Dewalt Sander Rotating Shop Vac Adapter

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Ultra-compact, Rotating & Locking dust port adapter to connect the dust port on a DeWalt Random Orbital Sander (e.g., DCW210B) with a 2.5" Ridgid shop vac hose. I have uploaded 2 versions: - Ridgid OD version: Standard Ridgid 2.5" hose "Dual-Flex Tug-A-Long Locking Vacuum Hose" end fits OVER this adapter. Locking tab matches the locking hook on the hose - Ridgid ID version: The adapter can either (1) fit INSIDE the end of a Ridgid hose or (2) it can Screw-In and REPLACE the screw-in connector at the end of the more expensive :Pro-Grade Locking Vacuum Hose Kit" Note that the 2nd version by replacing the hose-end connector allows for an ultra-compact connection (and thus maneuverability) to the ShopVac (the connection extends only 40mm beyond the sander dust port meaning that the hose starts flexing 40mm beyond the port -- which saves probably a foot of connectors relative to using the proprietary series of DeWalt connectors) While the locking dust port on the Dewalt ROS is sturdy and well-designed, it suffers from several faults if one seeks to purchase a commercial adapter for a non-Dewalt shop vac brand: - The design is proprietary - Multiple adapters are required to connect to many common (but non-Dewalt) shop vacs (e.g., Ridgid) - which makes the connection long and unwieldly hanging off the end of the ROS - The adapters are expensive (the DWV9000 root adapter alone costs ~$28 and you often need at least 2) - It is not clear which adapter(s) to use My design addresses the above problems while providing the following benefits - Preserves the strength and durability of the 3-ball bearing locking mechanism - Adds a 360 degree rotating sleeve - Is very compact (at most 3" long in total with the part extending beyond the ROS dust port extending only 30 or 40mm) - Can be adopted to other Shop Vac models (let me know the dimensions needed and I can provide an alternative) - Prints as a single integrated adapter (combining 3 components) so no assembly or separate printing is required.