The BEST Miter Saw Dust Collection, Period

[@InspireWoodcraft]

GET YOUR OWN DUST COLLECTION BOOT HERE! inspirewoodcraft.com/product/dewaltdustcollection/

[@KenSaylor]

Will this fit the DWS779?

[@mackim7582]

Will it fit on DWS779?

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@Ken Saylor @Mac Kim It will not, but I’m hoping to get one in the shop soon to see what I can do. A lot of requests for that saw specifically.

[@checknate8820]

@@InspireWoodcraft yeah, just bought one today and it needs something like this

[@JCarey27]

Dws780 pleaseeeeee!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

This is really cool. I just started working on a video about Miter Saw dust collection. I was making some shroud extension out of duct tape but your idea with the silicone mat and magnets is pretty awesome! I ordered some of the mat and am excited to try it out. I'll be sure to give you credit!

[@Otto_Irving]

Please tell us if you can improve the dust collection on the kapex. I’d also be curious comparing dust collection with this style solution on the Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, and Festool.

[@davidyeo4302]

I'm really envious of your level of OCD... Taking the time / effort to figure out all this stuff is a great help to the rest of us! Please keep the instruction videos going!! We need real people on KZbin!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@David Yeo Thank you, David!

[@cuebj]

Not necessarily OCD. Engineering mind and training is a learned discipline that can be hindered by OCD. There's a modern tendency to label all attention to detail as OCD and/or autism. It undermines both the effort to develop focus and real effects of real OCD and autism spectrum

[@davidyeo4302]

The OCD comment was based upon a joke from a previous conversation, not an assumption or diagnosis, but thanks anyway.

[@falxonPSN]

Pure genius. This is exactly why I love this channel!

[@skippylippy547]

Yes - me too! 👍 He really is brilliant.

[@marvinwilliams4223]

I just bought it from you due to you giving people the actual link to the item so they can do it themselves and I checked out your website and you included the shipping in the price. You are legit. I hope you stay that way no matter how big you get

[@kailuasurfing]

This was the most cinematic dust collection video I have ever seen. Also, excellent trouble shooting! love it.

[@vikingroots6850]

Used this principle on my Ryobi sliding miter saw. It works like a charm. Tapped some screw holes for the silicone boot into the metal frame. Can't thank you enough for the video!

[@ballansmithphoto]

I was considering using Velcro since my Ridgid isn’t magnetic at that point. Don’t know why I didn’t think about tapping it for short screws. You gave me a reason to buy that tap & die set I’ve been eyeballing and couldn’t justify

[@buckeye25osu]

How well is this working for you? I have a Ryobi 10 inch sliding saw. If it works great and you have similar do you mind sharing dimensions?

[@privateryan3593]

Of all the videos I have been wading through to find the perfect soltuion, and trail and error attempts this is by far the best one that actually works. Simple and very effective, I have a makita drop saw and the placement allows me to slide the saw with no issues only results. THANK YOU :)

[@timdoll6718]

I made mine out of pieces of leather that can easily be shaped and fitted perfectly. My miter saw is a 12” Makita and it captures all most all the dust regardless of the saws position.

[@axion8788]

Hundreds have tried (see all of KZbin) and only one has succeeded: Inspire Woodcraft!

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@Axion 😂

[@axion8788]

@@InspireWoodcraft Thanks. My solution was to move the miter saw to the garage and only use it outdoors!🙃

[@mattkrause6264]

That’s not true at all. Shop Nation has built an entire business around mitre saw dust collection and seems to be doing quite well at it development solutions for damn near every saw on the market

[@robertmceuen3630]

Just finished my effort at dust collection on my DeWalt 780. 2 ports with 1 section having 3 inlets. It was like making a rats maze out of wood, but it works great.

