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OK so I rarely if ever comment or come back to a site to leave a review but the dust collection device Shop Nation came up with has left me no choice but to leave this review. My Dewalt DW780 with the factory designed dust collection device might just as well of not had any dust collection device at all. After cutting any amount of wood, even a single 2x4 resulted in a pile of dust on the machine, the floor, on me and everywhere else it wanted to go. I had wood dust stuck to the wall behind my saw and caused me to do vacuuming and clean up every time I used my saw. I watched this video and thought it was worth a try as Travis seemed to have put a lot of work into his design. I purchased the device from Shop Nation and from the unpackaging to install was nothing but extremely impressed. The quality of the 3D print is excellent. The mount up to my saw was spot on. I hooked it up to my dust collection system via a 4" to 2.5" reducer and I purchased the appropriate accessory's from Shop Nation. I am so happy with this device! Works amazing!
Update to previous comments. After using this device for a few months, I am reporting that it has become a game changer for dust collection on my DW780. I do get a small amount of dust but it is absolutely no comparison to the disaster I used to have. Additionally, I had an issue with a small chunk of the plastic crack off where the rubber shoot attaches to the plastic. I sent Travis some pictures of the broken area and within a couple of days a new one showed up in the mail. Hats off to Travis and Shop Nation. Can't say enough good to properly describe how happy I am with the product and the way this company responds to customer concerns. Buy one of these devices and get back to loving your Dewalt mitre saw!
Hey Travis, I’ve been a silent bystander to your videos, but a long time subscriber. The way you explain things is more than excellent for hobbyist woodworkers/shop nation folks like me. I remember one of your early videos about the WEN air filter. It was early on, but it made me feel like a human being, if that makes sense. The way you’re so honest and transparent about your content is so refreshing. You’re videos are some serious motivation to me and my shop, and I will always support your 3D printed doo dads and gizmos that makes our lives easier. Thanks Travis, keep in keeping on!
YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I just spent 2 hours watching YT videos trying to figure out how to solve my miter saws dusting issues. Imagine my excitement when I got the end of THIS video and realized you started to mention Hercules miter saws from Harbor Freight. I literally RAN to check my model number and felt like a kid on Christmas morning again when the model numbers matched!! I just ordered TWO units for the HE74! Now I'll be watching the camera's for delivery notifications daily to unwrap this present. Literally made my day / week / month / year!!!! THANK YOU for all the efforts you put into this! So worth it! You have no idea how many projects I've delayed because of the miter saw dust mess I knew would come with them. Cannot thank you enough!!!
I ordered Travis's dust collection system for my Bosch 12" axial glide saw and the difference is ASTOUNDING. Worth every penny. Thank you Travis for applying your considerable engineering skills to solving this serious problem for all of us.
I bought your dust collection chute for my DWS779 and it really works. I had to modify it so my LS4000 blade would fit. I used a rasp to open the left side of the chute 5 degrees. The blade ($258) is so rigid it will not ease past your opening, bit as modified it collects the dust. Also added the MM Tools LED shadow light and Fastcap's zero clearance tape. Effectively I've got a DWS780 and saved $200. Keep up your efforts at fixing problems.
Took me forever to get around to installing this because was on the middle of a big project that involved lots of miter saw work. So halfway thru the project i installed it. WOW!!! Night and day between using the saw with and without this new dust collection attachment. Super crazy how well this worked. Absolutely awesome!!!
I'm not sure what your intent was when you started your channel or if becoming the "dust collection guy" was always the plan, but this is definitely pretty cool. I love that you're using engineering to solve everyday problems. I can appreciate the hard work that goes into all of this.
@@ShopNation I think I found your channel right around that time. You being an engineer and running a channel inspired me to start my own. It’s been great to watch your channel develop and grow.
I absolutely, positively, 100% bought this. Great deal for all the testing, printing and materials put into this. HUGE thanks. My DWS780 will thank you, no, it won't care, but I do! BTW your design gave me about a 1/2" more depth to the wall than the "no it don't suck'" DeWalt tube that exits out the back of the slider, not including the hose, to not suck. Really like your vids.
Just installed this on my 780 and yes the dust collection is greatly improved. TY for doing this and TY for your engineering brain to do these for our saws. Money well spent.
I just received mine today it took only 20 minutes to install , and it freaking AWESOME!! I’m just about done with my shop remodel and I kinda planned on building a dust collection box around my Dewalt miter saw with this new dust attachment no need to. If your thinking about it after seeing this video buy it you will not regret it. Thanks Shop Nation
I have the cordless baby brother and I must say, the dust collection is awesome. It probably has to do with the power and size of the saw but have always been impressed. The ct 26 is enough to make it great but now I put all three motors on my Camvac and the dust is almost none existent
I started watching and listening to your video. Within seconds I absolutely loved it. The way you describe or show the faults in chop saws had me hooked. You even have the “ guy shop talk “. Excellent stuff my good fellow. Love it. From Canada.
I added the 780 to my Hercules and it works very well. Machining is excellent. Easy to fit and install. Does not collect all dust (which is likely impossible) but it is a great improvement. Well worth the cost. Now waiting for another one for my Makita.
I’ve watched your videos often. Going back several times. I m just setting up my dedicated work shop. Building my miter station and realized how deep my cabinets have to be because of my sliding dwalt. This is going to work out great. Ordered.
Just completed installation. Cheers, my friend. Easy install + major improvement = mission accomplished Another step in the direction of achieving shop greatness.
I bought the Hercules saw about a year and a half ago. Works just like the DeWalt, no issues, and I particularly like the LED for cut alignment. My only complaint was the dust which also is just like the DeWalt. I just placed an order for your dust collection improvement. Can’t wait until it’s ready! Thanks for your due diligence on making miter saws better!
I just received mine in the mail today and I already installed it. I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about how well it would work. Let me say, this works amazing! DON'T WAIT, order it! It's that great! Keep up the good work!
Already pre ordered for my Hercules. Glad to hear how impressed you were about this saw. All the features of the 780 including the shadow line, at a price less than the 779. I did a lot of research, including the RUclips kind before buying mine, and I have absolutely no regrets. I would love to see a comparison video to see if you agree. Keep up the great content Travis!
I watched this video and agree, my Dewalt miter saw works really well, but the dust collector sucks (NOT). I purchased the Shop Nation version and as soon as it arrived I installed it (easy installation process and there is a video in case you need help). I tested during a simple build and even though it wasn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, it worked much better than the stock system. I'll still wear my dust mask but clean up is much less after my projects. To me it was an easy investment in the best interest of my lungs and the rest of my shop. Thumbs up!!!
