2012NB dust collection adapter and shop vac hose guide
Measure to order
Dust port
Round port, friction
Look at the dust port on your Makita 2012NB. If it sticks out like a tube, measure the outside. On the 2012NB, if it is a hole, measure the inside. Use calipers.
Published size
Makita lists the vacuum connection as 68 mm in, 74 mm out. (makitauk.com, checked Oct 10, 2026)
Your port can differ. Measure yours and use that number.
Get the adapter for this tool. Printed to order from $15.99, 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
Makita 12 in. Portable Thickness Planer
Specifications
Connect your Makita 2012NB to your shop vac
Measure the 2012NB 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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The Makita 2012NB is a 12 inch benchtop thickness planer. It runs boards through to flatten them and set them to a set depth. A thickness planer makes a huge amount of chips fast. Way more than a hand planer or a sander.
The planer has a chip port at the rear. We print our adapter to the size you measure there. Our PETG adapter plugs into that port and steps it to your shop vac or dust extractor hose.
Makita 2012NB Specs
| Port shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Port location | Rear |
| Connection type | Press on |
| Planer width | 12 in. |
Makita 2012NB Chip Port: What Connects To It
The 2012NB has a chip port at the back of the planer. Our adapter is printed to plug into it.
A thickness planer moves so many chips that a small hose would jam in seconds. The port lets the chips flow out fast when the air flow keeps up.
A GulpDust adapter grips the planer port on one end and your dust extractor hose on the other end. Firm push.
How to Connect a Dust Extractor to the Makita 2012NB
Clear any chips 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 dust extractor or shop vac hose onto the other end.
Turn the vac on before you feed a board. A thickness planer buries a port in chips in no time, so run strong air flow the whole time to keep it clear.
Why Thickness Planers Need the Most Chip Pull
A thickness planer makes more chips than almost any bench tool. Each pass peels a full layer off the board. Those chips pile up fast and will bury the tool if you do not pull them away.
Pulling the chips at the port keeps the planer from choking and keeps your shop from filling with a mound of shavings. A cyclone separator ahead of the vac helps a lot with this heavy load.
For the best result, use a vac or extractor with strong air flow and a big tank. The more air you move, the cleaner the run.
Makita 2012NB Dust Collection FAQ
What size is the chip port on the Makita 2012NB?+
Measure it with calipers. It is at the rear of the planer. Enter that number in the builder and we print the adapter to it. You pick the hose end you need.
Does the Makita 2012NB work with a regular shop vac?+
Yes, with an adapter. A planer port and a shop vac hose rarely match, so measure both. The GulpDust PETG adapter is sized to the planer port on one end and to your vac or extractor hose on the other.
Will a shop vac keep up with a thickness planer?+
A thickness planer makes a heavy chip load. A shop vac helps, but a dust extractor with strong air flow and a big tank works better. A cyclone separator in line keeps the chips out of the vac.
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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