4 Table Saw Dust Collection Upgrades

[@HughBruce-v5g]

I would definitely like to see how the overhead desk collecter arm over the blade is built.

[@lenmajuskin]

You do have to spend some time setting the saw up... blade, fence, etc. But once done, the saw is great. Fairly compact which is Nice kzbin.infoUgkxXh-4_3-ZT1fFWP91ZV7iVqzElr0lEb-a I did get an Incra Miter Gauge which takes some setup as well. The stock miter gauge can be adjusted in the miter slot with a little painter's tape... this tightens up the side to side play a lot.

[@DPShopTalk]

I just added a note in the video about not making the saw cabinet air tight. You need to make sure you leave enough openings in the saw to feed the air flow of the dust collector. The key is to control and concentrate the air flow, not block it off completely. I should have clarified that in the video. A member of the BeThePro forum brought that to my attention that I didn't specify that in the video so I wanted to put that out there.

[@craigburghardt8604]

I want the gaps to be around where the dust is being created. A vacuum is litterly an absence of air, basically making the saw cavity a vacuum is my thinking. If the shop vac is working too hard when I hook it up, I will add some holes around the saw plate. That is the point of mess creation. I have watched so many of these videos my head was spinning. So now when I am faced with actually setting something up. When that happens I go to big picture. My general thinking is directed wind tunnels. In miniature where the dust is being created . . . in the shop in general, moving in clean air in and moving unhealthy air out. Filtered if possible on it' s way out. I have some experiments to run. Perhaps I will film and post on my other channel. My mind has some ideas that have stumped the internet. Also, I firmly think the end point of any DRS should be outside.

[@hannatree478]

I have an ancient Triton sawbench. It's a good old Aussie but a little less sophisticated compared with modern saws. However, I'm a diehard and will make do in the extreme if only to spend days solving all the problems. , after all it does the job it's intended to do. So first I learned to sew badly and made a haute couture bag with a funnel that hung into a bucket underneath. Daggy but it worked fine except for the dust.Today that's a relic of the past having seen this video. Thank goodness for genius far in advance of mine!. Since the bag, I've also added a lovely little windy uppy thingummywhatsit to raise the blade and lower it, oh what a joy!! it even has a brass doorknob for a handle. Well the bag isnt going to de derigueur anymore, so your ideas will certainly be adapted to my situation which is pretty much dust coming from everywhere, including out west and down south of here somewhere beyond the recently blackened stump. Thanks.

[@killawee118]

That overhead is great. I’m surprised more people haven’t built the same…. This version is great and this is 7 years ago.

[@stephencosbey7106]

Dan, Thanks so much for this presentation. I closed up my old delta table saw as you demonstrated. Of course all saws are different so there was much trial and error (heavy on the errors). However after getting the plywood in place and closing up the cracks and crevices with aluminum HVAC tape, I cannot believe how well it works. I just finished dadoing a couple of drawers with 1/2 and 1/2 joints and there is no dust to speak of. Incredible.

[@gruebane]

That back piece is WAY more elegant than the contraption I almost started ... I just completed a cardboard template for my unit ... very happy!

[@gregboutelle3902]

Definitely interested in seeing how you made the overarm collection! Nice video!

[@QUARTERSAWN]

I just acquired an older Delta contractor saw, and this is exactly what I needed. Thanks for the post and also the template for the back!

[@rla1000]

3:40 To seal the gaps under the cast iron table, I used a can of that spray foam insulation (the non-expanding version). It was a bit messy so anyone wanting to try it, take your time. A little at a time works better. I think by masking it would be easier to apply. Narrow slits I caulked with clear adhesive caulk. For small openings (btw, I have a Delta full cabinet saw), I used small pieces of clear packing tape. For the blade tilt hole or other large openings, you can buy rubberized magnetic sheets that you are likely familiar with in the form of refrigerator magnets with ads on them. I bought a five pack of 12" x 12" sheets and cut to fit as needed. Undoubtedly other sizes are available. This would seal better than the spongy foam. I like your over-table arm and I'll likely build something similar to fit, although I want the ability to move it or swing it out of the way when not in use.

[@hammockmonk]

Great tips, thanks! I especially like the magnet solution on the panels.

