PORT / HOSE
1-7/8 in shop-vac hose diameter
The real bore and cuff diameter of the 1-7/8 in shop-vac hose and what it connects to.
ID48 mm1-7/8 in, 48 mm
Rings drawn to scale from the measured diameters in the table below.
Measured hose dimensions
| Fitting type | female cuff (goes over a port or into a socket) |
|---|---|
| Inner diameter / bore (ID) | 1-7/8 in, 48 mm |
| Nominal size | 1-7/8 in (approx 48 mm) |
Shop notes
Used on: Mid-size Shop-Vac and Craftsman wet/dry vacuums.
The 1-7/8 in hose is the awkward middle size: too big for a 1-1/4 in tool fitting and too small for a 2-1/2 in one. Many tool adapters skip it, so a two-step reducer is often needed.
Connect this hose
- Connect to 2-1/2 in shop-vac hoseneeds a reducer
- Connect to DeWalt DWS779 / DWS780 miter saw portneeds a reducer
- Connect to DeWalt miter saw dust elbow (1-1/2 in outer)needs a reducer
- Connect to DeWalt random-orbit sander stepped portneeds a reducer
- Connect to DeWalt DW735 planer portneeds a reducer
- Connect to 35 mm EU power-tool port (DeWalt / Bosch / Makita)needs a reducer