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   basswood | Feb 16, 2008 07:15pm | #1

   This is more expensive, but would be better for portabilty:

   http://www.amazon.com/FastCap-Chopshop-Saw-Hood/dp/B000VS4K7K

   If it stays in your shop, the Rosseau would be a good choice...or just fashion your own from scrap.

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   StevePince | Feb 16, 2008 07:45pm | #2

   I, too, am anxious to learn if either of these proves effective at dust control.  Knowing nothing about either system that has been posted, I suspect the unit with the dust control design built in would be more effective at actually containing dust.  The collapsible unit is no doubt more easily transported, but I wonder if the fine dust would still float out and away from the saw.

   I will follow this post with interest; I just hope someone out in the ether has tried either system!

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   JulianTracy | Feb 16, 2008 08:30pm | #3

   That's my thought as well - It'd act as a dust diverter but really add nothing to reducing the airborn dust.I think I'm gonna get it - I'll let you know how it works.JT

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   basswood | Feb 16, 2008 08:39pm | #4

   I read here that Gary Katz is using one at his trade show gigs and that it seems to be fairly effective...you can alway hook up your Fein or Festool vacs too.

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   Sasquatch | Feb 16, 2008 09:17pm | #5

   You could make one for a lot less.  I am working on one.  Using plywood, I plan to modify the shape over time as I use it until I get maximum extraction.

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   JulianTracy | Feb 16, 2008 09:21pm | #6

   I realize that, but for $99 I'd have one that looks great and will look very professional to the client when it's in their house and will be a heckuva lot lighter weight and more durable to travel around.If it was only for my house, I'd make one and be done with it - I'm thinking primarily for jobs, but the fact that I could use it all the time in my basement makes it an easier sell.JT

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   Sasquatch | Feb 17, 2008 01:57am | #7

   That makes a lot of sense.  I hope you find it to be efficient at dust collection.