above table dust collection for pro sawstop

[bennie blackwell]

I have owned the SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw for several years and am contemplating adding above table dust collection. The two options I am considering are 1) Shark Guard and 2) SawStop Over Arm. Any comments on the best way to go?

[Frank Pratt]

Are you referring to the floating guard or the one that attaches to the riving knife? I have the latter & have it connected to an overhead duct with 2.5" flex. I don't like the over arm tubing setup that SS sells. Suction is quite restricted & the tubing would be in the way of a router table at that end of the extension. As I have mine set up, it works very well.

I've not heard great things about the floating guard/collector.

[bennie blackwell]

Here is the link to the SawStop Overarm Dust Collection that I am considering; https://www.sawstop.com/table-saws/by-model/overarm-dust-collection.

[Ole Anderson]

If all you have for dust collection is a shop vac, the SS version might be appropriate. Otherwise you are best to go with a SharkGuard where you can get up to a 4" collection hose setup (I have the 3" version). My opinion as I do not own a SS.