Thread: Above Table Dust Extraction Complete

I've been without above table dust extraction since I installed the Incra fence on my previous saw. Since getting my new saw installing some effective above table extraction has been a priority. There were a few difficulties to overcome though; a small shed with no overhead ducting; all machines on wheels maximises the versatility of the space, so any solution has to be totally onboard; the wish to maintain a minimum 1220mm width of cut to the right of the blade.

The only dust extraction point on the saw is a 150mm connection at the back, the above table extraction needed to be ducted back to this point. All the materials for the ducting have a minimum 90mm ID and were mainly sourced from standard plumbing parts. 100mm ducting would have been better, but introduced too many problems, even the 90mm is 14 times the size of the port originally supplied with the saw. It works very well leaving very minimal debris on the table even when completing less than full kerf cuts. The blade hood is constructed from 3mm Lexan using aluminium angle and SS machine screws. The design of the hood and support structure was inspired by DomAU's excellent build, thanks for posting it Dom.

The whole thing is constructed mainly using junk and materials on hand, materials and fixings purchased amount to well under $100.