The hose-clamped fittings imply a level of permanency. I have to change hoses from machine to machine. Fortuitously, none are too tight, they all seem to have some degree of "looseness." I have the Rockler small tool hose and I had to 'pad' my PC sander to get a snug enough fit, but it does work well for it, my belt sander, and my Leigh router jig dust collector attachment. It's the big (ger) fittings that are the problem. By the way, my garbage can top from Woodcraft seals very well around the rim with a foam ring. My only problem with it has been the inner elbow kept falling out of the lid fitting. I've fixed it with tape, for now, but, since that is the only use for that elbow, I may just put a couple of self-tapping screws for a 'final solution.'