Customer Reviews for Jet JW1044 4-to-2-1/2-Inch Reducer

Jet JW1044 4-to-2-1/2-Inch Reducer

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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Jet JW1044 4-to-2-1/2-Inch Reducer

Customer Review: Works as expected
Summary: 3 Stars

It was what I expected. I wish the transition was shaped like a funnel instead of a flat wall. But it works.

Customer Review: Works nicely!
Summary: 5 Stars

I used this adapter to go from my tablesaw to shopvac which is...suprise,suprise... 4" to 2.5"! Only problem was the 4" side would not fit into the outlet of the saw. This is because both are tapered to accept a hose. So...I cut of piece of 4" dryer hose about 3" long, and strapped them up with the metal bands. Works for me with nominal dust.

Customer Review: You may want the JW1000
Summary: 5 Stars

There seems to be some confusion/frustration about this item so consider if this is the item you actually need. This product is not designed to go directly from a 2 1/2" dust port to a 4" hose. If that is what you want get the Jet JW1000 4-Inch to 2-1/4-Inch OD 2-Inch ID Reducer

2 1/2" dust ports typically have 1/8" thick plastic which creates an interior diameter (ID) of 2 1/4". I own the JW1000 adapter and it fits perfectly into/inside my 4" dust collection hose and into/inside my 2 1/2" port on an oscillating spindle sander. Delta has an equivalent adapter (Delta P/N 50-482) but I do not own it so I can't recommend for or against it.

Consider your application, measure the diameters, and then choose the adapter that fits your need.

Customer Review: i "modified" it to work with my dust ports.
Summary: 3 Stars

i got 2 of these, 1 for my ryobi bt3100 saw, one for a ridgid spindle/belt sander.. as others said, the 2" end is exact diameter oftoolport,

since i had 2" pvc piping on hand, i cut a 4"length, then sawed out a 1/4" kerf/slotlengthwise..that lets it flex enough to fit inside the toolport and this adapter,nice and TIGHT. can also use tape for a perfect Tight fit... i may also try fitting the pvc on the OUTside next,since this shrinks the I.D and decreases airflow,marginally i guess...but it fits Extra-securely now,so it's kind of a bonus !