Do any of you use any type of safety guard, with your table saw? They always seem to be a real nuisance. I replaced mine with a homemade splitter, but I'd like something better. What do you use?
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Guards are usually a nuisance to take on and off. That is why Lee Styron designed and made his "Shark Guard" for the BT and a few other saws. It has a splitter that only has to come off for when using a dado blade; yet the guard itself only takes about 10 seconds to take off and 10 seconds to put back on - a real safety feature.
See it here: http://www.leestyron.com/sharkguard.phpHank Lee
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted!
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quote:Originally posted by leehljp
yet the guard itself only takes about 10 seconds to take off and 10 seconds to put back on
10 seconds??? ....
SLACKER!
If it ain't broke.. don't fix it!!!... but you can always 'hop it up'
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My main concern with any sort of guard is alignment with the blade. After a couple of near kickbacks with the old Craftsman, I took the guard off completely. I never could get the guard to align properly. I am definatly interested in this if I am sure that it will work. However, $100 is a lot of change to try something that doesn't stay in perfect alignment with the blade. My understanding is that the guard that came with the 3100 is bad about scratching the wood. Is this that much better and safer? If so, what all would I need to buy to use this? Can I get one without the shark face?"It's a dog eat dog world out there, and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear."- Norm (from Cheers)
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I don't think the standard BT3100 guard scratches the wood -- it's the pawls that scratch. The guard is fine as a guard, but is such a hassle to take on and off that most folks tend to just leave it off. Also, the standard riving knife is a bit higher than the blade, so it must be removed if you're not cutting al the way through the wood (e.g., doing a rabbet). Lee's knife is a little lower than the top of the blade, so you don't have to remove it in such cases.
I have Lee's Shark guard, and am happy with it except for one thing: the plastic piece at the lower front, that connects the main side pieces, tends to snag the front of my wood as I'm first feeding it toward the blade. Awkward having to pull wood back, reach forward, lift the guard up a hair, and slide the wood past that obstruction. I've been meaning to grind away the lower 1/8" of the plastic crosspiece, as the guard would still hold together just fine without it.- David
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I too have Lee's Sharkguard. It's a well thought out product. Keeps my finger on my hands were they belong. I can remove the guard quickly when I need to and have the riving knife still in place. The only reason to take the knife off is for dado work.Opinions are like gas;
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This poll, taken right here just 2 weeks ago, answers your question
exactly:
http://www.bt3central.com/forum/topi...TOPIC_ID=27559
Loring in Katy, TX USA
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I use a Shark Guard that Lee made. Works very well.Monte (another darksider)
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If $100 sounds like a lot of dough, you can consider a shark fin. Shark fin is a key component of a shark guard, it is that splitter permanently installed onto which guard mounts. Shark fin is sold separately for $21 delivered to your door. This is the piece you need to allign. If you like it - you may upgrade to a full shark later. That is what I have done.Alex VComment
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The Shark Guard is worth every penny you pay for it - DAMHIKT.Ken Weaver
Clemson, SC
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So far, all the reviews are definately steering me towards purchasing one. However, is there a way to order without the shark face sticker, or is it easily removable? I have a little bit of a vision problem (aka, blind as a bat in one eye), so any little distraction like that sticker isn't good for me."It's a dog eat dog world out there, and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear."- Norm (from Cheers)
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You can have it with or without the decal. With or without a dust port in your color choice. These truly are custom made to order for the most part. I'm easy to get along with.quote:Originally posted by JSUPreston
So far, all the reviews are definately steering me towards purchasing one. However, is there a way to order without the shark face sticker, or is it easily removable? I have a little bit of a vision problem (aka, blind as a bat in one eye), so any little distraction like that sticker isn't good for me.
Thanks again, fella's.
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Thanks for the info, Lee. I noticed you're not too far south from me. How are things down your way? I know my BIL just got a new roof on his house in New Orleans due to Katrina. Kinda curious how you made out."It's a dog eat dog world out there, and I'm wearing Milk-Bone underwear."- Norm (from Cheers)
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I got lucky through all of the storm pretty much. I work in Gulf Shores. Lets just say there is no end in sight to the work down there. Thanks for asking. Many folks around here didn't fair off as lucky as we did. I have to hand it to the state of Alabama for being storm prepared though. They have had enough practice to really get their act together. Couldn't have ask for more on their part. I won't comment on FEMA. We're not suposed to cuss on this site.
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