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Sizes and hoses

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May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Bosch PROFACTOR Dust Collection: How to Measure and Connect Your Tool

Dust port sizes change between Bosch models. Here is how to measure your PROFACTOR or CORE18V tool and your hose, and how to connect them.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Jigsaw Dust Collection: How to Find and Measure Your Port

Jigsaw dust ports differ from model to model, and some saws use a shaped nozzle instead of a round port. Here is how to find your port, measure it, and connect a shop vac.

May 27, 2026 · 6 min read

Hose Size Adapter Guide: How to Match Your Hose to Your Tool

Confused about which adapter size you need? Here is how to measure your tool port and your shop vac hose, and what to do with the two numbers.

May 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Craftsman V20 Dust Collection: How to Measure and Connect Your Tool

Dust port sizes change between models. Here is how to measure your Craftsman V20 tool and your shop vac hose, and how to connect the two.

May 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Makita XGT 40V Dust Collection: How to Measure and Connect Your Tool

Dust ports can differ between Makita XGT and LXT tools. Here is how to measure your tool and your hose, and how to connect to a shop vac or dust extractor.

May 21, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Measure Your Tool's Dust Port (The Right Way)

Inner diameter, outer diameter, which one matters? Here is how to measure any dust port in two minutes.

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Ryobi ONE+ Dust Collection: How to Measure and Connect Your Tool

Ryobi ONE+ tools are in millions of garages. Here is how to measure your tool port and your hose, and how to connect to a shop vac and actually capture the dust.

May 18, 2026 · 4 min read

Bosch Power Tool Dust Collection: Measure, Connect, and Capture

Dust ports change between Bosch models. Here is how to measure your tool and your hose, and how to connect to a shop vac, an extractor, or a central collector.

May 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Dust Collection Hose Sizes: Diameters and How to Measure Yours

Shop vac hoses, dust extractor hoses, and central dust collector hoses use different diameters. Here is what the common sizes are and how to measure yours.

May 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Makita LXT Dust Collection: How to Measure and Connect Your Tool

Dust ports change between Makita LXT models. Here is how to measure your tool and your hose, and what to expect from a shop vac or a Festool extractor.

May 15, 2026 · 5 min read

Dust Port Sizes: How to Find Yours and Why There Is No Standard

Tool makers change port sizes between models, so a chart cannot tell you yours. Here is how to measure a dust port and your hose, and what to do with the two numbers.

May 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Milwaukee M18 Dust Collection: How to Measure and Connect Your Tool

Dust port sizes change between Milwaukee M18 models. Here is how to measure your tool and your hose, and how to get strong dust capture once they are connected.

By tool

Saws, sanders, routers, grinders, and the hoods that help them.

August 3, 2026 · 8 min read

Homemade Dust Collection Adapters: What Actually Works

Tape, heat-formed PVC, turned pipe, rubber couplings, printed parts. An honest look at every homemade dust adapter method and where each one gives up.

August 3, 2026 · 8 min read

Dust Hoods and Shrouds: Catch What the Port Misses

A dust hood catches the spray your tool port never sees. What a hood is, why miter saws throw dust past the port, how to shape one, and what a hood cannot do.

May 31, 2026 · 5 min read

Dust Collection for Drywall: Cutting, Sanding, and Cleanup

Drywall dust is fine, alkaline, and hard on lungs. Here is how to set up dust collection for drywall cutting and sanding.

May 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Planer Dust Collection: Handheld and Benchtop Setup Guide

Planers generate a lot of chips fast. Handheld planers use shop vac adapters. Benchtop planers need larger dust collector connections. Here is the full guide.

May 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Plate Joiner Dust Collection: What to Know About Biscuit Joiners

Plate joiners (biscuit joiners) generate a lot of fine wood dust from the slot plunge. Here is how to measure your port and connect a shop vac.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Dust Collection for Tools With No Dust Port

Some tools do not have a built-in dust port. Here are the adapter and shroud options for capturing dust from tools that were not designed for it.

May 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Dust Collection for MDF and Plywood: Why It Matters More

MDF and plywood produce finer, more hazardous dust than solid wood. Here is how to set up proper dust collection for sheet goods.

May 25, 2026 · 4 min read

Oscillating Multi-Tool Dust Collection: Does It Actually Work?

Oscillating multi-tools have a dust port, but most people never use it. Here is when connecting a shop vac actually helps and when it does not.

May 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Table Saw Dust Collection: The Complete Setup Guide

Table saws produce dust above and below the blade. A full capture setup needs both. Here is how to plan one for your saw.

May 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Random Orbit Sander Dust Collection: How to Capture Most of the Dust

Sanders make the finest dust. Fine dust is the most dangerous. Here is how to get serious capture from your random orbit sander.

May 21, 2026 · 4 min read

Oscillating Tool Dust Collection: Does It Actually Work?

