roadhog96 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I have a Ridgid 12 Gal shop vac with 2.5" hose. I'm trying to find the best way to connect the hose to the dust pickup tube on the DWS780. I would think someone must make an adapter to do this but I haven't had much luck finding one yet. Most shop vacs have a 1.25" or 2.5" hose. I don't want to duct tape it together even though it would work. I'm looking for a simple adapter that connects everything together for a tight clean fit. Anyone found one that will work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb8881393434512 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm not sure the size of the dust "pick up tube" on the saw. If you measure it, just buy an adapter such as this one: http://dewalt.com/tools/dust-management-dust-extractor-accessories-dwv9140.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhog96 Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 The inside diameter (ID) is 1 5/16", the outside diameter (OD) is 1 1/2". I need an adapter that allows 1 end to slip inside of or fit over the outside of the dust pickup tube on the saw and the other end fits a 2 1/2" shop vac hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb8881393434512 Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Looks like you need this one? http://dewalt.com/tools/dust-management-dust-extractor-accessories-dwv9190.aspx If you go to a HD or Lowes they have a bunch of different adapters available for all sizes. Another option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhog96 Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Looks like the small end is what the 2 1/2" hose screws onto. So the large end would be way to big for the saw dust port. I think that adapter is 4". I've checked out those fittings at HD and Lowes and haven't found an exact fit yet. This is insane, why would anyone make a tool that has the feature for dust collection and not provide adapters that fit the most common size shop vac hoses on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadhog96 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well I found an adapter that the 2 1/2" hose connector fits right into on one end and the other end fits over the DWS780 dust pickup tube nice and snug. Tomorrow I'll get a chance to try it out. There should be plenty of suction at the saw end. I also picked up a package of shop vac bags. This way the expensive Hepa filter won't plug up from all the dust and the bag will add another layer of filtration. Anything that's messy will be confined inside the bag for disposal. Hope this bag filter works out OK, never tried one before and there not cheap either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjc799 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 I am looking for an adapter as well..... Anyone have any luck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb8881393434512 Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 The attachment for the DWS780 to DWV012 Vac is the DWV9110 http://www.dewalt.com/tools/dust-management-dust-extractor-accessories-dwv9110.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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