The dust bag, how effective is it > 10%, 50%, 75% or 90%, just need an idea as this saw will be used inside. If ~50% or less then I'll have to set my sites higher to a cabinet system with dust extractor port. The dust bag, how effective is it > 10%, 50%, 75% or 90%, just need an idea as this saw will be used inside. If ~50% or less then I'll have to set my sites higher to a cabinet system with... » Read More The dust bag, how effective is it > 10%, 50%, 75% or 90%, just need an idea as this saw will be used inside. If ~50% or less then I'll have to set my sites higher to a cabinet system with dust extractor port. « Show Less
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its a large cloth/plastic bag that attaches to the bottom of the saw, however I don't use it I hooked my saw up to a dust collection system for normal use, I will say that if you plan on moving the saw allot or need to to stow it it folds up easily and moves around on its own wheels very nicely. all the tools and fence store on the outer case.
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Less than 50%, Just a reminder, you will have to re square fence every time you move it.
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50 75 most of the time. If you can afford a dust collection system buy a better saw.
1145336
2 that i bought barely picked up dust. I trashed both since i didn't want to pass garbage to somebody else. I bought 2 Dewalt 18v XRP vacuums for a similar price.They both work great and batteries last much longer.
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I haven't used it with a vacuum yet, but with the way the saw is set up, it is almost a necessity. The dust collection bag is worthless. It fills up fast, and if you don't empty it the sawdust dumps right back into the saw (making a mess). I have a flex hose attached, and will be trying out a shop-vac in the near future.
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I would think that if you let the dust port somehow get clogged and then the lower chamber completely filled with sawdust then it might impede the blade. Considering the amount of pressure there is at the port, I think you would have to work at clogging it.
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better than average. The blade is enclosed underneath with a heavy plastic piece with a dust collection port. you still get stuff out the top, but I no longer have a pile of dust building up in the saw or under it.
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You might find it a bit noisy to be right at your workspace. It is powerful, but it's primary design is to catch woodworking dust. Not sure what you are planning to build, but for soldering fumes and the like, this might not be the best solution.
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Definitely, I have nothing but good things to say about this sander. The dust bag isn't worth the effort in my opinion. I never use it.
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Barry D. not sure we have just wrote to Worx about our bag ripping after 2 times so we shall see how they respond. Still love the idea we can vacuum up the leaves it has made life easier being electric. We see our neighbor with a Gas Blower & having to stop quite a bit to put more Gas in. Love the Trash Can attachment better then the smaller bag but will let you know what Worx says.
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I always use hearing protection when I use the dust collector. I don't consider the noise from it excessive though. It is not as loud as using a table saw. The noise is more of a low tone noise versus a high frequency noise.
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the dust port is reversible and works well in distributing the shavings away from the operator. I don't use the dust bag because the shavings fill it up so swiftly it is counterproductive. it is large enough that it becomes cumbersome. So. regarding dust and shavings, it works but it inhibits work. the gate does direct the shavings and dust left or right well. It is a very good piece of equipment.
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Hi Eliyah. I can't tell if this is a known issue, however, it doesn't surprise me that some dust would go through the bag. It is intended to blow and vacuum leaves rather than dust, generally. In order for the vacuuming to work, the air must go somewhere. In this case, it passes through the bag, which is somewhat porous, and acts like a kind of filter. Very fine dust particles will pass through the weaving of the bag. I personally thought it did a pretty good job of mulching up my leaves and depositing them in the bag. There was some dust that passed through, but I kind of expected that. Try it on some leaves and small foliage and see what you think. Hi Eliyah. I can't tell if this is a known issue, however, it doesn't surprise me that some dust would go through the bag. It is intended to blow and vacuum leaves rather than dust, generally. In order for the vacuuming to work, the air must go somewhere. In this case, it passes through the bag, which is somewhat porous, and acts like a kind of filter. Very fine dust particles will pass through the weaving of the bag. I personally thought it did a pretty good job of mulching up my leaves and depositing them in the bag. There was some dust that passed through, but I kind of expected that.... » Read More Hi Eliyah. I can't tell if this is a known issue, however, it doesn't surprise me that some dust would go through the bag. It is intended to blow and vacuum leaves rather than dust, generally. In order for the vacuuming to work, the air must go somewhere. In this case, it passes through the bag, which is somewhat porous, and acts like a kind of filter. Very fine dust particles will pass through the weaving of the bag. I personally thought it did a pretty good job of mulching up my leaves and depositing them in the bag. There was some dust that passed through, but I kind of expected that. Try it on some leaves and small foliage and see what you think. « Show Less
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I don't know. However you can take off the sawdust bag and see if the vac hose will fit. If it fits, or is close use some duct tape or masking tape to make the seal airtight. Obviously, you will lose some flexibility with the sander, but it will be a easier clean-up . If you use the plastic plate with the nubs on it to pierce the sandpaper, the sander does a pretty good job of capturing the dust in the collection bag. I strongly suggest using ear plugs and/or protective headphones when using the sander, especially if using the sander with the vaccum.
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Could not say for sure but a couple of comments to possibly make it more effective. if you could possibly hang the unit well down from the 20 foot ceiling and position equipment that generates significant dust in closer proximity that should compensate for the large space. I have not put my unit to the test so far to give you a better feel for cleaning capacity but my 13 X 14 shop opens up to a basement storage area o that would make it a similar size to a 27X27 with about a 9 ft ceiling. So far I have not noticed any excessive dust in the storage area but again i have not really pushed it enough to be conclusive. Could not say for sure but a couple of comments to possibly make it more effective. if you could possibly hang the unit well down from the 20 foot ceiling and position equipment that generates significant dust in closer proximity that should compensate for the large space. I have not put my unit to the test so far to give you a better feel for cleaning capacity but my 13 X 14 shop opens up to a basement storage area o that would make it a similar size to a 27X27 with about a 9 ft ceiling. So far I have not noticed any excessive dust in the storage area but again i have not really pushed it... » Read More Could not say for sure but a couple of comments to possibly make it more effective. if you could possibly hang the unit well down from the 20 foot ceiling and position equipment that generates significant dust in closer proximity that should compensate for the large space. I have not put my unit to the test so far to give you a better feel for cleaning capacity but my 13 X 14 shop opens up to a basement storage area o that would make it a similar size to a 27X27 with about a 9 ft ceiling. So far I have not noticed any excessive dust in the storage area but again i have not really pushed it enough to be conclusive. « Show Less
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The design of the saw is such that a regular shop vac will never just plug in and be good to go. One could get creative and devise some sort of chip collector to keep the small amount of chips under better control. Not much to be gained but it is possible. Time would be better spent by keeping the dust collectors on the routers and sanders well known for high chip production. Experience says that of all of the chip/dust making tools in a wood shop, the scroll saw is one of the least offenders due to the small blade.
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The bag should keep dust out in regular conditions. It's a paper type bag with a zipper in the front. The only opening, when zipped, is where the top of the hangar comes out. I keep it in the closet so it's fine. If it were somewhere with swirling dust or wind- then it might permit dust inside. It's clearly not intended as a permanent, heirloom storage system.
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Bill,I haven't used the dust collector much since I bought it and don't yet have any experience with a 1-1/2" hose. I have however used it with my radial arm saw. I have a collection hood behind the blade connected with a 4" pipe. Very little blow by, great suction. As I said, my experience with the machine is limited at this time, but what experience I have is really good. I'm excited to use it more.
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I don`t think there is a port for a bag.If you keep the blade depth to just over the thickness of your cut,most of the dust will drop instead of flying at you.