Festool 498527 Universal Brush Nozzle

The Festool 498527 Universal Brush Nozzle is a vacuum accessory built for surface cleanup with Festool dust extraction hoses and tubes. This is a universal brush nozzle designed for bench, shop, and jobsite dust cleanup. Model Number: 498527. If you want a simple way to clean off workbenches, cabinets, trim pieces, and other flat surfaces without switching to a bulky floor head, this is the attachment that makes that job faster.

What matters here is not just that it fits a dust extractor. The brush rim and narrow nozzle shape are meant for controlled cleanup where you want to pull dust, chips, and loose debris off a surface without chasing it around. Festool calls it a universal brush nozzle, and that is accurate because it is built to handle everyday cleanup duties across different hose sizes, not one narrow use.

The rotating hinge is one of the details that actually makes a difference in use. On a bench or assembly table, the hose tends to fight you as you move. A rotating connection helps the nozzle track more naturally, so the head stays where you want it while the hose twists and follows behind. That means less wrist strain and less repositioning during cleanup.

The plastic body keeps weight down, which matters on an accessory you are moving constantly by hand. At about 0.25 lb, it is light enough for quick cleanup passes and overhead reach into shelving, machine tops, or work surfaces. The brush edge is also useful when cleaning sawdust off finished stock, laminates, or worktops where a hard edge would be less forgiving.

Compatibility is straightforward. This Festool vacuum nozzle accepts both D 27 mm and D 36 mm hoses and tubes, which makes it a practical fit for users already invested in the Festool dust extraction system. If your setup uses either of those common hose sizes, you can drop this into the system without adapters being the whole story.

This is a good add-on for woodworkers, finish carpenters, installers, and shop users who spend real time cleaning surfaces between cuts, glue-ups, sanding steps, or final handoff. It is not a floor tool and it is not pretending to be one. It is best for quick, controlled cleanup where a standard vacuum nozzle is too blunt and a brush helps pull dust from the surface instead of just pushing it around.

Small Accessory, Real Daily Use

The Festool 498527 Universal Brush Nozzle is the kind of vacuum accessory that earns its spot because it makes everyday cleanup quicker and less annoying.

• Who it’s for: Festool dust extractor users who clean benches, tools, cabinets, and finished surfaces throughout the day.
• Why it stands out: Dual-size hose compatibility, a rotating hinge that keeps the nozzle moving naturally, and a brush rim that gives you better surface control.
• Worth knowing: This is a surface-cleanup nozzle, not a floor head. If your main goal is bench and workstation cleanup, that is exactly why it works so well.

• What hose sizes does this nozzle fit? It is designed to accept Festool D 27 mm and D 36 mm hoses and tubes.
• What is this nozzle made from? The body is plastic.
• Is this nozzle better for floors or benches? Based on the shape, brush rim, and product description, it is intended for bench, surface, and general cleanup rather than use as a full floor nozzle.
• Does the nozzle swivel? Yes. It includes a rotating hinge to help the nozzle move more freely with the hose.