On Sun 28 Nov 2004 08:13:55p, "Greg O" wrote
in :

I have a Delta CS, and the 2 HP Horrible frieght dust collector. I
have tried it both ways using a 4" hose and decided there was not a
noticable differance.
A overarm collector in addition to the under the table collection
would be best.
Greg


I have the same dc on a Griz 1022. The standard tablesaw dust hood i got
with a kit was too small so I made a plate out of some scrap wall
paneling that would accept it, ductaped the whole thing to the underside
of the saw, and taped a flexible 4'' metal dryer hose to it and taped the
other end to the saw frame. The DC hose fits over that. First I tried it
without blocking off anything on the saw.

It worked so well I didn't bother blocking anything else off. There's a
solid, feelable airflow into the saw from every opening. Above the zero
clearance insert, there's some dust. Everything I read says I won't be
able to suck it all in from the bottom. First project of spring will be
an overarm guard with dust collection. Maybe then I'll also block off
some of that big space at the motor. But like the guy said, if you block
it ALL off, it won't suck.

But in my opinion just putting a dust collection hood underneath the saw
will take care of 98% of your dust, as long as you've got something
stronger than a shop vac on it. Then you can work on upping your effect.
:-)