2.5" swiveling dust hose adapter for DWE6423 DeWalt random orbital sander

The hobbyist magazine Fine Woodworking (Winter 2018-2019, issue #272, pp. 43-47) reports that the DeWalt DWE6423 bags only 52.4% of dust it generates when using the OEM dust filtration bag, but collects 96.1% of the dust when used with a vacuum.

This adapter connects the dust port of the DeWalt random orbit sander to a standard Ridgid-type 2½" dust collection hose fitting. It is a snug friction fit on the sander side, and tapered on the 2½" hose side. The adapter swivels in order to reduce the likelihood of dislodging the dust collection hose as you use the sander.

Version 2 is should be much more robust than the original version when in use because dragging a 2½ dust hose can place a great deal of force on the three small tabs which holds the version 1 adapter together.

Note on assembly of version 2: When gluing the collar in place, I suggest you place glue (I used epoxy) only onto the 2½ connector component (not onto the sleeve itself) so you will be sliding the glue away from where the mating faces need to rotate freely as you assemble. I would also suggest that you apply wax liberally onto the two mating component faces to maximize smooth rotation. Be sure to rotate the component as you glue it up--it should be snug yet rotate freely.

For a swiveling Rockport Flexiport dust hose adapter for the same DeWalt orbital sander, look at my posting at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4128854

For a fixed (non-swiveling) standard 2½" dust hose adapter for the same DeWalt orbital sander, look at my posting at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3848888

If you own an older model Dewalt random orbital sander, look at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:466101 which was posted originally in 2014 and fits an earlier model.