The Craftsman shop vac filter nut is a component of the filter assembly on Craftsman shop vacuums. The filter nut is used to secure the filter in place and prevent it from coming loose during use.
To remove the filter nut, you can try the following steps:
- Unplug the shop vac from the electrical outlet.
- Open the lid of the shop vac and remove the filter.
- Look for the filter nut on the underside of the filter assembly.
- Use a pair of pliers to grip the filter nut and turn it counterclockwise to loosen it.
- Once the filter nut is loose, you can remove it by hand.
To install a new filter nut, simply reverse these steps. Make sure the filter is properly seated in the filter assembly before tightening the filter nut to ensure a tight and secure fit.
***This listing is for a Cap & Wing Nut ONLY, it does NOT include the actual Filter***
Amazon Customer –
The only reason this product didn’t get 5 stars was the challenge trying to clearly figure out whether it would fit once received. Otherwise – perfection.
Movie Buff –
Exactly what the doctor ordered. Replacement for my ridgid filter parts.
Amazon Customer cfearnow –
So glad this was available. Lost mine for my Craftsman shopvac. This one is exactly what I needed.
Vin E –
Worked well, no issues.
Dr. Drake Ramoray –
Works as intended, thanks!
Lorin Lee Emerick –
Product worked as expected.
Johnny Register –
Worked perfect
bcudaman –
perfect replacement for the one I lost and cheaper that replacing the vacuum
Key_Yak_J –
Perfect OEM replacement, except mine came without the nut and it was a pain in the a** dealing with everyone to get a replacement.
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eric d –
Worked fine!
Jason Smith –
This fits perfect and works fine. I can’t say it’s a super exciting product, but it does exactly what I need, and so I’d call that a 5 star item.
TP –
Exactly as described. Fit perfectly.
R. P. Boylan –
Bought to replace original that was “accidentally” thrown away…and this is why you should never loan tools (even a shop vac) to neighbors, especially incompetent ones.
Ronald A Sanvik –
Great product
Susan B. –
fit nice
michael brown –
lost the nut on my shop vac, the nut fit my rigid 4.25hp 45 gallon shop litre!
Eddie Booth –
not a good replacement. Will work with adjustment.
H. Rogers –
Great replacement for my shop vac
Jimbo F. –
Perfect fit, exact replacement.
James Groya –
Did the trick!
Csisk –
Product works as described.
Daniel Smith –
It came properly packaged and ready to be installed on new filter. This made shop vac operate like it did when it was new. Great choice!
One person found this helpful
randy winegardner –
Worked great.
Amazon Customer –
As some people reported, they didn’t get the plate but I did and it fits perfectly!
Topfuelgeorge –
like the older version of filter cage over the snap on filter
Susan Plumb –
This was delivered as advertised.
Dennis Oltmann –
Works ok
Eileen Sudzina –
works and fits
Tonya Grogg –
It did what it was suppose to do
Dan –
I’m so glad you can just buy this part as a replacement. When you misplace that tiny little screw, the entire vacuum is unusable. I was actually resorting to duct tape to hold the filter in place.
2 people found this helpful
Randy Doyle –
Never got the plastic nut.
PoolPlayer Dee –
This was a perfect replacement for a lost nut and plate on my Rigid shop vac.
Anthonypvaz –
works as advertised
Richard locke –
Perfect fit, replacement
sara f hawkins –
The vacuum sucks once again!!
Gary –
Fits you just need to reserch to make sure you have the right part.
Bravosix1 –
Fit and worked perfect on our 10 year old shop vac. Great replacement when someone tossed out the other white clip during a cleaning!
June Smiech –
Great
Amazon Customer –
Lost my old plate and nut. This works perfectly, doesn’t seem like cheap plastic.
One person found this helpful
Abran Soria –
The item worked well
One person found this helpful
lisa –
Worked perfectly
Richard Allen –
It was the right product and meet all mt expectations.
Valerie –
It fit perfectly and works well
adamclarkcyless –
exactly what we needed
JP –
Fit as advertised
Jessica –
Fits perfect!
eric –
Perfect fit
LadyLegal –
Fits perfectly!
Amazon Customer –
fits great
Brent Coleman –
Worked good
Carolyn P. Campbell –
Fits perfectWorks great
BobG –
Item was exactly as advertised. Exactly what I needed!
Robert Wood –
OEM part for my rigid vacuum perfect fit
Nola K –
as advertized.
Dave –
exactly what I needed
Hoang Oanh X Nguyen –
Works great on my Craftsman shop-vac purchased from Sears in 2000.
Amazon Customer –
Worked great was just what I needed to keep my filter on my shop vac.
KEN –
Nothing
Diane Pope –
I purchased this for my parents since we’ve been using their vacuum a lot. My dad had created his own top. It’s way too easy to lose these when trying to clean up, especially when you have help.
allyn meester –
It was not the nut and the plate it was a nut and a screw-on cap drain plug the plate was not included the description is not what the item is
BigDawg48 –
Good item. All I really needed was the plastic screw due to the rubber being mounted to the filters now. Just like the factory screw. No issue’s what so ever!
Bill M. –
Perfect….
F. Kroon –
It what I had ordered. What can a person say about a typical type of item. I ordered it and it came in the time I expected.
3 people found this helpful
Chris –
Great replacement oem product. It helped us get our shop-vac running again.
Bill Merz –
Was what I ordered and fit the machine. Good stuff.
Amazon Customer –
My world is now complete. I can die a complete and satisfied man. Made of the plastics of the gods, measurements are exact to the nm. How do they do it!?!?
Cruzin21 –
Saved the vacuum. Filter holder got tossed out somewhere.
Slade –
Excellent!
HammaArn –
Perfect replacement. Just like the old one..
Medic 150 –
Same as original. No issues.
Divinewind55 –
Fits perfectly and we areback in business, just that easy.
kcosmo –
Worked perfectly…thx
Handyman Bill –
Fits my old 1965 craftsmen shop vac perfect .
S. Ryon –
Perfect fit. Don’t lose these, way overpriced. This was the best price I could find it for.
One person found this helpful
SF –
This product is hard to find but was an exact replacement match for a 1976 (yes 1976) Rigid shop vac filter canister lock in.
Amazon Customer –
Perfect fit
Thomas Ellis –
Works great
Amazon Customer –
Fits perfectly, received as promised.
sparky –
Not much to say, except it was a Godsend. I needed my 16 gal shop vac and couldn’t find the nut to put on the bottom of the filter. I found this on Amazon and sent for it, seeing as I couldn’t find one at Home Depot. It works perfectly, and saved me a lot of heartache. The only thing I can find is a foam filter that fits over the 16 gal filter.
One person found this helpful