Ruhi Arslan
11-16-2010, 4:12 PM
PM66 that I've acquired recently didn't come with the OEM splitter and blade guard. It has the Excalibur overarm blade guard and the previous owner didn't keep the splitter rear support shaft and the guard assembly. :confused:
Before I go ahead and order one from PM, I did my homework and found out that there are other options available maybe even much better. I'd like to hear what would you prefer based on experiences you have with what you've got from the three choices I came up with for PM66.
OEM: Splitter Rear Support and Assembly ($90) plus Guard & Splitter Assembly ($148) comes to a total of $238 + shipping. I do not need to have the guard since I have the Excalibur.
It is fixed and requires tool to use to take it in/out. Only one set kerf thickness - 1/8"
Shark Guard (leestyron.com): A full set of three heights at a fixed kerf (thin, standard or extra thick) ($67) plus anti-kickback paws ($30).
A ratcheting tool comes with the kit and individual heights can be purchased separately at any combination of kerfs. It may not work with overarm guards. Works only at 90.
Biesemeyer Splitter (MikesTools.com B78-440): It is the only splitter with a quick removal option if needed without any tools ($140).
Works only with the standard kerf. Compatible with overarm guards. Sounds like a winner....
Found an older thread beating the subject well but nothing to compare all http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=67546
Opinions, experiences please? Thanks.
Before I go ahead and order one from PM, I did my homework and found out that there are other options available maybe even much better. I'd like to hear what would you prefer based on experiences you have with what you've got from the three choices I came up with for PM66.
OEM: Splitter Rear Support and Assembly ($90) plus Guard & Splitter Assembly ($148) comes to a total of $238 + shipping. I do not need to have the guard since I have the Excalibur.
It is fixed and requires tool to use to take it in/out. Only one set kerf thickness - 1/8"
Shark Guard (leestyron.com): A full set of three heights at a fixed kerf (thin, standard or extra thick) ($67) plus anti-kickback paws ($30).
A ratcheting tool comes with the kit and individual heights can be purchased separately at any combination of kerfs. It may not work with overarm guards. Works only at 90.
Biesemeyer Splitter (MikesTools.com B78-440): It is the only splitter with a quick removal option if needed without any tools ($140).
Works only with the standard kerf. Compatible with overarm guards. Sounds like a winner....
Found an older thread beating the subject well but nothing to compare all http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=67546
Opinions, experiences please? Thanks.