[@michaelbauer7023]

Here is a mini-review of using the actual product purchased from Inspired Woodcraft: By way of info, I use the exact same DW716XPS and made what I thought was a great dust contraption last year. It collected 80% to 90%... as a result I was very pleased for a while. However, it was limited to 90-degree and 45-degree cuts in order for it to work "perfectly" (and absolutely no bevels). I didn't think this would be a huge sacrifice, but I ultimately found myself limited by these constraints and started cutting into my contraption to make cuts other than 90 and 45 degrees (and had to use my table saw to cut compound bevels) Rather than make a new cap piece for my contraption that was nearly cut away over the past few months, I bought the $25 boot from Inspired Woodcraft. Yes, I could have made it, but I wanted to support our community and didn't want to jack around with test-fitting it for several hours (while going through several SF of material that would have cost a few bucks to start). The boot arrived quickly... it was professionally packaged and came with instructions that I skimmed but didn't read 🙂 In short, I installed the boot and it works great. Not as good as my other solution when I stuck to 90-degree and 45-degree cuts, but pretty close and this one gives me a full range of cuts (including bevels). All said; I consider this a much better solution overall. Note: My DW716XPS does not have a metal bracket around the blade (it's hard plastic). Because of this, I could not use magnets to hold it in place and I had to use the existing screws along with a couple of small washers to install the boot. Not a big deal, but I had to remove the blade so I could clamp the boot in place to mark/drill a couple of small holes in the boot. At the end of the day, this is a "first-world problem" that is easily solved. All and all, this is a very solid solution. If you have the same saw, support our community and place a $25 order from Inspired Woodcraft. You will literally spend about this much to make it yourself and it cost you at least 2 hours (probably more). If you don't have this saw, use the concept and cut your own knowing that it works. This is my two cents, take it for what it's worth... just know that this is based on real-world experience after making my own solution that took a fair amount of time to make (and is now in the trash). I hope this helps.

[@derschlotter5605]

I will try this on my Bosch Mitersaw. Thanks for explaining and showing us your solution 👍

[@skippylippy547]

I have a Bosch as well. Going to try it this week.

[@jasondoust4935]

Congratulations on a really elegant design solution. It's always interesting to note that the simpler a thing looks, the more complex the design process.

[@ansonchristiansr9596]

Thank you for taking the time to make a very simply solution to one of the worst dust making tools in he shop! I'm looking forward to getting it installed!!!!! You are my favorite KZbin woodworker I really like your channel because you don't wast a lot of words and you make complicated jobs very simple and easy to understand. Thank you

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@Anson Christian Sr. Thank you so much for such a kind comment and the support!

[@Duncwoods]

This video was top quality. Lighting and everything to show the dust was on point! On top of that, this is the most basic idea, but so genius!

[@dirkbaumann9398]

Thank You for your video. I used a similar material as under-padding for the basement floor. I followed your video demonstration used paper from my printer and made the template. After two attempt the fit was perfect. The result for me is awesome. My Dewalt on the back has a soft plastic flap to guide the dust and my vacuum kept sucking the flaps in so I lined it with two way tape and it works very well for me and I am very happy. I have not yet tried the slider function, but I am happy since I am in the basement of my house.

[@rarc007]

can you share the template image?

[@jascotx]

Very elegant solution!! Happy to have bought one from you as you deserve to profit from this innovation. THANK YOU for sharing.

[@andrebartels1690]

This is a really good idea, perfectly made. Thank you for being so generous sharing it with us viewers.

[@daifeichu]

Thanks for showing this to us. I have the Dewalt DWS782. When I originally bought it I finally found an adapter in the plumbing dept to attach a shop vac hose to it. I was so happy but then I turned it on and the rubber part that is near the part being cut collapsed. What I ended up doing is building an enclosure with a hole on the side for the shop vac hose. It keeps the dust down in the shop but it's a bit too big.

[@patmason7276]

The saying is true necessity is the mother of all inventions. Easy and effective.

[@wendylambert809]

OMG thank you!! Just bought a really cheap saw so have to really improvise with a custom dust collection setup. This idea is PERFECT!!

