Dewalt Angle Grinder Dust Collector / Vacuum Attachment

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This a is dust collector for a Dewalt angle grinder. It connects to a 2.5" vacuum hose. It fits a 4.5" (115mm) angle grinder. The bottom cover attaches with 6mm x 2mm neodymium magnets. These can be readily bought online and superglued into the parts. The vacuum adapter is separate to make printing easier. I recommend attaching it with a 2-part epoxy. The test fit piece includes only the collet. This is a quick way to test if the dust shroud will fit your grinder. I built this for a Dewalt DCG414, although it should fit most other Dewalt angle grinders. I have used it indoors to cut plaster walls with extruded metal lath. ### Safety Notice A plastic guard is not as safe as a metal guard. A broken grinding wheel will slice through plastic guards, safety goggles, and welding helmets like butter. I do not recommend using this part and if you do, treat your grinder like there is no guard at all (which is not smart). Furthermore, do not use a 6" wheel on a 4.5" grinder. This is a major cause of grinding accidents. ### Part | part | description | | ----- | ------------- | | safety-guard-4-5-inch-test-fit | collet only | | dust-shroud-4-5-inch-body | main body of dust shroud | | dust-shroud-4-5-inch-cover | cover of dust shroud | | dust-shroud-2-5-inch-vacuum-adapter | vacuum adapter for 2.5" hoses |