2-1/2 in Craftsman locking hose diameter
The real bore and cuff diameter of the 2-1/2 in Craftsman locking hose and what it connects to.
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) | 2-1/4 in, 57 mm |
| Cuff outer diameter (OD) | 2-1/4 in |
| Nominal size | 2-1/2 in, cuff approx 2-1/4 in OD |
| Mating diameter (mm) | 57 |
Shop notes
Used on: Craftsman wet/dry vacuums with the 2-1/2 in locking fitting.
The Craftsman 2-1/2 in hose shares the 2-1/4 in working cuff of the wider 2-1/2 in class, so power-tool adapters made for Shop-Vac and Ridgid cross over to it directly.
Connect this hose
- 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
- Connect to Bosch 27 mm tool portnot compatible