The SpeTool S01002 Dust Collection Shroud is specifically designed for the S01001 Router Sled, focusing on enhancing the cleanliness and safety of your workspace, particularly in managing wood dust's impact on health.
Key features:
Health Protection: Wood dust poses potential risks to respiratory health. This dust collection shroud features an efficient dust brush that captures 90% of wood particles, directing them into a dust collection system. This significantly reduces the inhalation of harmful particles, providing a cleaner, healthier working environment.
Equipment Compatibility: The shroud is equipped with an acrylic plate and a 2-1/2" dust port, compatible with most routers and standard dust collection systems, making it an ideal upgrade for your S01001 Router Sled.
The Bosch 1617 and 1618 are compatible only with Fixed-Base models.
Easy Installation and Use: Assembly takes just a few minutes, and the quick-release bolt design ensures easy and secure positioning.
Smooth Operation: The addition of tape at the connection point between the guide rail and the dust collection device minimizes friction during sliding, ensuring smooth operation of the router.
Sturdy and Lightweight: Constructed from aluminum, this shroud is both durable and lightweight, making it easy to handle. The inlaid frame and plate design ensures a tight seal, effectively preventing dust from escaping and keeping your workspace clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a common scenario. You will need a reducing adapter (e.g., 4" to 2-½"). It's crucial to ensure the adapter connection is tight and sealed to maintain strong suction. Measure your vacuum hose's inner diameter precisely before purchasing an adapter for the best fit.
The 90% capture rate is achieved under ideal testing conditions with a sufficient vacuum source (around 350 CFM)
. Real-world performance depends heavily on your dust extractor's power and suction, hose seal integrity, and the material being milled. While it significantly reduces airborne dust, no system captures 100%. For best results, use a high-CFM dust extractor and ensure all connections are airtight.
The 6061-T6 aluminum construction is chosen for a balance of durability and lightweight performance
. It is robust enough for the demands of slab flattening. However, like any precision tool, it should be handled with care. Severe impacts could potentially damage the mount or alignment.
during use?
1. Check Your Vacuum: First, ensure your dust extractor isn't full, the filter isn't clogged, and it's running at full power.
2. Check for Clogs: Clear any debris blockage from the hose or at the shroud's port.
3. Inspect for Leaks: Look for any loose connections, cracks, or dislodged seals (especially the rubber ring) that could be leaking air.
Yes, it is designed to handle dust from various materials including hardwoods, softwoods, and composites like MDF
. However, note that MDF and epoxy dust can be very fine. Ensure your dust extractor has a high-quality HEPA filter to capture these fine particles and prevent them from exhausting back into the air.
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DaLane
Great idea and super fast delivery.
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Jamie Kennedy
Router sled shroud
Product came exactly as advertised, looks like good quality, still haven't used it yet but will do the job I need it to do
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Raymond Bagley
Not great. One major design flaw, one minor.
The minor: as others have said, the dust collection port needs to be bigger to work effectively with 4" DC hose. The 2" port strangles the dust collection.
The major: because it's sits on top of the sled rails, higher than they're designed for, you must have 4" of bit protrusion from the router. This seriously degrades surface finish! the sled needs to be redesigned so it rides lower in the rails, allowing for the bit to not be extended so far.
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Jeff Doolittle
Great product,works great fast shipping
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Doug
Dust Collection Shroud
overall the unit works well to help reduce sawdust. I have used for 3-4 hrs and already the plastic dust nozzle used for connecting your vacuum has already broken right at the seam on the base. It is made with foam core ABS which is not as strong as solid core ABS. I have tried to use epoxy to fix but will have to see if it holds. I can't find anywhere on the website to be able to request a replacement part. Aside from that I'm happy with the unit
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Brad
Dust collection is a bonus
I added this dust collection router sled to the basic set of rails. It does a pretty good job of collecting the dust and keeping the mess contained. But the Plexiglass is too high above the rails and really doesn’t work well with the bit reaching the wood. With the bit and router that I have there is a lot of friction at certain points in the milling process. Sometimes the rails are rubbing on the wood, and the brushes are completely squished horizontal. It is frustrating to use it like this. I may put a sacrificial piece of plexiglass in the slot and offset the router an inch below that in order to make it usable.