I’ve been using this for about a week, and seeing the results in person have been jaw dropping. Installation was a breeze and I can’t recommend it enough. I used to avoid using my miter saw at all in my garage shop and now I don’t mind at all.
It works very well, much better than expected. I am 100% satisfied with it and can absolutely recommend it. I live in Switzerland and the shipping costs were high. But it was still absolutely worth the money. And it's honest and not fake.
I recently purchased your 'stl' files for the DWS780 in the hope that the unit would fit my DHS780. If I had asked, you would probably have told me it wouldn't suit my DHS780, but I took the chance/gamble and it didn't work out. The stl files are fine and the prints were perfect, so this is not a complaint. Simple fact is (I didn't realize before) that the DHS780 motor housing is larger and so is therefore more forward located than the smaller motor housing on the DWS780. Yes I could see this from photos, but didn't realize the extent of the difference. Your unit fits perfectly on the mounting holes of the DHS780, it is just that the outlet aims directly at the motor housing not allowing any flexible hose to be fitted. My simple take is that if the current DWS780 outlet section is curved forward towards a more vertical direction that this unit could be used perfectly on a DHS780. Are you planning on designing a model that will fit a DHS780? Also, the outlet thread on your DWS780 version has a right hand thread, whereas the standard DeWalt hose and connector fittings have a 32mm left hand thread. Is there a possibility of incorporating a 32mm (1.25 inch) left hand thread on the outlet?
Looks good! I have one of these saws and the dust collection is a real nuisance. The inefficiency is one thing, the blasted hose coming out the dead back of it is the real headache. An already deep saw gets even deeper when you hook up the dust collection. Then the hose gets in the way when trying to swing the saw for various cuts. I will be picking one of these up in the near future. Will probably wait until this fall. I don't do many wood working projects during the summer, spend my time doing yard projects.
I don't own any of these saws but I really enjoy seeing the whole design process. Definitely makes you appreciate the effort that went into the final product. Great work!
I have the DeWalt 779, and it's a dust throwing machine. The OEM collection isn't even worth mentioning. A lot of times, the suction from a shop vac will collapse the flimsy rubber 'lips'. I've come to grips with the reality of power miter boxes and dust collection: You'll never, ever get 100% of the dust. As is with most other tools, there will always be some residual dust escaping. I built a full box around my old DeWalt (non-slide) miter box, and it captures probably 85%-90% of the dust. But there is still enought left to necessitate cleaning up. When I tackle any sort of dust collection adaptation, I'm happy to get 75% of it. Anything more, and I'm estatic.
Just ordered this. I just bought the DeWalt 780. Home Depot lists it as $649. I just got it on sale for $499. The $150 saved more than paid for this dust collection chute. I would think the manufacturers would have a big interest in buying these and just sell their miter saws with them already attached and included with their new saws. I hope you're trying to contact them and get them on board with adding these to their new saws. You definitely have filled a niche desperately needed and I hope they all jump on board. You'll make a fortune off this if they decide to buy these for their new saws and you rightfully deserve all the success it would bring you.
I’m thinking it only works with a vacuum or dust collector- things that won’t always be on a jobsite. The majority of these saws are purchased by professionals using them in the field and not in a shop environment.
Just ordered one for my DWS779. Can't wait. I currently don't even use dust collection. For the tiny amount of sawdust that actually gets into the vac with the factory system, it's not even worth the time and effort to hook it up. A massive flaw in an otherwise decent miter saw. EDIT: Just took delivery of mine and finished the install. This dust chute performs exactly as advertised and is a MUST HAVE for this saw.
A. I am impressed. B. I like your approach. C. Have you thought about using bellows or folding vinyl skirting on the sides? This could be silicone sheets too.
Woo hoo! The dust collection on my DW780 is so bad I just don't even bother hooking up a shop vac and just blow the dust into a corner and clean it up later. This will make a HUGE difference!
You’re the man. Just installed this on my Hercules and it works great, I even removed the huge Rosseau 5000 after installing this because I don’t need it now. Thank you
Yes! Thank you so much for dedicating your time to this saw. My pre-order is done and I can't wait to get this thing hooked up. My 'dust anxiety' appreciates it.
Hello ShopNation. I added this to my Dewalt DW718 and see significant improvement in dust collection. Thanks for solving the puzzle. My lungs thak you.
I have mine on the folding base and will drag it outside to make cuts because of the dust kickup. I have a smaller 10" saw that I use in the shop that I hook up to a vac to catch the majority of the dust it makes.
I have the Dewalt 12" slider, and took delivery of your replacement dust collector. Haven't had enough time to even install it.... Would love to see a comparison between the Dewalt and the HF version. It'll either make me glad I spent the money for the Dewalt, or embarrass the snot out of me for spending that much money..... Excellent work Travis, love your channel!!
So I bought one of these and was pretty excited about it for about a month. It definitely solved the dust collection issue. I also saw a video where you addressed some issues with larger pieces of wood getting sucked up and obliterating the 3D printed part of this system. Despite being fully aware of that possibility, and taking steps to avoid it, it eventually happened to mine as well. A block about the size of my hand that I was cutting off the end of a large piece, got pulled up just enough to bind between the blade and the dust collector, and the dust collector obviously gave way immediately. It’s a great system, but I almost feel like these would have to be cast from aluminum for them to truly be safe, as shards of brown plastic flying everywhere was a bit sketchy.
As fellow former mechanical engineers, we appreciate your attention to detail and design skills! Our saw is the Makita LS1019L - looks like you have the 12" version of this saw covered, any plans for the 10"?
With the number of miter saws you now have, you should make a comparison video showing which has the best dust collection, both before as stock and after your modifications. Weigh the amount collected after a lot of cuts, perhaps by measuring the full weight of a bucket/filter system.
Would enjoy a comparison of the dewalt and the Hercules. I purchased the Hercules a couple months ago for $299 (used a $100 HF coupon) and absolutely love it. It is an impressive saw especially for the $250 less pricetag over the Dewalt.
Worth every penny. easy peasy and what a difference. Worth the wait, mine came pretty quick. Shipped to Canada hassle free everything was included including extra parts. Well thought out design. Very happy!!
