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I get the hose out of the way by simply screwing a screw hook into the shop ceiling and using a loop of string to hold the hose up off of the table. Another screw hook/string loop setup runs the hose over to the dust collector. Easy peasy...

fixit wrote:I get the hose out of the way by simply screwing a screw hook into the shop ceiling and using a loop of string to hold the hose up off of the table. Another screw hook/string loop setup runs the hose over to the dust collector. Easy peasy...

Loopsy Droopsy?:rolleyes:

Ed, you forgot the "Plan to get one" choice!

I actually like the standard Shopsmith dust collection system. What saw dust the dust collector does not pick up while cutting, I just detach the hose clean up when I'm finished. I can see this type system maybe being more valuable in a production shop or commercial environment though where time is a value. But, maybe not so much of a value in a personal hobby type shop.

I can see a need for a dust collection system in an enclosed shop. You don't want to be breathing in all those fine particles floating all over the place. However, is it really necessary to use dust collection when working outside in the open air where you are not in an enclosed space?

I hang my hose from a hook I have in the my shop. That keeps the weight off my guard and the hose out of my way. An overhead hose without something to hold it off the table and take the weight off the upper Blade guard would be a pain.

While I never got much dust on top of my table before the SharkGuard. However I found that with it in place I draw a lot of dust up and into the vac. If I use my Sharkguard, my DC3100 and zero clearance plate and carefully adjust my lower saw guard I can eliminate any real saw dust going on the rest of the Machine or floor. I still get a very light powder coating but it is more like flour dust than saw dust.

My Sharkguard is one of the early ones (actually a prototype) so I have a sharkface decal on it. Looks so good!!!!!!!!!!

One thing I have learned is the Sharkguard requires more adjustment to set up properly for each cut but it is far most rigid. My SS upperguard has managed to touch the blade a few times (most in bevel cuts) and it can direct the wood instead of just ride on the wood.

Whether you have a Sharkguard or just the SS upper guard MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING SOMETHING THAT PROVIDES A RIVING KNIFE TO PREVENT HORRIBLE ACCIDENTS!

Shark, Smark ...
Ed stated "I still get a very light powder coating but it is more like flour dust than saw dust."
That fine powder is what does the most damage to your lungs. I have never heard of anyone getting a "chip" in their lungs.

If you are under 70 wear a quality mask when causing "Wood Dust" (sanding is the worst dust cause).

Over 70 , what the He**, I think the two best ways to die are :

Drop over covered in wood dust as I complete the perfect project in my shop...
Get shot by a jealous husband in his young wife's bedroom.

I've noticed several shark guard mentions in posts of late so I thought I'd bring this one up to the top again.

If you go back to post 131649 you can see a picture of my shark like guard. I do still use it and it still works. I've been thinking about mentioning this for a while but had to dig up this old post with pictures, so here it is.

Keep in mind the problem of what to do about the hose is still an issue. Since I work outside I don't have a place to hang it from so using it for larger stock is an issue. For smaller projects it can just lay over and work. I should really address this issue and make a hanging rod or hanging thingies.

Anyway might give a few of you ideas.

Ed

I'll put my vote in for "Want One".

The 2nd hose problem is a bit of quandry - SawStop uses a overhead support to hold the hose to the guard up and out of the way. I do like the idea of sucking the dust out of the upper guard and will, if I get the time, modify my existing guard to include a hose outlet - planning on a small hose (1" or a bit more) as I don't think I need a big hose to handle the small dust particle size.

For overhead vac hose support with the Sharkguard I put a loose fitting ziplock nylon tie on my Shopsmith hose and a piece of cord which I hook to an overhead hook I have in the ceiling over my Shopsmith. It supports the hose enough to take all weight off the guard and keeps the hose out of the way. The tie can slide up and down the hose so I have a range of movement to hold the hose.
Works for me!