfile=1&jump=44
up to my dust extraction link :
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Yorkleen-Power-Tool-Hoses-23677.htm

but no joy. Had a look at the manual for the sander and it mentions an available optional connector, but then went on their website and can't find it !

So has anyone hooked one up and if so how did you do it ?

cheers

paul

 

[Malcolm R]

I have the previous version of the Metabo and Axminster's stepped hose reducer allowed me to connect it to my dust extractor.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/recno/3/product-Axminster-Stepped-Hose-Reducer-208855.htm

 

[mailee]

same here, I also have the previous model and it connects fine with a stepped adaptor.

 

[andycorleone]

I have a Festool CTL22, Which is the outside diameter of the Festool Sander? I thinking in buying a Turbotec but don't want to use any stepped

 

[Big John]

An adaptor is available ( I asked at one of the woodwork shows and they checked their catalogue ). I can connect mine to my Trend extractor but the suction slows the sander down. You really need a way to bleed some air in.

 

[LarryS.]

same here, I also have the previous model and it connects fine with a stepped adaptor.

thanks malcolm and mailee, will be on their website in a minute to get it ordered

love this forum !


paul

 

[OPJ]

Glad you got it sorted, Paul.

I've had similar problems with the older version of this sander but now I know what I need to do, thanks. :wink:

 

[hpl]

I just chopped an old vacuum cleaner extension pipe down, made a short extension piece up like that and used it for years. You could buy a festool extractor, their standard pipe fits straight on.

 

[LarryS.]

You could buy a festool extractor, their standard pipe fits straight on.

i was thinking of doing that, then realised I've already got one mortgage !

 

[chippy1970]

I have the older model running fine off my Festool midi vac the smaller hose goes straight into the outlet no problem but before that I had it running off my record vac with a stepped reducer and it kept falling off.