[@coreyhiggins621]

Great job! I just ordered your dust collection device and I'm quite happy to learn I'm not the only one with a DW716. Love your videos and your innovation and I'm glad to see your marketing venture is expanding. You deserve it, and I'm happy to support you by purchasing this product. Thanks!

[@georgeclark397]

😂 did u really think the dewalt built only one to sell to you only as a customer. GTFOH

[@ungoodwoodworker]

Brilliant. Just got my silicon in, cut it, and attached it to my DCS361. The dust chute is non-ferrous, so I just drilled and tapped the 4 holes to 1/4 20. I have a ton of 10mm 1/4 20 bolts that are effectively to short for anything else, except attaching the silicon. I used the existing collection rubber to mark the holes on the silicon

[@RYwoodview]

Thanks to videos with this kind of design, I've built up a similar collection hood for my SKIL SCMS from duct tape added to a basic shape from sheet rubber. It's an easy way to do this because you can just keep adding to it & shaping it until it's just right, and the layers you end up with keep the form intact.

[@jeffkowalski4936]

I used oatey brand shower pan liner used for showers, it is 40 mils thick and can be bought in the plumbing section at the orange home center. I use it on a lot of tools, including the table saw.

[@langrock74]

Would you mind linking to the product you used? Thanks

[@wendylambert809]

Thanks!!!

[@BeneWoodworks]

I love this design, so much better than building a large hood over the saw. You certainly always do inspire my friend! 👍👍

[@matiasparodi2217]

Bud! Thank you SO much for your time and dedication to fix this.

[@BobBlarneystone]

Indeed, a public service. I'll give a go at doing something similar for my radial saw. By the way, a provisional patent for an individual costs only $200.

[@j.u.c.o]

Actually only $75 as a micro entity

[@mitchd949]

This is good work and it shows how some observation and analysis can lead to simple and low cost solutions that work.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Nice job, most won't appreciate the time and effort put into the modifying, trial testing, and content creation. I used tool drawer liner years ago with the same concept, but like you said it's not 100%. Keep up the great work.

[@hansangb]

Just ordered it. More to support your channel than anything else. I found Chris Harpsters video and created a shroud. But it was a pain in the ass to install. Your magnet approach is so much easier! And I like the little tabs you added.

[@benchtopwoodworks]

I tried magnets years ago when prototyping, but couldn't get them to hold properly. I should've kept trying different types! He's got a great solution and the silicone is a great innovation.

[@hansangb]

@@benchtopwoodworks Been using your modification for some time now. Works really well. TY

[@patty109109]

Looks good. I had to do my basement recently, and I built a box around the saw with foam sheets. In the back is a box fan in front of a filter to create negative pressure for the dust. It’s bulky but works very very well. Requires somewhat regular cleaning but I bet it captures more than this even 😌

[@asphotographics]

Smart. Did the same on my DeWalt (DW780 I believe) years ago. I used some reinforced rubber gasket material (also about 2mm thick). Comes in sheets from any auto parts store. My saw had a factory installed rubber shroud, but it was small and useless. I was able to bolt the new and improved shroud to the saw using the factory mount.

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant, dude! Really well done! 😃 My miter saw isn't a Dewalt, but I'm definitely going to try something like that! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@mburke1211]

Great videos showing the dust flow! Nice solution as well.

[@jamescollier2049]

Man just ended a wood working blight single handedly. Bravo!

[@homemadetools]

Clever solution, and it looks like it works perfectly. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎

[@makermark67]

Your brain works on a different level, Jodee. Great solution!

[@foxhallww311]

I bought this product and it's fantastic. It is as advertised.

[@msk3905]

Made this like a year ago for my miter saw, works very well and bought a mat on Amazon for under $10

[@CustomDartCabinets]

I just bought a saw with OEM dust collection that works - Makita / Milwaukee and Festool all have very effective collection. Dewalt has always been horrendous and I never figured out why they couldn’t do better… I guess they just don’t care. You did come up with a great option here though so I commend you for doing what well paid engineers at DeWalt just didn’t care enough about.

