I made one of these for my Dewalt mitre saw yesterday. It works better than advertised. I have just conquered a life-long woodworking problem! I agree with the other guy...come on Dewalt, get with the program. Congrats Arpad Builds This!
Dewalt pay attention to what this man just did! I love it! Nicely done Sir! They should have a solution like that from the factory. Thanks for sharing.
Well done mate. I'm a carpenter with 31 years experience and have wanted to make something like this for my saw but I just haven't done it yet. Well done to you mate. Cheers from Australia
Good effort. I am pro finish carpenter and inventor. I run DW706, non,slider, and am trying to cone up with a dust solution that will allow my 12" saw with its superior vertical cut capacity to make as little dust mess as Kapex. Most of my work is rectilinear, so I am considering making a readily removable version of your design, which could be helpful on a vast majority of cuts on many jobs. However, at least I need to retain ready abolity to cut full range of miter angles. Your solution, as others shared online, make a quantum reduction of the saw's functionality: dust collection on a dedicated 90 ° cutoff saw is an entirely different design problem than the one we face if the saw is to retain full miter function, and likewise the solution for that problem is dwarfed by one that could remain in place, yet allow the full range of compound cuts. You have done a very good job and have no doubt meditate on the problem extensively. In regard to next versions, have you reached the same conclusion that I have, namely, that the structure of a dust solution that retains ALL compound miter saw functionality must employ some form of flexible, rubbery material as a more open mouth that moves with the saw head? (This question is not posed in any way as a backhanded critique of what you have done, but rather out of respect for your demonstrated analytical ability.) I think that a removable version of your dssign could be very useful in conjunction with another (yet to be determined) structure. But by itself, it would castrate the saw's practical functionality so much as to be a non,starter for use of the saw for the quickly changing variety of cuts my in situ trim work typically requires. For each practitioner, defining the acceptable minimal range of cutting angles is critical in assessingbthe viability of a design. Settling, as I have, for a non-slider is a big aid in simplifying dust control design requirements. In my case, accepting a limited range of compound cutting angles seems also reasinable. But a solution that restricts the range of immediately available miter angles in any way actually redefines the saw. Thanks so much for the post; I hope you will have time to consider your opinion about my currently held conclusion that a solid structure cannot be the solution to the problem, if it is defined with full range of cutting angles as one of the parameters. Thanjs, again. Good work.
For my bisiness I own the Dewalt 780, the Milwaukee M18 12 inch miter saw and the Milwaukee 7.25 miter saw. The dust collection on the two milwaukee saws is fantastic and easily 100% better than the dewalt.That said, the Milwaukee still shoots dust everywhere on most cuts where the tubes are fully extended. I usually don't mind except for times like now where I have the saws set up in a home and in their garage. That's a well thought out idea. Most home made dust collectors I've seen have interfered with the function of the saw far too much.
For working indoors while people are still living in the house or working in their garage I'd recommend the chop saw hood from fastcap. I'd still hook up a dust collector too but the chop saw hood still helps to funnel the overspray of dust down to a hole in the bottom where a bucket could sit
Nice that you took the time to try and improve upon a problem with this chop saw. The only thing you haven't yet addressed is when the blade is cutting bevel or miter angles. It will open up your top piece thus release a lot of that dust. But still, I give you an 'A' for effort and creativity. Now come up with Ver. 2. :-)
Thanks! I don’t have that saw anymore, but the one I use at my school (the Bosch axial glide) has pretty bad dust collection. I’ll definitely come up with a better solution for that saw!
Awesome job! The newer 779 I have looks pretty much the same as your 718. I am thinking of using your shroud idea on it to help with the saw dust collection. Great video!
I used to have the 780, which is the same, except they took off the shadow line. It has festool quality dust collection if you add a an inch of duct tape to the existing shroud! I would recommend that idea to anyone who has a 779 or 780… it is better and simpler!
@@ArpadBuildsThis Maybe a dumb question here, but what do you mean when you say "shroud"? That part close to the blade with the opening that sucks in wood? What would an inch look like on that, wouldn't it hit the blade?
Just saw this. Does it work when you tilt the saw? But I do like this concept. Great job. Dewalt should be able to do. Also Dewalt should add a soft start to the motor.
You have a inginus design idea ! I hope since this video you took your idea to a 3d modeling company to make one out of plastic, then wrote down your design idea and tried to have it patented for mass sale ? I for one would use this on my dewalt 12 inch Duel bevel miter saw, of course you would have to make a few modifications to the upper area where the blade comes down but overall your idea is solid..
I made one of these for my Dewalt mitre saw yesterday. It works better than advertised. I have just conquered a life-long woodworking problem! I agree with the other guy...come on Dewalt, get with the program. Congrats Arpad Builds This!
Dewalt pay attention to what this man just did! I love it! Nicely done Sir! They should have a solution like that from the factory. Thanks for sharing.
