https://www.printables.com/model/759734-oreck-vacuum-tube-extension#preview
Replacement tubes are only about $15 but why spend that when I can just print them!
this post was submitted on 17 Feb 2024
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I honestly think this is the worst use case for a 3d printer. The part isn't improved by printing. You can buy the part easily. The cost of modelling time and printing is more than the replacement. There's a decent chance the replacement part would have arrived quicker than the print took.... Sorry to be a bore, it's better than an octopus or another benchy, I'll give you that.
Modelling took less than 2-3 hours, and print was overnight so unless Amazon has drone shipments to my area this was faster. Cost in Filament was around $6. All told I think I ended up on the plus side with faster "service" and lower cost.
You also got CAD experience from this so the next one will be faster too.