DeWALT dust monster finally in captivity.

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[robertn]

We walk 16 foot lengths up the stairs . We keep the trim in the center of the stairwell between the flights, and just keep walking up, turning the corner as we go up . But you have to tape or tie the pieces together or one will slip out of the bundle . If there are two of you, one carries the top of the vertically oriented bundle, and the other person supports the bottom of the bundle . when you get the bundle into the hallway outside the suite, you unbundle it, and curve each length into the suite around whatever corners are in your path .

[VCGConstruction]

A larger portion of our work used to be high-rise and condo work. All of the obstacles to over come with this type of work definitely drives the cost up!

[ericallen]

We have been using this for awhile with the same dust extractor. Get a 4" pvc hub and the rubber adapter like what you use in your shop pushed in and I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the dust collection. Tip once it is hooked up this way give the tent a shake every so often and it will clear it out. It will pay for it self in less clean up labor in no time.

[dianeewoldt]

I have the same DeWalt and Rousseau dust shroud setup. I attached the 4” connector on the shroud to the lid of a 20 gallon Rubbermaid bucket and then attach my vacuum to a 45degree hose adapter also attached to the lid- like a Dust Right cyclone separator. Collects more dust and saves the filter on the vacuum and also handles the bigger chips.

[cadby]

The hole you put your vacuum hose through is to attach a vacuum to also, that creates negative pressure so fine particles don't fly out the front of the hood and doesn't allow build up inside the hood.

[davidswanson]

I think you’re supposed to ditch the small vacuum hose that’s hooked up to the saw and just use a 3” hose straight to the shroud collector. Then all the ambient dust will billow in the shroud and get sucked up nearly completely.

[truth]

It's imperative you show the "hidden" tasks of a finish job, massive thanks! Prep (for me) is usually 80-90% of the job.

[DaveDayCAE]

Buy the 1hp Harbor Freight dust collector which uses a 4" hose. The higher volume of air it collects will create a negative pressure within the canvas dust hood which encourages the dust to the dust port. I bought the Rousseau 5000 as a temporary fix for one specific job and have subsequently continued to use it even in my shop because it works very well and does not restrict the use of the saw in any way. In the shop it will work even better because your shop dust collector will move even more air than the HF 1hp collector.

[jimdye]

Great Dust collecting cover. Easy set up and off you go with killer collection!

[keletaofinuu]

Your very methodical and meticulous.The thought put into ensure the clients house and belongings are protected and your general attitude is straight💯

[grecocanuck]

We use the 5000-L also, since Canadian winters prevent us from cutting outdoors. I find it works really well. Happy with the product.

[pegleg]

the rousseau 5000 dust hood is awesome! i run the non l version, but i do place an led light stand near by for good illumination. also, an ivac automated vacuum switch with a larger shop-vac attached pulls an easy 97.5% of the dust (in my opinion)... good purchase richard

[shandorszentkuti]

I did a lot of years working in SF condos and commercial buildings. One of the tricks is to bring everything you need up in one trip, and always try to bring something down if you go to the truck. It is so easy to waste time with the elevators. Also you can have the elevator company for a fee bring the trim (or other oversized materials) on top of the elevator if they don’t have a hatch. Sometimes it’s worth it to get a bunch of stuff up in one piece.

[donwilliams]

Every worksite is unique and working in high rise buildings has the most unique challenges of all.

Some tips from my experience is to setup the mitersaw on a HD 9x12 canvas drop cloth and put a 3x5 fatigue mat to stand on. This creature comfort saves knee pain. The drop cloth helps contain the sawdust and you can just roll it up and carry it out.

Also I use a 4 wheel laundry type tub to roll all hand tools to the elevator and out in only one trip.

I like your dust hood and will be looking into getting one like yours.

Thanks

[Tool_Addicted_Carpenter]

Rousseau makes some good products but pretty expensive for what they are. I spent a long time on a 6th story penthouse doing some 8x9 oak barn doors that enclosed a room, some true 2"x12" oak stairs with true 2x12 poplar frame stringers, and then a massive rooftop deck. The logistics of getting massive doors and solid oak and PT materials and trash up and down was insane. Max length in the elevator was 12' and that was touching the door. I could only work between 8 and 4 and the front desk people were not very friendly and often took 10-15 minutes to send someone to the utility door where there was only 20 minute parking. I noticed the front desk woman always had a Pepsi so in spite of her being the antithesis of efficiency and having a piss poor attitude towards contractors I just started bringing a bottle of Pepsi every morning. She lightened up, things got quicker, parking limits were less strict, and I was able to start with days without any annoying looks or attitude. The stairs ended up being my mona lisa with a small hobbit door built to match the solid oak barn doors for storage under the landing. The deck was very nice as well, aside from the maintenance manager barging into the room I was doing stairs and accusing me of breaking a cart wheel when demoing the deck. I immediately stopped him in his tracks and told him for starters he's not entitled to barge into someone's extremely overpriced penthouse unannounced and I didn't even do the deck demo so I was unaware but if one of my demo guys broke a wheel I would surely replace it. Also to respect people regardless of age, as I was 23 years old building $80k worth of doors and stairs and a $45k deck, not some 23 year old fresh out of college clueless asshole. By the end of the job the front desk woman was sweet as pie and the maintenance manager gave me a tour of the building. Moral is, solve your problems with management on the fly. Sometimes it's buying them their favorite drink, sometimes it's telling them to F off without saying those exact words. 28 now and that job really helped shape how I deal with people. With all that said, not everyone can be pleased, that's just life.

[livinglifeinthenorth]

New flooring?....😳😳 That floor is beautiful.

[RikoRey]

I just got this, I have an idea i want to try out, connect my shop vac straight to the dust hood and put a piece of that 1.5" inch hose from the mitersaw vacuum attachment to the mouth of the 2.5" hose, maybe that gives it suction in more suction. I have a little set up in mind with nothing but DeWalt equipment, and a sheet of plywood for an assembly table/table saw out feed

[michaelmancini]

It’s so great to listen to another guy talk about the barrage dust issue, I always, when I can, work in peoples garage, but I give a disclaimer, “ there will be dust” but fear not, I will get my Ego blower and make everything clean, but some people still freak out

[akivaweil]

I think your mind will be blown by how well those dust hoods work with a 4-inch hose.

[arthurgriffin]

Great job. Nice work. I also noticed the yellow verticle fence supports on the miter saw that I may have missed in one of your previous videos. I have a crown molding job coming up soon. Would you mind sharing the manufacturer of that yellow accesorie with me ?