Oscillating multi-tools have tiny ports. Some collectors call them pointless. Here is the real story on whether connecting a vac makes sense.

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Circular Saw Dust Collection: How to Stop the Sawdust Mess

Circular saws throw dust everywhere. A dust port adapter and a shop vac fix that. Here is what you need and how to set it up.

May 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Table Saw Dust Collection: Cabinet, Hybrid, and Contractor Saws

Table saws make a huge amount of dust. The right dust collection setup depends on your saw type. Here is what works for each.

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Belt Sander Dust Collection: Stop Clogging Your Shop

Belt sanders produce some of the finest dust in the shop. Here is how to connect one to a shop vac or extractor and actually keep the air clean.

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Track Saw Dust Collection: Why It Works Better Than a Circular Saw

Track saws enclose the blade better than circular saws. That makes dust collection much more effective. Here is what you need to know.

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Jigsaw Dust Collection: How to Stop the Sawdust Spray

Jigsaws blow dust forward and upward. A small port makes a big difference. Here is how to measure your jigsaw port and hook up a shop vac.

May 20, 2026 · 6 min read

Router Dust Collection: Compact Routers, Plunge Routers, and Router Tables

Routers throw fine dust in every direction. A proper hookup changes that. Here is how dust collection works for each router type.

May 18, 2026 · 7 min read

Dust Collection for DeWalt Miter Saws

DeWalt miter saws capture only 40-60% of sawdust with the stock bag. Here is how to upgrade to real dust collection.

May 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Router Table Dust Collection: How to Capture the Chaos

Router tables throw chips and fine dust in every direction. The right dust collection setup can capture most of it. Here is how.

May 6, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Connect a Random Orbit Sander to Dust Collection

Random orbit sanders make fine, harmful dust. Here is how to measure your sander port and connect it to a shop vac or dust extractor so you capture that dust.

Vacs and extractors

Shop vacs, dust extractors, and which brand port you have.

August 3, 2026 · 8 min read

Why Your Shop Vac Hose Does Not Fit Your Power Tool

Same label, different size. Here is why dust ports and shop vac hoses do not match, what to measure, and how to bridge the gap with one adapter.

June 19, 2026 · 9 min read

Drywall Sander With Vacuum Setup: Pole Sander Dust Collection and Hose Connections

Drywall dust is fine, fast, and bad for your lungs. A pole sander, a HEPA shop vac, and a snug hose connection keep more of it out of the air. This guide covers how to pick a setup, how to measure your sander port and hose, and the PETG adapter that joins the two.

June 19, 2026 · 8 min read

Concrete Grinder With Vacuum Setup: Dust Collection and Hose Connections

Surface grinding concrete is dirty work. OSHA Table 1 says you need a HEPA vacuum and a shroud. This guide covers hand-held and floor grinders, rental hookups, and how to measure for the PETG adapter that connects your shroud to your shop vac.

May 31, 2026 · 8 min read

Complete Dust Collection Buying Guide: Shop Vac, Extractor, or Collector?

Not sure where to start with dust collection? This guide walks through four common options and helps you pick one for your shop.

May 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Corded vs Cordless Dust Extractor: Which Should You Buy?

Corded dust extractors give unlimited runtime. Cordless models let you work anywhere. Here is how to decide which is right for your shop.

May 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Festool CT 26 vs CT 36: Which Extractor Is Right for Your Shop?

The CT 26 and CT 36 are Festool's mid-range and large extractors. Here is how they compare and which size is worth the upgrade.

May 29, 2026 · 5 min read

Milwaukee PACKOUT and M18 FUEL Dust Collection: Cordless Vac Guide

Milwaukee sells M18 FUEL cordless vacs, including one built for the PACKOUT system. Here is how they work with your tools, and how to measure for a snug connection.

May 29, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Set Up a Shop Vac for Power Tools: Step-by-Step

Connecting a shop vac to power tools takes about 5 minutes. Here is the exact process from zero to working dust collection.

May 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Festool CT Mini vs CT Midi: Which Dust Extractor Should You Buy?

The CT Mini and CT Midi are Festool's most popular dust extractors. Here is exactly how they compare and which one suits your shop.

May 26, 2026 · 4 min read

DeWalt DCV517B vs DCV586B: Which Cordless Vac Should You Get?

DeWalt makes two popular cordless shop vacs. Here is how they compare, and what to measure before you connect your tools.

May 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Track Saw Dust Collection: Connect Yours to a Shop Vac or Extractor

Track saws collect dust better than any other circular saw. Port styles change between brands and models, so measure yours. Here is how to connect it.

May 22, 2026 · 7 min read

Best Shop Vacs for Connecting to Power Tools

Not all shop vacs work well connected to power tools. Here is what to look for at each budget level for tool-side dust collection.

