Cyclone Dust Control Systems ala B. Pentz

[Bulkley]

This is the new version of the is the DC I'm using. http://www.general.ca/pagemach/machines/10005a.html

I have my router table nicely boxed in. The DC does a good job of extracting from that. My real complaint is with the table saw.

[LinuxRandal]

This is the new version of the is the DC I'm using. http://www.general.ca/pagemach/machines/10005a.html

I have my router table nicely boxed in. The DC does a good job of extracting from that. My real complaint is with the table saw.

I don't see in your profile what type of table saw you have. Listing that can help with recommendations.
Some tricks at least, use a zero clearance insert. This will drive more dust upwards into your guard, use one like the Shark guard and that will help. What are you using for connecting your guard to your below the table dust collection (angle)? Don't use a 90 Y use a 45.
If you like the Pentz design, consider using the small one, like the Clear Vue Mini as the top of a chip collector (on a trash can before your collector).
I have 6' ceilings and emailed Clear Vue about that issue. Six months later they responded with, they had tried one mounted at a 45 degree angle and it worked well (still a lot of floor space).
Bill Pentz has medical issues, which founded his concern. Not everyone does, or even uses the equipment as much as he might. If you have concerns, besides the collection, you should be looking at filtration, both air cleaner and repirator!

[Jeffrey Schronce]

This is the new version of the is the DC I'm using. http://www.general.ca/pagemach/machines/10005a.html

I have my router table nicely boxed in. The DC does a good job of extracting from that. My real complaint is with the table saw.

Ok, so you have a 2 micron filter which is good. You are happy with router table collection which is tough, so great.

What type of tablesaw do you have? Contractor, Cabinet, BT3?

[Bulkley]

My tablesaw is a GI-185 mounted on a cabinet which I made using ideas I got mostly from this forum. Directly under the saw is a 90 degree trench leading to a 4" outlet for the DC hose. I have blocked as much ambient airflow as possible.

Yes, an overhead hood would be a good idea.

I suppose the biggest problem is that the DC filter bag clogs up much too quickly which reduces air flow dramatically.

Do these things help? http://www.woodcraft.com/articles.aspx?articleid=408
http://www.sydneywoodturners.com.au/...2/cyclone.html

Are there better ones?

[Jeffrey Schronce]

My tablesaw is a GI-185 mounted on a cabinet which I made using ideas I got mostly from this forum. Directly under the saw is a 90 degree trench leading to a 4" outlet for the DC hose. I have blocked as much ambient airflow as possible.

Yes, an overhead hood would be a good idea.

I suppose the biggest problem is that the DC filter bag clogs up much too quickly which reduces air flow dramatically.

Do these things help? http://www.woodcraft.com/articles.aspx?articleid=408
http://www.sydneywoodturners.com.au/...2/cyclone.html

Are there better ones?

I had a seperator on a 2hp unit with some pretty long runs prior to getting a cyclone. I felt that it worked wonderfully, however I never had a lot of problem with the bag clogging as I had a HUGE hot air ballon size shaker felt bag. This would certainly help. Seach forum for separator and you will see discussion of Rockler v. Woodcraft. Basically it is all in the connections. As usual Lee Valley has the best, but it is a lot more.