[@benkilgore]

Please don't blame engineers for economic decisions. Engineers solve technical problems within constraints.

[@recklesspalate8243]

Videos are looking pro, man! Brilliant design on the dust boot too!

[@andrewklug4845]

Fantastic job. I would love to see a better Bosch 12 in axial glide solution like this.

[@jhans3278]

Thanks for the tip. However, I just hook-up my CamVac dust extractor to the two factory dust ports of my Makita LS1019L by using a 4” to 2x2” adapter. The CamVac has a 4” inlet. From the adapter, 2” flex hose runs to each port. Because of the high suction of the CamVac, all I need to use is one of the three vacuum motors to capture the dust.

[@uprightfossil6673]

Great advanced design. I used a chopped up gallon milk jug for years and still do

[@readeral]

This is SO good. Super keen to go inspect the mitre saws I use regularly to see if a magnet solution will work.

[@mikedurkee7296]

Brilliant! Just freaking brilliant! Do you think this design would work on the DWS779? The sliding portion introduces a bit of a head-scratcher for me. Keep up the great work

[@brenperkins3117]

This was my first thought; I clicked the link to buy the hood (shroud? Boot? Freaking floppy thing) but it doesn’t say if it would fit the 779. Jody, you’ll make easy money if you make one to fit the DWS779.

[@mikedurkee7296]

@@brenperkins3117 I would be on that list for sure

[@jschlensker]

Wow, some competition for Shop Nation and his 3D printing army. Honestly, I would buy if it worked for the DWS 779/780. "Shut Up and Take My Money"

[@klmn19]

From the same group, I'd take it for my DWS780.

[@kylesala6507]

I don’t think it would easily work. The 779 has a plastic chip guard, so magnets won’t work there and I wouldn’t attach any hardware the plastic. Maybe there is a metal version of that chip guard. Also the 779 already has a dust shroud so that would likely need to be removed.

[@michaelrobinson9643]

Nice to see your ingenuity. I design and sell dust collection parts as well and some of mine for trim routers etc make for near perfect dust collection and improved stability. For the cost involved I don't understand why the default inclusions are not superior to what we receive - especially since they often do not work well for the orientation of the items primary use (eg routers collecting above the base). You have near completely overcome the issue on the saw for negligible cost. If we accept liability is a key reason brands don't do more we can consider: 1. What are the potential adverse outcomes of this being present on the tool? 2. What is the likelihood of each adverse outcome? 3. What is the consequence of each? From this we determine what we call "Significance" in design engineer speak. What's your breakdown on the presence of this shroud in proximity to the blade and stock in its current configuration with the magnet fixing system?

[@stansbruv3169]

My Makita has a similar setup. It’s not as flexible as your silicone but it’s a more firm silicone/plastic situation. It works remarkably well.

[@kennytam9514]

Great job. Does it work for a sliding compound saw? If yes, do you have one boot for Matabo 10 inch compound saw?

[@jerryloughney4757]

Your vids of late are on fire!! Please keep up the great work.

[@aftermath2333]

I love the video cameras angles lightning good work.

[@RobFarmsFS]

Great video. To the point. I use this saw as my daily driver installing cabinets. I just ordered a boot. Thank you.

[@michaelrubin4747]

Fantastic idea. Most of us just accept the design and deal with the sawdust with the dustport at the back and the mess that follows. Do you have any idea how different the dewalt 780 is to the 716? Thank you for making the video(s) and sharing all the knowledge with us all.

[@BubbaLeroy]

Way to go Jody! I’m actually considering changing my saw to yours now…. Shadow line, great dust collection, lots of power, sub festool price. Sounds like a winner to me!

