Big Gulp hood on a CSMS?

I have my Makita slider mounted on a table with a big gulp dust hood clamped to the table edge just behind the saw.
It’s not a perfect solution, but it captures a good bit of the dust thrown while cutting. Some still ends up between the saw and the dust hood but thats okay as its not all over the floor and I can easily brush it to the dust hood when I am done.

I’m just not sure how well it’d work. First you have to figure out how to mount it—zip ties? Then aiming it so that the dust goes into the cup—-near to impossible. Then the cup cup doesn’t even have the capacity to hold that much, especially turned on its side. I’d definitely recommend using a Super Big Gulp at least.

-- "hold fast to that which is good"

Think Brandon has hit on an idea! The Super Gulp size is calibrated to directly connect to a 4” DC hose. The Big Gulp could limit you to 2 1/2” shop vac hose.

;-)

-- Rick Gustafson - Lost Creek Ranch - Colorado County, Texas

I bought a plastic storage tub from the dollar store and cut a hole in the side to accept a toilet flange. Then, turned it on it’s side so the flange is on the bottom and hooked the DC hose to it.
Works better than nothing and does contain the dust.

-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

I laughed my ass off when i saw your setup Brandon. Great design.
the biggest problem with dust collection for a miter saw is containing the dust at whatever angle you have the miter saw set to. If a big gulpeer can stay in line with the angles being cut it will have its most effectiveness.

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I have a 12 inch Bosch slider that throws dust around in a 180 degree arc with a 10 foot radius. I do plan to try an tame that thing so I will report back. It will be awhile before I get set up. They are a trick though.

Nice one Brandon….

I’d love to see a pic of your setup Gene

-- Matt, Pine is fine, but Oak's no joke!

ssnvet,
Got several requests for pix. Guess I’ll get some today. Probably post this PM. Stay tuned.

-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

ssnvet,
Here ya go.

-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton