Dust extractor adapter for the Draper 50021 Belt Sander

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I recently purchased a Draper 50021 Belt Sander and discovered that the dust extractor port was significantly larger than my Henry Hoover vacuum hose, making them incompatible. The sander port had a diameter of 63mm, whereas the vacuum cleaner hose nozzle measured only 32mm in size. I decided to take matters into my own hands by designing a custom adapter using 3D printing technology since I couldn't find one that already existed. This adapter was designed in AutoCad and then imported into Cura for slicing before being printed on a Turnigy Fabrikator. If you choose to print one, please note that the opening at the belt sander end is slightly oversized. This intentional design feature allows for a layer of tape to be wrapped around the outside of the sander nozzle, ensuring a snug fit. My initial prototype had the same size as the nozzle, which made it challenging to keep securely in place.