[@samlutz4724]

This video has beautiful choreography

[@dean9498]

Have you thought about selling a downloadable pattern ? Like a .pdf file maybe?

[@g-batts5565]

Brilliant! A while back I tried building some rigid shrouding and after watching this video I'm thinking to myself - well duh! My order is on its way!

[@chrisvanderwielen1530]

I just got mine yesterday, and it's a night and day difference. Worth the 25ish bucks. It was either that, or I was dropping 1500 on the Festool, because dust is a huge issue in the garage, with all the kids toys being stored there as well.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@chrisvanderwielen1530 Sweet! Hey thanks for coming back and leaving a comment with your experience!

[@chrisvanderwielen1530]

@@InspireWoodcraftSo, I just ordered another one from you. I did a 45 miter, and it got eaten by the blade. I have to be more careful with opening up the upper fence on the saw before attempting that -- it pinched the hood bent it out into the blade path.

[@scorpiorysing]

Awesome, just what I have been looking for, and simple. Just ordered one!

[@zachgoestoeuro]

This is great. Literally at the perfect time for me as I’m trying to figure this piece out in my shop DC task.

[@weekendwarrior9570]

excellent VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR THE DETAILS.

[@wesandell]

I made something almost identical for my cheap harbor freight miter saw by using several layers of duct tape to create the "mat". It works pretty well, it's fairly rigid, but also flexible when I bring the saw down and it's just duct taped onto it. I saw a video about it awhile back so I can't take credit for the design, but it works great and significantly reduces the dust.

[@wendylambert809]

Would that happen to be the 10" chicago electric? If so, can u send a pic of what u did?

[@wesandell]

@@wendylambert809 it's the 12 inch one

[@jonathanbolding4164]

Dude, That is brilliant!!!! Its always the simple things, Huh?

[@Therealphantomzero]

Definity need to try this on my metabo HPT 10 inch miter saw.

[@KaseyMoore-o4t]

this is brilliant. great creativity

[@ryanm2214]

Yes thank you sir! Much better way than some gigantic enclosure that I still have to clean out.

[@davids8493]

As usual, absolutely brilliant! 👍👍

[@iggidec3300]

You are genius, thank you for sharing.

[@garytompkins3761]

Excellent solution. Thank you for linking the mat, could you do the same for the magnets?

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@Gary Tompkins I'm working on finding a source for magnets. I salvaged mine from an old tool holder I wasn't using anymore.

[@pharaohacura3618]

i have a kitchen over the range exhaust hood mounted above my miter saw station…the dust is sucked into the exhaust hood and exits into one of my Kirby Vacuum bags…works really well 😂😂😂

[@thenexthobby]

This video explains why the small dust boot that came with my saw never collected any dust inside it. It's as if they were worried it would fill up, so never even attempted to make it effective. So many saws are still being designed and sold with this very basic flaw.

[@monochet]

Need one of these for my 780!!

[@kevinthomson6324]

I’ve been waiting patiently for shop nation to get around to making a kit for this saw. Looks like you’ve beat him to market lol.

[@HerbieBancock]

So it's the Kapex shroud only 100x more likely to get caught it the blade. Great work, champ.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@HerbieBancock I'm certain you didn't mean for it to read this way, but your comment comes off... a certain way. This is not even remotely close to the Kapex because the Kapex is a sliding saw and sliders and miters work completely different because of the slide function. Interestingly enough, it actually works better than the Kapex because the Kapex cannot capture debris effectively when stock is thin (like flat 3/4" stock) simply because if Festool made the boot lower to actually capture that debris, it would contact the blade more than it already does. This is the unfortunate downfall of sliding miters, with the exception of maybe the Makita that has the wide-mouth collector at the base. Also, if installed correctly, it is borderline impossible for this boot to be caught and chewed up. I have not chewed into one yet, and out of probably 1000 or more that have been purchased since designing this, I have only had about five people say that the boot caught the blade, and at least three of those were user installation error.

