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I have a Shark Guard for my Powermatic 66. No complaints. Unfortunately, when I moved, I lost the smallest splitter that came with the guard. Figured I would make a new splitter. I'm talking about a very low splitter for things like plywood.
I notice the other Shark Guard splitters are .105" thick, for a 1/8" blade. Is there a recommended width for splitters? I have steel roughly this thick. I can sand a few thousandths off if needed.
I'm thinking I'll make my splitter about 1/2" high.
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Thickness should be greater than plate of blade but less than kerf. Dave
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The steel I had lying around was about 0.110" in thickness. I just made a splitter, and I'm going to see if it kills me or anything. I would be surprised if five thousandths of extra thickness caused a problem.
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Last edited by Steve H Graham; 10-23-2019 at 6:13 PM.
Cry "Havoc," and let slip the dogs of bench.
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I would too. I think you'll be fine.Originally Posted by Steve H Graham
Chuck Taylor
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Had more than customer get after theirs with a belt sander, if you need it thinner than OEM.
Erik
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Like Eric said. Belt sander worked fine for me.
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