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Hello,

Just curious if anybody uses a Mark V 500 with the latest lower guard system (two 2-1/4" ports) with the DC-3300 dust collector? I'm currently using mine with a shop vac and dust deputy. It's not the greatest and my thinking is the DC-3300 will utilize both ports and since it's a dust collector and not a shop vac, its moving air and chips as opposed to sucking. For this lower guard to work with a shop vac may be impossible because of the gaps and lack of the tie bar shield sealing to the guard. I am aware that the 510/520 saw guard work better, but I'm asking about a 500 . But any who, does anybody have any experience or thoughts on the matter?

That's the setup I have. I keep one port covered and have the hose attached to the back port. Works pretty well - doesn't get it all of course, but I'm pleased with it. Alec

Hmm, I never thought to block one of the chutes. I might just try that. There's a DC-3300 on craigslist for a good price and I'm wondering if having two hoses really helps with the 500 system.

-Erich-

This is the set up I'm refering to and would like some input as to the performance. I know it won't get everything but I gotta think it would do better then my current set up.

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-Erich-