I have had way too many close calls lately. I really do try to be careful… and I've had table saws for years. I have become a little gun shy lately due to some flying wood. The most recent occurred as I I was cutting a piece of very lightweight 3/16 plywood and a small piece kicked back. My fault I'm sure… but when it happened my hand landed on the table. Not right near the blade, but close enough to make me aware that it could happen. My underwear may or may not have been soiled.
So… I need a splitter for sure and I think I want a blade guard. I've researched the forums and found some suggestions, but I want to find one that will work with the Delta Unisaw 36-953.
I bought and tried the Biesemeyer 78-431 T-Square Anti-Kickback Snap-In Spreader… it did not really match up perfectly with the mounting holes in my saw so I returned it. The wood was getting hung up on the wings occasionally anyway. I don't want to worry about whether I can push wood through my saw.
Please recommend a guard that I can live with and a splitter that has worked too. I love woodworking but I love my fingers more. I also don't want wooden shards piercing my liver or intestines. I look forward to hearing from you guys. I know many of you don't use a guard. I sure would be upset to hear about a serious accident to any of you. I also hope you all have first aid kits very handy to your woodworking.
Thank you. If anyone has a source for a good antikickback/blade guard system I would really appreciate it.
Jerry
So… I need a splitter for sure and I think I want a blade guard. I've researched the forums and found some suggestions, but I want to find one that will work with the Delta Unisaw 36-953.
I bought and tried the Biesemeyer 78-431 T-Square Anti-Kickback Snap-In Spreader… it did not really match up perfectly with the mounting holes in my saw so I returned it. The wood was getting hung up on the wings occasionally anyway. I don't want to worry about whether I can push wood through my saw.
Please recommend a guard that I can live with and a splitter that has worked too. I love woodworking but I love my fingers more. I also don't want wooden shards piercing my liver or intestines. I look forward to hearing from you guys. I know many of you don't use a guard. I sure would be upset to hear about a serious accident to any of you. I also hope you all have first aid kits very handy to your woodworking.
Thank you. If anyone has a source for a good antikickback/blade guard system I would really appreciate it.
Jerry