I'm just curious what finish/trim carpenters around the country are using for dust mitigation. You'll be glad you did. Let me know your thoughts. You can not clamp on a hose as it would slide off. This unit is 12x12 is size. If you're like most woodworkers, a table saw is the most often used tool in your shop. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Less than $10 total was spent. For these items, please call the store where you purchased them or our customer service department at 1-800-376-7856 so we can assist you. To block the slots easily with no modification to the table saw I used the magnet sheets. We are proud of the quality of our products, and we stand behind them 100%. So it's in addition to an outlet bag or shop vac. Unfinished garage becomes a woodworking haven. So I ripped it off, degreased the metal, and taped the seams off again. I ended up cutting the downspout off the plate adapter flush with an oscillating tool and chopped the 4" end of funnel adapter off at about 1/8-1/4" from the flange. Way too much pipe insulation actually. And a zero clearance throat plate. I have a much better solution. It's not perfect by any means, but it works for me. Works great. I could now feel a very slight draft. I picked up this technique from watching Ronald Walters on YouTube (video below). We used 114 " vacuum hose because it's more flexible than 212 " hose. Half to block the larger side on the right. Expanding foam would work but I highly do not recommend it. With only basic woodworking skills, a tablesaw, and a few simple tools, you can make custom cabinets for your home or shop. Still collection is only OK. Two of our woodworking experts offer a few tips on the subject. No need to move it. Thanks for the advise that is exactly what Ill do. Please note that the JLC forums are now displayed read-only. To start I hooked up the dust collector and turned it on so I could feel around the gaps in the saw to see where the air felt like it was being pulled in the most. This will allow enough air into the left side of the cabinet to not only help cool the motor but also create a left to right draft that will direct airborne dust to the dust collection port. 12" x 12" Table Saw Plate Fitting for Dust Collection System, Easily mounts to your table saw and allows a smooth transition from the dust chute to the 4" port, 12" x 12" plate size fits most small contractor style or bench table saws, Flanged plate is easily attached with screws or adhesive, 4" OD port for connecting common dust collection hose, 2" long port provides room for secure connection, WoodRiver Dust Connection - 12" x 12" Table Saw Plate Fitting for Dust Collection System. Or, if you own a portable table saw with a 2-1/4" ID (inside diameter) dust port, use a Hose Adapter to connect it to 4" dust collection hose. It will let me know how things are working and if it fails I can replace it. Come join the discussion about the industry, trades, safety, projects, finishing, tools, machinery, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The 4" side of the funnel adapter does not slide into the plate fitting. Heres a shot looking at the seal where the motor door meats the cabinet. Since your talking about portable table saws you could cut your wood outside without any bag, this would make your table saw dusty though. Remove the cover to tilt the blade for bevel cuts. To enclose the back of the saw, use a couple pieces of 18 " hardboard or MDF. I see that you posted a video of what Ghostses calls a dust collection hopper for Contractors saws. Build it as shown in the photo and drill a hole in the adaptor for a friction fit with the hose. Nah. Open based contractor saws present a particular dust collection challenge. Blast Gates & Fittings For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. You never know what will happen down the road and gluing the funnel In place will prevent access to the motor for any maintenance that might be needed later. Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. In order to use this effectively, one must retrofit a hose to it or find the proper piece that will fit it. The steps I refer to below may not be 100% applicable to your saw but the general idea is the same. The tape seems to be holding a lot better this time. As far as the expanding foam stuff goes like Bill posted that stuff could work, but boy does it get messy. The sloped tray looks to be at about a 10 degree angle but it doesnt sit flush with the cabinet which allows air to be pulled in through the bottom of the cabinet. The table saw hood can be quickly fitted to most open based table saws and attached to standard 4" Flexible Dust Collection Hose in a couple of seconds with a Keyed Hose Clamp. How much of that made into my lungs? I bought a separate auto start switch from Rockler for $36. If you had to recommend three, which hand planes should I start with? Will this work? I use it with the Ridgid ProPack vac. I was wondering how I would address these gaping holes that cannot be permanently sealed. Place plastic bags of the proper shape and spray the foam inthem so it will not stick to the table, will be removable, and reinstallable. Yes. I had two different variations of dust collection for this saw. Heres how. Great idea. The strongest drafts were felt at the front and back of the saw where the cabinet met the table and at the angled slot in the front of the cabinet where the lift handle comes through. I used a combination of ABS glue and Titebond Quick and Thick to attach the parts together, and clamped them. Has anyone connected a vac to the rear port in the field on the BoschI constantly have sawdust escaping throught he sides, bottom and top of my Bosch table saw. In fact, I may try affixing the rubber band to the inside of the 4" quick disconnect - if that doesn't interfere with connecting it to the straight, un-tapered, 4" hose to 2" fitting connector I also need to use. Heres a shot through the motor door on the side and down to the dust collection port. Fortunately, you don't have to build all of the components of a table saw dust collection system yourself. Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum. Flattening a slab larger than my machine.. Spindle Upgrade: Tramming, Locating, and Dust Collection, https://jayscustomcreations.com/2015/03/vlog-36-spring-has-sprung/. Custom Doors, Drawers & Glass Accessories, Learn Woodworking Tips & Tricks with Rockler, Clear Flexible Hose - 10 Feet Long 4" Diameter, 2-1/2'' Stainless Steel Hose Clamp, 1-Pack, Rockler Schedule 40 PVC to 4" Adapter for Hose, Video: Eight Tips for Making Sliding Doors, High-quality brands and products you can trust, Expert advice and free post-purchase support, Exclusive, innovative products that help you Create with Confidence, Detailed instructions, technical specs and guides to make the most of your purchases. The plate can also be used for a custom installation. i use a large rigid wet vac recently been using my new festool ct22, but at $5 a bag (and you have to use a bag) i still try and use the rigid for production work. As you read above, the dust that churns out of the top of your saw (in the general direction of your face) is a little tougher to catch. I could barely feel any air moving through the insert plate. Once it gets plugged it just blows crap back into your face. That is exactly what I need. Big? Shame too as this would have worked so well. This was better than no dust collection at all but not as good as what I had before. Thanks again. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-TS1004-Table-Dust-Collector/dp/B00004R9LF, http://www.tylertool.com/skil34.html?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=become, http://www.amazon.com/Fein-9-20-25-_5?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1256970240&sr=8-5, http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17351, http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00924031000P?vName=Tools&keyword=automatic+switch#, https://www.facebook.com/PunchlistCarpentry?ref=hl, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. While I didnt do any measuring of dust before and after I can definitely tell that more dust is being directed down into the cabinet just by making these simple non destructive modifications. Your pipe insulation and magnetic sheets are an awesome idea. My miter saw set-up is this: Older Bosch 5412L (laser doesn't work anymore, blade guard needs manually lifted to prevent binding, blade break stop working, but still a beast and cut over 20 miles of trim), mounted to a melamine board, which is mounted to an older Rigid wheeled miter saw stand. It's a little pricey but, it's QUIET, DURABLE, LIGHT and comes with an awesome hose: does anyone have real world experience with the Bosch bag? But not all table saws are set up to make dust collection easy. had to think about what i do for a tablesaw -then i remembered ,it hardly gets set up .generally use a tracksaw hook's to a vac . The next area is the slot where the lift handle comes out of the front of the cabinet. Works great! Copyright 2022 Zonda Media, a Delaware Corporation. 12" x 12" Table Saw Plate Fitting for Dust Collection System. Manufacturer guarantees/warranties for power tools, CNC and laser products will supersede the Rockler Guarantee if these items are damaged or defective. Before I added the mobile base that you see it sitting on I had a deeper square box with no bottom that extended to about 10 off the floor with a collection bin that just slid under. Cover holes around saw & dust reduced 90%. Hopefully this may be of some help to someone. We shadowed two experienced makers and installers of custom cabinetry to bring you simple tips and tricks that will keep your built-in projects (and your sanity) on the bubble.. Mine came in regular 8-1/2 x 11 paper size so one sheet cut in half was enough for this. All Rights Reserved. I hate giving my money to Walmart but thats a topic for another day. I would really appreciate it if you would remove it. Great help with sealing the saw off. The roller sleeve happened due to one of those "how to get this connected" moments onsite. For this reason, I'd build an enclosure with a dust port under the saw chassis first. There is so many articles on dust collection but I like to hear actual peoples comments on the product. Blue tape to the rescue. So, dust collection. I already sealed this off once when I first put the saw together but I didnt clean the metal first and some of the tape was pealing off where the cabinet felt slightly oily. So I have about a 15' cut table which is great for 17' sticks of MDF, not having to constantly move outriggers to catch a cut drop. However, there seemed to be a fine dust accumulation in that area after a few cuts so I blue taped it and it seemed to do better. I believe the larger area works better due to the fact that the blade naturally throws the dust down.