What is this?

[Steve Mathews]

The Unisaw (36-945) that I just purchased has this attached to the rear trunnion. Is this for a riving knife? It doesn't show up on the parts diagram.

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[Jeff Duncan]

That looks a lot like an add-on splitter attachment I think made by Beis though not sure? I have one on my Unisaw as well. May still be available though again not sure? They are handy since you can pop them in when needed.

JeffD

[Ethan Melad]

Its a Biesemeyer splitter assembly, probably #78-961
edit: Jeff beat me...

[Steve Mathews]

Thanks! I searched online using the number above and it looks exactly like what's on my Unisaw. Apparently this is a discontinued item. Is it worthwhile trying to find the parts needed for it? If not, is there an available alternative?

[Rick Whitehead]

Thanks! I searched online using the number above and it looks exactly like what's on my Unisaw. Apparently this is a discontinued item. Is it worthwhile trying to find the parts needed for it? If not, is there an available alternative?
Yes, I think it would be worthwhile to see if you can find the missing splitter and anti-kickback pawls.
I have one of these on my Powermatic 66 at work, and it works well.
Hope you can find one!
Rick

[Steve Mathews]

Yes, I think it would be worthwhile to see if you can find the missing splitter and anti-kickback pawls.
I have one of these on my Powermatic 66 at work, and it works well.
Hope you can find one!
Rick

Is there a source for these other than eBay?

[Mike Goetzke]

There is a site dedicated to old arn - owwm . You can try there, but, I restored a 1950's Uni recently and I bought a Shark Guard (splitter/guard/anti-kickback paws/above table dust port).


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v212/mbg/My%20Tools/Delta%20OldUnisaw/Shark%20Guard/IMG_0015_zpsbd91f784.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/mbg/media/My%20Tools/Delta%20OldUnisaw/Shark%20Guard/IMG_0015_zpsbd91f784.jpg.html)


Mike

[Larry Fox]

Shark guard sells a guard that slips right into that Bies splitter holder. I had one on a Unitas that I used to own and it was a really nice piece. If you don't go with a shark guard it is def worth trying to find a splitter in my opinion.

[Jerry Olexa]

Sounds like a line from Tom Silva on "Ask this old house". :)

[Steve Mathews]

Shark guard sells a guard that slips right into that Bies splitter holder. I had one on a Unitas that I used to own and it was a really nice piece. If you don't go with a shark guard it is def worth trying to find a splitter in my opinion.

That sounds like a good alternative since I haven't found any Biesemeyer replacement parts yet. I also like the complete Shark Guard (splitter/guard/anti-kickback paws/above table dust port) but I don't have the original Delta splitter bracket that I understand is required. I'm having a hard time navigating Leeway's website for pricing and availability but will press on. I will be posting another comment about my newb purchase including a few embarrassing discoveries.

[Steve Mathews]

Shark guard sells a guard that slips right into that Bies splitter holder. I had one on a Unitas that I used to own and it was a really nice piece. If you don't go with a shark guard it is def worth trying to find a splitter in my opinion.
Thanks again for the heads up. I contacted Leeway to be put on the waiting list for the parts. They seem to make some very nice stuff.