Bosch16.4 Foot Vacuum Hose, 35mm VAC005

Received last week and used for the first time with my new Festool TS 55 REQ this last weekend. Had it hooked up to my Sears shop vac. I believe I used a 2 1/4" to 2 1/2" step up converter for the vacuum end (didn't measure, just grabbed one I had). Hose is awesome, plenty long, very flexible, good swivel on the tool end and while I didn't step on it, feels pretty tough if I did. What I received looks a bit diff than the Amazon pic on the tool end. I've posted a close up of the tool end (with and without the rubber step down end fitting) and a separate pic of the rubber end piece. You can take the rubber step down fitting off although it doesn't exactly "slip" off and goes back on just fine.The tool end ( with rubber end piece on) was a great fit on the TS 55 REQ (fits on the inside of the dust port as does the 27mm Festool hose as I understand it). It's much less expensive than the Festool equivalent and the only thing I'm missing is the anti-static feature (which wouldn't work anyway with my current set up). The rubber end piece looks very similar to Bosch VAC024 and could be identical. If you remove the rubber piece the opening is the exact same size as the dust port on my TS 55.Question to the Bosch rep who does a good job answering questions on this product. Is there a sleeve/coupler available which if I remove the rubber end part it slides over the end of the VAC005 (pic posted without rubber end piece) and the outside of the TS 55 REQ dust port (which would be identical to how I understand the 36mm Festool hose attaches and should be the same dimension as end of VAC005)? Any feedback appreciated. I would think an outside coupling would be more effective at collection than an inside coupling but, that said, the inside coupling worked awesome. There was virtually zero dust from the TS and I'm used to dust everywhere so this is nirvana (didn't even vacuum anything up after).

This is definitely money well spent! I'm in the process of refinishing an antique china cabinet and chifferobe and will be doing a fair amount of sanding inside my home. I needed a longer and more flexible hose to connect my sander to my shop vac; the hose that came with the shop vac was not working out. It was cumbersome to work around and either kinked or came off the sander outlet every time I moved to a different section. I definitely wasn't making much progress on my projects given the amount of time required to reconnect the hose to the sander and untangle the kinks. A day or so of that was more than enough to convince me that I needed a different setup so I started checking Amazon and found the Bosch VOC005 vacuum hose. The reviews of this hose were consistently high and the price was right plus my sander was a Bosch ROS20VSC and would be compatible with this hose. It arrived VERY quickly and was double boxed for protection . In fact, when I first saw how big the box was I actually wondered if I'd been sent the wrong item. Nope. Upon opening the very large outer box I found a second large box securely sealed and centered with air pillows inside. ( Both boxes were in perfect condition and will come in handy this christmas if my son doesn't nab them for his upcoming move!) The hose inside was perfect as well. It straightened out in all it's kinkless glory as soon as I pulled it out of box number 2. Hooking it to the vacuum was a cinche. Connecting the swivel end to the sander took a little longer but wasn't difficult. It looked too small but once I approached it from an angle and worked it on by rocking it side to side over the edges of the outlet it was a perfect fit. This thing will NOT be coming off accidentally. The length is wonderful. It's long enough to keep the shop vac out of my workspace. I sanded the inside of the china cabinet without once having to stop and reposition or reattach anything. Haven't even had to unkink a kink! I sanded well over an hour & a half and made up some of my lost time. To say I'm pleased is an understatement. I will probably retire the original hose and keep this one on the shop vac. It is not anti-static so keep that in mind if you are needing one for serious woodworking. For my purposes as a DIYer doing small projects this one is exactly what I need. I'm very glad I got this, it's worth it!

This hose has proven to be an invaluable addition to my toolkit, particularly when I'm working with smaller nozzle tools like a mini circular saw or sanders. The quality of this hose is exceptional, evident in its resilience and performance. I've never had to deal with frustrating kinks that disrupt the flow of air or materials, allowing me to maintain a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. What's even more impressive is its durability; I've accidentally stepped on it a few times, and yet, it remains intact without any signs of damage or compromise in functionality.This level of robustness is a testament to its construction, making it a reliable companion for my workshop needs. It's reassuring to have a hose that can withstand both the demands of various tools and the occasional mishap without skipping a beat. In essence, this hose has become an essential tool in my arsenal, consistently delivering high-quality performance, flexibility, and durability. It's the kind of equipment that any DIY enthusiast or professional would greatly appreciate for its reliability and resilience under pressure.

Hose is nice and long. I thought the length was excessive at first but not really. Fits the festool orbital sander and the festool track saw. My only wish is that the hose was slightly more flexible. Mostly the issue is the rotational resistance not the general/lateral flexibility

Outstanding and great quality works perfectly

Ok, 100$ for a hose!? Well, i gotta say, its well worth it. Flexible, strong and fits nearly all my tools. This includes bosch sander, bosch mitresaw, ridgid vaccuum, dewalt sander, dewal table saw. Its a great buy and highly recommend.

UN ADITAMENTO MUY BUENO PARA USAR DURANTE CORTE DE MAMPOSTERIA CONCRETO Y LOSETA CON CERO EMIUSION DE POLVO. LO UTILICE CON HERRAMIENTA BOSCH Y ASPIRADORA RIDGID DE 5HP

I leave this hose permanently attached to my ls1019 mitre saw, I use it to connect to a festool ctl26. It fits both connections perfectly. It's not as nice as the Festool hose but at 1/4 the price (36mm) it works well enough that I'm happy.

I've tried a few other 'dust collection' hoses that has 'attachments' for other power tools, but they never really fit well, which diminishes the point of their higher price... This hose however, is solid yet very flexible, and has a single attachment that fit my dryvac, and more than half of my other power tools. Just had to buy some cheap flexible rubber coupling/fittings for the rest and I have a great system going on, the fittings stay on the tools, and I just plug in the hose! The suction is great too, I was afraid that 16' would reduce suction compared to my 10' feet, but it didn't, if it did it's very minor and not noticeable.

I use it for a dust separator. Nice and long