I have an old 1989 Craftsman 8 gallon 3.0hp shop vacuum that still works great. I specifically purchased these filters based on the photos in the advert which show the pleats hanging over the base for easy cleaning (like the last Craftsman filter I had). But the picture in the advertisement is wrong - these filters are the same as all other fakes, with fully closed folds at the ends. However, I agree with hundreds of other reviews - the filter is easy to install, fits snugly (well) and works well. See attached photos showing the Craftsman red band filter compared to this product.