3D printable adapter to connect CLEANTEC D27 to DeWalt AirLock

[luma]

If you own a FESTOOL extractor you already know how well they work with FESTOOL tools.  DeWalt makes some nice stuff, and they have a huge range of tools, and most of their tools that support dust extraction have a common fitting they call AirLock.  While I like FESTOOL extractors, I think AirLock is a very smart design providing a positive lock connection that won't jiggle free while being used.  With this adapter, you twist the two halves of the adapter to lock it into place.

Don't be fooled by the outside appearance, there's a bit of magic happening inside...

Own a 3D printer (or know someone who does?) - download the models here !  Print the 3 parts, smoosh them together, and you're all set.

Don't own a 3D printer (or you want to kick me a few dollars) and you live in the US? - I just threw a few on eBay.  As a new user I don't want to link here but hit me up in DM (or just search the fleabay) if you can't find a way to get the model printed locally. While I'd love to take your money... 3D printers are fabulous in the shop and now you have a good excuse to dive into a printer so maybe think about sending your money to Prusa instead

 

[ghhsolutions]

I found that both the Festool D27 and D36 ends are an airtight fit in the hose end of a DeWALT DWV9000, the other end of the DWV9000 connects to the AirLock port on the tool.

 

[luma]

Absolutely - the DWV9000 is a more "permanent" solution to this problem.  You can remove the factory D27 end from your FESTOOL hose and replace it with the DWV9000 and now your extractor will work with DW tools - but then stops working with FESTOOL tools. edit: not actually true - see reply from [member=74486]ghhsolutions[/member] below.

The model above is designed to allow you to quickly connect or remove the adapter with a secure locking mechanism (meaning, it's not just a press-fit taper like many dust hose fittings) while keeping the FESTOOL compatibility in place.

 

[ghhsolutions]

No need to remove the D27 end from the hose, it is a tight interference fit in the DWV9000. I admit it doesn't lock like yours but I've never had it fall out. I'm not denigrating your solution, just pointing out another option.

 

[luma]

Oh hey that's kind of interesting!  I have the DWV9000 here on a DW hose, and the process there is you need to physically break the glue on the existing hose end and then screw the 9000 in.  Technically it works but it's a pain in the neck and not really easy to remove.  Kind of wild that it'll just taper-fit onto the D27, I suppose I should try it

Anyway, the model linked above makes use of the bayonet-style slots cut into the side of the D27 hose fitting to create a positive-lock fit that will stay put.