Simple table saw above blade dust collection?

[Matt Day]

Over the past few weeks ive been looking into adding DC over the blade of my table saw, but I keep thinking that most of the solutions I’ve seen will be in the way so frequently that I don’t know if it’s worth it. For instance, if I want to make a thin rip I just want to do it and I have to re-position for different things and then have it be in the way and possibly be a safety hazard.

So I’ve been trying to think of a simple solution where I could literally just push it out-of-the-way and move it into place when needed. What do you all think of using this type of hose, typically used for a drill press, and the hood from Penn State?

[Tom Dixon]

I'm using this Grizzly T10113 - Universal Overarm Blade Guard For Table Saws. I can lift the hood higher off the blade if it might get in the way or I can release the arm lock and literally push the arm away by 90 degrees. Ever so I'm considering replacing/augmenting the hood section with a Shark Guard because I want the built-in riving knife. I can then just use the arm for the DC connection or reinstall the hood if a particular operation would be better with it over the Shark Guard. Overall I'm happy with ,y selection.

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[Matt Day]

Tom, I’ve looked at all of those. My shop setup with my RT in the right table doesn’t allow for that type, which is why I’m going with a ceiling mounted.

[Jim Becker]

Matt, what you propose will likely work as long as the "wiggly hose" thingie can properly support the weight of that hood over time. It's actually a great idea and I'm interested in seeing it work successfully because it could very well be a usable solution for my slider with the slanted ceiling over head from the stairwell.

[Matt Day]

Jim,
I’ve used the loc-line hose before on a DP table a couple years ago, and recall it being quite stiff, at least in a short section. I think it would be nice to be able to place the hood wherever I want it and make a cut, rather than fiddling with a left/right and forward/back knobs.
I’m researching it and will probably call loc-line and discuss.

[Jim Becker]

I think it will come down to the weight of the hood and whether or not the "joinery" in the Loc-Line is stiff enough to resist movement from ... gravity. You don't want that thing lowering automajically while you are cutting something for sure. If it's stable...it's a really nice solution. If it's almost there, perhaps some form of auxiliary support from the ceiling could be employed to further insure it stays where you put it.

[Mark Daily]

Here’s what I use:

https://youtu.be/DA-O-1qUDh4

[Matt Day]

I saw that video actually, nice build Mark.

[eugene thomas]

I think I would be worried about the time the pipe deflects just enough for the blade to catch the guard.. I have the excalaber on my slider and works great.

[Matt Day]

I talked to the folks at loc line and they said it should work for sure with new pipe, but that it might fatigue over time. I might have to make a safety of some kind or possibly support the weight with a spring or something inside the tube.

[Mark Daily]

I saw that video actually, nice build Mark.

Thanks Matt- I built one like the one in the video but that wasn’t mine, if that’s what you meant.

[Carl Beckett]

Matt, I did see this video that had something similar...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGu0-rEW2Ac