Bandsaw Dust Extraction: Modification

I currently have a 120mm port attached to the base of my bandsaw and I'm wanting to upgrade to a 150mm. However, I'm not wanting to cut into the existing frame and am considering removing the lower door and replacing it with a made to fit MDF door. The idea is then to cut out an angled hole near the top of the door alongside the blade as it exits the table such that the 150mm pipe will run downward away from the table and slightly toward the front (user side) of the table (probably around 45deg in the vertical and horizontal).



Some questions:

• does anyone have suggestions to the above idea?


• should I be sealing the door around the perimeter?


• was going to seal off the lower port but perhaps I should keep it open to enhance intake?

Thanks,



Gareth





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