Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 Circular Saw Dust Port Size and Vacuum Adapter Guide
Metabo HPT MultiVolt 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw
Specifications
Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 Circular Saw Dust Port Size and Vacuum Adapter Guide
The Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 is the Metabo HPT MultiVolt 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw. The dust port on this saw is a proprietary shape, not a clean round stub. We have not measured it, so measure your own port with calipers before you buy.
A circular saw throws chips and fine dust hard. Catching it at the port keeps your cut line visible and the bench clear. A GulpDust PETG adapter is sized to the port on one end and your shop vac hose on the other end. It is a friction fit. No tape. No clamps.
Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 Dust Port and Specs
Port size: please measure to confirm
This port size is an estimate. Measure your own dust port with calipers before you buy, so the adapter fits the first time.
Source we cite: www.thingiverse.com
| Port shape | Proprietary |
| Port location | Side |
| Connection type | Friction fit |
Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 Dust Port: Proprietary Shape, Measure to Confirm
The dust port on the C18DBALP4 is a proprietary shape. It is not a clean round stub like many sanders use, so a standard round adapter will not just slide on.
We have not measured this port, so we do not list a number we cannot back up. The safe move is to measure your own port first. Note the shape and the widest points with calipers.
A GulpDust adapter is printed to match your saw port on one end and your vac hose on the other end. Once you have your measurements, you order the part that seals tight.
How to Measure Your Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 Dust Port
This port is not round, so take a few readings. Close caliper jaws across the widest part of the port, then across the narrow part. Write both numbers down.
Then measure the depth from the lip to the back of the port. Those numbers together tell us how to shape the adapter so it grips this special port.
How to Connect a Shop Vac to the Metabo HPT C18DBALP4
First, clear any dust out of the port. A clean port gives the best seal.
Press the small end of the PETG adapter onto the port. It is a friction fit, so it holds with a firm push. Then press your shop vac hose onto the other end of the adapter. Turn the vac on before you start the cut.
Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 Dust Collection FAQ
What size is the dust port on the Metabo HPT C18DBALP4?+
The port is a proprietary shape, not a clean round stub. We have not measured it, so we will not state a number we cannot back up. Measure your own port with calipers before you buy an adapter.
Does the Metabo HPT C18DBALP4 work with a regular shop vac?+
Yes, with the right adapter. A standard shop vac hose does not fit this special port on its own. The GulpDust PETG adapter fits the tool port on one end and your vac hose on the other.
Do I need clamps or tape to attach the adapter?+
No. The adapter is a friction fit. You push it onto the port and it holds. The same goes for the vac hose end.
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.