I own both the DeWalt (personal saw) and the Hercules (lives in my high school robotics lab). I might prefer the DeWalt based solely on the lever vs knob to change the angles on miter cuts, but that’s it. The Hercules is a fantastic saw, and I recommend it to others based on the price. I’ve had many other high school teams in my lab that discounted it because it’s from Harbor Freight until they’ve used mine, and then they’ve gone out and bought one after. I think a review would be great as others are not giving it a chance for the same reason.
Have you thought about a downdraft “mount” in addition to your creation? Supports the saw but is a grate to allow the dust and bits to fall or be vacuumed at the table level.
I second this. Would be interesting to see if it makes an improvement. I notice a lot of dust settling under the saw itself. Even pulling air through the stock insert would help i think.
Have you seen the dust collection developments for this saw at Inspire Woodworking. He has made a flexible chute and incorporated a zero clearance insert with "under the blade" dust collection. Very novel approach. Always appreciate the thought process and clear delivery of your ideas. Thx.
Finally! A dust collection solution for my Dewalt 780 after all these years! I have tried numberous "shop fixes" with different pipe sizes and parts of old plastic bottles, duct tape, etc and nothing works like I'm seeing here. I will be ordering the digital files for my 3D printer, and thank you for those. Stay tuned for results......I do have one question......what are the dimensions of the chute flap, please?
Already ordered one. Hopefully, you’ve done a few more updates in the year since this video was made, but I have to say I’m impressed by the level of thought you put into the design process. Thanks for sharing.
The fact that you took the time to develop one of these for the Hercules saw is epic to me, I just ordered one. My Hercules has worked great for me over the last 2 years. I've been using the Rosseau 8000 which has worked but wasn't great, using this along with the R8000 should really improve my dust collection.
I just decided on the DW780 in part because of your channel. I am a big Makita user, but I couldn't justify the price/features against the 780 on sale at HD for $550. The Herc was tempting, but my fondling tests in store led me to believe it would not be quite as stiff and repeatable accurate on cross cuts. a side by side comparison of the 780 and Herc clone would be great. Missing on all the youtube reviews is good testing of cross cut accuracy. The 5 cut method that is used for table saw sleds can be used. I used this to determine that the 10 inch craftsman slider I had could never be adjusted to provide the accuracy I need. As a nod to HF, I have bought the Herc stand. So I will have a Yellow/Blue hybrid, that would come close to Makita Green when mixed. LOL
I’d love to see that Dewalt/Hercules comparison video. My go to power tool brand is Dewalt since I have a dozen or so batteries and have been pretty happy with their products. I’m thinking of upgrading from my old 10” non-sliding Dewalt miter saw so if the Hercules saw is just as good I’d love it. This will live in my shop so no need for a battery option. Interestingly though my current Dewalt miter saw has amazing dust collection. Probably because it doesn’t have to slide though haha
Thank you for putting in the work on this solution Travis!!! I already got mine ordered from you. Cant wait to receive it. The Dewalt is a 'dust hog'! May I also mention the space saved behind the saw where the old chute was. Adding a dust collection hose extended an already deep saw even more. All that's gone with your design!
There isn’t another video that I have anticipated more than this one! I’ve tirelessly checked your Etsy for this very item on several occasions hoping it would be there one day. And alas…it’s here! Thank you so much for this! Heading over to order one immediately! A comparison video of the Dewalt vs Hercules would be awesome to see and hear your thoughts. Thanks again!
Brilliant man! I obviously I was concerned about dust collection and I found a solution! I know you said it’s not perfect but is better than what I could come up with for sure!
Awesome video! I am really impressed with your logic and problem solving ability, nice job. Your 3D CAD skills are just icing on the cake. Keep up the Shop Greatness!
Question: if you increased the size of the of the chamber that routes under the black slide bar that attaches to the cover, what is the cross-sectional area.....and what diameter vacuum hose would it equate to? For the people who have higher vacuum capability in their shops, the larger the hose that could be put on there, the better it is going to work. The slo-mo shots in your video shows that a lot of the bigger particles have enough inertia to ricochet out of the inlet and escape the airflow. Two things that would prevent this is increased air velocity entering the inlet....which can be done by increased vacuum capability....and by using something like a thin bristle brush perimeter to the inlet. Using long bristles, it should flex to allow it to conform to the fence, wood pieces, etc.... but still allow some air to pass through the bristles to pull in additional sawdust, but ALSO create a barrier that ricocheting particles will hit, then be sucked in by the vacuum.
Air flow is actually not what you're after, you need as much static pressure as possible and that comes from either a dust extractor or a shop vac. A large dust collector would perform terribly for this
@@ShopNation I think you're either a little confused on how vacuum works or have confused what you are trying to say. You definitely do NOT want as much static pressure as possible. Static pressure is pretty much the measure of INEFFICIENCY of the collection system. To increase it, you would need to produce MORE resistance to air flowing through the system. To do that you could simply install a SMALLER hose onto the system, which would kill your dust collecting ability because it can't flow as much air. In short, CFM = dust collecting power. The higher the CFM, the better you will collect dust. That's why I mentioned increasing the cross-sectional area of the choke point of your design to allow increasing the vacuum hose size. If a large dust collector performs terribly at this, it is either a very poorly operating dust collector, or there's a design limitation in the collection system. A shop vac is never going to produce the CFM a dust collector will, and CFM = Performance.
Thank you for putting in the work! And thank you for also selling the STL files. I just put in my order for both - one to support you and one to support my inevitable need to tinker and iterate. I’ve seen other designs that also try to pull from below using a zero clearance cover. I’m just diving in to explore if you’ve gone down that Bernoulli’s hole. Anyway, thank you again. Best, -Carlos, an OH transplant in TN
I really hope the Makita LS1219L is next on the to-do list. Love the saw, hate the dust collection, even though it seems to be more thought out than most other mitre saws.
I have the bauer from harbor freight and after 2 years I’m glad I spent the $200 on it. My table saws are 10” so I bought the 10” miter saw so the blades are interchangeable. Like every miter saw dust collection sucks. That’s the only negative about this saw.
I have had this saw for years and definitely struggled with the dust! Especially with my interior jobs! I have been waiting for this video! I pre-ordered mine!!!
Came here to comment the same thing, I love my metabo, dead accurate and plenty of power. Dust collection sucks, but I bet Travis could make it better!