[@mikeash7428]

Nice dust collector adaptations. Very slick design with the puzzle pieces and magnets. I was wondering how to enclose around my outside motor. Also like the fellow who used cardboard templates to make puzzle pieces to patch together before cutting out his real estate sign boards. Love this sharing of great ideas. Thanks. I'd like to see your demo of the overhead blade dust collector if you can fit it in. Would be much appreciated.

[@randybarton7712]

Good job. Good, practical information for the average guy. And bonus points for having no obnoxious music.

[@pperly]

Excellent ideas. Especially liked the idea of the magnets and the soft foam for stuffing in the misc. gaps. Well done.

[@georgeanen6627]

Yes I really would appreciate you doing another video on how to hook up this dust collection to my table saw and where to buy the clear guard first for your saw for the dust collector port thank you

[@DPShopTalk]

If you look in the video description the link to the overarm video is posted there.

[@bobkucheran1950]

I would very much appreciate seeing how you put all this together!

[@DPShopTalk]

You can find the link for the overarm video in the video description.

[@JT_70]

Your mdf panel by the motor looks superb and gave me an idea. I made a cardboard template then used the template to make the interlocking panels for my old Craftsman using leftover political yard signs. These were the corrugated plastic signs. By cutting out the panels with an Exacto knife, the two panel pieces nested perfectly inside each other with no gaps or spaces. It's then easy to cut holes thru only one side of the panels and insert the magnets. Spray paint will cover all the politics. You can also buy corrugated plastic or PVC boards from craft stores and big box stores if you can't find any political signs or real estate signs. I was originally going to use mdf or hdf but this was so much easier and quicker.

[@DPShopTalk]

+John Temple great tip, thanks for sharing! Good to see election signs being put to good use for a change :) If you would like to have your setup featured on the Viewer Projects page you can submit some photos and a description to have it added in. www.danpattison.com/blog/viewerprojects

[@akquicksilver]

Very clever enclosure around the motor and belt.

[@edweberjr.3800]

Yes, I would love to see the support system made. Very interesting project, thanks for the idea video.

[@DPShopTalk]

Heres the overarm video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfceJuraZini7c

[@terryramsey5979]

Nicely done! Would love to see that over arm collector build video as well!

[@DPShopTalk]

+Terry Ramsey thanks! If you look in the how to section of the channel I've already done the overarm build video.

[@roncooke2188]

Just started on my dust collection setup, i don’t feel i use it enough to do like you have, for now i have just made a start on the blade dust. It should be a bit of help in stopping me getting covered in sawdust. Nice video and of great help many thanks.

[@rodj9902]

Very nice build, the magnets on those rear panels, genius ! :)

[@dougnath2772]

Would love to see the arm build!!

[@jesser9134]

I've been working on this too. Didn't close the back, but I guess something easily removable makes sense because I don't tilt that often

[@عليجمَّال-ر7خ6ه]

Dear owner of the channel, I wanted to tell you about my admiration for you and your channel and for my benefit from your experience and style. My heartfelt greetings.. Ali - Saudi Arabia

[@martyjosephson4937]

I like the back side barrier and have built one for my Grizzly, works just fine. I do have a different approach for the bottom of the contractor saw. I took that flat add-on and cut the port out of it (after removing it). I then built a tapered chute from the full opening at the top down to 7" square bottom. I clears the floor by about 3" and attached the 4" (cut out) port to the lower end. I them placed a 1/4" plywood piece inside to channel the dust and air to the port. I works so much better then that flat plate, which always piled up with saw dust anyway.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Marty Josephson sounds like a great solution for the bottom, thanks for sharing! I need to make something like that for the bottom of my saw sometime.

[@acerjuglans383]

That back panel is the solution I needed. Thanks.

[@BobBlarneystone]

Thanks for some ideas. For the back of the contractor saw, I'm going to try making a dust director that is mount on the motor bracket mount bolts. That way, the dust director moves with the arbor carriage when beveling. For the upper shroud,could you incorporate a splitter?

[@DPShopTalk]

A splitter would need to be attached to the saw itself rather than the overarm but you could add one.

