Hope I dont make anyone mad asking lol I tried searching but found no answer. I just got my first Festool; gonna be the first of many, but I have a festool ets ec 125/3 eq plus and need an adapter tog o from the tool to a dewalt shopvac for now. But cant find a part with a good description, I think this will work though but not sure: https://www.rockler.com/festool-27mm-hose-connector-with-bayonet-fitting-and-airflow-bypass-577162
Ets ec 125/3 eq plus vac port
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rvieceli
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That is the tool end but it designed to thread onto a Festool hose to replace the existing tool end. May not fit a regular shop vac hose.
The vac end of a regular Festool hose is a shop vac standard size. So a Festool hose will fit your existing vacuum.
Ron
The vac end of a regular Festool hose is a shop vac standard size. So a Festool hose will fit your existing vacuum.
Ron
Cheese
Member
I have no information on the Dewalt vac you're referencing, but does it allow for a variable suction? The Festool ETS EC 125 needs minimum suction otherwise it will produce pigtails ...not a big deal for painted products but a very serious problem for oiled and clear coated items.
thanks, so what part number is available for a part that fits the sander and can be adapted to fit a dewalt shopvac hose? im a bit out from getting a festool midi and they didnt give a hose with the sander.
it is not bit the adapter i saw has a coller you can leave open for that purpose.
Cheese
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OK, but does the Dewalt vac have variable suction? If it's like a Shop Vac with full suction on...then that becomes a problem.
no no variable suction unfortunately. so i guess ill be looking at a midi sooner than later. im not sanding huge tables as of now so i dont need the bigger festool like the ct26
Cheese
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For Festool sanders you want a minimum of vacuum because more than that will pull the sanding pad to the sanding surface and produce pig tails. However, when using a track saw, Domino, router or planer, you want to increase the vacuum.
The Midi is a great vac...small, portable, relatively inexpensive...I'd say for 80% of the folks, this is all they need.
onocoffee
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Here's the thing about Festool CT extractors - despite the size difference, the actual CFM suction difference is minimal between the CT12/25/MIDI and the CT 26/36/48 (130 vs 138). Meaning you can get the MIDI (my preference) and it will do everything most users need a CT to do - especially the variable suction to bring it to the lowest levels for sanding.
However, you can go with an adapter for your DeWalt - if funds are tight. Since I have the MIDI, I haven't the need for an adapter - meaning I don't know exactly which will work, but this one from TayTools looks like it will do the job (best to call them directly and ask them for clarification). But, like the others have noted, a typical shop vac will have suction that is prone to swirling. But, if you have the DeWalt Stealthsonic, it's rated at 100cfm - which may work in this application. My Ridgid 16ga has 146cfm - which is too forceful.
Taytools Xtract Electric Random Orbital Sander Adapters for Festool Dust Extractors and Shop Vac Extractors | Taylor Tools
Taytools Xtract Electric Random Orbital Sander Adapters for Festool Dust Extractors and Shop Vac Extractors
ohhhh man!!!!! that is the dewalt vacuum i have so I should be good for now and thank you very much for your input those parts look like they will fit!Here's the thing about Festool CT extractors - despite the size difference, the actual CFM suction difference is minimal between the CT12/25/MIDI and the CT 26/36/48 (130 vs 138). Meaning you can get the MIDI (my preference) and it will do everything most users need a CT to do - especially the variable suction to bring it to the lowest levels for sanding.
However, you can go with an adapter for your DeWalt - if funds are tight. Since I have the MIDI, I haven't the need for an adapter - meaning I don't know exactly which will work, but this one from TayTools looks like it will do the job (best to call them directly and ask them for clarification). But, like the others have noted, a typical shop vac will have suction that is prone to swirling. But, if you have the DeWalt Stealthsonic, it's rated at 100cfm - which may work in this application. My Ridgid 16ga has 146cfm - which is too forceful.
Taytools Xtract Electric Random Orbital Sander Adapters for Festool Dust Extractors and Shop Vac Extractors | Taylor Tools
Taytools Xtract Electric Random Orbital Sander Adapters for Festool Dust Extractors and Shop Vac Extractorstaytools.com
mino
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@Big hoss
While the MIDI is the "hobby king" with Bluetooth (priceless) and a smooth hose (priceless too). You are much better off getting a CT 15 or CT 25 for the time being than fighting to get your shop vac working with the sander while you save up on a MIDI.
The CT15/CT25 filter the same and suck the same (same motor, same filters) as a MIDI and are a very good value for what they offer.
While the MIDI is the "hobby king" with Bluetooth (priceless) and a smooth hose (priceless too). You are much better off getting a CT 15 or CT 25 for the time being than fighting to get your shop vac working with the sander while you save up on a MIDI.
The CT15/CT25 filter the same and suck the same (same motor, same filters) as a MIDI and are a very good value for what they offer.
