Hose Sleeve Kit, compatible with Suction Hose 27-36mm x 3.5m Festool Model 500677

I bought this to use on my Rockler 1 1/2” hose which has large ribs. It did not fit. I did however use the shrink tubing. The quality is pretty good though.

Almost fit the whole length of my festool dust extractor hose. Works well.

The media could not be loaded.  This was so close to having a five star rating it’s unbelievable. My only complaint is the one heat shrink wrap wouldn’t fit over the larger diameter end on the vacuum hose. I mean I couldn’t fit it over if my like depended on it. I just used the PVC tape provided and wrapped that end. They in is the end closed to the vacuums motor so it’s not going to get the where in tear that end that connects to the tool will. I will probably end up buying some heat warp and finishing it properly. But for the cost it should fit.Pro tip it snake the wrap over the end that will connect to the tool, PVC tape that part and feel pule it down over itself (like a condom). It will doodle over itself and fit on so much better. Second pro tip is make sure you are starting with the right end of the vacuums hose. I have no idea the it narrowed! Final pro tip if set up festool wrap and 16 gauge cord with the vaccine hose. Then is can be used with all festool tools. Track saws and routers.I would buy this again even if the one heat wrap didn’t work.I hope this review and tips are helpful.

Great Product, Took about 20 minutes to get it all installed and setup. If doing it again, I bet I could get it done in 5-10 minutes as there are a few tips and tricks to get it on a little faster. I'll include them since it can be helpful to get hints/tips/tricks from other users. Much slicker than the corrugated festool tubing so it does slide more easily over workpieces once installed. This is a far cheaper solution than the festool option and I think it manages to achieve the same objective.I use a festool dust deputy so needed cord to exit a bit early from the hose cover, but it wasn't an issue, just take that into consideration when setting exits of the hose and plug from the hose cover.Tips:1. Disconnect both reducing hose end fittings.2. Slide the hose cover over the Plug it plug first if planning to install them together and have it maybe 2 inches in front of hose.3. Insert hose once Plug it plug inserted.4. Slowly 'milk' both hose and plug it plug through, should go easily if plug it plug head it in front of the hose.5. Use included PVC tape to secure the frayed hose cover ends, they actually include some nice PVC electrical tape to secure the ends.6. ONLY slide the shrink wrap on after securing the ends of the hose cover with PVC tape, make sure all frayed ends are secured under the PVC tape or you'll never be able to slide the shrink wrap over the hose cover. Don't worry if the hose cover frays significantly at each end, that is easily brought back under control by the included PVC tape.7. Apply heat to the shrink wrap (heat gun, blow dryer). BE VERY CAREFUL with this step as I got distracted by my wife while holding the blowdryer over the shrink wrap and slightly warped my pretty and expensive 27mm festool hose. Doh! Luckily, I returned my attention to the hose before it was irreversibly destroyed. It's still perfectly functional, but not as pretty. :)Of note, before installation completion, you may want to test lengths of cord and hose exposed on various festool machines you may own to make sure that they all fit with the amount of cord and hose allowed outside of the hose cover.

Had I known ahead of time that this was just PET expandable braided sleeving (also sold here on Amazon), I would've bought a roll of that instead of paying a premium for this kit.I tossed the shrink wrap sleeves that were included in this kit but did use the supplied electrical tape, as it felt nicer than the tape I had on hand.This kit is easy to use (5 stars) and easy to install (5 stars) but value for the money is low (1 star).You don't need this kit for your vac hose. Just buy the sleeve elsewhere and use your own electrical tape to secure it.

I saw this hose sleeve after being put off by the price of a Festool hose with a sleeve around $250.I’ve been seeking a solution to the hose ribs grabbing and dragging on my work pieces, guides and benches. I also zip tied my cord the the hose but that was another grabber. The Dakota Sleeve, once I figured out how to expand it to slide it onto my hose (it’s like Chinese Handcuffs if you remember those) you compress it and the diameter gets large enough to slip over the hose, and when you tape the end, you just pull your hand over the sleeve to compress it onto your hose/cord assembly. I have not used it enough yet to give you a long term durability review, but as a cabinet maker and Festool fanatic it will get a workout soon. I love creative solutions that are cost effective and this seems to be the answer to many issues I’ve experienced in the last 15 years of Festool use. This is a must buy for serious Festool users.

This product is definitely worth getting to keep your cord and hose tangle free. While it takes a little work to feed both through it can be done with a little patience. The company is also great and responsive as they sent me two replacement shrink wraps because I installed the wrong cord (see tips below).Tips:1.If installing a Festool cord, make sure to install the 16 gauge one and not the 18 gauge as the 16 can be used with both all types of Festool tools like the sanders and track saw while the 18 gauge is more limited.2. Tape the cord to the hose and slide them through together. You will have to inch the wrapping down by bunching it up then sliding it further to the uncovered end.

Works well, but directions should be updated to leave the mesh end further back from the end of the hose. when I installed mine 1/2-3/4" (per instructions) from the hose end. The clip ring needed to push back on the heat shrink tubing and caused it to buckle. not the end of the world, but it does also keep the screw on fitting from being able to fully bottom out and Ive had it come undone already. I'll pull the mesh/heatshrink back and try again. And I'll leave 1" or more to the hose end on my second hose.