Author Topic: Homemade wall-mounted boom arm (Read 74019 times)

Packard · « **Reply #30 on:** February 26, 2022, 08:57 AM »

I forgot to mention that the Manfrotto wall boom extends to almost twice the length shown and it comes with a series of clips to organize a heavy duty electric cord.

You would probably need Velcro to secure the vac hose though.

heidtwd · « **Reply #31 on:** February 26, 2022, 09:18 AM »

I just installed my take on the boom using an assembly intended for a truck dock light I got at Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B093L3CHQ6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

I like that is has a 60 in. reach, is pre-wired and is very sturdy.

The yellow color causes me to duck when I walk by, but maybe I'll get used to it eventually.

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heidtwd · « **Reply #32 on:** February 26, 2022, 09:19 AM »

Sorry, I fumbled the attachment!

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #33 on:** February 26, 2022, 05:49 PM »

I like that idea. The power tap could really be handy.

TinyShop · « **Reply #34 on:** February 26, 2022, 08:22 PM »

@heidtwd - I'm not exaggerating when I say that, in terms of cost and ease, this is by far the best workaround regarding a boom arm that I've ever seen. Well done! 🙂

krudawg · « **Reply #35 on:** March 15, 2022, 10:52 PM »

Quote from: franklin pug on October 04, 2015, 08:15 PM

Just wanted to say thanks for this awesome idea. I did exactly as you suggested, and cost me about 60 bucks CDN - here is how mine looks:

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Where did you get that long Festool Hose?

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #36 on:** March 16, 2022, 05:29 PM »

Quote from: krudawg on March 15, 2022, 10:52 PM

Quote from: franklin pug on October 04, 2015, 08:15 PM
Just wanted to say thanks for this awesome idea. I did exactly as you suggested, and cost me about 60 bucks CDN - here is how mine looks:

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Where did you get that long Festool Hose?

Hoses are available separately in several sizes. The 36mm version comes in at least 3 lengths. 3.5m, 5m, and 7m.

krudawg · « **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2022, 10:20 PM »

Quote from: Crazyraceguy on March 16, 2022, 05:29 PM

Quote from: krudawg on March 15, 2022, 10:52 PM
Quote from: franklin pug on October 04, 2015, 08:15 PM
Just wanted to say thanks for this awesome idea. I did exactly as you suggested, and cost me about 60 bucks CDN - here is how mine looks:

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Where did you get that long Festool Hose?

Hoses are available separately in several sizes. The 36mm version comes in at least 3 lengths. 3.5m, 5m, and 7m.

Are couplers available to connect hoses without cutting the hose?

Rick Herrick · « **Reply #38 on:** March 16, 2022, 10:43 PM »

Quote from: krudawg on March 16, 2022, 10:20 PM

Are couplers available to connect hoses without cutting the hose?

It is my understanding that with the newer hoses, either the 27 or 36 end will attach inside to the end that connects to your DC. Both my 27 and 36 work this way.

speartongue · « **Reply #39 on:** March 25, 2023, 11:25 AM »

Quote from: johnesher on February 16, 2022, 08:00 PM

I took inspiration from this post and finished (at least for now) my version of this arm. I found that I needed an additional flange with a tee fitting installed where the author had his street elbow. Without it when I moved the arm to the left side it loosened the street elbow from the flange and it dropped to the ground.

hey John this is pretty sweet! Thanks for the inspiration. Have you considered adding another tee flange at the bottom instead of an elbow, and pass electrical and air hoses in the conduit?

also, lets say one would be interested to take this design one step further, and add an additional arm to this setup, how would you suggest going about that, so that it folds and doesnt sag?

JimH2 · « **Reply #40 on:** April 16, 2023, 11:45 AM »

I'm doubling down and saying that both of these solutions are incredible. Given the price I cannot think of anyway to do it better without going custom.

ChuckS · « **Reply #41 on:** April 16, 2023, 12:54 PM »

I've got a Wall Mounting Boom Arm for Photography Studio Video Strobe Lights, etc., but haven't installed and tried it. Loading capacity should be 7 lbs or so. I hope it can support a CT hose and maybe a power cord too.

Some DIYer has used something similar for a camera:

Chainring · « **Reply #42 on:** April 16, 2023, 06:38 PM »

BTW, that photography focused boom arm Bob D. (RIP) posted above is on sale at B&H.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1220973-REG/impact_lsa_wmb7hd_7_hd_wall_mount.html

ChuckS · « **Reply #43 on:** April 16, 2023, 06:49 PM »

Great price with a 12 lb loading. I got mine at a slightly lower price on Amazon, but the loading could be less.

gruz · « **Reply #44 on:** April 18, 2023, 06:36 AM »

They’re having a sale- currently $65
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1220973-REG/impact_lsa_wmb7hd_7_hd_wall_mount.html

ChuckS · « **Reply #45 on:** April 18, 2023, 12:10 PM »

Someone made a wooden adjustable arm:

krudawg · « **Reply #46 on:** September 21, 2023, 05:48 PM »

Quote from: secutanudu on February 22, 2015, 11:47 AM

So I made this homemade boom-arm today out of some 1.25" EMT and a few other plumbing parts. I do 90%+ of my hand-held power tool use at my bench, and since the Festool CT-Mini vac can't hold a boom arm, I decided to make my own. Cost me $35.

It pivots just like the festool arm and I can swing it against the wall when I'm not using it. I still need to cap the end (definitely) and paint it (maybe).

Just thought I'd share.

For those interested, the parts were:
1 - 10' length of 1.25" EMT conduit (cut down to about 4 feet)
1 - 1.25" EMT elbow
1 - 1.25" EMT screw coupling
1 - 1" Galvinized flange
1 - 1" Galvinized street elbow
1 - 1" x 4" Galvinized pipe nipple

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I am so ripping that Off! Excellent design work. Question, How long is the Hose and where did you buy it?

krudawg · « **Reply #47 on:** September 21, 2023, 06:07 PM »

Quote from: Crazyraceguy on March 16, 2022, 05:29 PM

Quote from: krudawg on March 15, 2022, 10:52 PM
Quote from: franklin pug on October 04, 2015, 08:15 PM
Just wanted to say thanks for this awesome idea. I did exactly as you suggested, and cost me about 60 bucks CDN - here is how mine looks:

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Where did you get that long Festool Hose?

Hoses are available separately in several sizes. The 36mm version comes in at least 3 lengths. 3.5m, 5m, and 7m.

From Festool?

Crazyraceguy · « **Reply #48 on:** September 21, 2023, 07:04 PM »

Yes @krudawg and the 27mm are available in 3.5m and 5m too.

krudawg · « **Reply #49 on:** September 21, 2023, 08:32 PM »

Quote from: Crazyraceguy on September 21, 2023, 07:04 PM

Yes @krudawg and the 27mm are available in 3.5m and 5m too.

Thanks, found it in the online Festool Catalogue. What about hose connectors?

JimH2 · « **Reply #50 on:** September 22, 2023, 11:51 AM »

Quote from: heidtwd on February 26, 2022, 09:19 AM

Sorry, I fumbled the attachment!

Very well done. Where did the yellow square stock and end plugs come from. I have the original vacuum boom on my CT22, but it is showing it's age and I need more boom length. Time to fabricate.