HoseJoy Dust Solutions

HoseJoy Dust Solutions: magnetic connectors for workshop dust collection

HoseJoy Dust Solutions is the trading name of Pragma Industries LLC, a Portland, Oregon company that designs and manufactures magnetic dust collection connectors, adapters and fitting systems. The company frames its work around a specific problem: tool ports vary between manufacturers, nominal sizes are not truly standard, and universal fittings often sit loose or leak air. Its answer is a modular system of parts sized to actual tool ports, hoses and vacuum units, held together by a magnetic quick-connect.

The range is aimed at shop vacs, dust extractors, power tools and workshop dust collection systems generally, and the company states that it supports both homeowners and professional shops.

How the connector system is put together

The system is organised in four steps. Tool port adapters are custom-fit to a tool's port and remain attached to the tool, so the hose locks on magnetically and stays sealed. Hose adapters are described as magnetic, airtight and quick to swap, removing the need for clamps or tape, and they can also be used to join two hoses. A vacuum adapter, offered as an optional step, converts a vacuum or extractor port so several hoses can be used with the same unit. A size adapter, also optional, steps down from a larger main line to a smaller hose to keep airflow consistent without improvised reducers.

The connection itself is described as a magnetic lock with an airtight seal and a quick swap: the hose clicks on and comes off with a 1/16 twist. The company builds the range around consistent sizing, strong magnetic coupling and fast tool changes.

Product lines and current catalogue

The catalogue is divided into tool port adapters, hose adapters, vacuum port adapters, size adapters and flow control items such as ball valves and caps. Among the connectors listed as popular at the time of writing were a U1 male magnetic dust hose adapter for DeWalt AirLock tool ports, a U1/U2 female-to-male size-down adapter for connecting 2-1/2" and 1-1/4" vacuum hoses, a U1 male adapter for current-style Festool D27 Cleantec ports, a U1 female magnetic adapter for Festool D27 and D27/22 Cleantec hoses, a U1 male adapter for Festool D36 36 mm Cleantec ports, and a two-piece set of 2.5" magnetic shop vac hose quick-connect adapters in male and female versions.

Recently released items shown on the site included a Dynabrade X32V dust port adapter, a Kreg Edge magnetic adapter, a magnetic vacuum port adapter for Festool Cleantec MIDI and CT15 extractors, and a Makita miter saw split pipe dust adapter kit. The site also presents a kit demonstrated on Makita LS1016, LS1019 and LS1216 miter saws, which can be customised to a particular setup.

Custom connectors and compatibility

Where no existing part matches a tool or vacuum, the company offers to design and build a connector to order, and customers can submit a request describing what they need. Compatibility is presented as an ongoing process: parts are developed and tested in real shop environments and refined according to customer feedback and tool compatibility. The company also publishes guidance on choosing tool port, hose, vacuum and size adapters, and maintains a blog covering its products and their use.

Manufacturing, warranty and support

HoseJoy states that its products are designed and built in the United States, and the site carries a "Proudly made in the USA" claim. Products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and the company says it repairs faulty items. Customer support is handled directly, with the company stating that enquiries reach people who understand the products and how they are used.

Where to see the adapters in person

The adapters are sold on the HoseJoy website and are also stocked on the shelf at Woodcrafters in Portland, where customers can examine the fittings and choose the right size for their tools. The site listed free shipping within the USA on orders over $100 as a limited-time offer at the time of writing.

Customer feedback and reputation

The site presents itself as a five-star seller on Etsy and directs visitors to further reviews on Trustpilot. It also publishes customer testimonials, including accounts from woodworkers describing the magnetic connection as strong and airtight, faster hose changes between tools, a fit on Festool extractors and DeWalt tools, and a custom connector made for one customer's equipment. A customer spotlight features Banyne Custom Woodworking describing how the adapters are used in its shop.