A boom arm that holds the shop vac hose so your hands stay free
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- a small shop where the hose fighting you is the actual daily annoyance, not the dust
- Skip if
- At $225 with only 12 reviews, this is a specialty tool priced like one, and a hose hook screwed to the ceiling solves 70 percent of the problem for nothing
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The Mullet ThirdHand is an articulating boom arm that mounts to a workbench or tabletop and suspends your shop vac or dust extractor hose over the work, so the hose stops dragging across the bench and pulling your tool sideways. Fully sealed pivots with quick-release tee knobs let it position 360 degrees and hold there, and the included hose bushings fit a range of vacuum and extractor diameters. Beyond dust from sanding, routing, and track saw work, it also handles fume extraction for soldering and gluing. It is made in the USA from US and imported parts. This version ships as the boom arm plus the workbench mount. Best fit: a small shop where the hose fighting you is the actual daily annoyance, not the dust.
Pros
- Suspends the hose overhead so it stops dragging your sander or router off the line
- Sealed pivots with quick-release tee knobs hold position anywhere through 360 degrees
- Included bushings fit a range of shop vac and dust extractor hose diameters
- Works for solder and glue fume extraction, not just sawdust
Cons
- At $225 with only 12 reviews, this is a specialty tool priced like one, and a hose hook screwed to the ceiling solves 70 percent of the problem for nothing
Frequently asked questions
Does it come with a hose?
No. It is the boom arm plus the workbench mount. You connect your existing shop vac or dust extractor hose using the included bushings.
What hose sizes does it fit?
It ships with hose bushings covering the common shop vac and dust extractor diameters. Check your hose's outside diameter against the listing before ordering.
How does it mount?
This version clamps or bolts to a workbench or tabletop edge. Mullet sells other mount styles separately for wall and ceiling setups.
Will it hold position with a heavy hose?
The pivots are sealed and lock with quick-release tee knobs rather than relying on friction, so it holds a loaded hose without creeping down.
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