New extractor port

[bobblezard]

Hi I've got a problem.
Having lent out my old (reserve) Axminster drum extractor it came back with the port smashed, I've tried looking for a replacement, Axminster can't supply and I can't see anything online to fit the bill.
Looks like I'm going to have to make one, it's for a 63mm hose, has anyone got any ideas or done similar? Obviously I need something flexible to fit the profile of the drum.
Thanks for any thoughts

 

[Mcluma]

Can you post a picture of the broken item, and where it needs to fit on

Thanks

 

[WellsWood]

What is the manufacturer and model number of the extractor? Many of Axminsters older vacuum extractors (and with a 63mm port I'm guessing that's what it is) were made by Yorkleen - they have a policy of holding spares for their machines for about 15 years i think so you should have no problem if indeed it's one of theirs.

 

[bobblezard]

Thanks Mark, I'll look into that and sorry Chris, I did try to upload a pic but couldn't workout how to resize them on my phone...

 

[bobblezard]

Thanks again Mark, I did source a replacement from Yorkleen, very reasonably. Finally got round to working out the picture thing so here was the offending part.
Thanks again

 

[IHc1vtr+]

I bet you won't be lending the offender any more equipment? What did he do with it?, practice demolition...LOL

 

[bobblezard]

No he decided to use it to clear the ashes and soot after sweeping the chimney, then, when it weighed a ton, pulled it by the hose to reposition it and no, he won't be getting any 'wood tools' from me any more...

 

[MMUK]

No he decided to use it to clear the ashes and soot after sweeping the chimney, then, when it weighed a ton, pulled it by the hose to reposition it and no, he won't be getting any 'wood tools' from me any more...

Sounds like he's a bit of a tool himself :lol: