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   JeffKurtz | Feb 05, 2003 10:02pm | #1

   I've never owned a Delta table saw, but I'll assume the guard set-up is essentially the same as that used by Jet.

   The two best methods for adjusting the guard are:

   1. Cutting torch - for major alignment.
   2. Sledge hammer - for minor adjustments.

   Liberal application of either will bring out the very best  that guard is capable of delivering.

   If you're serious about safety, check the archives for European style splitters or riving knives.

   Jeff

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   forestgirl | Feb 05, 2003 11:56pm | #2

   Did you never talk with Delta about this problem?  The only way they're going to realize we want these accessories to work right is if we complain when they don't.  I have a similar problem with the splitter on my Jet contractor's saw, but I bought it used, so complaining isn't an option.  When it's directly in line with the sawblade, it isn't really 90degrees to the table.  Only a problem on thick stuff I guess.

   Your best bet at this point may be the Biesemeyer (sp?) splitter.

   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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   ownersrep | Feb 06, 2003 02:46am | #3

   I had the same problem with the old Rigid.  You had to straghten it (by hand - no need to use torch or sledge on that sheet metal), almost every time you used it.  I did try to be faithful about using it (after a couple painful kickbacks).  I agree that we need to tell the manufactures that the current guards are not saitisfactory.  I'm sure nobody wants to be the first to improve and have to raise the price of their saw but I'm surprised that someone hasn't sued and brought the thing to a head.

   In the mean time does someone have a website for a dealer on the biesmeyer splitter?  That seems to be the best interim option and amazon shows it only for the pm66.

   Thanks,

   JIm

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   forestgirl | Feb 06, 2003 09:11am | #4

   Here's a link for the complete list of Bies. splitters:

   http://www.biesemeyer.com/safety/splitter.htm

   They say to click on the Distributors' link, but I haven'y found it yet!

   OK, here are some other links.  (Let's hope Knots doesn't crash this time).

   Redmond Machinery:  http://www.redmond-machinery.com/ (an e-friend ordered one from them, got great service)

   Distributors:  http://www.biesemeyer.com/dist_pages/index.htm

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

   Edited 2/6/2003 1:36:05 AM ET by forestgirl

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   ownersrep | Feb 06, 2003 09:56pm | #5

   Thank You ForestGirl.  I've noticed you're always very generous in your time and knowledge to us dumbes.  Today it was on Amazon (don't know why they only showed pm66 last time).  I ordered it.

   Again, Thank You

   Jim