How do the Overarm Dust Collection (TSA-ODC) and the Floating Dust Collection (TSG-FDC) dust collection capabilities compare?

If your first priority is dust collection, we recommend the TSG-DC (dust collection blade guard) with our TSA-ODC (overarm dust collection); which will add at least 100 CFM to the recommended saw CFM.

If you are looking for a more versatile workspace while maintaining guarding and dust collection in non-through cuts, we recommend the TSG-FDC (floating dust collection guard). The height of the TSG-FDC guard above the table/workpiece must be adjusted by the user, while the TSG-DC guard dynamically adjusts to each workpiece, helping to keep the blade guarded and optimizing dust collection.

Because of the open guard shell design, the TSG-FDC will require much more CFM to achieve a similar result (at least 400 CFM at the point of collection). With our TSG-DC and TSA-ODC in place on a SawStop cabinet saw, you should achieve 99% dust collection. The TSG-FDC dust collection efficiency has not been tested for a percentage and is highly dependent on proper guard height and CFM.