CONSTRUCTING A FEATHERBOARD

Fig. 135, illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. The material which the featherboard is constructed of, should be a straight piece of wood that is free of knots and cracks. Featherboards are used to keep the work in contact with the fence and table and help prevent kickbacks. Clamp the featherboards to the fence and table so that the leading edge of the featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is completed. Use featherboards for all non “thru-sawing” operations where the guard and spreader assembly must be removed (see Fig. 136). Always replace the guard and spreader assembly when the non thru-sawing operation is completed.

Kerf should be about 1/4" apart.

Fig. 135

Fig. 136

BLADE GUARD ACCESSORIES

Deluxe Uniguard® Blade Guard

The Delta Model 34-976 Uniguard Blade Guard with Splitter and Anti-kickback Fingers Fig. 137, is an accessory that can be used in place of the standard blade guard that is supplied with the Unisaw. The Delta Model 34-976 Uniguard Blade Guard can be mounted to the Unisaw, the Unisaw with a Jet-Lock rip fence, the Unisaw with a 52" Unifence, or 30" Unifence.

78-953Uniguard Strap Kit. Kit replaces the rear angle rail of Biesemeyer 30" and 50" Commercial Fence Systems and Home Shop Fence Systems up to 52" for mounting the No. 34-976 Delta Uniguard Blade Guard. Mounting hardware included.

Biesemeyer® T-Square®Table Saw Blade Guard System

The Biesemeyer Model 78-960 Biesemeyer T-Square Table Saw Blade Guard System Fig. 138, is an accessory that can be used in place of the standard blade guard that is supplied with the Unisaw.

Catalog Listing Biesemeyer T-Square Blade Guard Systems

78-96010" System for Home Shop 52" and Commercial 50" Fence Systems. With T-arm assembly, blade guard, splitter, installation bracket, mounting hardware and instruction manual.

78-95510" System for Home Shop 28", 40" and Commercial 26", 30" and 38" Fence Systems. Same as 78-960 except for fence systems 40" and under.

Fig. 137

Fig. 138

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