I have a Mikata table saw. About a year ago i had to remove the guard in order to make a cut. I re installed the guard and hadn't used thar saw since. Today, I turned it on and saw sparks. Apparently the guard didn't go on properly. Tried to line it up but the thing fell appart in the process. I removed it again and got my work done.
My question is, Is the guard really a good safety precaution? It seems to get in the way and prevents me from doing some cuts. People tell me that the first thing they do is remove the guard because it is a nuisance.
Just wanted to get an oppinion from this group.

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I have a Mikata table saw. About a year ago i had to remove the guard in
order to make a cut. I re installed the guard and hadn't used thar saw
since. Today, I turned it on and saw sparks. Apparently the guard didn't
go on properly. Tried to line it up but the thing fell appart in the
process. I removed it again and got my work done.
My question is, Is the guard really a good safety precaution? It seems to
get in the way and prevents me from doing some cuts. People tell me that
the first thing they do is remove the guard because it is a nuisance.
Just wanted to get an oppinion from this group.

I'm trying to think if mine ever had one. I've been using it so long like
that. Secondary protection is nice when you forget primary safety.

Greg

On Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:23:03 -0700 (PDT),
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I have a Mikata table saw. About a year ago i had to remove the guard in order to make a cut. I re installed the guard and hadn't used thar saw since. Today, I turned it on and saw sparks. Apparently the guard didn't go on properly. Tried to line it up but the thing fell appart in the process. I removed it again and got my work done.
My question is, Is the guard really a good safety precaution? It seems to get in the way and prevents me from doing some cuts. People tell me that the first thing they do is remove the guard because it is a nuisance.
Just wanted to get an oppinion from this group.

Guards are a hot topic on the woodworking newsgroup. Personally, mine
is in place. At least half the guys take them off though.

More important, keep the fence properly aligned, use push sticks, keep
your hands far away from the blade, do not raise the blade too high.

If you are not sure of what the result may be, don't make the cut.

I don't know your experience or skill level, but if on the shy side,
be sure you know proper technique for using the saw. Learn about
kickback and how it can be prevented.

wrote:
I have a Mikata table saw. About a year ago i had to remove the guard in
order to make a cut. I re installed the guard and hadn't used thar saw
since. Today, I turned it on and saw sparks. Apparently the guard didn't
go on properly. Tried to line it up but the thing fell appart in the
process. I removed it again and got my work done.
My question is, Is the guard really a good safety precaution? It seems to
get in the way and prevents me from doing some cuts. People tell me that
the first thing they do is remove the guard because it is a nuisance.
Just wanted to get an oppinion from this group.

My guard installs easily and accurately with a single thumbscrew. Since the
kickback pawls and splitter are part of the guard, I use it as long as it
won't impact the cut.

Obviously it can't be used for cuts like dadoes or with a sled, but for any
cut where the guard can be used, I use it.

If your guard "fell apart in the process" of being installed, then it must
have been a piece of crap. I've tossing mine around the shop for years and
it always slips right back in place and never gives me any trouble.

New brand, Mikata?

Christopher A. Young
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I have a Mikata table saw.

On Sep 23, 1:29*pm, "Stormin Mormon"
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New brand, Mikata?

Christopher A. Young
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You know he meant Makita

What color am I thinking?

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You know he meant Makita

"Stormin Mormon" wrote:
What color am I thinking?

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You know he meant Makita

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