[@chrisdedyo7359]

Do you think this would work on the DWS 780?

[@DanielGeorge-c7t]

Buy a Makita, they come with double flexible dust collector cups included from the factory. Additionally, I installed a 12” downdraft floor sweep with 4” hose at the bottom rear of the miter saw cabinet to catch the small amount of dust that escapes.

[@DJCCustomWoodworks]

They are great but on the top extends with it. The bottom stays stationary

[@klaymoon1]

Great innovation! I hope you can sell your design to one of the big manufacturers!

[@VietTran-xl2ms]

I would be interested to know if this can be used on a DSW780 sliding mitre saw.

[@nattybyrne]

looks good, i may have to look at how i make for my Bosch gcm 12 gdl

[@benchtopwoodworks]

I've made some improvements to my GCM12SD, soon for the GDL. Don't hesitate to reach out if I can help!

[@robw95]

That's pretty dang clever, I predict that you are going to sell out of these quite quickly! Well done!

[@rockusbacchus]

I would love to buy one of these but your site appears to have been hacked.

[@dc4046]

Came here to say the same thing.

[@RonMarshallrone]

Brilliant! I will def buy one!

[@BrandonContracting]

I've got the dhs716 (flexvolt) my favorite saw of all time. I'm looking to order this.... But you don't ship to Canada?

[@stephenzello3519]

I just ordered one. Source for the magnets?

[@fredparsons5134]

Jody, you’re confident that magnets will stay in place and not somehow come off and hit the blade? I do have some very strong magnets from a lifting device laying around that would probably work.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@Fred Parsons I have not had an issue with the magnets so far at all. I originally used magnets because I was taking it off and putting it back on every couple of minutes when making design changes. I think if a person wanted, one could drill and tap the metal bracket though.

[@fredparsons5134]

@@InspireWoodcraft , the magnets are a great idea and I will probably do it also. Thanks

[@jaynecobb4964]

What a great invention! I have a dws 779 (sliding) so I just bought the material. Running into some frustration. I am fine if it doesn’t work well when sliding. But has anyone made something similar for a dewalt slider?

[@alanr745]

Yeah, this is why the Kapex dust collection is so highly regarded. It’s all about the flexible neoprene (or like material) shroud/mouth.

[@SamWanamaker1]

I can’t tell you first hand it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Still creates a huge mess.

[@plastechfish]

Any risk of something catching and causing the magnet to pull/fall into the spinning blade? I feel like I'd be more inclined to tap some screws into the side of my guard.

[@InspireWoodcraft]

@David I think there's an inherent risk whenever you alter a tool from it's factory state. So, yes, there's a risk. But I will say that I have not had an issue thus far. As long as the boot and bracket are not caked in fine dust when you install it, it holds great. Of course if you are trying to cut very tall miters like on tall baseboards or doing some sort of crazy compound angles where the boot can get hung up on the workpiece, then yes I could see there being an issue. I would definitely drill and tap if I was concerned with it though!

[@brewster2188]

Brilliant idea

[@vicbutera1]

Perfect solution!

[@davidfriedman3962]

Thank you, I will order. Is that a Festool vacumn hooked up to dust port?

[@ChrisHersh42]

I need to upgrade my whole miter setup. Do you like this saw? Seems like a good value. 90% sure I'll get the 716xps and your dust boot and call it a day. Easy!

[@adolfocortez8536]

Do you think this would fit dewalts cordless sliding miter saw the older one that uses 2 batteries? Very similar saws just cordless I believe.

[@AmbienceAcabamentos]

amazing project!

[@JesusAndLego]

Is this only possible for stationary cuts?

[@martinsnibbor7691]

Used drawer liner from harbor freight years ago. Works really good .

[@Marcel41021]

Festool have this type of dust collection on their new miter saws.

[@pmdinaz]

Nicely done!

[@NateTheOkay]

Any chance you could put the pattern for the boot on the website as well?