On Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:33:29 -0500, Bill
wrote:

I was looking at parts diagram for a 2002 Unisaw that I located that
didn't have a blade guard or splitter. I was surprised. From the parts
diagram it looks like a real pain to remove the splitter (2 screws,
sideways?).
My splitter is like that, 2 bolts. Now they are wingnuts. Inside was.
another bolt to loosen/tighten; now it is a cam clamp.


Not only that it would cost $150 to obtain this part.
Maybe I've already deduced why it's "not present"?

Thee may be value in a riving knife instead? FWIW, this saw has a
Unifence that didn't move as smoothly as other fences I've seen, it
needed to be "palm tapped"--but that detail doesn't seem so critical.
Maybe it just needs wax? It locked solid however (though it is Aluminum
and may flex a little--you can see I've been reading! )

Riving knife? Much safer than a splitter because it always hugs the
blade. You are aware that you can't retrofit a riving knife to a saw
that came without one? Unless you manage to fabricate it yourself
somehow. Which would then void your "warranty".

You can improve on the stock splitter with the Biesemeyer aftermarket
device assuming it works on your saw:

http://www.amazon.com/Biesemeyer-78-.../dp/B000022613

Or a splitter/blade guard combo from Lee Styron might be just the
ticket for you:

http://leestyron.com/


Looks like it may either be this saw or a new Grizzly G0691. Does
Grizzly have a "great feeling" fence or just so-so? After all is said
and done, the cost of delivery of both saws is about the same(which
improves the price of the Grizzly, relatively speaking).

From viewing their web site, the Grizzly fence looks to have been
re-engineered from the one on my G1023. My lever handle is roughly
cast, the pic looks like a nicer looking arm. I would rate my fence as
"OK". It is quite solid. Waxing the table, rails, and pads on the
fence makes all the difference in terms of smooth sliding.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/entry.ph...y-G0691-Review

Jim