On Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:33:11 -0600, Leon wrote:

I definitely agree with you. When did "splitters" start being required
on new saws?

Long before the 70's They were fundamentally a part of the guard.

I have a 1948 Delta "contractor" saw and it has an overhead guard and a
splitter. So yes, they've been around a while.

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