My new "Cabinet Saw"

[pelligrini]

I'd second that thought of getting a Shark. I never liked or used the OEM guard either, but I'll keep my Shark on for most things. The shark knife is always on my saw unless using a short blade, dado stack, my box joint blades. The guard comes off when using my Grrippers, sleds etc. I didn't get the pawls for mine either.

The shark guard attaches quickly and easily to the knife. It comes off just as simple too. You'd be able to work much the same way you do now, but be able to attach a guard when needed.

On top of the safety benefits the addition of the dust port is a welcome feature too. It really is a nice product.

[Shep]

Wow, Looks great

[RodKirby]

Question...

Where did you get the handles? Never seen them before.

[jnesmith]

While I must admit the OEM guards on these saws are just awful, for your safety, I highly recommend you get with Lee Styron (stytooner) for one of his Shark Guards. I totally understand not wanting to use a guard if the OEM guard is your only exposure, but the Shark Guard is very well designed, and made. It is on my saw for every cut that it can be...

I am familiar with the Shark Guard, and realize I should be using it or something like it. However, I do all of my cross cuts on the table saw with one sled or another, and also use gr-rippers for many rips. So, on a typical project I would not be able to use the guard for a majority of the cuts. Also, my main cross cut sled stays on the saw; I temporarily remove it for rips, than put it back on. I would be constantly taking the guard off and on.

Excuses, I know.

[RodKirby]

I use a Lexan guard on my sled...

[dbhost]

That's fair enough. Be safe!

[jnesmith]

Where did you get the handles? Never seen them before.

Hey Rod:

Which handles? The pulls on the drawers? If those are what you are referring to, they are just utility pulls from Lowes or Home Depot.

[RodKirby]

Hey Rod:

Which handles? The pulls on the drawers? If those are what you are referring to, they are just utility pulls from Lowes or Home Depot.

Yup - never seen them in Oz

[SSO720]

That is a beautiful cabinet. Wish I had some of that flame wood for one of my guitar builds.