On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:41:40 -0500, Bill wrote:

Imagine a giant C-Clamp with a "blade guard hood" attached to it. Maybe
the C could just be "swung" out of the way? As many say, "The devil is
in the details...".

Sounds like the overhead guard on my 1948 Delta - but alas, no dust
collection. It does have a dust chute coming out the back but it's
square :-). Take a look at:

http://vintagemachinery.org/photoind...l.aspx?id=3666

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