The dust collection improvement is less than I expectedUpdated 7 months ago

We're very sorry you're not experiencing a drastic reduction in dust collection efficiency!  Keep in mind that we will never claim to capture 100% of the sawdust.  In general we usually expect around 75% of the sawdust to be captured by our dust chute designs.  Here are some quick troubleshooting tips you can try before moving on to the next step.

Quick Troubleshooting Steps

1. Make sure that the suction source you are using for dust collection is not plugged and allows air to freely move through it.  Check for clogged filters or hose kinks.

2. Verify that the suction source is correct for a miter saw application.  We've found that if customers connect their new dust collection chutes to a large dust collector (high CFM) usually via a reduction from a large hose (4" or larger) the performance will be greatly reduced.  We recommend using a smaller suction source such as a shop vac or dust extractor.  These typically have lower CFM but produce much higher static pressure.

3. Make sure there is not anything is the pathway from the wood you are cutting to the opening of the dust collection attachment.  The most common culprit for this is a zero clearance fence on your miter saw.  The narrow opening for the blade is not large enough to let the dust particles make their way into the suction stream.

4. The speed and direction of the cut can play a big role in the overall dust collection efficiency.  Cuts made with a quick chopping motion will usually produce more sawdust spray than a slow and controlled cut.  For sliding miter saws we also always recommend to extend the saw out, plunge into the work piece and then push the saw back towards the rear during the cut.  This "push cut" will allow more sawdust to get captured as a result.

If you've tried those quick troubleshooting steps and are still not seeing much improvement, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] so we can provide some technical assistance.