Dust Collection Under tablesaw blade

[Jim Becker]

Robert, I agree that "number one" would be best as it keeps the collection in the same plane as the blade and keeps the exposed air flow area more in line with the potential duct area for max flow.

[Lou Morrissette]

My jobsite saw used to have a shroud under the blade....very cool for dust collection. I've not seen one built like that since. It is a great idea. Try looking up the replacement parts for the Ridgid TS-2400 dust shroud. I'd bet it's not very expensive and you might be able to adapt it to your saw.

Kelly,
My TS3650 has the similar type shroud and works pretty well collecting at the source.

Lou

[Lou Morrissette]

Here's a rather poor pic of the shroud on my 3650.

Lou

[Matt Lillie]

Here's a rather poor pic of the shroud on my 3650.

Lou

I took a piece of cardboard and some gaff tape and blocked off the gap between the shroud and the table. It works great but needs to be removed when the blade is tilted. I would like to see piece that folds up like an accordian so it didn't have to be removed.