I emailed him last week about the Metabo. I told him he would get a ton of sales because everyone hit up that Lowes clearance sale on them a couple of years ago. He responded back quickly saying that he definitely has plans to tackle it soon! 🙌🏼
I would be interested in a version for the evolution sliding chop saw. The extra challenge there would be the different behaviour of chips of wood, plastic, aluminium, and steel (since it can cut all those materials) in addition to the near zero size solution space applicable to all these saws as you've discussed. At the moment my solution for the Evo saw is that it is mostly enclosed in a big box with an open back that drops into a chute directing everything into my chip bin, so anything that doesn't come forward towards me finishes up in the bin, either initially via its own momentum in that direction, or after i vacuum and then blow down the residue into the enclosure with compressed air. This works fairly well but it is cumbersome. Okay in the workshop but not portable.
731 woodworking did a review of the wen 10" compound miter saw. It's under 200 bucks and pretty capable so I think a good number pf ppl might be interested in accessories for that saw. Myself in included.
Here’s the rub: how does it work without the vacuum i.e. with a dust bag? Working on jobsites, we can’t always have a vacuum running along with a saw because we’ll pop a breaker. Instead, we use the dust bags that come with the saw and it significantly cuts down on sawdust spraying out the back.
I just ordered one. Thanks so much for doing this. I love my miter saw, but I dread using it because it makes such a ridiculous mess. Also great idea on relocating the dust extraction port to save space.
Hercules saw has been unbelievable for me. Never thought harbor freight would gain my trust, but those perfect buttery cuts changed my mind. Looking into the blue dust collection piece you created. Great stuff👍🏼
Super job as usual Travis. I would love to see the Hercules 12” comparison. Are you using the Ridgid miter saw in your shop? I’ve been leaning towards the 12” Bosch Axial Glide, but it almost seems to be 6 of one half dozen of another when compared to others. I know Festool is supposed to be the best, but I’m not going to spend that being a diy guy. I just want to get as close as possible to “perfect” as possible. Since it’s designed and built by human hands, there really is no such thing. Just a saw that stays in alignment as it should. I’ve heard pros & cons on the Hercules, but will wait for your input. See you in the next installment.
Would really like to see what you can do with the Metabo 10" sliding compound saw... Lowes sold a boat load of these saws 2 years ago at Christmas time practically giving them away...
I'm excited! I can't remember the model number of the dewalt saw that I have but I believe it's a older model. I had played around with making a shroud and other improvements that I'm capable of. They didn't work well so I just opted for making my mitre station easy to clean. I did so by making a 12"×7" funnel port at the rear base of the saw (hooked up to my dust collection system). So I think this design would pair perfectly with my setup.
It's really interesting seeing you go through design process and all the factors for consideration for the se dust collection mods! I would also be interested to hear more about the HF Hercules saw- their Hercules line has been getting really positive reviews from all over the internet, even when they are instrumented tests, so I would love to see something more in depth on their woodworking tools/saws, as most of the coverage seems to be focused on their drill and impacts. Keep up the Greatness!
I respect your dedication to a project. You significantly improved this. However, my biggest thanks is for making it clear that this is not a great saw for a shop.
I noticed in your slow mo's that sometimes the cut sprays the dust in more of a fan motion. But not always. It might be nice to have a second collector that is more of like a backstop which extends 4-6 inches to both sides. It would have to be fold downabld towards the back for angled cuts. But most of my cuts are 90 degress.
Given your vast experience with minor size, when adding your desk collection modifications, which is the glide style saw you recommend? I assume that most of these saws in the $500 - $700 range should perform about the same when it comes to their cutting capabilities, it’s really the dust collection that’s at the top of my priority list here. Curious what your recommendations are.
You've got great solutions! I've heard from a lot of people that they rarely use the bevel/miter, me included. Have you considered making a version that increases efficency even if it affects bevel/miter cuts? I.E. Primarily for 90* cuts? If that was an alt option, I would be willing to remove it/sacrifice dust collection for the few times I used that functionality so that I could have better collection for the straight cuts I do 90% of the time, and I think a lot of others would too. Just throwing that out there. Thanks for all your hard work and info. 👍
I just ordered the dust collection device for my Dewalt 12" double compound sliding saw. Youre awsome bro!! let you know how that goes once I start to use it
Great job Travis! Love your work man. Have you looked into the Rigid 12” sliding compound mitre saw (R4222)? I got a great deal on one & could use help mitigating as much of the dust as possible. The only other seemingly close to workable options I see is Jerry rigging sheets of plastic & see if magnet can hold it together. Thanks for the work you do & share in your videos.
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Great job on your design. Another RUclipsr can up with something very similar. ruclips.net/video/fC5_IlpXkos/видео.html
Great vid and process! Makita LS1016 would be great
Jet JMS-12x please (and I assume 10x at the same time). Love the saw other than dust.
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and what sort of items could i provide
thank you for the video, I have only just come accross. Do you know if your adaptation for the DWS780 will fit the DWS727?
I installed the dust collection on my DeWalt 780 and what a difference it made, thank you for helping us control dust in our shops and lungs
OK so I rarely if ever comment or come back to a site to leave a review but the dust collection device Shop Nation came up with has left me no choice but to leave this review. My Dewalt DW780 with the factory designed dust collection device might just as well of not had any dust collection device at all. After cutting any amount of wood, even a single 2x4 resulted in a pile of dust on the machine, the floor, on me and everywhere else it wanted to go. I had wood dust stuck to the wall behind my saw and caused me to do vacuuming and clean up every time I used my saw.
I watched this video and thought it was worth a try as Travis seemed to have put a lot of work into his design.
I purchased the device from Shop Nation and from the unpackaging to install was nothing but extremely impressed. The quality of the 3D print is excellent. The mount up to my saw was spot on. I hooked it up to my dust collection system via a 4" to 2.5" reducer and I purchased the appropriate accessory's from Shop Nation.
I am so happy with this device! Works amazing!
Update to previous comments. After using this device for a few months, I am reporting that it has become a game changer for dust collection on my DW780. I do get a small amount of dust but it is absolutely no comparison to the disaster I used to have. Additionally, I had an issue with a small chunk of the plastic crack off where the rubber shoot attaches to the plastic. I sent Travis some pictures of the broken area and within a couple of days a new one showed up in the mail. Hats off to Travis and Shop Nation. Can't say enough good to properly describe how happy I am with the product and the way this company responds to customer concerns. Buy one of these devices and get back to loving your Dewalt mitre saw!