May 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Milwaukee vs DeWalt vs Makita: Comparing Dust Collection

A brand name does not tell you your port size. Here is what to compare when you pick a cordless platform for dust collection, and how to connect whichever you own.

May 21, 2026 · 6 min read

Miter Saw Dust Collection: Bag vs. Shop Vac vs. Dust Collector

Miter saws make a lot of dust and the bag barely helps. Here is what actually works for 10-inch and 12-inch saws.

May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Ridgid Shop Vac Dust Collection: Measure Your Hose and Connect Your Tools

Ridgid shop vacs are a workshop staple. Here is how to measure your Ridgid hose end and your tool port so the connection is tight, not leaky.

May 20, 2026 · 6 min read

Festool CT Mini vs CT Midi vs CT 26: Which Dust Extractor?

The Festool CT line has four main sizes. Picking the wrong one wastes money or leaves you with a unit too small for the job. Here is the breakdown.

May 20, 2026 · 6 min read

Cordless Dust Collection: Milwaukee vs DeWalt vs Makita Vacs

Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita all make a cordless shop vac. Here is what each one does well, and when to go cordless vs corded.

May 20, 2026 · 8 min read

Angle Grinder Dust Shroud and Vacuum Attachment Guide: Measure and Connect

Shroud port sizes change between models, and shop vac hoses come in different diameters. This guide covers how to pick a shroud, how to measure the port and your hose, and the printed PETG adapter that joins the two.

May 20, 2026 · 9 min read

CNC Router Dust Shoe and Dust Boot Guide: Measure and Connect Yours to a Shop Vac

Hobby CNC machines ship with different spindles, different dust shoes, and different hose ports. This guide covers how to match a shoe to a spindle, how to measure the shoe port and your hose, and the printed PETG adapter that joins the two.

May 15, 2026 · 5 min read

DeWalt 20V MAX Dust Collection: How to Connect Your Tool to a Vac

Dust ports change between DeWalt 20V MAX models, and miter saws are a different case. Here is how to measure your tool and hose and get the dust into a vacuum.

May 14, 2026 · 6 min read

Festool Dust Extractor Guide: CT MIDI, CT MINI, and CT 15

Festool makes three popular dust extractors for portable tools. Here is what each one does well, and how to connect tools from other brands to them.

May 8, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Set Up a Shop Vac for Power Tools

A shop vac with a good adapter system can capture most of the dust your tools make. This is how to do it right.

May 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Is a Dust Extractor Worth It Over a Shop Vac?

A shop vac costs $60. A dust extractor costs $400. Here is what the difference actually is, and when you need the more expensive option.

Ducting and fittings

Pipe runs, elbows, wyes, gates, separators, and floor sweeps.

August 3, 2026 · 9 min read

Blast Gate Guide: Why Gates Leak, Stick, and What Fixes It

Blast gates leak air and jam with dust. Here is why it happens, where to mount a gate, which way it faces, and what an open-gap design could change.

August 3, 2026 · 9 min read

CFM and Static Pressure in Dust Collection, Plain English

What CFM and static pressure actually mean, why the number on the box is not what you get, and why hose size changes suction more than almost anything else.

August 3, 2026 · 7 min read

Floor Sweeps: Sweep the Pile Straight Into the Duct

What a dust collection floor sweep is, where to mount one, why they clog in the corners, and the one thing you should never sweep into it.

August 3, 2026 · 9 min read

Elbows, Wyes and Tees: How Fitting Shape Changes Your Airflow

Wye or tee, one 90 or two 45s, what elbow radius to use, and what a street elbow is. The shape of every junction decides what reaches your tool.

August 3, 2026 · 9 min read

PVC vs Metal Dust Collection Ducting: Which Should You Run?

PVC or metal duct for dust collection, what each one actually wins at, why 4 inch PVC is not 4 inches, and whether to glue or screw your joints.

August 3, 2026 · 10 min read

Does PVC Dust Collection Pipe Need Grounding?

Shop builders ground their PVC duct and report the shocks stopping. An electrician with a meter says outside wire does almost nothing. Every position, laid out fairly.

May 25, 2026 · 5 min read

Cyclone Separators for Shop Vacs: What to Buy and Why

A cyclone separator between your tool and your shop vac extends filter life 10x. Here is how they work and which one to get.

May 20, 2026 · 8 min read

How to Set Up a Central Dust Collection System

A central dust collector connects your stationary tools to one unit. Here is how to plan the duct layout, pick the right collector, and connect your machines.

May 12, 2026 · 5 min read

Is a Cyclone Separator Worth It?

Short answer: yes, if your vacuum fills up fast. Here is how separators work, how to connect one to your hose, and when the upgrade makes sense.

Air, filters, and basics

Filters, micron ratings, materials, and where to start.

August 3, 2026 · 8 min read

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