I'm particularly fond of the Loc-Line Vac kits. I think to be most effective the extraction has to be as close to source as possible. The Loc-line stuff is easily adjustable for position and the height of the work piece.

https://www.amazon.com/Loc-Line-80813-Shop-Vacuum-Orange/dp/B01LYEMPY1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=locline&qid=1578687210&sr=8-1

Ron

I have a setup similar to Ron's. I can extend the hose or shorten the hose to get the nozzle as close to the work piece as possible.

I initially tried using a built-in port in the fence, but because I frequently machine metal items the nozzle really needs to be very close to the item I'm working on.

The bracket's made from 18 mm Baltic birch and it's held in place with 2 Mag Switches.

I have the Drill-nado. Looked like a gimmick, but got it years ago after their kickstarter. Works well, and since they have gone to a clear shroud. They'll send the upgrade to you if you have the original.

I have the drillnado but it couldn't be fitted onto my bench drill press. It was 2 years ago...I will have to find time to see if I could install it. I bought it after a woodworking friend used it, and that was before I saw this review:

So I have had no actual experience with the gadget.

I have the Lee Valley drill press table but used the dust port on my bandsaw instead, because to use it, the two side fences need to be set apart. I prefer the fence to be closed like in one piece: https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects/158322

By the way, has anyone had experience with this line of vac? https://www.pulsebac.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6M7snpH85gIV_Q6tBh3gFgzMEAEYASAAEgIlHvD_BwE

I am planning to attached a loc-line hose

( The 23" Loc-Line hose is a series of rigid plastic cuffs that interlock and swivel, making an articulating hose (minimum inside bending radius of 4") that you can customize to length and that holds any position rigidly. Sold in 18 sections that connect to form a tube 23" long.) 

directly to a Festool mini dust extractor to use in dentistry to reduce extra oral aerosol. 

The loc-line will need to come off the Festool machine directly without going through the included hose.

Can anyone tell me what I need to get to accomplish this?  Thank you.

@dmdjameschen  here’s the piece you need for the 2.5 inch lock-line vac pieces you are talking about.

https://www.loc-line.com/product/81210-shop-vacuum-adapter-pack-of-1/

81210 vacuum canister adapter

It fits directly into a Festool vac or any other standard shop vac. The loc-line modules then snap into the end of the adapter.

Not a Festool vac but a Festool hose 



Adapter



Ron

Kelly,

You'll need a 50mm or 2 inch standard shop vacuum hose instead of the smaller 27mm or 36mm regular Festool hose.

The cool thing is, absolutely any shop vacuum hose will fit the Festool.

My favorite for these type applications is this:

https://www.oneida-air.com/2-5-inch-5-5-foot-wire-reinforced-vacuum-hose

Outstanding quality hose and good fittings for less than $20. I wish they sold it a little longer, but that's a minor complaint.

If you want to connect to a DC line, Loc-Line has an adapter to go up to 3"...so you'll need another one to go from 3 to 4.

Kelly,

Just to be clear, 2-1/2 shop vac hose will fit the Festool vac. You can use the Festool vac with Loc-Line, you just can't use the hose that came with it.