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11-12-2018 06:00 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: powermatic model 66 riving knife To all, Thanks for taking the time to look at my question. Does anyone know of a manufacturer of a riving knife that can be installed on my Powermatic Model 66 or any table saw which will move with the blade as it goes up or down, left or right? I have looked online but I have not come up with a solution other than the micro jig splitter. |
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#1 posted 11-12-2018 06:22 PM |
Leeway Workshop makes a fantastic option called the Shark Guard. I’ve been eyeballing one for my PM63 contractor saw for a long time. He has adjustable riving knife options where they are possible to be retrofitted to old saws, and for others it’s a multi-splitter config (interchageable splitters of different sizes to keep it as close as possible to the blade and height of the workpiece). Unfortunately my saw is only compatible with the splitter version but you should definitely check them out either way for your PM 66. Looks like they sell a splitter-only option, but the guard is a big selling point for me. Looks well made, easy to attach/remove, and I’ve heard dust collection is fantastic as well. They also have several add-ons like anti-kickback pawls, and they recently released a work light for the guard. Cool stuff. |
#2 posted 11-12-2018 09:24 PM |
No option for a tilting riving knife for PM66. Best you can do is like mentioned above, Sharkguard ARK. You manually move the riving knife up and down while it’s bolted to the rear table blade assembly. However, due to the ARK being bolted, it will not tilt. -- The Carpenter Bee is derived from the Ancient Greek word wood-cutter "xylokopos/ξυλοκὀπος" |
#3 posted 11-15-2018 05:45 AM |
The ARK will tilt on a Unisaw, because it replaces the splitter part of the blade guard, which certainly tilts with the blade. Wouldn’t the splitter on a PM also tilt . . . and thus the ARK as well? (Admittedly not familiar with PM saws). -- I admit to being an adrenaline junky; fortunately, I'm very easily frightened |
#4 posted 11-15-2018 01:34 PM |
Hi Guys. -- Lee |
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