Thread: Adapters for multiple Machines

Don't rely on Bunnings people to know much. They typically hire people off the street with minimal to no hardware knowledge and provide very little training.

Places like Amazon have a wider selection

However, I like to try before I buy (plus I don't like Amazon) so I have never bought any so you will have to rely on feedback from others about how well they fit anything. I believe Tonyz has ordered some.
Do search for "power tool dust adapter" in Amazon and you will see quite a few.
Avoid any adapter that uses steps as this stymies air flow - look for adpaters with a smooth transition

Next, no one makes adapters that suit every power tool, you may have to be creative yourself.

This is one method I use (thanks DerekC for photo) I'm too lazy to go own to the shed and take my own photos
The black adapter is a rubber flexible coupling/adapter that allows for the a range of sizes a couple of mm either way.
Some of the adapters will fit vac hoses by simply pushing them on - others may nee to be held in place using a hose clamp.
They cope really well with odd shaped ports like the oval shape on this sander
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These adapters are available from Bunnings (see Flexible Couplings - Bunnings Australia) an typically suit larger dust ports (32 up to 100mm). I have squeezed a 32 mm adapter down to fit a 28 mm port, and packed out the outsides of ports by using short sections of PVC molded to fit using a hot air gun.

If you have (access to) a lathe then you can turn your own to exact size from PVC fittings found in the plumbing section. I have made one this to get my Makita belt sander to fit 50mm flexy hose.

If you have (access to) a 3D printer you can make your own to exact size.
There are hundreds of plans for adapters on Thingiverse.
Customizable Shopvac Hose Adapter by Harpalyke - Thingiverse
Including this full customisable plan.
Customizable Shopvac Hose Adapter by Harpalyke - Thingiverse
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as Bob mentioned I have ordered a set of https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/...webp_QL65_.jpg
from Amazon (I like Amazon, buy from them and all is good. (I did a return 1 time no hassles, unlike fleabay, all the inane stupid questions how did you like the product/postage etc etc)

will let you know my thoughts when I get them

opened these up 30 minutes ago.
quality looks goodconnectors.jpg

piece in very bottom right corner fits onto Ryobi () vacuum cleaner with a twist like motion so should stay in place.
each piece has the same type of thread, the 1 fitted to Festool is very tight and would need work for it to fall off, the other end clips in with the blue ring thingy.

I havent tried fitting to other hand powered tools but they should all be OK.
There are no instructions but us being male work these things out anyway.

Someone mentioned earlier or elsewhere the power cable and hose will get in the way and be the biggest hassle, maybe so, but at least I dont need to grab the vac hose push it onto whatever power tool I am using then wrap duct tape to hold in place.

Originally Posted by Tonyz

opened these up 30 minutes ago.quality looks goodconnectors.jpgpiece in very bottom right corner fits onto Ryobi () vacuum cleaner with a twist like motion so should stay in place.each piece has the same type of thread, the 1 fitted to Festool is very tight and would need work for it to fall off, the other end clips in with the blue ring thingy.I havent tried fitting to other hand powered tools but they should all be OK.There are no instructions but us being male work these things out anyway.Someone mentioned earlier or elsewhere the power cable and hose will get in the way and be the biggest hassle, maybe so, but at least I dont need to grab the vac hose push it onto whatever power tool I am using then wrap duct tape to hold in place.

Firstly....thanks for the reply guys.I did see those adapters on Amazon before I made the initial post. Good to know they work. Still need to find ones that will fit the belt sander and Band saw. But I might look in to the 3D printing as well. I haven't got a 3D printer, but always wanted to have a crack with one. They seem to have come down a lot in price.