Over the top dust collection on the table saw

[@nimby3846]

OTT, you made my day. I have been looking for solution. You gave it. Thanks.

[@lucastswick]

I appreciate how practical all your videos are. So good!

[@SlowandExpensive]

Awesome! Thank you

[@millsbrian55]

Thanks for this. Was really interested in your table saw setup and this OTT dust extraction system is top notch. I love your presentation style as well, you are an excellent teacher!

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thank you! Much appreciated :)

[@markaveri-hc7oh]

Great stuff! I do think a tutorial build would be helpful! Thanks for your efforts!

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks!

[@mikeellis9627]

This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you

[@SlowandExpensive]

Perfect!

[@dtork47]

What a clever idea, definitely doable! Stay safe.

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks!

[@anisopteras]

We are interested in a build video for the dust collection. T

[@SlowandExpensive]

Okay, I will make it soon.

[@qmoonwalker3847]

That is a great demonstration! Well done!

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks!

[@ibfisher]

Man, this is genius, cuz you are a genius!!! Love it!!!

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thank you!

[@jaredanderson2009]

Just found your channel, these videos have way too high of quality and insanely original and unique content for the views they have received! These deserve to (and absolutely will) blow up. Bravo good sir, bravo!!

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@henryrossouw930]

Genius.Afterr hundreds of videos on dust collection at last yours fit my needs and NO 4inch or 6 inch pipes and what not.

[@SlowandExpensive]

Perfect!

[@chetleonard169]

Tony! maybe upgrade the wet vac attachment but putting in some clear plexiglass sides?

[@SlowandExpensive]

I considered doing that when I first started using it but I've just never done it. I'm so used to not seeing the blade at this point I don't know that it would matter much. Most of my work flow is plywood and the truth is it's only when I take my eyes off the fence that I get concerned. I treat the nozzle like the blade because I know it's under there and stay clear of it. Besides knowing how high the blade is set there really is no good use to looking at it. I'm of the opinion that the blade is going to be there spinning around and around just like it always does and looking at it is more likely to set me into a hypnotic trance and distract me from keeping the material tight against the fence rather than alert me of something helpful. I do have some plexiglass so I guess I should go ahead and finally make one. Thanks for reminding me :)

[@houseoffire72]

I'm so sick of dust man. Recently installed all my dust collection, about 35ft that runs under my cabinets with tee's & blast gates for my tablesaw, jointer, bandsaw & planer. I also did a 10ft run above the cabinets for my benchtop tools, sanders etc... I really like your idea & build. I work with alot MDF, speaker builds, even tho I have great dust collection I still get a little bit of dust off the back of the blade like you mentioned. Anyhoot appreciate the video, gave me an idea or two. Not sure I can go straight up, I may have to go off to the right & use a shop vac...

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks! I feel for you working with all the MDF. It's some awful dust to deal with. Best of luck

[@wmgould4]

Cool. Thanks for sharing. I plan on building something like this, if I decide what to do. I am slow and cheap.

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thank you!

[@jerrystone8815]

Very creative great ideas

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thank you!

[@alinesevignyprimeshieldhom4582]

Just stumbled on your channel... love it!! How do you deal with static build up in the PVC pipes??

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks! I don't really do anything about static build up. I've heard a few things about explosions but I'm not sure how accurate the information is. It seems like it would be more of an issue with a central dust collection system with lots of pipe. The majority of my PVC runs are just a few feet in length. The one over the table saw is the longest and it's only about six feet.

[@reddlief]

My dewalt construction saw is on a tool cart and my cuts are all done in the 2nd of 3 auto bays in my garage. Can that "tube" be flipped up when I want to park my car? Instead of tube, why not vacuum hose (I have some extra) and then I pulley it up to ceiling when not in use....? Thanks, great channel I've liked a few and want to see more...

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks! The tube could be made to flip up out of the way if needed and there are many possible ways to do it. One way would be to have the tube cut creating two separate sections up towards the top. If there was a hinge on one side the lower portion could be swung up out of the way and hooked or hung up to create some space when not in use. It would need a secure latch when it was lowered down to secure the two sections and also sealed where the two parts came together. Another way would be to have it hinged at the very top where it's connected to the ceiling mount. The biggest problem with not using something like the plywood tube is not having anything sturdy to keep the dust nozzle securely attached to. If you only use vacuum hose how will you keep the nozzle in place over the blade? The plywood tube is ideal because it holds the nozzle securely in place.

[@russveinot5754]

Great video, Tony. I learned that with shop vacs, the less hose to shop vac, the stronger the vacuum. Why not hang the vac over the saw just low enough to take down to clean? the hose would be a lot shorter. You are right about the cyclone. They reduce vacuum and since all dust is fine dust only. Cyclones don't collect much fine dust. One question, Tony. Why didn't you put some soft bristles around the bottom outside edge of the wet nozzles? You can get lower on the outside edge and still see the blade? BTW, so that's how you spell the "F" word ?!!?. Good to know :>).

[@SlowandExpensive]

Howdy Russ! Good questions. Hanging the vacuum closer isn't a bad idea, not having enough suction for the blade dust has never been an issue with it over there and I'm sure it will increase some when I remove the separator. I wouldn't want to have too much suction over the blade. It's possible, with too powerful of a vacuum to pull thinner lighter material (like 1/4" plywood parts) up off the table and have them suctioned to the nozzle and that could be an issue. I've actually gotten used to not seeing the blade and I treat the entire nozzle as the thing I stay clear of. If I really need to see the blade for some reason I just remove the nozzle and eat a little dust.:)

[@short6691]

Excellent!

[@SlowandExpensive]

Thanks!

[@mikefatovic]

Plans would be great if you could share

[@SlowandExpensive]

I'll draw some up.

[@mikefatovic]

That would be great thank you

[@glenellynrunner]

Why not use a splitter, too?

[@SlowandExpensive]

I'll sometimes use one if I'm cutting wild boards but I prefer not to use one when cutting plywood.

[@rudispruell883]

You down wit' ott? Well, you know me...

[@SlowandExpensive]

Awe yeah! :)