They should!
Well done mate.
I'm a carpenter with 31 years experience and have wanted to make something like this for my saw but I just haven't done it yet.
Well done to you mate.
Cheers from Australia
Good effort. I am pro finish carpenter and inventor. I run DW706, non,slider, and am trying to cone up with a dust solution that will allow my 12" saw with its superior vertical cut capacity to make as little dust mess as Kapex. Most of my work is rectilinear, so I am considering making a readily removable version of your design, which could be helpful on a vast majority of cuts on many jobs. However, at least I need to retain ready abolity to cut full range of miter angles. Your solution, as others shared online, make a quantum reduction of the saw's functionality: dust collection on a dedicated 90 ° cutoff saw is an entirely different design problem than the one we face if the saw is to retain full miter function, and likewise the solution for that problem is dwarfed by one that could remain in place, yet allow the full range of compound cuts.
You have done a very good job and have no doubt meditate on the problem extensively. In regard to next versions, have you reached the same conclusion that I have, namely, that the structure of a dust solution that retains ALL compound miter saw functionality must employ some form of flexible, rubbery material as a more open mouth that moves with the saw head? (This question is not posed in any way as a backhanded critique of what you have done, but rather out of respect for your demonstrated analytical ability.)
I think that a removable version of your dssign could be very useful in conjunction with another (yet to be determined) structure. But by itself, it would castrate the saw's practical functionality so much as to be a non,starter for use of the saw for the quickly changing variety of cuts my in situ trim work typically requires.
For each practitioner, defining the acceptable minimal range of cutting angles is critical in assessingbthe viability of a design. Settling, as I have, for a non-slider is a big aid in simplifying dust control design requirements. In my case, accepting a limited range of compound cutting angles seems also reasinable. But a solution that restricts the range of immediately available miter angles in any way actually redefines the saw.
Thanks so much for the post; I hope you will have time to consider your opinion about my currently held conclusion that a solid structure cannot be the solution to the problem, if it is defined with full range of cutting angles as one of the parameters.
Thanjs, again. Good work.
For my bisiness I own the Dewalt 780, the Milwaukee M18 12 inch miter saw and the Milwaukee 7.25 miter saw. The dust collection on the two milwaukee saws is fantastic and easily 100% better than the dewalt.That said, the Milwaukee still shoots dust everywhere on most cuts where the tubes are fully extended. I usually don't mind except for times like now where I have the saws set up in a home and in their garage. That's a well thought out idea. Most home made dust collectors I've seen have interfered with the function of the saw far too much.
For working indoors while people are still living in the house or working in their garage I'd recommend the chop saw hood from fastcap. I'd still hook up a dust collector too but the chop saw hood still helps to funnel the overspray of dust down to a hole in the bottom where a bucket could sit
Nice that you took the time to try and improve upon a problem with this chop saw. The only thing you haven't yet addressed is when the blade is cutting bevel or miter angles. It will open up your top piece thus release a lot of that dust. But still, I give you an 'A' for effort and creativity. Now come up with Ver. 2. :-)
Thanks! I don’t have that saw anymore, but the one I use at my school (the Bosch axial glide) has pretty bad dust collection. I’ll definitely come up with a better solution for that saw!
@@ArpadBuildsThis have you ever heard of the saw stach that fastcap makes? I think Eric from poplar woodshop installed a piece on his miter saw
Awesome job! The newer 779 I have looks pretty much the same as your 718. I am thinking of using your shroud idea on it to help with the saw dust collection. Great video!
I used to have the 780, which is the same, except they took off the shadow line. It has festool quality dust collection if you add a an inch of duct tape to the existing shroud! I would recommend that idea to anyone who has a 779 or 780… it is better and simpler!
@@ArpadBuildsThis Maybe a dumb question here, but what do you mean when you say "shroud"? That part close to the blade with the opening that sucks in wood? What would an inch look like on that, wouldn't it hit the blade?
Great effort dude thanks for taking the time to make the video!
Thank you so much!
Very clever! Well done!
Just saw this. Does it work when you tilt the saw? But I do like this concept. Great job. Dewalt should be able to do. Also Dewalt should add a soft start to the motor.
What happens to this little invention when you need to cut a 45 deg. with the tilt or angle adjustment?
great job!
You have a inginus design idea ! I hope since this video you took your idea to a 3d modeling company to make one out of plastic, then wrote down your design idea and tried to have it patented for mass sale ? I for one would use this on my dewalt 12 inch Duel bevel miter saw, of course you would have to make a few modifications to the upper area where the blade comes down but overall your idea is solid..
Eventually as you cut different angles the slot in the top will become larger. How does it work then?
Because the dust goes more back, the top doesn’t matter too much. It will still collect the dust efficiently
Two thumbs up.
Awessome!!!
Thanks!