The guard is on my saw except for non-through cuts. I'm thinking about
making an overarm guard so it is always on for the same reason I have a
chainsaw with a chain brake. I plan to do everything within my power to
keep all my parts intact. Others mileage may vary (IE. if your parts don't
matter to you, go for it).

Mike

"Samson" wrote in message
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I haven't used a blade guard for years, but was reading a book
today on table saws that insisted to use them whenever possible.

Question: Do you use one? If not, why not?