Routers with Dust Collection

[nnieman [OP]]

What is out there for decent dust collection from a handheld router?

I cant imagine myself dropping the money for a festool anytime soon.

Bosch offers an aftermarket dust hood for their routers but it doesn't seem like anyone is offering a router with a dust port.

Except of course for mastercraft
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/m...6810p.html#srp

I am specifically looking for a fixed base router.
I use it for template routing with a top bearing bit.

Thanks

Nathan

[Redneck Albertan]

Oneida makes a dust collection kit for routers. https://www.oneida-air.com/contracto...-accessory-kit

[Don Burch]

Triton have a very nice built in dust port. Trick is getting the right hose.

[nnieman [OP]]

Triton have a very nice built in dust port. Trick is getting the right hose.

Who sells triton?

I went into Home Depot and they only routers they had in stock were ryobi and rigid.
Neither had dust collection.
I didn’t like either.

I like to hold things in my hands before I buy them.

Nathan

[Kenneth]

Dewalt DWK611 has dust collection accessories available, part # DNP615 and DNP616.

[nnieman [OP]]

Dewalt DWK611 has dust collection accessories available, part # DNP615 and DNP616.

Thanks
I saw that but I am looking for a full size router.
2hp or better.

I am leaning towards buying the Oneida kit and retrofitting my older dewalt routers.

Nathan

[Don Burch]

Who sells triton?

I went into Home Depot and they only routers they had in stock were ryobi and rigid.
Neither had dust collection.
I didn’t like either.

I like to hold things in my hands before I buy them.

Nathan

Both Home Depot and Amazon sell the products. You have to put up the money to hold one (preorder), but both companies have good return policies. Triton have some interesting safety interlocks which are a PITA in a table, but quite OK when handheld.
Don

[nnieman [OP]]

I added a chip shield and a port from a bosch sander to my old dewalt router yesterday.

Like Adam Savage says, failure is always an option.

It really did not make any noticeable difference to the amount of dust in the air.
The base needs to be totally enclosed for the dust extractor to be effective.

Nathan

[Don Burch]

Why not make a temporary/portable screen (spray booth)that will contain the mess. To maintain visibility, introduce air at the base.

Don

[nnieman [OP]]

Why not make a temporary/portable screen (spray booth)that will contain the mess. To maintain visibility, introduce air at the base.

Don

Good qiestion!
My issue isnt containing the mess, it’s keeping it out of myself.
I have a respirator but a respirator plus ear muff plus safety glasses sucks.
No fun at all.

I have been working with several types of mahogany and reclaimed redwood lately and they are bothering my sinuses.

Nathan

[Randy in Calgary]

I have the Mastercraft and tried the dust hood a little while ago when I was routing a recess in a bookcase top to inlay a couple of tiles. Didn’t really catch the dust very well. It was connected to a shop vac.

[beakie]

Good qiestion!
My issue isnt containing the mess, it’s keeping it out of myself.
I have a respirator but a respirator plus ear muff plus safety glasses sucks.
No fun at all.

I have been working with several types of mahogany and reclaimed redwood lately and they are bothering my sinuses.

Nathan

maybe a large fan behind/beside you, blowing dust away from you.

pushes dust/chips in a general direction too.

[Don Burch]

Good qiestion!
My issue isnt containing the mess, it’s keeping it out of myself.
I have a respirator but a respirator plus ear muff plus safety glasses sucks.
No fun at all.

I have been working with several types of mahogany and reclaimed redwood lately and they are bothering my sinuses.

Nathan

How about a modified sandblasting cabinet design. A clear top, two arm holes, some good lighting and a dust collector connection. Set it over your workpiece, secure to the bench. It won’t be perfect, but might get you through this one.
Don

[Tim W C]

I know you probably don't want to hear it, but the dust collection on festool's OF2200 is really good, especially with the accessory kit. Not for the faint of heart, though. The dust collection on their OF1010 sucks, though.

[stotto]

Oneida makes a dust collection kit for routers. https://www.oneida-air.com/contracto...-accessory-kit

Don't waste your time or money. Piece of crap. It broke on the second use.