[@carterscustomrods]

1:20 I'm not sure if the video is flipped but it looks like your link belt is put on the wrong way? I mean, its not too big a deal, but I've noticed it's noisier. It supposedly causes the link tabs to be pushed, rather than roll when they reach the pulleys, and causes the belt to wear out quicker. I say this because my first link belt, I put it on the way you have it, and it caused the belt to get very hot, and break down faster. The little tabs on the inside started to wear out and if I didn't notice it in time, one could've become so damaged that it would've broken free.

[@DPShopTalk]

I think I did actually flip it around at one point but I don't have the saw anymore so I can't be sure. I think someone else had pointed that out too. Thanks for the comment👍

[@carterscustomrods]

@@DPShopTalk thanks. I'm always second guessing myself (and info I have) when I see something that is not the way I have it set up. Lol

[@csimet]

Great ideas. My saw has a heavy mobile base plywood stand that encloses the entire bottom it sits on and not the original metal one. I have a removable box to collect the large chips at the bottom that is easy to pull and empty and only use the dust collector to remove the fine stuff. I've been looking at ways to enclose the back where the motor sticks out. I like the way you enclosed the back and think I will do the same to help improve the fine dust management. Only change I will make is some type of latches to hold the two pieces together so there is no chance they can vibrate loose (I worry about it coming in contact with the belt). It is rare I do non 90 degree cuts, so I'll just pull it off when needed.

[@dankohl3289]

I made one of these panels for my Delta contractors saw using your pdf diagram! It fits perfect! Thanks very much. Used the foam idea too! Sucks like a champ!

[@DPShopTalk]

+Dan Kohl glad you found it helpful!

[@dallanwordekemper3836]

I do like your approach to the air flow design. Let me know when you have a plan for the dust collection on the top of the saw.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Dallan Wordekemper have you seen the video about how to make the overarm collector? I don't think I'll be producing a set of plans for it since it would be custom for each saw but I show how to make one in the video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfceJuraZini7c

[@christinecahill2874]

hi, my first time on your channel and i have to tell you that it was extremely helpful. im headed out to my shop to close up the opening on my 10" tablesaw ( craftsman ) love the idea with the magnets, im not so thrilled on trying to figure out that jigsaw puzzle though. lol i do appreciate you posting. very helpful to me and my lungs. thanks again bud.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Christine Cahill glad to hear you found it helpful. It takes a little bit of fiddling around to get a template figured out but it's not too bad.

[@paddlepower888]

I revisited this clip and shared to a grateful friend. Immense improvement. Next: Topside collection! Thanks.

[@Dennis-kj9qx]

Much better than the cardboard cut outs and duct tape I've been using... Starting this tonight ! Thanx D

[@bradsmith1046]

Well done Dan! The health benefits alone are a huge win for folks following your mods. Thanks.

[@stephenwiseman3264]

Liked the earth magnet idea to seal up back of saw.

[@bigthinkinguy]

Thank you for the excellent video. I'm very impressed by your idea for closing off the back to improve collection efficiency.

[@robertdake594]

I think any kind of dust collection while it's happening is a 'knip-N-th-Bud' ! I'd like to see how you make the overhead arm part ! Very Good Thnx

[@bobwilliams6835]

I am just starting out and have an older craftsman table saw and like what you have done . I would like more information on the over the top dust collection you made if you can . Thanks Bob

[@DPShopTalk]

Here's the link for the video on the overarm kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfceJuraZini7c

[@bobwilliams6835]

@@DPShopTalk thanks

[@carlcarlson7253]

I would appreciate how to video on over arm dust collection. I have same table saw so pattern for two part magnetic rear of saw filler boards would be great too. Great video! Thanks, Carl

[@DPShopTalk]

You can find both the video and the template here: www.danpattison.com/blog/2016/10/7/4-table-saw-dust-collection-upgrades

[@josephspina7827]

Very clever rear cover build . I also have a contractors/high breed saw {Jet s10} i covered the openings under the top with a foam and the seams with a hvac aluminun tape.Yes please do a how to build the over the table dust collector. Thanks

[@leehaire1300]

Thanks Dan!!!! Have it all printed out and it will be done as soon as I can get to it. If you decide to make up a diagram of the over the blade dust collector I'll make that up also. Thanks again!!! Lee of Western Mass.

