All my machines have a 4" dust port connector, either factory supplied
or added by me. I find that 4" is perfectly adequate, even for the
planer. A 5' flex hose connects the DC to this quick connect
http://www.toolmarts.com/wod_w1038.html
which connects to the machine in use.

I wanted to make a 10' extension hose with another quick connect
but couldn't find anything to couple a hose into the flare end of a quick
connect. I ended up making my own by getting a splicer
http://www.toolmarts.com/wod_w1019.html and chucking it in the lathe
to taper one end to fit into the flare end. (if you want I can post pics).
Now I never have to futz with the clamps at the DC to change hoses.

Art

"Jay Pique" wrote in message
oups.com...
I just bought the Delta 50-760 dust collector and I'm interested in
having the ability to hook it to different machines at different times,
rather than run a system of ductwork to each machine. What I'm
planning is attaching a short length of 5" hose to the
DC with a 5" connector on the end. At each machine (jointer, planer,
TS, router table) I plan to have an attachment that will mate to the 5"
connector on the end of the DC hose. Does this sound like an
efficient, feasible plan? For example, on my jointer I'll have an
attachment to the 4" hood that came with it that will widen to fit the
5" hose on the DC. Same for the TS. Any suggestions as to quick
connect devices? Am I correct in running the 5" hose as far as I can,
and shrinking to the appropriate size at each machine?

Thanks.

JP
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And how's the 1micron bag?