HF DC Accessory Kit 32.99

[LarryG]

Highland Hardware has the big funnel-like hood that Russ mentions.

I didn't say this yesterday, but IMO you need both a "backstop" and a bottom tray. However, where most of the "backstop" systems I've seen come up short is in trying to suck the dust in horizontally. I think the better system is to have a backstop that serves mainly to keep the dust corralled as well as possible and deflect it downward, with a healthy assist from gravity, to a sloping bottom tray with the DC hose connected to it.

It's still not going to be as good as the dust collection on, say, a router table. Miter saws are a tough critter to tame, DC-wise.

[ironhat]

Tom, I think another big question, besides the indirect nature of this set-up, is the ability of some of the smaller DCs (like the HF) to have the cfm capacity to flare out to 10" and still have sufficint air movement. My 4" intake to the capture box of my RAS draws in the direct stream of dust but, as evidenced by the mess around the saw, it isn't picking up the scatter. Granted, a CMS blade (not a SCMS) is stationary and should send the dust more directly to the hose. I just don't see a 10" opening being a good choice for these DCs. I'd like to be made wrong!

[jhart]

I have my MS on a small stand. I attached a funnel type hood like the one Larry mentions, to a piece of scrape 2 X2 and then a couple of screws thru the 2 X 2 to the particle board table top. I use the HF collector. I also taped off the outlet on the MS for the collection bag.
Works OK, not great, but better than just the saw's dust collection bag.

[radhak]

I cannot believe the solution given at Airhand.com would work satisfactorily. For one, after a few months of usage, dust under the saw (thru the slot for the blade, and 'deflected' otherwise) is much less (by far) than what I see behind it.

I feel Larry hits it right - the best approach should be a backstop to just corral and funnel the dust to a dust port that comes up vertically.

I am not even sure I'd want to worry about a bottom tray right under the saw. My saw's base is not even fully open, just a thin slot on the lower end too.

Of course, I have yet to try something yet - I still analyzing to check what's the best way .

edit : Found this Rousseau Down Drafter on Amazon that seems to go along what i just said (ie what Larry said); but I'd be da**ed if I'm gonnna pay a C-note for that contraption. I am thinking, should it not be possible to make one out of a rubbermaid container? Can i cut one with a jigsaw?

[bfrikken]

Crap, I was just in HF during my lunch break. Thought I would check out the Lathe that's on sale for 199. While there, I figured I'd poke around and try and find this kit. Now I've looked dozens of times and they've never had it in stock. Of course, they have one while I'm there, so I get someone to help me out. Their print ad shows it at 42.99. Theyscan it and it comes up at 42.99. Is there the same kit with another number possibly? I Know they do that for a lot of other stuff. I may just print the page and take it in on my way home from work. Shoot, I almost bought it at 42.99 to make sure I got it since I've never seen it in person...

[JR]

Theyscan it and it comes up at 42.99. Is there the same kit with another number possibly?

There was another number at one time, replaced by this one. It could be old stock, I guess.

In any case, notice the -3VGA suffix. In the old days this is how they'd do their their sale prices - just add a special suffix to the main number and link it to the sale price. Its' probably best to print out the linked page and take it with you. They'll probably honor the price.

JR

[BigguyZ]

bfrikken-

The online price will be different than the retail store's price. HF doesn't automatically match the retail price to the online price. However, if you bring a web printout of the lower price, they'll match it.

[Tom Slick]

This hood works really well. no DC needed. it is pricey though.
http://www.fastcap.com/products.aspx?id=3802
http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Chopsh.../dp/B000VS4K7K

[azw]

Wow! I appreciate all the thoughtful responses. I like the flexibility of the two devices for sale on Amazon (the Rousseau Down Drafter and the FastCap Chopshop Saw Hood). It shouldn't be too hard to develop a homemade version like them. In fact, Radhak's Rubbermaid tub idea would probably really easy to do. But does Rubbermaid sell tubs in yellow?

[bfrikken]

There was another number at one time, replaced by this one. It could be old stock, I guess.

In any case, notice the -3VGA suffix. In the old days this is how they'd do their their sale prices - just add a special suffix to the main number and link it to the sale price. Its' probably best to print out the linked page and take it with you. They'll probably honor the price.

JR

I went after work, print out in hand. Bought the kit (even with wife approval).

Thanks