Craftsman V20 tools are made by Stanley Black and Decker, the same parent company as DeWalt and Black+Decker. The V20 platform covers saws, sanders, and routers. Tool makers change port sizes between models, so do not trust a chart. Measure the port on the tool you own.
Measure Your Craftsman Tool
- Look at the dust port. Is it an opening, or a stub?
- If it is an opening, measure across the inside with calipers or a ruler. If it is a stub, measure across the outside.
- Measure the end of your shop vac hose the same way.
Give us the two numbers and we print the adapter to them. The size guide shows where to place the calipers. You can also see our Craftsman page. If you want a starting point, the 1-1/4 in. size page shows what we print at that size.
If You Own More Than One Brand
If you own tools from several brands, measure each tool separately. The adapter is built to the port diameter you read on your calipers, not to a brand name.
Battery Cross-Compatibility
Craftsman V20 batteries work in Black+Decker 20V MAX tools and vice versa. Both platforms share the same 20V MAX slide-pack battery design.
DeWalt 20V MAX batteries are NOT cross-compatible with Craftsman V20 or Black+Decker 20V MAX batteries, even though the voltage is the same. The battery contacts are different.
Craftsman and Ridgid Shop Vacs
Craftsman also makes shop vacs. If you have a Craftsman vac and Craftsman tools, you still need an adapter at the tool port, made to your two measurements. The hose end connects to the vac directly.
Craftsman shop vacs are sold at Lowe's. Their filter quality ranges from standard paper to HEPA depending on the model. Look for the HEPA option for any sanding work.