Hey Travis, I’ve been a silent bystander to your videos, but a long time subscriber. The way you explain things is more than excellent for hobbyist woodworkers/shop nation folks like me. I remember one of your early videos about the WEN air filter. It was early on, but it made me feel like a human being, if that makes sense. The way you’re so honest and transparent about your content is so refreshing. You’re videos are some serious motivation to me and my shop, and I will always support your 3D printed doo dads and gizmos that makes our lives easier. Thanks Travis, keep in keeping on!
YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I just spent 2 hours watching YT videos trying to figure out how to solve my miter saws dusting issues. Imagine my excitement when I got the end of THIS video and realized you started to mention Hercules miter saws from Harbor Freight. I literally RAN to check my model number and felt like a kid on Christmas morning again when the model numbers matched!! I just ordered TWO units for the HE74! Now I'll be watching the camera's for delivery notifications daily to unwrap this present. Literally made my day / week / month / year!!!! THANK YOU for all the efforts you put into this! So worth it! You have no idea how many projects I've delayed because of the miter saw dust mess I knew would come with them. Cannot thank you enough!!!
I ordered Travis's dust collection system for my Bosch 12" axial glide saw and the difference is ASTOUNDING. Worth every penny. Thank you Travis for applying your considerable engineering skills to solving this serious problem for all of us.
I bought your dust collection chute for my DWS779 and it really works. I had to modify it so my LS4000 blade would fit. I used a rasp to open the left side of the chute 5 degrees. The blade ($258) is so rigid it will not ease past your opening, bit as modified it collects the dust. Also added the MM Tools LED shadow light and Fastcap's zero clearance tape. Effectively I've got a DWS780 and saved $200. Keep up your efforts at fixing problems.
Took me forever to get around to installing this because was on the middle of a big project that involved lots of miter saw work. So halfway thru the project i installed it. WOW!!! Night and day between using the saw with and without this new dust collection attachment. Super crazy how well this worked. Absolutely awesome!!!
I'm not sure what your intent was when you started your channel or if becoming the "dust collection guy" was always the plan, but this is definitely pretty cool. I love that you're using engineering to solve everyday problems. I can appreciate the hard work that goes into all of this.
Definitely not intentional! Kind of fell into it solving for my ridgid about a year ago
@@ShopNation I think I found your channel right around that time. You being an engineer and running a channel inspired me to start my own. It’s been great to watch your channel develop and grow.
Lol! Making money off of Dewalts screwups. Gotta love it.😄
Excellent product. Mine arrived today and I had it installed in about 15 minutes. Works just as advertised, not 100% but darn close. Great product.
I absolutely, positively, 100% bought this. Great deal for all the testing, printing and materials put into this. HUGE thanks. My DWS780 will thank you, no, it won't care, but I do! BTW your design gave me about a 1/2" more depth to the wall than the "no it don't suck'" DeWalt tube that exits out the back of the slider, not including the hose, to not suck. Really like your vids.
UPDATE:
It went right on and... IT WORKS! SOoooo glad I bought this, thanks.
Just installed this on my 780 and yes the dust collection is greatly improved. TY for doing this and TY for your engineering brain to do these for our saws. Money well spent.
I just received mine today it took only 20 minutes to install , and it freaking AWESOME!! I’m just about done with my shop remodel and I kinda planned on building a dust collection box around my Dewalt miter saw with this new dust attachment no need to. If your thinking about it after seeing this video buy it you will not regret it. Thanks Shop Nation
Can you change the blade with it installed?
@@tomtillmanyes
I have the cordless baby brother and I must say, the dust collection is awesome. It probably has to do with the power and size of the saw but have always been impressed. The ct 26 is enough to make it great but now I put all three motors on my Camvac and the dust is almost none existent
I started watching and listening to your video. Within seconds I absolutely loved it. The way you describe or show the faults in chop saws had me hooked. You even have the “ guy shop talk “. Excellent stuff my good fellow. Love it. From Canada.
I added the 780 to my Hercules and it works very well. Machining is excellent. Easy to fit and install. Does not collect all dust (which is likely impossible) but it is a great improvement. Well worth the cost. Now waiting for another one for my Makita.
I bought one of these for DW706. Its performance is amazing.
I’ve watched your videos often. Going back several times. I m just setting up my dedicated work shop. Building my miter station and realized how deep my cabinets have to be because of my sliding dwalt. This is going to work out great. Ordered.
Just completed installation. Cheers, my friend. Easy install + major improvement = mission accomplished
Another step in the direction of achieving shop greatness.
I bought the Hercules saw about a year and a half ago. Works just like the DeWalt, no issues, and I particularly like the LED for cut alignment. My only complaint was the dust which also is just like the DeWalt. I just placed an order for your dust collection improvement. Can’t wait until it’s ready! Thanks for your due diligence on making miter saws better!
I just received mine in the mail today and I already installed it. I have to say, I was a bit skeptical about how well it would work. Let me say, this works amazing! DON'T WAIT, order it! It's that great! Keep up the good work!
Already pre ordered for my Hercules. Glad to hear how impressed you were about this saw. All the features of the 780 including the shadow line, at a price less than the 779. I did a lot of research, including the RUclips kind before buying mine, and I have absolutely no regrets. I would love to see a comparison video to see if you agree. Keep up the great content Travis!
I watched this video and agree, my Dewalt miter saw works really well, but the dust collector sucks (NOT). I purchased the Shop Nation version and as soon as it arrived I installed it (easy installation process and there is a video in case you need help). I tested during a simple build and even though it wasn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, it worked much better than the stock system. I'll still wear my dust mask but clean up is much less after my projects. To me it was an easy investment in the best interest of my lungs and the rest of my shop. Thumbs up!!!
I’ve been using this for about a week, and seeing the results in person have been jaw dropping. Installation was a breeze and I can’t recommend it enough. I used to avoid using my miter saw at all in my garage shop and now I don’t mind at all.
It works very well, much better than expected. I am 100% satisfied with it and can absolutely recommend it. I live in Switzerland and the shipping costs were high. But it was still absolutely worth the money. And it's honest and not fake.
I recently purchased your 'stl' files for the DWS780 in the hope that the unit would fit my DHS780.
If I had asked, you would probably have told me it wouldn't suit my DHS780, but I took the chance/gamble and it didn't work out.
The stl files are fine and the prints were perfect, so this is not a complaint.
Simple fact is (I didn't realize before) that the DHS780 motor housing is larger and so is therefore more forward located than the smaller motor housing on the DWS780.
