Bies Splitter Question

[Larry Fox]

I have the Bies Splitter in my Uni and it stays in about 99% of the time. Only time I remove it is when doing a blind cut or using a jig. However, when I do have to remove it, it is very tough to get out. Seems like sawdust gets into it or something. Several times I have had to disassemble it to get the splitter out. Anyone else have this problem? Has anyone resolved it? If so - how?

Thanks in advance for your time . . .

[Aaron Beaver]

I wouldn't mind hearing about this one. Mine is pretty tight and its a pain to get out sometimes. I will say it has seemed to get easier over the last couple of months than before and I haven't done anything except take it in and out when needed.

[Scott Whiting]

I have no trouble getting mine out. I may take it out more often than some folks do so I don't bang it when using the saw top as a workbench.

[Mike Spanbauer]

Dust can get in there, which is probably what is causing it. I just use my blow gun (80psi) and shoot inside every few weeks and it hasn't jammed on me in a while.

mike

[Jim Becker]

Mine got tight in the Jet saw like that, too. I just tried to keep it blown out with compressed air and sprayed occasionally with WD40. That seemed to help a lot. You don't want it loose, but you do want it to come out and go back in with only reasonable effort.

[Byron Trantham]

I have no problem removing or inserting mine. In fact I have the Shark Guard for the Unisaw and it too works well.