How to restore the grip on your shop vac hose

Over time, shop vac hoses can lose their gripping abilities. Here’s a safe and simple way to bring the grip magic back to your shop vac.

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With the utility knife, score a few lines on the outside of the hose connector to create traction for shop vac accessories to grab onto.

With the utility knife, score a few lines on the outside of the hose connector to create traction for shop vac accessories to grab onto.

Put the hose back onto the connector, and enjoy the feeling of no more lost attachments.

  • Shop vac
  • Utility knife