Yes I could see this from photos, but didn't realize the extent of the difference.
Your unit fits perfectly on the mounting holes of the DHS780, it is just that the outlet aims directly at the motor housing not allowing any flexible hose to be fitted.
My simple take is that if the current DWS780 outlet section is curved forward towards a more vertical direction that this unit could be used perfectly on a DHS780.
Are you planning on designing a model that will fit a DHS780?
Also, the outlet thread on your DWS780 version has a right hand thread, whereas the standard DeWalt hose and connector fittings have a 32mm left hand thread.
Is there a possibility of incorporating a 32mm (1.25 inch) left hand thread on the outlet?
Looks good! I have one of these saws and the dust collection is a real nuisance. The inefficiency is one thing, the blasted hose coming out the dead back of it is the real headache. An already deep saw gets even deeper when you hook up the dust collection. Then the hose gets in the way when trying to swing the saw for various cuts. I will be picking one of these up in the near future. Will probably wait until this fall. I don't do many wood working projects during the summer, spend my time doing yard projects.
I don't own any of these saws but I really enjoy seeing the whole design process. Definitely makes you appreciate the effort that went into the final product. Great work!
I have the DeWalt 779, and it's a dust throwing machine. The OEM collection isn't even worth mentioning. A lot of times, the suction from a shop vac will collapse the flimsy rubber 'lips'.
I've come to grips with the reality of power miter boxes and dust collection: You'll never, ever get 100% of the dust. As is with most other tools, there will always be some residual dust escaping. I built a full box around my old DeWalt (non-slide) miter box, and it captures probably 85%-90% of the dust. But there is still enought left to necessitate cleaning up. When I tackle any sort of dust collection adaptation, I'm happy to get 75% of it. Anything more, and I'm estatic.
Can you change the blade with it installed?
Just ordered this. I just bought the DeWalt 780. Home Depot lists it as $649. I just got it on sale for $499. The $150 saved more than paid for this dust collection chute.
I would think the manufacturers would have a big interest in buying these and just sell their miter saws with them already attached and included with their new saws. I hope you're trying to contact them and get them on board with adding these to their new saws. You definitely have filled a niche desperately needed and I hope they all jump on board. You'll make a fortune off this if they decide to buy these for their new saws and you rightfully deserve all the success it would bring you.
Amen…, Totally agree!
I’m thinking it only works with a vacuum or dust collector- things that won’t always be on a jobsite. The majority of these saws are purchased by professionals using them in the field and not in a shop environment.
Just ordered one for my DWS779. Can't wait. I currently don't even use dust collection. For the tiny amount of sawdust that actually gets into the vac with the factory system, it's not even worth the time and effort to hook it up. A massive flaw in an otherwise decent miter saw.
EDIT: Just took delivery of mine and finished the install. This dust chute performs exactly as advertised and is a MUST HAVE for this saw.
A. I am impressed. B. I like your approach. C. Have you thought about using bellows or folding vinyl skirting on the sides? This could be silicone sheets too.
Thanks for improving the dust collection of all our miter saws. Keep up the good work.
Woo hoo! The dust collection on my DW780 is so bad I just don't even bother hooking up a shop vac and just blow the dust into a corner and clean it up later. This will make a HUGE difference!
You’re the man. Just installed this on my Hercules and it works great, I even removed the huge Rosseau 5000 after installing this because I don’t need it now. Thank you
Yes! Thank you so much for dedicating your time to this saw. My pre-order is done and I can't wait to get this thing hooked up. My 'dust anxiety' appreciates it.
Agreed!
Best,
-Carlos
Hello ShopNation. I added this to my Dewalt DW718 and see significant improvement in dust collection. Thanks for solving the puzzle. My lungs thak you.
I have mine on the folding base and will drag it outside to make cuts because of the dust kickup. I have a smaller 10" saw that I use in the shop that I hook up to a vac to catch the majority of the dust it makes.
I have the Dewalt 12" slider, and took delivery of your replacement dust collector.
Haven't had enough time to even install it....
Would love to see a comparison between the Dewalt and the HF version.
It'll either make me glad I spent the money for the Dewalt, or embarrass the snot out of me for spending that much money.....
Excellent work Travis, love your channel!!
I got your dust collector for the Ridgid saw, it turned it into something I hated to use into a joy to use...awesome.
Great job on designing this. Buying this saw was one of my biggest regrets. Its a fine saw, its just better suited for contractors.
@leonwiddicombe8947 it is really heavy but I had a 12" sliding milwaukee what an absolute pos
So I bought one of these and was pretty excited about it for about a month. It definitely solved the dust collection issue.
I also saw a video where you addressed some issues with larger pieces of wood getting sucked up and obliterating the 3D printed part of this system.
Despite being fully aware of that possibility, and taking steps to avoid it, it eventually happened to mine as well.
A block about the size of my hand that I was cutting off the end of a large piece, got pulled up just enough to bind between the blade and the dust collector, and the dust collector obviously gave way immediately.
It’s a great system, but I almost feel like these would have to be cast from aluminum for them to truly be safe, as shards of brown plastic flying everywhere was a bit sketchy.
Thanks Travis! Looking forward to getting this on my saw. Love the saw - lots of power, but the lack of dust collection makes using it such a chore.
As fellow former mechanical engineers, we appreciate your attention to detail and design skills! Our saw is the Makita LS1019L - looks like you have the 12" version of this saw covered, any plans for the 10"?
With the number of miter saws you now have, you should make a comparison video showing which has the best dust collection, both before as stock and after your modifications. Weigh the amount collected after a lot of cuts, perhaps by measuring the full weight of a bucket/filter system.
Would enjoy a comparison of the dewalt and the Hercules. I purchased the Hercules a couple months ago for $299 (used a $100 HF coupon) and absolutely love it. It is an impressive saw especially for the $250 less pricetag over the Dewalt.
Worth every penny. easy peasy and what a difference. Worth the wait, mine came pretty quick. Shipped to Canada hassle free everything was included including extra parts. Well thought out design. Very happy!!
I'm glad to throw you 60 bucks to minimize this nightmare sawdust problem with my DWS779. You're beautiful. Thank you!
I own both the DeWalt (personal saw) and the Hercules (lives in my high school robotics lab). I might prefer the DeWalt based solely on the lever vs knob to change the angles on miter cuts, but that’s it. The Hercules is a fantastic saw, and I recommend it to others based on the price. I’ve had many other high school teams in my lab that discounted it because it’s from Harbor Freight until they’ve used mine, and then they’ve gone out and bought one after. I think a review would be great as others are not giving it a chance for the same reason.
