Gate duty
Close the old branch. Open the new one. That’s what automated blast gates fix. See how Gate Controls retrofit metal gates. Hit the collector. Get back to the tool. Switch tools and do it again.
GRIT at Home
Home shop automated dust collection starter system
You’re not in your wood shop to babysit, so stop babysitting your dust collector and your blast gates.
The problem
You either run the gates, or you skip the collector.
Manual blast gates and a wall switch turn dust collection into a chore. So people stop using the system they already paid for.
The quiet cheat
Or leave the collector off because you're in a hurry. Fine dust hangs. Later you're sweeping instead of cutting.
Either way, the shop loses.
The fix
Automate two tools first, then add branches later.
If duct and metal gates are already in, you do not need a new shop to get automation without a remodel.
Want the system overview before choosing parts? Read how automated dust collection works and how it sequences the tool, gate, and collector.
Keep duct · Keep metal gates · No subscription · Lock tools when little hands are around
How it runs
Tool on → gate opens → collector runs.
Local control sequences the hardware so the path is open before suction ramps up.
- 01
Tool starts
A Trigger detects the tool drawing power.
- 02
Gate opens
A Gate Control opens the branch for that tool.
- 03
Collector runs
A Collector Control starts the collector once the path is open.
Two-tool parts
A modular starter BOM, typically ~$1,215.
This is not a pack SKU. It is a parts list you can build into a cart. Prices below are approximate as of Sep 28, 2026 (CT). Live shop pricing wins.
| Qty | Role | Example | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hub | GH-HU1001 | $350 |
| 2 | Tool Triggers | GH-TR1001 (120V) or GH-TR1002 (220V) | $165 each |
| 2 | Gate Controls | GH-GC1040 (4" gate) | $135 each (2.5 to 4") · $235 each (5 to 6") |
| 1 | Collector Control | GH-CO1001 (variant depends on starter type) | $165 |
| 1 | Power Bank | GH-PB1003 | $100 |
Fit check
Good fit when you're keeping duct and metal gates.
- Working dust collector + fixed duct + metal blast gates you are keeping
- Two tools you run every session (saw + planer, bandsaw + sander, etc.)
Before you order
A quick checklist to avoid the wrong parts.
- Tool nameplates: voltage, amps, plug
- How the collector starts today: switch, cord, MagSwitch, IR, or RF
- Gate sizes: 2.5 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6" and whether the gate bodies are compatible metal
- Tool → branch map
- A spot for a 12V Power Bank near the gate run
FAQ
Starter system questions, answered.
Do I need the whole shop on day one?
No. Start with two tools. Add branches later as you expand.
Does it need the internet to run?
No. The Hub runs the sequence on site. An outage should not stop tool-on → gate-open → collector-run.
Do I have to replace my metal gates?
No. Gate Controls retrofit onto compatible existing gate bodies you already have.
Subscription?
No.
Is this a pack SKU?
No. The starter system is modular: Hub, Triggers, Gate Controls, a Collector Control, and a Power Bank.
One Trigger and one gate per tool?
One Trigger per tool. One Gate Control per branch you want tied to that tool.
120V or 220V?
Use what the nameplate says. Enter it in the System Builder if you are unsure.
Next
Configure your two tools, then add the next one.
Start from your actual equipment and let the builder work out the parts list.
GRIT at Home
Home shop automated dust collection starter system
You’re not in your wood shop to babysit, so stop babysitting your dust collector and your blast gates.
The problem
You either run the gates, or you skip the collector.
Manual blast gates and a wall switch turn dust collection into a chore. So people stop using the system they already paid for.
Gate duty
Close the old branch. Open the new one. That’s what automated blast gates fix. See how Gate Controls retrofit metal gates. Hit the collector. Get back to the tool. Switch tools and do it again.
The quiet cheat
Or leave the collector off because you're in a hurry. Fine dust hangs. Later you're sweeping instead of cutting.
Either way, the shop loses.
The fix
Automate two tools first, then add branches later.
If duct and metal gates are already in, you do not need a new shop to get automation without a remodel.
Want the system overview before choosing parts? Read how automated dust collection works and how it sequences the tool, gate, and collector.
Keep duct · Keep metal gates · No subscription · Lock tools when little hands are around
How it runs
Tool on → gate opens → collector runs.
Local control sequences the hardware so the path is open before suction ramps up.
- 01
Tool starts
A Trigger detects the tool drawing power.
- 02
Gate opens
A Gate Control opens the branch for that tool.
- 03
Collector runs
A Collector Control starts the collector once the path is open.
Two-tool parts
A modular starter BOM, typically ~$1,215.
This is not a pack SKU. It is a parts list you can build into a cart. Prices below are approximate as of Sep 28, 2026 (CT). Live shop pricing wins.
| Qty | Role | Example | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hub | GH-HU1001 | $350 |
| 2 | Tool Triggers | GH-TR1001 (120V) or GH-TR1002 (220V) | $165 each |
| 2 | Gate Controls | GH-GC1040 (4" gate) | $135 each (2.5 to 4") · $235 each (5 to 6") |
| 1 | Collector Control | GH-CO1001 (variant depends on starter type) | $165 |
| 1 | Power Bank | GH-PB1003 | $100 |
Fit check
Good fit when you're keeping duct and metal gates.
- Working dust collector + fixed duct + metal blast gates you are keeping
- Two tools you run every session (saw + planer, bandsaw + sander, etc.)
Before you order
A quick checklist to avoid the wrong parts.
- Tool nameplates: voltage, amps, plug
- How the collector starts today: switch, cord, MagSwitch, IR, or RF
- Gate sizes: 2.5 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6" and whether the gate bodies are compatible metal
- Tool → branch map
- A spot for a 12V Power Bank near the gate run
FAQ
Starter system questions, answered.
Do I need the whole shop on day one?
No. Start with two tools. Add branches later as you expand.
Does it need the internet to run?
No. The Hub runs the sequence on site. An outage should not stop tool-on → gate-open → collector-run.
Do I have to replace my metal gates?
No. Gate Controls retrofit onto compatible existing gate bodies you already have.
Subscription?
No.
Is this a pack SKU?
No. The starter system is modular: Hub, Triggers, Gate Controls, a Collector Control, and a Power Bank.
One Trigger and one gate per tool?
One Trigger per tool. One Gate Control per branch you want tied to that tool.
120V or 220V?
Use what the nameplate says. Enter it in the System Builder if you are unsure.
Next
Configure your two tools, then add the next one.
Start from your actual equipment and let the builder work out the parts list.