Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 133 reviews.

Customer photo review of Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

This modification to my Makita 10” compound miter saw is wonderful. I connected it to my Harbor Freight dust collector with Carbon Method 2-1/2” magnetic dust clamps, for easy on and off with various power tools. The Shopnation dust catcher gets virtually all the debris from a stack of 6” wide hardwood and cabinet plywood I was cutting.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Customer photo review of Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Love the Shop Nation dust chute and attachments. Significant difference from the OEM dust chute. You can physically see the dust being beaten into submission as if it owed my "collector" a debt (pun intended). Although I love Makita's design with the ability of two different ports on the LS1219L, I didn't love the dust chute on the saw head, or the anemic pipe connecting the two chutes (sourcing from one collector). This is a new saw on an existing miter station, which I already had set up for a shop vac going to the saw head and also a dedicated small dust collector with a 4 inch pipe collecting ambient dust behind the saw. With the new saw, I simply hooked up the shop vac to the saw head, but on the dedicated dust collector, I was able to neck down from 4" to 2.5" on the bottom chute of the LS1219L, so I can have both dust chutes operational (one with Shop vac and other with Collector) without sacrificing reduced air flow to both chutes. I had already removed the upper portion from the fence assembly (prior to watching Shop Nations install video) because it would block and deflect dust outward, and subsequently away from the chutes. so this is recommended even without the D.C. upgrade. TLDR: Definitely worth the purchase; huge quality of life upgrade.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Customer photo review of Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

I am truly amazed at how much this improved my dust collection, I coupled this with an automated switch and dust is not an issue, of course a little makes it but it’s minimal. Buy this upgrade asap

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Customer photo review of Makita Miter Saw Dust Collection Chute

It was easy to install. Everything came with the order. Your product does collect way more than the stock version. Nothing collects 100% but even with repeat cuts there was less dust around base of the saw. Makes you excited to make dust again.

Makita Miter Saw Dust Collection Chute

Customer photo review of Makita Miter Saw Dust Collection Chute

The screw inserts were misaligned, I had to modify the back of chute in order to use the misaligned screw inserts. I wish the company would send me a better fitting part.

Makita Miter Saw Dust Collection Chute

Customer photo review of Makita Miter Saw Dust Collection Chute

Rear thumb screw cannot engage nutsert; looks like the nutsert was pushed into the plastic too far and at an angle. Unable to secure the rear thumb screw at all...

Makita Miter Saw Dust Collection Chute

Overall I am happy with this product. I do wish you would include in the advertisement that the fence extensions cannot be used on the Makita saw. Also I wish you would produce a 90 degree elbow for the exhaust port so the tool could be located closer to the wall. Finally you sent me 2 units and I only ordered and paid for one. If you want to send a postage paid label I will return it.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

I’d love to give this thing 5 stars because it addresses a vital need in the shop. My issue is that it clogs constantly. Has anyone else had the same issue as me? Is there something I can do to address the issue?

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Its good quality and works great, but i was disappointed to find out, after I got it, that I can not use my fence. That might have influenced my purchase.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Very simple install. I did remove the lower "shute" vs. leaving it there. That eliminates the shoving into it every time the saw goes back. All in all does a much better job of dust collection. As you note not 100%. I did accidentally "mangle" the rubber shroud and will need to replace it. I was making a 90cut on a 3.500 x 3.500 table leg blank. I should have looked closer. Upon the saw going back into the cut it shoved the rubber shroud up and forward into the saw, which cut it in a couple of places. Bottom line the shroud hangs down below the max thickness cut of the saw. So I will need to remember to remove the shoot assembly when cutting material that is too thick. Are the rubber "shroud" pieces offered as a replacement item. I did get one extra.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

The dust collection is so much better. The install was a breeze. The only issue I have is having to remove the fence on my Makita saw due to the new dust collection system not being functional with it. It’s a small issue that I can work around, but all in all I pleased and happy to support a small business. Keep up the good work

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

The new dust extractor attachment for my Makita LS1019L arrived quickly and was extremely easy to fit. The new Shop Nation dust extractor is a great improvement on the original Makita fitting. Many thanks.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Makita miter saws are notorious for pour dust collection. The Shop Nation solution improved this, but is still only getting 60% of the dust, at best. That said, the system is well made and easy to install. I would suggest that the rubber skirt be made deeper and wider. I may modify mine (in a lumber retail setting) to do just that.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

I wasn’t sure about purchasing this one, because as the description says Makita is already doing a decent job of dust collection. However, after using the product, I can say it was totally worth the purchase, definitely an improvement. I have the 12 inch saw.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Works as advertised in my Makita 10” miter saw. Easy to install and clears 70% more dust than anything else I’ve tried. I highly recommend it.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

I put the Shop Nation dust collector chute on my Makita miter saw and it reduced the dust I see around the saw by at least 90%. It works better on direct down cuts that on sliding cuts, but that is because the vacuum suction does not reach far enough--no fault of the product. I like watching the dust flying into the dust chute when I make a cut now, instead of going all over the place.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

The chute is more efficient than I thought it would be. Using a good dust extractor is essential to the performance of the dust chute.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

I was hopeful in that the upgraded dust chute would catch more dust, but in my opinion, it’s no better than the stock version. Not a big deal though I will continue to use it on my saw. The product is well made and installed easily

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Missing parts. I emailed already about my missing parts and still haven’t heard back yet. Missing the 2 red plugs

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw

Store owner replied: Hey Randy, as we stated in the email those red parts you are referring to are the old design. The product kit you received has the most up to date (and improved) parts to maximize dust collection

Install per instructions. The adapter didn't fit the saw so I 3D printed my own adapter. I cut several blocks of wood and still had dust all over but the distribution was different. Had to vacuum further ot on left and right. Not sure what, if anything, was accomplished.

Dust Collection Chute for Makita Miter Saw