[@alexspecht1705]

awesome video Dan. I hope I can do some modifications to my table saw soon

[@winna101ify]

A very helpful video. I have a delta table saw similar to the saw in your video, to which i wish to add a dust collector port. i shall be following the example in your video. I am also interested if you do a video showing how to make the over blade dust collector. Thanks fr publishing this helpful video.

[@DPShopTalk]

The link for the overarm video is in the description. Glad you found the video helpful 👍

[@Allbbrz]

Great idea with the magnets. I like your first three approaches. The last one will not work for my "garage" - err... shop.... I need to constantly move my table saw around. But I can certainly work the first three. Thanks for the video as we all know what we should do but we need some encouragement :-)

[@jamiejessup90]

Awesome video. I have a similar Delta and liked your method of two pieces coming around the rear trunnion for the back cover. I'd love to see an over the blade how to!

[@DPShopTalk]

+Jamie Jessup thanks, glad you found it helpful. I'm actually working on the video for the overarm collector how-to video now so stay tuned for that coming out.

[@rejeanwolfe3756]

I am definitely ingested interested in knowing more. Tks a lot for sharing your knowledge.

[@DPShopTalk]

If you're looking for more info about the overarm collector there's a link to that episode in the video description.

[@doubleww2]

Waiting on how and instructions on making the dust collection system for table saw. Thank you.

[@petechandler9502]

Yes. Please show how to build top fit collection arm.

[@DPShopTalk]

The link is in the description.

[@danieltaylor8347]

Nice mods. Looks very efficient. Would like to see video on the arm build.

[@thomasklink3766]

Excellent.. Love the idea of using the two part cover in the back with the magnet mounts. I have been kicking around some ideas for my old Craftsman, but you gave me the solution. Thank you, I'm surprised I hadn't run into your channel before. I'm subscribed.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Thomas Klink glad you found it helpful and thanks for the subscription!

[@bufford14]

I'm remodeling my 20x30 garage and turning it into a place where I make a few things. I have a new Dewalt DWE7491RS contractor saw with the wheels and all. This past winter I've been making a dedicated table for it, with a router as well. I like the saw but the dust goes everywhere. It has a port in the back sucking all the dust to from an enclosed hopper, but still way to much dust still gets out. I bought a brand new Craftsman shop vac that really works good, with my DeWalt planer, but the table saw is another problem. I have to stop up all the useless holes that should have been done in the factory. I have been looking for someone on here to see how they did it, and you young man have solved my problem. I will get to this soon and see if I can make it suck more dust instead of getting it all over me. I hope to have a dedicated dust collector come my way via Santa Clause. Keep up the good work, I going to check out some of your videos. See ya Mark

[@paddlepower888]

Embedding rare earth magnets to the back panels: drill a hole the size of the magnet, tape one side, insert the magnet and tape the other side. Cardboard is lighter, cheap and allows for smaller magnets. Thanks, Dan!

[@rejeanwolfe3756]

I am a fan of dust collecting particularly for a table saw. My priority now is to built one...I have a Bosch 4100, contractor table saw. It does the job for what I am doing. Any tips coming from the pros. Thanks a lot for your work.

[@dYna77]

Hey Dan, thanks for your videos. I hope you will get some more views soon, since i think you do great work. And yes, i would like to see how you build the arm thing...

[@DPShopTalk]

+dYna77 Thanks and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@bwelles5983]

Not only informative, but inspirational.

[@celia.gallardo]

Impressive! I want to see how you made your upper dust collection arm adapter

[@henaken08]

Great, thanks a lot, I'm struggling a bit with dust collection on my table saw. I think this will improve a lot

[@johnchidester1324]

Terrific ideas, I have an old Delta/Rockwell that I will be working on.

[@rogerk7194]

Good stuff Dan. Thnx for your time and videos

[@4vinos]

I liked the hood you placed on the bottom of your saw and the ones next to the belt. I will do this on my contractor saw. Please make the one you mentioned (oped hood like others have shared) Thank you for sharing. I have subscribed because you make a lot of sense and your videos are minus the music which I detest. Thank you.

