I was wondering whether R and P can be added to a bandsaw's guard after market. I keep dropping the stinking guard on either my thumb, or the ZCI. I have so far broken 2 ZCIs that I made out of lexan...

I was just intrigued to ask whether this can be done as an aftermarket mod, as to prevent the freefall. Now before you ask, I generally try to hold the arm, but, if I have a piece of decent sized stock in my hand, to position the guard correctly, its kind of hard...