Cheeset202 Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Looking at purchasing the boom for my CT26, have read some mixed reviews, thought I would check with folks here who use the boom before I drop the $400. I am assuming it uses the hose that came with my CT26 or do you need to purchase a separate hose? My application is in my shop and it will primarily be positioned around my workbench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I've had trouble pulling the trigger on a $400 piece of bend tubing. I hung a plywood strip from my beam above where I usually work with a hole in it for the hose. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeset202 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, Mick S said: I've had trouble pulling the trigger on a $400 piece of bend tubing. I hung a plywood strip from my beam above where I usually work with a hole in it for the hose. Works great. Yeah, I was thinking the same thing, guess it really comes down to the mobility you want/need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I have one over my OF table and that one is worth every penny as there's no way to make my own in thin air. In the old shop, I also had a home made one at the other end of the shop and it worked ok. I ended up eventually replacing that one with the FT version and was much happier with it. I sold that set up before moving to the new shop. It didn't get used that often and wouldn't be used at all in the new shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I whipped up a homemade one. A plywood box that fit over the biggest , heaviest systainer I've got with a 2x2 post screwed to one corner. A scrap of piano hinge to a triangle ply scrap with a 2x2 arm extending out. Hose attached with stretch wrap, bungee cords etc. what ever is handy. Biggest drawback is you can tip over the vac especially if you try to roll it over cords on the floor. 15 minutes & 0.00$ Depending on the reach you need and the height of your post an extra hose may be needed. Storing the damn thing when it's not needed is a bit of a pain but you can't win them all .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 I made my own, and posted my experience here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeset202 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 55 minutes ago, rodger. said: I made my own, and posted my experience here: Very cool set up, I don't have a wall by my bench but you have given me something to think about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 It's stupid expensive for what it is but worth the cost IMO. No interest in building something like that. The outriggers are huge and ridiculous...I tossed them in the trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I just ordered a photography boom arm from amazon for about $80. Attached it to the wall, I wish it was a tad longer, but it's pretty good to reach the one spot I'll be using hand held power tools. Just going to strap it on with velcro. Dang. It's $50 now. WTF. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X71H3M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Cliff said: Dang. It's $50 now. WTF. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002X71H3M Amazon was out of stock. You probably bought yours from a third party seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 For those with the Festool boom arm any reason it wouldn't work with a CT26 that has the Oneida dust deputy on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted October 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, pkinneb said: For those with the Festool boom arm any reason it wouldn't work with a CT26 that has the Oneida dust deputy on it? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks Eric! I think this will solve one of my pet peeves which is the cord and hose getting caught will routing or making a cut. I need to order one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 15 hours ago, Eric. said: Amazon was out of stock. You probably bought yours from a third party seller. Regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 $400! Since my C26E is used in my shop, I have a few hooks attacked to the ceiling near my bench to keep the hose above the work surface. This has worked very well for a Domino 500 and RAS. This system is much more convenient as it gets the hose out of the way, and gives you space to move. Below it is working with the dust/blade guard (the strange contraption on the C26E is a Dust Commando into a paint bucket/pail) ... Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 I’m a hooks and bungee cord man myself. You can buy a lot of hooks and bungee cords… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 7 hours ago, derekcohen said: $400! ... Derek that's if you have the current vac if you have the CT22E its $528 Unfortunately for me a permanent mount will not work for me so I may have to see what a used CT22E is worth on CL if not enough I may have to continue to be frustrated by hooked cords and hoses. I added the mesh cover like many have done but I still find it getting hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thought I would share the electrical cord holder I knocked out in case anyone was interested. Didn't take much to knock out but still think for $400 bucks it should have been included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Smart addition to your boom arm ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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