[@teddavid3082]

I am definitely interested and how you made the overarm collection system. I can see a lot of it, but I have no clue as to where you purchased the plexiglass Inlet piece

[@DPShopTalk]

The link for that episode is in the description.

[@ronlabelle2962]

I would like to see a video on how you made this overhead dust collector.

[@DPShopTalk]

The link is in the description.

[@homebuiltacoustics8510]

Thanks, Dan! Love the split cover you made for the belt and motor mount! But, I'm curious - doesn't the motor tilt when you do miter cuts? Seems there isn't enough room on the panels to allow tilt. How do you accommodate? Thanks for this great video!

[@DPShopTalk]

It's very rare that I make a cut where the blade needs to be tilted but when I do need to I just remove the panels.

[@sergiogomezphotography]

Thank you! I will try the lower pan idea, I had added a collection bad but that didn't do what I thought it would. I'm subscribed.

[@craigburghardt8604]

I guess you remove the back panels when you changed the blade angle? I am getting a headache trying to cut one that allows the swing of the motor and belt. Since it is almost always 0 or 45, maybe just two different back plates will solve this head ache. Thanks for the video and inspiration. Wish me luck.

[@DPShopTalk]

Yeah I remove the panels when I tilt the blade. It is very rare that I have to tilt the blade so for me its not an issue. All the best with fitting yours.

[@steventhibodeau841]

really really would like to see a how to video on the arm dust collection feature

[@DPShopTalk]

You can find the link in the description

[@eamonconheady9855]

When you make angled cuts with the saw, the belt would also tilt with the blade, just as it moves when you raise the blade. How would you keep that sealed without the belt hitting the MDF in the rear?

[@DPShopTalk]

I very rarely make bevel cuts with my table saw so I just take the panels off for the rare occasion that I do.

[@quietkey2003]

thanks alot Dan. I have the contractor saw and was about to start on my dust collection mods for it. Didn't want to use a job site saw. I'll purchase the bosch attachment through your website to you gets some coin....Peace

[@DPShopTalk]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@johndagg2698]

As I have the same dust collector, I was wondering 1;if the canister filter made much of a difference 2; if in the future you'd consider making a video about the dust collection in your shop. Thanks

[@DPShopTalk]

+John Dagg The canister filter does seem to make a difference especially in capturing more fine dust. Since I have a Super Dust Deputy hooked up to my collector, I replaced the clear bottom bag with a felt bag to increase the air flow further and it seemed to make a difference. Having both filters on there really seems to get the most CFM out of a small collector. And yes I would like to do a video on my dust collection setup in my shop at some point. It's definitely on my list of topics to cover.

[@jddeefo1022]

Hi Dan, are you happy with the craftex dust collector? Does this style of collection system make a big difference over a large shop vac. And how about the linkbelt, did it make a difference in noise or vibration? I don't have a lot of room so I've been avoiding a larger dust collection system, but I am tired of the clean up work.

[@DPShopTalk]

Hi Bob, yes I have been happy with the Craftex collector. It's not HEPA and it's not the most powerful machine but it works well for what I do. If you're connecting it to larger machines like a table saw, jointer, thickness planer etc it does make a big difference over a shop vac. Gives much more volume of air flow. Shop vacs or dust extractors work well for smaller applications like portable power tools or things like my overarm dust collector on my table saw. They have a higher velocity, lower CFM air flow that is well suited to things with smaller ports.

[@DPShopTalk]

Sorry, forgot to answer your question about the link belt. Yes the link belt does make a difference over standard belts. Much smoother and quieter.

[@leonmichon4204]

Dan...I went through the same process that you used to try to close off the back of my contractors saw. I came to the conclusion that closing off the back extremely limited the amount of air passing to the collector. I will try to design a deflector to direct the air flow and entrained air. away from the motor without greatly restricting the flow. I will also try to increase the number of holes in my zero clearance saw blade insert Its a real annoyance to have to remove the panels to tilt the saw arbor

[@DPShopTalk]

I found that there are enough openings left in my saw that there is still good air flow to the dust collector. It's not about completely sealing up the saw but rather controlling where the air comes in. It's very rare that I tilt my saw which is why I went with the panel setup on the back. The magnets make it quick and easy though to remove or install the panels.

