Does anyone out there have one of these, if so what is it like?
Table Saw Guard + Dust Extraction
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Paul.J
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Waka.
I had one on my Unisaw,and it really did take some of the dust away.
I thought it was a good bit of kit.I set mine up so it was fixed to the mobile base so it moved with the saw,and i could swing it out the way when i needed to.
I had one on my Unisaw,and it really did take some of the dust away.
I thought it was a good bit of kit.I set mine up so it was fixed to the mobile base so it moved with the saw,and i could swing it out the way when i needed to.
DaveL
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As they both said I have one of these. 8)
Nice bit of kit, I have it fixed on to the shop made mobile base for the saw. It is possible to undo a clamp and swing it round, useful when using the tenon jig. The fittings have slots in the mounting plates so if you do need to remove it is a quick process.
I am still working on the dust extraction for the Wadkin, mine came without the boy and dust pan & brush that appears to of been how it was done in the 70's. :roll:
I have a batten and cardboard cover for the motor side of the saw, its the MK IV or VI, I have lost track but it has just fallen apart.
I will be sorting out some thin ply or hardboard to make a proper box now I have a fairly good solution. I have been running with the shop vac on the overhead guard and that works well. I do need to grease the pivot points as it does not drop down now they have dried out.
Nice bit of kit, I have it fixed on to the shop made mobile base for the saw. It is possible to undo a clamp and swing it round, useful when using the tenon jig. The fittings have slots in the mounting plates so if you do need to remove it is a quick process.
I am still working on the dust extraction for the Wadkin, mine came without the boy and dust pan & brush that appears to of been how it was done in the 70's. :roll:
I have a batten and cardboard cover for the motor side of the saw, its the MK IV or VI, I have lost track but it has just fallen apart.
I will be sorting out some thin ply or hardboard to make a proper box now I have a fairly good solution. I have been running with the shop vac on the overhead guard and that works well. I do need to grease the pivot points as it does not drop down now they have dried out.slemishwoodcrafts
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hi all,
i made one of these overarm guards for my AS T&D coursework. i will try and post some pics later as the powers that be need me to work
It was definitely cheaper for me to make and it wasnt very difficult
michael
i made one of these overarm guards for my AS T&D coursework. i will try and post some pics later as the powers that be need me to work
It was definitely cheaper for me to make and it wasnt very difficult
michael
p111dom
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I'm not sure why you'd want one. My saw's crown guard extraction works with my fence set at max rip. And even if you wanted to cut freehand (not advisable) like in the picture it still wouldn't get in the way. Does it simply give better extraction?
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Dom it could also improve safety if you decided to do 'deeping', i.e dado type cuts. I'd imagine the large size of it and it's port would also improve extraction.
Olly, no that's not the one I'm thinking of. Was a few yrs ago. I think it might have been newt?
Olly, no that's not the one I'm thinking of. Was a few yrs ago. I think it might have been newt?
p111dom
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I suppose so but I would only do that once in a blue moon and it's too expensive for just that.
Thanks for the replies guys, very helpful.
Some comments on why I'd want it instead of relying on the dust extraction from my crown guard, well the crown guard that came with my Xcalibar dosen't have an extraction port on it, also most that do only have the small diameter hose.
What I like about this set up is that (as DaveL and others have said) it can be fixed to the table extension, wide and long guard that takes upto a 400mm blade, my saw is 300mm blade diameter, you can get it close to the work and still see the wood running through the blade, and last but not least it has 100mm dust extraction that will tie into my existing fixed system.
With the positive comments I've had I will be placing an order tomorrow.
Thanks again for all the comments.
Some comments on why I'd want it instead of relying on the dust extraction from my crown guard, well the crown guard that came with my Xcalibar dosen't have an extraction port on it, also most that do only have the small diameter hose.
What I like about this set up is that (as DaveL and others have said) it can be fixed to the table extension, wide and long guard that takes upto a 400mm blade, my saw is 300mm blade diameter, you can get it close to the work and still see the wood running through the blade, and last but not least it has 100mm dust extraction that will tie into my existing fixed system.
With the positive comments I've had I will be placing an order tomorrow.
Thanks again for all the comments.
