[jonah]

I used to use the Forrest blade stabilizer, but then decided to test it. I found absolutely no different in the width or straightness of the kerf with the stabilizer in place versus without it. I gave it away.

 

[jonah]

I should add that my use of the stabilizer was on a thin kerf blade on a Ridgid 3650 saw. With a 3+ HP saw, there's no reason not to use full kerf blades unless you're trying to save stock on thin strips.

 

[jonah]

If you align the right edge of the splitter with the right edge of the blade, the thin kerf splitter will work just as well as the thicker one. This is assuming you're ripping to the right of the blade, of course.