Dust Collection for Jigsaw

[ChuckM]

I always save hoses or tubes of various diameters, hose off-cuts, etc. I found the tip of a hose adapter left behind from a project, and turned it into a connector for my over 10 years old jigsaw:

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https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...pter-for-dust-collection-systems?item=03J6099

It did make a big difference when using dust collection with the jigsaw.

 

[Lincoln]

The front shield on that jigsaw is very Carvex-like.

 

[ChuckM]

The Carvex (e.g., the PS 420 which I've used) is miles ahead of my B&D in terms of dust collection and other features. I only occasionally use a jigsaw, otherwise, I'd invest in a Carvex.

 

[Packard]

I have tried several methods of cutting cement backer boards (for tile work) and most make way too much dust (nasty dust). 

I’ve tried the circular saw, right angle grinder and oscillating saw.  I finally settled on the jig saw.  It made a small puddle of dust just below the saw.  The saw has a small flow of air to keep the vision clear.  But almost no airborne dust.  I just vacuumed after making the cuts. 

I don’t use the jig saw very much, but is it not high on the list of tools I would like to conquer the dust problem for. 

High in my list is my chop saw and the radial arm saw.  My efforts to capture the dust from those tools have been ineffective. 

The home made fence on my router table is effective in collecting dust.  My table saw and sanders too. 

For my shop, I would not put in the effort to control dust generated by the jig saw.

 

[Michael Kellough]

Attaching a hose to the back of a jigsaw hampers directional control of the saw, in my experience. Even when using the very lightweight hose Bosch supplied back in the ‘80’s. (That small diameter flexible hose has an unusual characteristic. When the suction is on the hose shortens and whistles and when the  vac is turned off the whistling continues and the pitch changes as the hose lengthens)

Even though my jigsaws have ports for dust collection (always on the back) I never connect a hose. Instead I hold the hose alongside the blade, usually resting on the shoe. Far better debris collection and I feel having both hands close to the action focuses attention better.

Recently bought a cordless Metabo 18 LTX 140 (cut capacity 5-1/2”) which has a nice Auto speed feature. Set the maximum speed you want and when you begin cutting the speed is much lower allowing a good start. When the speed control detects the increased current as you drive forward it cranks the stroke speed up the your set speed. It’s a big beast of a jigsaw.

 

[ChuckM]

I found a pack of three hose adapters (id about between 23m and 33mm)for a just a few pounds on UK Amazon. They'll come very handy for hooking up hoses to tools, attachments, etc.

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