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John Byerley
Game changer
Was about to build my own dust collector but thought better of it when saw the SpeTool router sled already had a solution. Night and day difference even though I use a standard shop vac. Made clean up a breeze.
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Romeo
excellent 👍 product
excellent 👍 product
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Olaf
Cleanly and functionally processed
The demonstrations are always carried out with Festool milling machines, but the holes are not available.
The diameter of the suction port could be made more flexible.
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John
Would be perfect with one change
Good build quality and easy to assemble. It's only shortcoming for my setup is the small diameter dust collection hookup. Love to see this available with a 4-in port option as slab flattening produces a tremendous amount of sawdust best handled by a full size dust extraction system.
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Preferred Reviewer
Well designed sled
The sled itself is well put together and solid. The brushed do a decent job of holding the vacuum pressure to clean up most debris. I am using this on a custom built sled frame and it works pretty well. The vacuum connector is obviously 3d printed, but it works well to attach a hose to. The acrylic sled plate is nice and this and doesn't bow at all with the weight of the router.
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AZANONYMOUS
spetool dust collection shroud for slab flattening router sled
Compact and easy to store, this product is perfect for small spaces.
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Jim
Great way to dramatically reduce the volume of dust created during router slab flattening.
Also, a great company that went out of their way to overcome a shipping problem
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Scout Winn
5.0 out of 5 stars A gift from god
I make wood tables out of slabs, and my router sled is a game changer, the only downfall is..... the dust! So so much dust. even with a full dust collection system, I couldn't find a good way to attach the hose and pick up the dust, I would spend 30 minutes clearing my work area after a big slab. Well now that's the past, the future is a clean dust dust-free work environment baby!
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Gregory Girard
Nifty device
Wow! My shop stays clean now. This works great! Nice that you can see through it.
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MysterIe
Better than my DIY Sled
I had a DIY slab flattener that worked fairly well, but it had some rough edges. This was fairly easy to swap into my setup, and attach it to some fairly standard aluminum extrusions. The plate was compatible with my skil router, and I appreciate the vacuum attachment as well (my DIY setup didn't have that). The window is nice and clear and the frame seems sturdy.
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Scott
Floating above it all.
This was easy to assemble and works great so far.
I don't have a "router sled", but this beauty rides on a DIY sled.
I went budget making the sled. 3/4" MDF, two 4" PVC pipes mounted on opposite sides, and two T-bolt channels held parallel on the ends with metal brackets. The channels are perpendicular to the PVC pipes.
This shroud sits right in between the rails and moves smoothly side to side. The rails slide on the pipes and the whole thing works great. If I had a "real sled" I imagine it would work a little better, but what I have does the job.
The vacuum hose connects to the sled and the brushes help keep the dust down. I did have to drill new holes in order to mount my router. That is on the router base and no reflection of this product. (I'm using a trim router and it is designed for full-size routers.)
Easy to assemble and works well.
Great product.
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Bob
Nice router sled with a great dust collection approach
I have a router sled track system from Vevor and have had a plywood sled. It makes dust collection impossible. I’ll need to make some adjustments, this sled is designed for a different track setup, however it is so close, it’s worth the fiddling around to sort it out.
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Versital
This is made for its specific sled. It does fit my Kobalt router.
This is made for its specific sled. It does fit my Kobalt router. I am modifying it to fit my sled. We are wood workers and that's what we do. It is an overall high quality attachment. Constructed from extruded aluminum and has a thick clear acrylic base plate.
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GadgetGuy
Dust Collection Shroud for Slab Flattening Router Sled,
A nice addition to my homebuilt slab flattening jig. Easily adaptable and really goes a long way in keeping the shop clean. I suspect they would like you to purchase their jig, but it certainly fits others, including homemade jigs with a little planning. Well worth the price.
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it's awesome works exactly as advertised. been remodeling for 35 years and a woodworker for 40 and this definitely saves time for everybody that's concerned about the pins not going all the way through it doesn't even matter. it doesn't change the way it works at all. definitely a Time saver way less struggle with a lot less clamps
I don't purchase a lot of product at any one time, but SpeTool ships my order and provides excellent service reguardless. I will continue to purchase from SpeTool. Many thanks.