KS120 dust collection adapter and shop vac hose guide
Measure to order
Dust port
Round port, friction
Look at the dust port on your Festool KS120. If it sticks out like a tube, measure the outside. On the KS120, if it is a hole, measure the inside. Use calipers.
More on this port size →Get the adapter for this tool. Printed to order from $12.99, plus $7.95 shipping.
- Made in the USAPrinted to order
- PETGTougher than PLA
- Push onPrinted to your two sizes
- Print defectPhoto within 30 days, reprint or refund
Festool Kapex KS 120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Specifications
Connect your Festool KS120 to your shop vac
Measure the KS120 port and the hose or duct you want on it. We print the adapter between those two numbers. Made in the USA.
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Full port and fit detail for this tool
The Festool Kapex KS 120 is a sliding compound miter saw. It is known for clean cuts and strong dust pickup right at the blade. Even so, the port only fits Festool hoses out of the box, so hooking up a standard shop vac takes the right adapter.
The saw has a dust port at the rear. Our PETG adapter plugs into it and steps it to any standard shop vac or dust extractor hose.
Festool KS120 Specs
| Port shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Port location | Rear |
| Connection type | Press on |
Festool Kapex KS120 Dust Port: What Connects To It
The Kapex uses Festool's own Cleantec connection at the rear. A Festool hose plugs into it. Our adapter plugs into the same inlet.
This is a Festool-only fit out of the box. A 2-1/2 inch shop vac hose is far too big and a 1-1/4 inch hose does not seal right. That gap is why you cannot just push a shop vac hose onto the saw.
A GulpDust adapter is printed to the size you measure at the saw port on one end and your vac hose on the other end.
How to Connect a Shop Vac to the Festool Kapex KS120
Clear any dust out of the rear port first. A clean port gives the best grip.
Push the tool end of the PETG adapter into the port. We print it to the size you measure, so it holds with a firm press. Then press your shop vac or dust extractor hose onto the other end.
Turn the vac on before you cut. The Kapex already pulls dust well at the blade, and a steady vac at the port catches what the guard throws off.
Why Miter Saws Need Good Dust Collection
A miter saw sprays a fan of dust and chips out the back with every cut. The Kapex catches more than most saws, but the fine dust that gets past still lands on the bench and floats in the air.
Pulling the dust at the port keeps your bench and floor clear and keeps more fine dust out of the air you breathe. A clean work area also means fewer chips under your stock, so your cuts sit flat and true.
For the best result, fit the adapter to the port and run a steady vac. Any shop vac with the right adapter does the main job.
Festool KS120 Dust Collection FAQ
Will a GulpDust adapter fit the Festool Kapex KS120 dust port?+
Yes. The port is at the rear of the saw. We print the adapter to the size you measure there. The other end matches your shop vac hose.
Does the Festool Kapex KS120 work with a regular shop vac?+
Yes, with an adapter. Most shop vac hoses are 1-7/8 inch or 2-1/2 inch, so measure the port on your tool and the hose end on your vac. We print the GulpDust PETG adapter to your saw port measurement on one end and to your vac hose size on the other.
Do I need to buy the Festool hose for the Kapex?+
No. The Festool hose costs a lot. Our adapter joins a standard shop vac hose you already own to the saw port.
Do I need clamps to attach the adapter?+
Usually not. We print the adapter to the size you measure, so you press it into the port and it holds. The vac hose end works the same way. Add a wrap of tape at any joint that sees heavy use.
Do you sell the design file?+
No. We sell the finished part. Each one is printed to order in PETG and ships from the US.
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