Miter Saw Dust Collection SOLVED!

The Miter Saw is one of the most difficult tools in the woodworking shop when it comes to dust collection. In this video we solve the Miter Saw dust collection problem! #woodworking #mitersaw #dustcollection

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00:00 - Intro
03:20 - Dust Bag
04:32 - Vaccum Hose
5:37 - Dust Box Build
12:27 - Final Product Demo
14:16 - Final Thoughts / Wrap Up

[jesssmith]

Watched this yesterday and went to the shop and made a similar box for my Dewalt miter saw. It took a little while to figure out how to make it all work, but when finished, it worked beautifully. It captures nearly all of the saw dust. I had to remove the worthless dust collection tube to make room for the box. Thanks for the idea and inspiration.

[carlpetitt]

Great build and glad to see it's yielding good results. One thing to mention -- large DC's like yours move a high volume of air but don't have a lot of suction force (static pressure). You reduce the 4" down to 2.5" and then also split the reduced flow into 2 separate hoses. This will really reduce your overall suction. I would suggest eliminating the reducer and splitting the 4" into two 2.5" hoses. That will improve both suction and flow volume. I went a step further with mine and put a dedicated shop vac underneath the cabinet and hosed up to the back of my Kapex. Shop vacs move less volume but have WAY WAY more suction power than a DC. Just food for thought. All the best!

[robertivey]

This is the best solution I have seen. Quite a few YouTube channels are making plastic printed units that seem to work well but most of us do not have 3D printers. Once my shop is finished, I am going to do the same as this one. I was so impressed that you have a new subscriber. Very well done.

[chanel]

Really a strong start. As an engineer I was thinking same concept as you tested out vs the big hoods. Small air box keeps up velocity. Nice work.

[mkelly]

Bravo, bravo! Finally something that actually works!

[pikesticker]

This project has now moved to the head of the line. From the day I unboxed my saw several years ago all I ever think about when I look at it is how to contain the mess. I can live with 98% efficiency. Or even 90%! And I'll never think about a hood design ever again. Thanks for your innovation.

[davidahart]

Great video, I'm disabled and just doing small diy projects ie birdhouses and bird feeders as a hobby. I did inherit some of my dad wood working tools, I like the box you made and I'm going to try to build one to work with my craftsman miter saw. I don't have a large dust collection system just a dust deputy and my dad 6hp shop vac. but I was impressed with your results.

[IanoftheRVin]

Maybe make different collection boxes for the major cutting angles??

[bluntforcetraumaproduction]

ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS ON THE NET BRO! SERIOUSLY.... IF YOU JUST STROLLED UP TO ANY CEO OF ANY SAW MANUFACTURER, YOU COULD GET PAYED BROTHER!

[BigTrainBuff]

Maybe the best one I’ve seen for straight cuts. I have a Bosch and do a lot of angle and bevel cuts. I found that the best overall collection method is to use the factory hose connector and attach a flexible cowl at the dust intake to channel the dust. It drags a little over the cut piece as the cut is made, but always stays behind the blade. No changes have to be made when switching from straight cuts. It’s about 95% effective.

[horsejumpride]

Congratulations!! Now here's a young man who is a carpentry problem solver. Every job is different and foresight problem solving is key.

[randymarshall]

Very good job. Well thought out and planned. You earned this new sub. I've been a carpenter for almost 40 years and, man I'm impressed. This is the next project.

[hortonao]

Great video and solution. I purchased one of these dust shrouds that surrounds the saw but it really doesn’t help direct or collect the dust like I need it to. I cut a lot of MDF so I really need it to work well. I’m going to give this a go. It’s one of the better designs I’ve seen 🏆 Thanks!!

[williamhawkins]

Thanks for the tip made a box for my evolution and it works a treat, no dust all over the bench.

[patrickgleason]

I recently built a similar set up for my DeWalt. Totally inspired by this video. Thanks for the inspiration and example! My lungs thank you too!!

[natashawilliams]

Apart from having to change out for angle cuts it looks awesome 😄

[CogentConsult]

Fantastic idea! Millions of us are now going to adopt and apply this idea to our own miter saws. Thank you! One critique: the background music was completely unnecessary and was distracting. Keep up the good work!

[JoshWrightWoodworking]

Dude, This i genius! I'm definitely gonna make one of these for my miter saw

[ronstudd]

Exceptionally well done! Elegant, yet simple!

[danhermann]

I can’t wait to start working in mine. Very good job!