Makita DBO380 Finishing Sander Dust Port Size and Shop Vac Adapter
Dust port
We fit it Round port, friction
Our adapter is made for the Makita DBO380 port. It presses on by hand and holds, so there is nothing to clamp or tape.
Get the adapter for this tool. Printed and shipped from $11.99.
- Made in the USAPrinted to order
- PETGTougher than PLA
- Push onNo clamps, no tape
- Print defectWe reprint it
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Finishing Sander
Specifications
Connect your Makita DBO380 to your shop vac
Pick what you are connecting to. Each one is a finished PETG adapter, sized for both ends, printed to order and made in the USA.
Standard hose & duct sizes
Popular vacuums & extractors
Not sure which size?
Full port and fit detail for this tool
The Makita DBO380 is an 18V LXT cordless finishing sander. It smooths flat surfaces and gets right into corners for a fine finish. Even light finish sanding makes very fine dust that hangs in the air.
The sander has a small round dust port on the side. Our adapter fits it. Our PETG adapter plugs into that port and steps it up to any standard shop vac or dust extractor hose. No tape. No clamps.
Makita DBO380 Specs
| Port shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Port location | Side |
| Connection type | Friction fit |
Makita DBO380 Dust Port: What Fits It
The DBO380 has a small round dust port on the side of the tool. Our adapter is printed to plug into it.
This is one of the smaller ports on a Makita sander. Most shop vac hoses are 1-7/8 inch or 2-1/2 inch, which dwarfs it. That big gap is why a taped hose leaks fine dust everywhere.
A GulpDust adapter grips the sander port on one end and your bigger vac hose on the other end. Firm push, no tape.
How to Connect a Shop Vac to the Makita DBO380
Clear any dust out of the side port first. A clean port gives the best grip.
Push the tool end of the PETG adapter into the port. It is a friction fit, 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 start sanding. Because this port is small, a running vac makes a big difference in how much fine dust you catch.
Why Dust Collection Matters on a Finishing Sander
A finishing sander makes very fine dust. Fine dust is the kind that floats in the air and is the worst to breathe. It does not fall to the floor like chips do.
Pulling that dust at the port keeps more of it out of the air. It also keeps the surface clean so you can see your finish and get it smooth.
For the cleanest finish, run a steady vac while you sand. Any shop vac with the right adapter does the main job.
Makita DBO380 Dust Collection FAQ
What size is the dust port on the Makita DBO380?+
It is a small round port on the side of the sander. Our adapter is built to plug into it. You pick the hose end you need.
Does the Makita DBO380 work with a regular shop vac?+
Yes, with an adapter. Most shop vac hoses are far bigger than this small port. The GulpDust PETG adapter is sized to the sander port on one end and to your vac hose on the other.
Why is the DBO380 dust port so small?+
Finishing sanders are small tools with light dust output, so Makita uses a small port. You still need an adapter to step it up to a shop vac hose.
Do I need clamps to attach the adapter?+
No. The adapter is a friction fit. You press it into the port and it holds. The vac hose end works the same way.
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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