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   IronDog | Jun 17, 2002 04:47pm | #1

   MSD,

   Yes, I've been using the Excalibur for over a year now and think it works beautifully. I also upgraded it by installing some strip brushes along the sides to help contain dust. I'll try to post an image later.

   For kickback I use anti- kickback wheels which are widely available in many catalogs from different manufacturers.

   The wheels also help keep material tight to the fence.

   Rather helpful when wrestling with sheet material .

   Hope that helps.

   Tom

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   dollarb2 | Jun 17, 2002 05:24pm | #2

   IronDog,

   Are you refering to products like "Board Buddies?"$ Bill

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   IronDog | Jun 17, 2002 05:29pm | #3

   I am indeed referring to "board buddies"!

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   ScottDoten | Jul 19, 2002 07:01am | #7

   Tom,

   Tom,

   Do some of the manufacturers call their anti-kickback devices "Board Buddies"?  As far as quality, would you personally recommend one brand over another?

   Thanks!

   MSD

   Ps What did you think about the joke I attached?

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   IronDog | Jul 19, 2002 04:36pm | #8

   Hi,

   No I don't have any preference.

   I have used "board buddies" in the past and was happy with them.

   Right now I using a different brand that clamps to the fence and is more adjustable than the board buddies. I know you're going to want to know the brand but it escapes me at the moment.

   I'll try to check later. And try to post the picture I promised!

   Tom

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   ScottDoten | Jul 19, 2002 08:17pm | #10

   Tom,

   Thanks for the info and getting back to me so quickly.  I'll look forward to getting the brand name and where to purchase.  The picture will be a bonus.

   Talk to you later - MSD

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   HowardAcheson | Jul 19, 2002 06:22pm | #9

   "Board Buddies" is a brand name of one type of devise. There are others. I use a "RipStrate"

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   ScottDoten | Jul 19, 2002 08:19pm | #11

   Howie,

   Where can I get more info on Rip Straight?

   Thanks!

   MSD

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   HowardAcheson | Jul 19, 2002 09:23pm | #12

   The distributor is Woodworkers Warehouse.

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   ScottDoten | Jul 20, 2002 09:14pm | #13

   I'll check it out, thanks for your help

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   forestgirl | Jun 17, 2002 07:13pm | #4

   Is there a splitter involved anywhere in this future set-up?

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl   ;-)

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   sschefer | Jun 17, 2002 07:17pm | #5

   I have a 5lb splitter, it came with the chain saw I just bought... I'm serious.

   Steve - in Northern California

   Edited 6/17/2002 12:21:03 PM ET by Steve Schefer

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   Elcoholic | Jun 17, 2002 11:07pm | #6

   I am very happy with the Excaliber.  I didn't use any splitter for a while, just a feather board and toed the fence out a few thou.  When Beismeyer came out with the plug in splitter for the Jet I put one on and it works great too.  I found the pawls got in the way on narrow rips, so I cut them off - but that's just me.

   John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking

   Life is tough.  It's tougher if you're stupid - John Wayne