Measure once, order once
Every shoe clamps to the round body of your spindle or router with a quick lever. You need two numbers: your spindle diameter and your hose size.
- Measure the spindle. Use calipers on the round part of the spindle where the mount grips it.
- Check your hose. A 4″ dust collector hose means a Standard shoe. A 1.75–2.5″ shop vac or extractor hose means the Compact.
- Standard or Modular? The Standard and Compact shoes have a built-in collar made to your exact spindle diameter, so enter your size when you order. Running more than one spindle, or planning to upgrade? Get the Modular and add a collar for each size.
Which shoe fits?
Every collar is made to your exact spindle diameter. Tell us your size when you order.
Spindle diameter in mm. Common hobby sizes like 65, 69 and 80 mm are marked for reference, but any size in the range works. Modular owners can order extra collars in any size, any time.
Compare the shoes
| Standard Dust Shoe | Modular Dust Shoe | Compact Dust Shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spindle range | 56–90 mm | 56–90 mm | 56–75 mm |
| Collar | Built-in, made to your size | Replaceable, any size in range | Built-in, made to your size |
| Hose | 4″ spiral, threaded port | 4″ quick connect + spiral adapter | 1.75–2.5″ shop vac / extractor |
| Lever clamp | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Collet-and-clamp grip | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Magnetic skirt + 2″ American-made brush | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Skirt extension for long bits | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Replacement parts | Every part | Every part | Every part |
| Accent colors | 7 choices | 7 choices | 7 choices |
| Best for | One spindle, 4″ dust collector | Several spindles or planned upgrades | Compact routers on a shop vac |
Common questions
How do I measure my spindle?
Use calipers on the round part of the spindle or router body where the mount clamps it. That diameter in millimeters is the size we make your collar to.
Which shoe should I get?
If you run a 4″ dust collector and one spindle, the Standard Dust Shoe is the simplest. If you own more than one spindle or plan to upgrade, the Modular lets you add a collar for each. If you run a shop vac or extractor with a 1.75–2.5″ hose and a spindle up to 75 mm, get the Compact.
My spindle is between sizes. What should I order?
Collars are made to your exact diameter, so give us your measurement. If you are unsure, email hello@swarfandspool.com before you order.
Can I add collars later?
Yes, on the Modular. Extra collars are sold separately in any size from 56 to 90 mm.
How do I adjust the brush height?
Flip the cam lever open, slide the shoe up or down so the brush sits right for the bit you are running, and flip the lever closed. No tools needed.
What is it made of?
Every part is printed in durable, impact-resistant matte PETG. The skirt is held by six 10 mm magnets on the Standard and Modular shoes and four on the Compact, and the 2″ brush is American-made.
What colors can I get?
The accent parts (the skirt and cam lever) come in Red, Green, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Sky Blue or Mint Green. Pick your color when you order. The body is matte black.
Can I buy replacement parts?
Yes. Every part is sold separately, from brushes and skirts to collars and levers. Email hello@swarfandspool.com with the shoe and the part you need.
What if I run long bits?
Add the optional skirt extension. It fits between the base and the magnetic skirt so the brush still reaches the work.
How do shipping and returns work?
You buy through Etsy, eBay or Amazon, so shipping, tracking and returns follow that marketplace’s policies.