Improvised TS Splitter

[harry strasil]

no complacency to it, if it hadn't been for that stupid govt required dangerous guard none of my ten digits would have been anywhere close to the blade, and as far as complacency goes what does one of those dangerous stupid things give you anyway.

My error was trying to use the thing in the first place.

[John Thompson]

Your welcome Mike. John I was not refering to your post. But was refering to Jason's .

"this works well since I normally run a full kerf blade, and the splitter is slightly narrower. When I do put in the thin kerf blade its the same width as the splitter, "

I did not mean to ruffle anybodys feathers. Sorry if I did.

No promblem Tom, as I should have been more through when I went back to see just what you were referring to. I should have read Jason's post more cloesly. It takes much more than a gap in communication to get my shorts in a wad.

Bottom line... I got you Lima-Charlie (loud and clear) at this point.

Regards for the day, sir...

[Jason Wagner]

"Tried to get the darn thing outa the way to see for a freehand cut." meaning no fence? and one hand while the other moved the guard...I'm no old timer but seems like you were asking for it. Just like your seat belt is gonna trap you in your car vs. keep you from flying out through the sunroof to safety.

[ken gibbs]

This week I installed an aftermarket MJ Splitter on my rebuilt UNISAW. You have to use an ultra dense plastic insert to locate and drill these little splitters, but it was not difficult. The directions were written for left-handed folks with an ADHD condition, but once I figured where the photographer was standing when he took the pic, it went right onto the zero clearance splitter (ZCS). The only real problem was sanding down the ZCS to fit the UNISAW because it was slightly oversized. To remove the splitter head, all you have to do is stick a screw driver through the center hole in the splitter and pop it out. Rockler sells both sizes: narrow kerf blade size and 1/8" blade kerf. Does anybody have any negative things to say about these splitters? They cost about $20.00 for the splitter and install kit from Rockler Hardware. Just be sure to order the correct splitter for your blade.

[Steve Clardy]

This week I installed an aftermarket MJ Splitter on my rebuilt UNISAW. You have to use an ultra dense plastic insert to locate and drill these little splitters, but it was not difficult. The directions were written for left-handed folks with an ADHD condition, but once I figured where the photographer was standing when he took the pic, it went right onto the zero clearance splitter (ZCS). The only real problem was sanding down the ZCS to fit the UNISAW because it was slightly oversized. To remove the splitter head, all you have to do is stick a screw driver through the center hole in the splitter and pop it out. Rockler sells both sizes: narrow kerf blade size and 1/8" blade kerf. Does anybody have any negative things to say about these splitters? They cost about $20.00 for the splitter and install kit from Rockler Hardware. Just be sure to order the correct splitter for your blade.

I've used the MJ splitters for 6-7 years now. Ever since they came out. No complaints.

[Rod Sheridan]

"Tried to get the darn thing outa the way to see for a freehand cut." meaning no fence? and one hand while the other moved the guard...I'm no old timer but seems like you were asking for it. Just like your seat belt is gonna trap you in your car vs. keep you from flying out through the sunroof to safety.

Jason funny you should mention that.

Today on the drive into work, the overhead sign said " Be projected or be protected. Use your seatbelt"

Made me laugh...........Regards, Rod.

[Zach England]

It wold be nifty to find an easy way to make it double as a height gauge.