CNC Router Directional Baffle

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I have a homebuilt CNC Router that, when I am not using a dust collector shroud, the chips and dust are scattered in all directions due to the high volumetric airflow coming out of the base of router. I designed this to fit on bottom of router, lining it up with existing nine vent slots. Eight of the slots are directed out of the baffle at 90 degrees. The remaining vent slot is bypassed to aim at the end of router bit. This directs chips in one direction, and also minimizes the total flow to prevent excess airborne particulates, yet still enough airflow to clear chips and dust from end of bit for clean cutting. This is designed specifically for a Bosch Router model 1617EVS, but may work on other routers that have a 3.5" diameter base dimension. My next goal will be to make a dust collector bracket that will attach to the router clamp to use in conjunction with this shroud. See video example athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlEaCTRb_88