8/10/2017
New - 2.25 hose->hose coupler!

Currently 4 accessories:

• 4" -> 2.25" hose reducer
• 3.5"-> 2.25" hose reducer
• 2.25" hose to shop equipment adapter
• 2.25" hose to 2.25" hose coupler for Ridgid hoses (See Fig. 2)

4) 8/10/2017
Added: 2.25" hose -> 2.25" hose coupler

Description: This coupler will join two hoses to make one long hose. Please see Fig. 2 for dimensions, but it should work with standard Ridgid hoses. I made it 3mm thick to withstand abuse!

File needed: 56mm-hose2hose_coupler-56mm.stl
Picture file: 56mm-hose2hose_coupler-56mm.jpg

Recommended printer settings:
3 perimeters
25% infill
*.3mm layer height

3)
8/24/14
Added:
True Universal 4" to 2.25 hose reducer/adapter

Description: reducer connects 4" shop equipment to a standard size 2.25 hose vacuum. Alternatively, you may use my "Universal 2.25" hose to shop equipment adapter" to connect this adapter to standard 2.25" hoses.
File needed: 4inchTo2.25inchReducerV2.stl
Picture file: 4inchTo2.25inchReducer.jpg

Recommended printer settings:
3 perimeters
25% infill
*.3mm layer height
Tapers from 3.4" to 4.1", so you may also use this reducer on 3.5" shop equipment to save on filament!

2)
4/17/14
Added:
Universal 2.25" hose to shop equipment adapter

Description: the adapter connects separate hose pieces to shop equipment.

Recommended printer settings:
2 perimeters
30% infill
.2mm layer height
2mm raft layer

Additional info: You might need to sand off tip if you don't apply the 2mm raft layer to prevent warping at the base.
Threads are there to help prevent hose slipage!
Tight fit!

Files:
hose-2-equipment-coupler.stl

1)
2/4/14
Added:
Universal 3.5" ->2.25" hose adapter/reducer
Perfect fit
3-4 mm thick, nice and strong
*30% infill, .35mm layer height

Files needed:
3.5inchTo2.25Reducer.stl
picture file: 3.5inchT02.25Reducer.jpg