has anyone had any experience with this device. I have a jet contractor
saw, and changing out the old guard and splitter is a real pain. any pro's
or cons with the splitter. woodcraft sells it for a bit overy 100.00, is it
worth the cash
http://shop.woodcraft.com/Woodcraft/product_family.asp?family%5Fid=4578&gift
=False&mscssid=0DF4838CB1C94E92B8B8AF768EF6337D
thanks for the imput
steve.
I just installed one on my Exacta Saw. The only complaint I have had
so far is that is is specifically for thin kerf blades, which I am not
using. However, it does appear to work. (I got around to installing
it when the 2x4 I needed to rip was pinching the back of the blade and
I was quickly getting to a non-safe situation.) I stopped, installed
the splitter, and then ripped the exact board with no further
problems.
I should say that I got mine at 40% off. I wouldn't have bought it as
readily at full price.
--Rick
On Sun, 09 Nov 2003 00:27:56 GMT, "Steven C. Lund"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>has anyone had any experience with this device. I have a jet contractor
>saw, and changing out the old guard and splitter is a real pain. any pro's
>or cons with the splitter. woodcraft sells it for a bit overy 100.00, is it
>worth the cash
>http://shop.woodcraft.com/Woodcraft/product_family.asp?family%5Fid=4578&gift
>=False&mscssid=0DF4838CB1C94E92B8B8AF768EF6337D
>thanks for the imput
>steve.
>
>
"Steven C. Lund" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> has anyone had any experience with this device. I have a jet contractor
> saw, and changing out the old guard and splitter is a real pain. any
pro's
> or cons with the splitter. woodcraft sells it for a bit overy 100.00, is
it
> worth the cash
>
http://shop.woodcraft.com/Woodcraft/product_family.asp?family%5Fid=4578&gift
I installed one 4 months ago on a Jet contractors saw.
The instructions were a little unclear but I worked through it. I did have
to do some filing to enlarge the holes to align the mount properly. (this is
stated as a possibilitiy in the instructions) It did require more filing
than I thought it should. I also had to enlarge the cut in the throat plate
and file back the splitter a bit to install the jet throat plate
Once installed it was fairly easy to align. It snaps in and out easily and
is a joy to use. The only concern I have is how close the blade comes to the
mount when a 10" blade is fully raised. I haven't checked, but it looks like
thousands of an inch clearance.
All being said, I'm glad I purchased it and think it's worth the money and
effort. I won't use the saw without the a splitter.
Ken