Makita DKP180 Cordless Planer Chip Port Size and Shop Vac Adapter
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Planer
Specifications
Connect your Makita DKP180 to your shop vac
Pick what you are connecting to. Each one is a finished PETG adapter, sized for both ends. Print it yourself or have it shipped, made in the USA.
Standard hose & duct sizes
Popular vacuums & extractors
Not sure which size? Walk through the configurator or measure your port.
Makita DKP180 Cordless Planer Chip Port Size and Shop Vac Adapter
The Makita DKP180 is an 18V LXT cordless hand planer. It shaves wood on the go, with no cord to drag. Like any planer, it does not make fine dust. It fires wood curls and shavings out of the chip port, and they build up fast.
Makita lists the chip port at 45 mm on the inside and 50 mm on the outer cuff. Our PETG adapter plugs into the 45 mm port and steps it to any standard shop vac or dust extractor hose. No tape. No clamps.
Makita DKP180 Dust Port and Specs
| Chip port inner diameter | 45.0mm |
| Chip port outer cuff | 50.0mm |
| Port shape | Round |
| Port location | Rear |
| Connection type | Friction fit |
| Planer width | 3-1/4 in. |
Makita DKP180 Chip Port Size: 45 mm Round Inlet, 50 mm Outer Cuff
Makita publishes the DKP180 dust connection as 45 mm in and 50 mm out. The 45 mm figure is the inside of the chip port, which is what our adapter plugs into. The 50 mm figure is the outer cuff that a larger hose can slip over.
A planer throws a lot of chips, so its port is wider than the port on a sander or a trim router. A thin 27 mm hose would clog. A big 2-1/2 inch shop vac hose does not seat right. That size gap is why chips leak out when you tape a hose on.
A GulpDust adapter fits the 45 mm port on one end and your bigger vac hose on the other end, so you get a tight seal and steady pull on the chips.
How to Connect a Shop Vac to the Makita DKP180
Clear any chips out of the rear port first. A clean port grips the best.
Push the small end of the PETG adapter into the 45 mm port. It is a friction fit, so it holds with a firm press. Then press your shop vac or dust extractor hose onto the wide end.
Turn the vac on before you start planing. Because the DKP180 is cordless, you can plane away from a wall, so keep the vac hose long enough to follow the tool.
Why Cordless Planers Still Need a Chip Hookup
A cordless planer gives you free reach, but it still makes big wood curls and shavings. Those chips fill a port fast and can jam it if the air flow is weak.
Pulling the chips at the port keeps the tool from clogging and keeps your work area clear. It also stops chips from flying back at you.
For the best result, match the adapter to the 45 mm port and use a vac with strong air flow. A shop vac with a wide hose pulls the chips the best.
Makita DKP180 Dust Collection FAQ
What size is the chip port on the Makita DKP180?+
Makita lists it as 45 mm on the inside and 50 mm on the outer cuff. It is a round port at the rear of the planer. Our adapter plugs into the 45 mm inlet.
Does the Makita DKP180 work with a regular shop vac?+
Yes, with an adapter. Most shop vac hoses are 1-7/8 inch or 2-1/2 inch, which does not match the 45 mm port. The GulpDust PETG adapter fits the planer port on one end and your vac hose on the other.
Can I run a shop vac with a cordless planer?+
Yes. The planer runs on its battery and the vac runs on its own power or plug. Just keep the hose long enough to move with the tool as you work.
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.
Can I print this adapter myself?+
Yes. You can buy the printed PETG part shipped from the US, or download the STL file and print it at home. We suggest PETG with 3 walls and 25 percent infill.
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