Jason Glover Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 i pride myself in my google skills...but i am having the worst time finding a solution to a really minor cosmetic issue...who better to ask than our board? i have 2 dust collectors in the attic space above my shop - resting on a platform i have on the rafters. one is auto-start (festool), one is on a remote (fastcap) it works like a charm, and i have personal reasons for getting the vac off the shop floor. i cut a nice hole in the sheetrock ceiling, and run the hose right through it, along with the plug. the outlet is on the ceiling. every time i pull the hose, a minor snowstorm of sheetrock dust sprinkles down...i want some type of grommet or bushing that is functional and more visually appealing than this hole i cut out... the plastic grommets that i found for cable management (typically seen in a cubicle or desk) don't work, since the visible side is upside down, and would slide right out. does anyone know of any piece or part that could make this look intentional and well done? i have explored lee valley, central vacuum parts, and amazon supply...nothing seems to make sense. diameter is ~ 2" thx, jason jeez, i must sound pretty anal about the shop appearance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 The big box stores had "desk grommets" that may work for you. You'd have to glue/epoxy it in but, should look good as well as work for you. I checked my local HD, here's what they had. http://www.homedepot.com/s/desk+grommet?NCNI-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EdgewaterWW Posted August 27, 2014 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Fastcap http://www.fastcap.com/estore/pc/Dually-Grommet-p13445.htm The Dually Grommet snaps together to give holes a finished look in seconds! Length Range: 3/4" to 2-1/2".Outside Diameter: 2-1/2" Inside Diameter: 2-1/4"Flange Diameter: 3-1/4" In 4 colors! Also Spray adhesive may stop the snow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Doug, If this had been my question, you certainly would have answered it. Fastcap is a neat site. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryside Workshop Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Misread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 You misread, he is not the OP. Read it "If this had been MY question" as in, "I cannot speak for the OP." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Put a decorative ceiling medallion over it!http://www.architecturaldepot.com/CM17RO-p-ceiling-medallions.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgaron Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Well if nothing you can find to buy suits you, sounds like a woodworking opportunity! Just trim it out in wood and round all the edges so they don't splinter from getting rubbed by the ribs on the tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Glover Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Fastcap solution looks perfect, will report back. Funny, using their vac remote...but never thought to look for this. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 i pride myself in my google skills...but i am having the worst time finding a solution to a really minor cosmetic issue...who better to ask than our board? Never be afraid to just ask the question.... why spin your wheels and plenty of people here enjoy helping each other out? I know there was a guy on another thread who gave a poster a hard time for asking a common question, but he is the exception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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