Makita DRT50 Compact Router Dust Port Size and Shop Vac Adapter
Makita 18V LXT Cordless Compact Router
Specifications
Connect your Makita DRT50 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 DRT50 Compact Router Dust Port Size and Shop Vac Adapter
The Makita DRT50 is an 18V LXT cordless compact router. It trims edges and cuts small grooves with no cord in the way. A cordless router still throws chips and fine dust, so a good dust hookup keeps your work clean and your line clear.
Makita lists the dust port at 32 mm on the inside and 37 mm on the outer cuff. Our PETG adapter plugs into the 32 mm port and steps it to any standard shop vac or dust extractor hose. No tape. No clamps.
Makita DRT50 Dust Port and Specs
| Dust port inner diameter | 32.0mm |
| Dust port outer cuff | 37.0mm |
| Port shape | Round |
| Port location | Rear |
| Connection type | Friction fit |
| Tool type | Compact router |
Makita DRT50 Dust Port Size: 32 mm Round Inlet, 37 mm Outer Cuff
Makita publishes the DRT50 dust connection as 32 mm in and 37 mm out. The 32 mm figure is the inside of the port, which is what our adapter plugs into. The 37 mm figure is the outer cuff that a hose can slip over.
That 32 mm size is too small for a 2-1/2 inch shop vac hose and too big for a tiny 27 mm hose. That size gap is why dust leaks when you tape a big hose right onto a small port.
A GulpDust adapter fits the 32 mm port on one end and your bigger vac hose on the other end, so you get a tight seal and full suction at the bit.
How to Connect a Shop Vac to the Makita DRT50
Clear any chips out of the rear port first. A clean port gives the best grip.
Push the small end of the PETG adapter into the 32 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 the cut. Running the vac while you trim catches the dust at the source and keeps your edge line clear.
Why Cordless Routers Need Good Dust Collection
A cordless router is easy to move around, but it still spins fast and throws fine dust and chips. That dust lands right on the edge you are working.
Pulling the dust at the port keeps your line visible so your trim stays clean and even. It also keeps fine wood dust out of your lungs.
For the cleanest work, match the adapter to the 32 mm port and run a steady vac. Any shop vac with the right adapter does the main job.
Makita DRT50 Dust Collection FAQ
What size is the dust port on the Makita DRT50?+
Makita lists it as 32 mm on the inside and 37 mm on the outer cuff. It is a round port at the rear of the router. Our adapter plugs into the 32 mm inlet.
Does the Makita DRT50 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 is much bigger than the 32 mm port. The GulpDust PETG adapter fits the router port on one end and your vac hose on the other.
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.
Does the DRT50 share a port with the corded RT0702C?+
Both sit in the 32 mm port class on the Makita router line. Still, check the exact tool you own and match it to the right port size before you buy.
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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