How to Perform Easy Dust Collection on a Scroll Saw with a Fishtank Hose

Scroll Saw and Fishtank Hose

To make dust collection on most modern scroll saws easier, it turns out the air pump hose from a fishtank makes a perfect connection with the dust vent.

The air pump on my scroll saw just didn’t keep the sawdust clear, so here’s my easy fix: I took an aquarium pump and attached its hose to the saw’s adjustable air nozzle. Voilà! Clean cutting.

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