I think I did it. Or at least got as close as I'm willing to get. Turns out solving dust collection on a sliding miter saw represents catching a unicorn in the woodworking world. There are so many variables at play that forming a solution that also allows you to use the saw - while still being effective - is very challenging. Through an iterative process I have arrived at 2 promising solutions to try. I designed and 3D printed a solution for each and tested the final vers

Let's face it, dust collection on a miter saw is hard. There have been many attempts to fix it and it just hasn't quite been cracked yet. After getting my new miter saw (Ridgid 4251) I decided I want to tackle just that. Right off the bat - this Ridgid as well as it's clone the Delta Cruzer have pretty terrible standard dust collection options. Due to the dual arm sliding mechanism there just wasn't much room for the design engineers to accommodate one - or they just gave

Workbench Organization Ideas

The compact dust collection workbench is complete! In the final installment of the build series we take the time to make this project really shine with some detail finishes and a paint job. The first detail we added was a custom 3D printed vent cover for the shop vac exhaust. Completely over the top but who cares! Next up we needed to disassemble the workbench and prep for paint. That begins with sanding, however because I'm using MDF for this project the sanding required

Part 2 of the Compact Dust Collection Workbench build

New small workshop organization project!

The Ultimate Workbench and build plans! In this video I review the workbench and give it a much needed facelift...

As we progress through the ultimate shop cabinet build we take the time to review the compact and efficient dust collection system. What makes this great is that it can be applied to ANY small shop or area requiring dust collection. Just because you have limited space does NOT mean you have to go without dust collection! Major Lessons Learned You don't need a ton of space to have a dust collection system iVac products, specifically the Pro series are extremely handy in auto

We finish the ultimate shop table! This has been a long journey but it feels good to finish. This table serves as a great addition to a small shop because it is so versatile. In summary this shop table has integrated dust collection, integrated wiring including automatic dust collection control, part storage racks, tool storage drawers, and external storage for project paper & clamps. The entire table is also mounted on some heavy duty castors so it can be moved if needed

In this video we finish the majority of the ultimate shop table build by installing drawers and part organization racks on BOTH sides of the table. This added storage comes in very handy in a small shop. Having the part organizer bins easily accessible in the center of the shop means less movement to get what I need. I really like how this table turned out and all thats left is to put on the finishing touches! Major Lessons Learned Take the time to plan for storage. Use w

In this video we round out the integrated dust collection within the work table by running electrical, connecting the ducting, and mounting the doors. This automated system works GREAT and I highly recommend the iVac switch used in the build. With this half of the table complete we just need to finish out the other half! Major Lessons Learned Electrical work is not rocket science but you should respect it and do your research. I am not an expert and you should consult a pr

We tackle the first big project in my shop build but creating an ultimate shop table with integrated features to save space and increase efficiency. Stay tuned for the rest of the build as we put this thing together! Major Lessons Learned Prioritize functionality when laying out your shop. Don't fill it up with tools before you think of utilities like dust collection. Dust collection can be easily integrated into shop furniture to save on space Plan your projects ahead of t