[@davidwaterman4860]

Dan, you should post that your plan for the should does not work on all delta contractors saws. I-made one from the plan and it is way off around the motor bracket.

[@DPShopTalk]

How old is your saw?

[@davidwaterman4860]

Dan Pattison around 30 years old. The cutout for the motor bracket is in a different location and is a different size. Everything else is the same. Nice plan. I made it with the split strait across under the motor bracket.

[@DPShopTalk]

Oh ok. My saw is 20 years old so they must have changed the design a bit somewhere in that time period. Glad to hear you got yours to work.

[@trapuas]

I would definitely like to see how the arm was made. In addition, would you be willing to share templates for your rear opening enclosure? I have an earlier version of the the same saw. I've seen a number of "solutions" that claim to be easy and work well. Yours, however, is very elegant. I especially like the interlocking nature as well as the rare-earth magnets. Thank you in advance!

[@DPShopTalk]

+Benjamin Trapnell thanks, there is a video coming out this Saturday(April 16,2016) on how the overarm was made. I could draw up the two shapes of the back enclosure and post the link. I'll let you know when I have that done. I made a cardboard template first to fine tune the shape and then once I had it right I made the MDF panels. They are simple but very effective.

[@trapuas]

I tried to make some templates that didn't quite work. Have you decided not to make the templates for the back cover available? If so, I will keep trying at my end. Thanks.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Benjamin Trapnell sorry I just haven't had a chance to put together a drawing yet but I am still planning to do one. When I have it done I'll let you know and I'll post it on the DP Shop Talk Facebook page.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Benjamin Trapnell the template is now available on the DP Shop Talk Facebook page. facebook.com/dpshoptalk/

[@trapuas]

Thank you. Your efforts are much appreciated.

[@jaredturner7204]

Excellent tips Dan, very informative. Can you please share the construction of the overarm? I know that most of us are very interested in this portion of the table saw dust collection.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Jared Turner thanks! It sounds like there is enough interest then in the overarm collector so I'll do a video showing how it all goes together and what I used to make it.

[@gregtank311]

+DP Shop Talk Very excited to see how to make the overarm collector. I would find it helpful if you provided the source for the parts from the hose forward. Thanks DP

[@DPShopTalk]

+Greg Tank sure I can list the source for all the parts when I do the build video. Everything that I used is pretty readily available.

[@RedcarWW]

Dan I watched your video and really like what you've done here. One question is the backing when it comes to tilting the blade. As I'm sure you know, the motor tilts in order to keep the belt inline on the Delta/Rockwell Special Contractor table saw. Do simply remove the backing for the limited amount of times you would need to change the angle of the blade?

[@DPShopTalk]

Yes anytime that I had to tilt the blade I would just remove the panels. The vast majority of cuts were done at 90 degrees so it wasn't an issue.

[@ramaroodle]

Scary. Your shop looks cleaner than my living room.

[@paulnitz9682]

That's because he cleaned it after each project

[@tegastream]

That's what you are supposed to do with your living room as well lol

[@BossSpringsteen69]

LOL

[@19Dennis53]

Very nice work! One smart cookie!

[@eversleyowl]

Nice video, top tip about using foam to fill gaps.

[@markkoons7488]

After closing the bottom and back, I'd think you needed make up air. Did you eventually decide to discontinue some of the upholstery foam?

[@DPShopTalk]

No I haven't made any changes since making this video a few years ago. I've never had any issues with air flow and there seems to be enough openings left that air still enters to feed the collector.

[@waynepitts207]

Hi Dan - very interested in the design of the overhead dust collection system. Are you planning to do a "how to" video on it? Thanks

[@DPShopTalk]

Hi Wayne, I did a how to video about the overarm shortly after I did this video. I'll put the link for it below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfceJuraZini7c

[@MerkleAkrunphleuphle]

Would similar work for plastic pipe shavings you think?

[@emilsabbione7529]

Loved your ideas and look forward to seeing a fabrication video.

[@DPShopTalk]

+Emil Sabbione did you see the video on how to build the overarm dust collector?

[@Frankengruvin]

I would like to see a how to video on the overhead dust collector arm please.