Have you thought about a downdraft “mount” in addition to your creation? Supports the saw but is a grate to allow the dust and bits to fall or be vacuumed at the table level.
I second this. Would be interesting to see if it makes an improvement. I notice a lot of dust settling under the saw itself. Even pulling air through the stock insert would help i think.
Plan to get one ordered for my 779 asap. Getting the dust collection from the back of the saw alone makes it worth it for me.
Just today recived my delivery and tested it. Man this is sooo good
Thank you 🙏🏻
I need the dust collection shoot for the Makita saw
Have you seen the dust collection developments for this saw at Inspire Woodworking. He has made a flexible chute and incorporated a zero clearance insert with "under the blade" dust collection. Very novel approach. Always appreciate the thought process and clear delivery of your ideas. Thx.
Glad you did the Hercules also!
Finally! A dust collection solution for my Dewalt 780 after all these years! I have tried numberous "shop fixes" with different pipe sizes and parts of old plastic bottles, duct tape, etc and nothing works like I'm seeing here. I will be ordering the digital files for my 3D printer, and thank you for those. Stay tuned for results......I do have one question......what are the dimensions of the chute flap, please?
Although I have gotten out of wood working due to life and other hobbies, I still love your channel and all that you put out.
Already ordered one. Hopefully, you’ve done a few more updates in the year since this video was made, but I have to say I’m impressed by the level of thought you put into the design process. Thanks for sharing.
The fact that you took the time to develop one of these for the Hercules saw is epic to me, I just ordered one. My Hercules has worked great for me over the last 2 years. I've been using the Rosseau 8000 which has worked but wasn't great, using this along with the R8000 should really improve my dust collection.
Metabo HPT C10FCH2S would be a great addition. Metabo HPT needs some love. It’s the forgotten trooper.
I just decided on the DW780 in part because of your channel. I am a big Makita user, but I couldn't justify the price/features against the 780 on sale at HD for $550. The Herc was tempting, but my fondling tests in store led me to believe it would not be quite as stiff and repeatable accurate on cross cuts. a side by side comparison of the 780 and Herc clone would be great. Missing on all the youtube reviews is good testing of cross cut accuracy. The 5 cut method that is used for table saw sleds can be used. I used this to determine that the 10 inch craftsman slider I had could never be adjusted to provide the accuracy I need. As a nod to HF, I have bought the Herc stand. So I will have a Yellow/Blue hybrid, that would come close to Makita Green when mixed. LOL
I’d love to see that Dewalt/Hercules comparison video. My go to power tool brand is Dewalt since I have a dozen or so batteries and have been pretty happy with their products. I’m thinking of upgrading from my old 10” non-sliding Dewalt miter saw so if the Hercules saw is just as good I’d love it. This will live in my shop so no need for a battery option. Interestingly though my current Dewalt miter saw has amazing dust collection. Probably because it doesn’t have to slide though haha
Thank you for putting in the work on this solution Travis!!! I already got mine ordered from you. Cant wait to receive it. The Dewalt is a 'dust hog'! May I also mention the space saved behind the saw where the old chute was. Adding a dust collection hose extended an already deep saw even more. All that's gone with your design!
100%!
Best,
-Carlos
There isn’t another video that I have anticipated more than this one! I’ve tirelessly checked your Etsy for this very item on several occasions hoping it would be there one day. And alas…it’s here! Thank you so much for this! Heading over to order one immediately! A comparison video of the Dewalt vs Hercules would be awesome to see and hear your thoughts. Thanks again!
Brilliant man! I obviously I was concerned about dust collection and I found a solution! I know you said it’s not perfect but is better than what I could come up with for sure!
Awesome video! I am really impressed with your logic and problem solving ability, nice job. Your 3D CAD skills are just icing on the cake. Keep up the Shop Greatness!
I has used the dust collection on this saw with a shop vac and the rubber flaps will suck into each other and cut off airflow.
Got mine the other day, fairly easy to install, and works AMAZING, especially compared to stock dust collection. Thanks!!
Question: if you increased the size of the of the chamber that routes under the black slide bar that attaches to the cover, what is the cross-sectional area.....and what diameter vacuum hose would it equate to? For the people who have higher vacuum capability in their shops, the larger the hose that could be put on there, the better it is going to work. The slo-mo shots in your video shows that a lot of the bigger particles have enough inertia to ricochet out of the inlet and escape the airflow. Two things that would prevent this is increased air velocity entering the inlet....which can be done by increased vacuum capability....and by using something like a thin bristle brush perimeter to the inlet. Using long bristles, it should flex to allow it to conform to the fence, wood pieces, etc.... but still allow some air to pass through the bristles to pull in additional sawdust, but ALSO create a barrier that ricocheting particles will hit, then be sucked in by the vacuum.
Air flow is actually not what you're after, you need as much static pressure as possible and that comes from either a dust extractor or a shop vac. A large dust collector would perform terribly for this
@@ShopNation I think you're either a little confused on how vacuum works or have confused what you are trying to say. You definitely do NOT want as much static pressure as possible. Static pressure is pretty much the measure of INEFFICIENCY of the collection system. To increase it, you would need to produce MORE resistance to air flowing through the system. To do that you could simply install a SMALLER hose onto the system, which would kill your dust collecting ability because it can't flow as much air. In short, CFM = dust collecting power. The higher the CFM, the better you will collect dust. That's why I mentioned increasing the cross-sectional area of the choke point of your design to allow increasing the vacuum hose size. If a large dust collector performs terribly at this, it is either a very poorly operating dust collector, or there's a design limitation in the collection system. A shop vac is never going to produce the CFM a dust collector will, and CFM = Performance.
Say what you want about harbor freight tools but I have the hercules table saw and it works great and has a great price point. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for putting in the work! And thank you for also selling the STL files. I just put in my order for both - one to support you and one to support my inevitable need to tinker and iterate. I’ve seen other designs that also try to pull from below using a zero clearance cover. I’m just diving in to explore if you’ve gone down that Bernoulli’s hole. Anyway, thank you again.
Best,
-Carlos, an OH transplant in TN
I really hope the Makita LS1219L is next on the to-do list. Love the saw, hate the dust collection, even though it seems to be more thought out than most other mitre saws.
