Project:Makita DJV181 Dust Extraction
| ProjectInfoBox Makita DJV181 Dust Extraction | |
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| Status: | done |
| Release Date: | 20.05.2026 |
| Initiator: | LabCrow |
| Materials Used: | PLA |
| Tools Used: | 3D Printers |
| Software Used: | Onshape |
Idea
After receiving the introduction for the Reciprocating Saw and Jigsaws I noticed the Issue (#448) that the Makita DJV181 jigsaw doesn't have a fitting vacuum adapter for the Festool CTM26 E AC (1).
Creation Steps / Process
Because of the unique shape of the adapter on the jigsaw I decided to use a two part/material solution: To have a strong connection I used a flexible TPU part that is then inserted into a rigid PLA part that also contains the shape for the festool adapter. This way they can both be printed without supports or very tight tolerances since there are elastic parts on both sides that can compensate for small deviations.
The TPU part is left on the tool and the PLA part is removed (twist & pull if necessary) and stored inside the tool box when not in use.
Learnings
When enclosed by PLA or other rigid material, TPU doesn't show much deformation through compression so the thickness of material that buffers the tolerance of all parts is smaller than I first expected.