[@DPShopTalk]

The link for the how to is in the video description

[@freakeystyley34]

This is really useful. Any thoughts on adding a riving knife to an old saw which doesn't have one?

[@DPShopTalk]

I haven't seen any riving knife retrofits but I have seen splitters added.

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[@noconz0727]

Do you have to remove the back panel to make mitered cuts?

[@DPShopTalk]

+Noconz0727 MC yes the back panel needs to be removed to bevel the saw blade. That's part of the reason I went with the magnet system so that it's quick and easy to remove.

[@NH4Ukraine2]

Hey, Dan. Thanks for the great video. I have a similar saw and I notice at 3:33 of this video you show a shot of the underside of your table to illustrate sealing the the saw for better air suction. But, I also notice it shows how your extension table is attached to the saw. Would you be interested in doing a video on creating and mounting that extension? I have a similar Delta and it's given me fits trying to design a table that will attach with such little space on the end of the cast iron table. Anyway, just an idea. Thanks, again.

[@DPShopTalk]

The extension table on my saw actually came with it. It's the platinum edition so it has some extras on it which includes the extension. It basically just came with some metal brackets that bolt into the cast iron saw top and then the extension attaches to those. I've added some stiffeners over the years to help keep the extension flat but there isn't anything too complicated about the whole setup. The cast iron is fairly easy to drill to create your own mounting holes if you need to. Hope that helps.

[@NH4Ukraine2]

Dan Pattison Thanks!

[@tonydeleo3642]

Please do a video on how to build the unit. Thanks

[@DPShopTalk]

The link is in the description

[@delbertsmith5229]

Great ideas and collectively I'm sure this made a huge improvement in your dust collection. One area of concern I see is what happens when your cutting an angled cut on the tablesaw. At this time I don't think the backer plate would work, or am I missing something here. Wonder if you could make something similar to the front with the arched cut out and fill with foam. Just my 2 cents. Not being a downer here...great work

[@DPShopTalk]

It's very rare that I made beveled cuts on the table saw but when I do I just remove the panels. That's why I used magnets to attach them so that it's quick and easy to remove and reinstall.

[@thirdson2441]

I made something similar for the back of my JET contractor saw. When I tilt the blade, the rear panel becomes moot. I have to figure out a better solution.

[@DPShopTalk]

For me it's very very rare that I tilt the blade so I haven't found it to be an issue in my shop. A lot of bevel cuts get made with the track saw now.

[@thirdson2441]

@@DPShopTalk I tilt my blade often since I make a lot of compound cuts with a sled. Still working on a solution.

[@DPShopTalk]

Be sure to share some tips on table saw dust collection that you've found helpful. What do you use on your saw? Let's get some discussion going and see what has worked for others.

[@thomasschmeler8405]

I am very interested in the over head dust collector you have over the blade. My contractor saw is a craftsman (Sear) model and it spews dust out all over the place. Can you help? I like the rest of your dust collection for that saw.

[@DPShopTalk]

I did a full episode on how to build the overarm dust collector that you can check out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnfceJuraZini7c

[@davnunn1]

Where did you get the hose connector and plastic shroud from? I have made a similar collector using an after market guard. However the connection from a 67mm (2 1 /2in) hose required a step down to about 32mm and so much power is lost it doesnt work that well.

[@DPShopTalk]

There is a link for the shroud in the blog article that's linked in the description.

[@saucersix]

Weird question I know.....What brand/style of pants are you wearing here? Looks like they’d be good around the shop.

[@DPShopTalk]

They are the Blaklader Brawny pants

[@beaustjohn2342]

i was wondering where so you keep the vacuum and how much hose do you need?

[@DPShopTalk]

I usually keep the vac beside the dust collector at the end of the table saw. It's just a short piece of hose that's a few feet long that connects to the vac.

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

I would like to see the arm build Dan .

[@luiseduardodorta8442]

Hello Dan, That is really an awesome set up for the table saw....... but where did you get the plastic or transparent shield that sits right above the blade? thanks

[@DPShopTalk]

The link is in the blog article. www.danpattison.com/blog/2016/10/7/4-table-saw-dust-collection-upgrades