Does anyone use a splitter when using a cross-cut sled? I've got a fairly large sled and was doing a rip on a small square'ish piece I had just cross-cut (it was stable on the sled so I didn't need the fence). It was some cr@ppy contruction grade 1x12 from HD. ALmost as soon as the front of the piece had passed the blade, it closed down on the blade and stalled the motor. I guess one of the lucky times I only have a contractor TS and not a higher power one, as it probably would have kicked back!

I think it probably moved so soon that even a splitter would not have engaged (unless it is the kind that raises with the blade). A fixed splitter behind the blade would never have caught it as I didn't have the blade raised fully.