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Warning: my 3M dust extractor hose split right at the coupling yesterday
It happened while I was sanding a quarter panel, and I had to tape it up with electrical tape to finish the job. Anyone know a good place to get a heavy duty replacement hose that won't kink?
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zara_hill467d ago
My 3M hose did the exact same thing last year, right at the worst time. It's like they design these things to fail the second you start a big sanding job. You'd think for the price, the coupling would be made of something better than wishful thinking.
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dakotacraig6d ago
You saying "wishful thinking" is spot on. I used to defend the price, thinking it meant better parts. Then mine split during a cabinet refinish, dust everywhere. Watching plastic shatter on a "pro" tool changed my mind completely. Now that coupling feels like a cheap trick.
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thomas_gonzalez3d ago
Didn't I read somewhere that 3M doesn't actually make those hoses themselves? It makes sense after what dakotacraig said about the plastic feeling like a cheap trick. I'd look for a generic heavy duty one from a shop supply place instead.
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