I have the bauer from harbor freight and after 2 years I’m glad I spent the $200 on it. My table saws are 10” so I bought the 10” miter saw so the blades are interchangeable. Like every miter saw dust collection sucks. That’s the only negative about this saw.
Just ordered for the dws780 with extra flap up here in Canada - looking forward to seeing how this will do !!!
Very excited to see that you made one for the Hercules saw. Can not wait to see it in action. Thanks Travis!
I have had this saw for years and definitely struggled with the dust! Especially with my interior jobs! I have been waiting for this video! I pre-ordered mine!!!
I have a 12” Metabo HPT. Don’t know if that’s on your list at, but it would certainly peak my interest if on your list of future projects.
Came here to comment the same thing, I love my metabo, dead accurate and plenty of power. Dust collection sucks, but I bet Travis could make it better!
Just commented the same thing!
I emailed him last week about the Metabo. I told him he would get a ton of sales because everyone hit up that Lowes clearance sale on them a couple of years ago. He responded back quickly saying that he definitely has plans to tackle it soon! 🙌🏼
I would be interested in a version for the evolution sliding chop saw. The extra challenge there would be the different behaviour of chips of wood, plastic, aluminium, and steel (since it can cut all those materials) in addition to the near zero size solution space applicable to all these saws as you've discussed.
At the moment my solution for the Evo saw is that it is mostly enclosed in a big box with an open back that drops into a chute directing everything into my chip bin, so anything that doesn't come forward towards me finishes up in the bin, either initially via its own momentum in that direction, or after i vacuum and then blow down the residue into the enclosure with compressed air.
This works fairly well but it is cumbersome. Okay in the workshop but not portable.
731 woodworking did a review of the wen 10" compound miter saw. It's under 200 bucks and pretty capable so I think a good number pf ppl might be interested in accessories for that saw. Myself in included.
I downsized to this saw. I would love better dust collection. It's awful for sure!
Travis have your Bosh dust collector on my saw. Does a great job.
Thanks. Have to take a look at the Hercules saw.
Fantastic opportunity to solve a common flaw with most miter saws. Love to see a dust collector for my Hitachi C 10FSHC
Here’s the rub: how does it work without the vacuum i.e. with a dust bag? Working on jobsites, we can’t always have a vacuum running along with a saw because we’ll pop a breaker. Instead, we use the dust bags that come with the saw and it significantly cuts down on sawdust spraying out the back.
Dewalt has a cordless shop vac if you are already in their line. I would highly recommend that over the dust bag.
Get a battery powered vacuum
@@gtbigdog3507 there aren’t affordable battery powered vacuums on the market that can compete with a corded vacuum.
I just ordered one. Thanks so much for doing this. I love my miter saw, but I dread using it because it makes such a ridiculous mess. Also great idea on relocating the dust extraction port to save space.
Hercules saw has been unbelievable for me. Never thought harbor freight would gain my trust, but those perfect buttery cuts changed my mind.
Looking into the blue dust collection piece you created. Great stuff👍🏼
Super job as usual Travis. I would love to see the Hercules 12” comparison. Are you using the Ridgid miter saw in your shop? I’ve been leaning towards the 12” Bosch Axial Glide, but it almost seems to be 6 of one half dozen of another when compared to others. I know Festool is supposed to be the best, but I’m not going to spend that being a diy guy. I just want to get as close as possible to “perfect” as possible. Since it’s designed and built by human hands, there really is no such thing. Just a saw that stays in alignment as it should. I’ve heard pros & cons on the Hercules, but will wait for your input. See you in the next installment.
Would really like to see what you can do with the Metabo 10" sliding compound saw... Lowes sold a boat load of these saws 2 years ago at Christmas time practically giving them away...
I'm excited! I can't remember the model number of the dewalt saw that I have but I believe it's a older model. I had played around with making a shroud and other improvements that I'm capable of. They didn't work well so I just opted for making my mitre station easy to clean. I did so by making a 12"×7" funnel port at the rear base of the saw (hooked up to my dust collection system). So I think this design would pair perfectly with my setup.
great video, now lets get that Milwaukee 12" miter dust collection going.
Another awesome job Travis! Your 3D design skills are amazing dude! Love these dust collection series 🤜🏻🤛🏻
It's really interesting seeing you go through design process and all the factors for consideration for the se dust collection mods! I would also be interested to hear more about the HF Hercules saw- their Hercules line has been getting really positive reviews from all over the internet, even when they are instrumented tests, so I would love to see something more in depth on their woodworking tools/saws, as most of the coverage seems to be focused on their drill and impacts. Keep up the Greatness!
Awesome!! Any chance one may be available for the Hitachi C12RSH in the future?
I respect your dedication to a project. You significantly improved this. However, my biggest thanks is for making it clear that this is not a great saw for a shop.
I noticed in your slow mo's that sometimes the cut sprays the dust in more of a fan motion. But not always. It might be nice to have a second collector that is more of like a backstop which extends 4-6 inches to both sides. It would have to be fold downabld towards the back for angled cuts. But most of my cuts are 90 degress.
Great line of dust scoops! Probably get one for my Bosch. Wish it was worth doing one for my old DW708
Good job I really like what you have done with the miter saw dust collection. The12" Makita miter saw
would be a good one to develop or work on next.
Given your vast experience with minor size, when adding your desk collection modifications, which is the glide style saw you recommend? I assume that most of these saws in the $500 - $700 range should perform about the same when it comes to their cutting capabilities, it’s really the dust collection that’s at the top of my priority list here. Curious what your recommendations are.
Please tackle the makita LS1219L
You've got great solutions! I've heard from a lot of people that they rarely use the bevel/miter, me included. Have you considered making a version that increases efficency even if it affects bevel/miter cuts? I.E. Primarily for 90* cuts? If that was an alt option, I would be willing to remove it/sacrifice dust collection for the few times I used that functionality so that I could have better collection for the straight cuts I do 90% of the time, and I think a lot of others would too.
Just throwing that out there. Thanks for all your hard work and info. 👍
I just ordered the dust collection device for my Dewalt 12" double compound sliding saw. Youre awsome bro!! let you know how that goes once I start to use it
Great job Travis! Love your work man. Have you looked into the Rigid 12” sliding compound mitre saw (R4222)? I got a great deal on one & could use help mitigating as much of the dust as possible. The only other seemingly close to workable options I see is Jerry rigging sheets of plastic & see if magnet can hold it together. Thanks for the work you do & share in your videos.
Working on it!