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I don´t get it why non of the US table saws have this "fin" integrated. In Germany this is standard or better said prescripted by regulations. The "fin" here is out of steel and linked to the table saw blade mechanism, so the distance to the blade is permanent about 5mm or .2inch. And it can be a real life saver if you work with solid wood (with a lot if tension inside), cause if you cut wood and it widens on the inner sides the blade CAN shoot the wood back in a deadly velocity.

Maybe try using some nylon/plastic etc, the same stuff your fence is made out of, for the fins, bet they would last a really long time

Have they held up? 

I did it even simpler--placed a brass screw into the wooden insert in line and behind the blade, then filed the profile to be about the same thickness as the blade. It has been in business for over a year now with no signs of wear. No kick backs, prevents wedging effect and wood burning. Also helps to push the board to the fence. Small size but works great even on thicker boards...

I'm curious, how are they holding up? I'm very interested in doing this myself. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for planting the seed for this idea... I had an after market riving knife for my old unisaw that wasn't very stable and when using my crosscut sled got pushed back down into the blade sending metal shards everywhere... lucky I didn't lose an eye (I had forgotten to wear my goggles for that cut). I took that thing off and made a new insert with this feature and so far I love it. I did the single fin design and made mine 1/4" shy of full blade height, it looks pretty sweet too.

I will try the fin idea. It seems to be much more practical than my riving knife, which is cumbersome - so I don't use it. My normal method if the wood starts to bind is to just stick a wedge in the wood after it passes the blade. By the way, I have never had a problem with plywood binding on the blade.

I love the fact that you put the links in the description, makes nubs like me not feel stupid asking questions lol.

awesome looking tool.

Another Great Tool Tuesday Rich the Schelle turnbuckle tool will be very useful

Can you do a review on Slipper Kit from Revolution Design ?

Great work Rich, thanks. Finally received my Axial Yeti XL kit, and completed it. Came up a treat, can't wait to try. (winter here in Melbourne, and we are in the middle of Antarctic driven spell) You so reminded me I need a wrench! I'll check out my local Hobby Shop and Ebay. I do have a variety of brands and sized cars so I think I'll try to get something to cover most if not all. Vorza, Slash, Mini Revo, Mini 8T, and Yeti XL.

that tool looks very nice !!

Nice trenches