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LeeWay Workshop |
November 21, 2008 |
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The Shark Guard 9.0.
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Lots of info below. Please scroll down.
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I currently have about an 8 week lead time as far as I can tell. Some cases longer. I am making them as fast as possible. Please don't be discouraged if I haven't gotten to yours yet. Feel free to ask about the status of your order at any time via email.
I have never had the volume of orders that I currently have. If you would like to order now, just drop me an email with the details of what you would like. I will then put you in the que on my production list. We could settle up when your order gets close to ship date.
I have also never produced as many guards per week as I currently do. Still tweaking production and building machines to help, so in the future, hopefully I can decrease instead of increase lead time.
You can use Paypal already if you want, but just be aware of the backlog I am currently experiencing and the fact the Paypal will either withdraw your funds or charge your card immediately. This I have no control over. The lead times are simply estimates and should not be considered concrete.
Thanks a bunch to all.
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Craftsman Professional "Snap in" Shark Guard
This Shark Guard utilizes a "Snap In" splitter mount that I designed with the help of Rich Z. and Andrew B. Thanks a bunch, Guys. This makes it very easy to change the splitters for different thicknesses of stock being cut. The mounting bracket is made out of 1/4" steel on earlier models and now uses 5/16" steel. It uses a spring plunger to lock the splitter into this mounting bracket. Since you won't be removing the slip in bracket anymore. You won't need tools to switch out the different sized splitters.There are 4 oval tipped set screws that serve to tighten up the play on the splitters. Once set, you can use any of the same thickness splitter in the mount. If you wanted to use a different thickness splitter, you just adjust the set screws. Thin kerf splitters will be standard, but some that are a little thicker will be available in the future as special order. The bracket is set up to use both.
If you have looked at other blade guards or dust covers, then you may be aware that the Shark Guard is different. It actually is a blade guard rather than just a blade cover. Its more of a safety system since it can be configured in so many different ways for different types of cuts. These are very strong. They are made out of polycarbonate, not just cast acrylic. Dang near bullet proof.
This design gets rid of the long splitter that mounts at the rear of the saw. This allows a nice outfeed table to be used without interference from the splitter. There are three different splitters that come with this Shark Guard package. One is the tallest one. It is for use when cutting the thickest of stock.
The next size down should be snapped in to cut 1.5" and thinner stock.
There is a shorty splitter for use when you can't use the guard. You unhook the Shark with the hose still attached and hang it up. Snap out the larger splitter and clamp without removing the clamp from the splitter. Pop in the Shorty and you are ready to go. This is the splitter that would be in place when you wanted to use a "GRR-Ripper".
These Grippers are a nice accessory to have for a tablesaw or router table. If you haven't already and regardless of whether you buy a Shark Guard, do yourself a favor and check out the "GRR-Ripper".
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I produce these guards using the best material and techniques possible in the Leeway Workshop. These are all handmade and powder coated to order. As such, I do not have a warehouse full of them. I do now use my shop built CNC router for the slots and dado's on the sides. This affords speed, precision and repeatability, but I did make the cnc by hand. ;) They may also have minor imperfections on them. There are very few perfect ones that I have made. To glue them up, I have to remove the protective film. This is inviting Murphy to help out. If they have more than one or two minor scratches or drips, they are sold as seconds. I make them on a first come first served basis. Orders for these have been tremendous. I do love building anything in my shop and these are no exception.
I have the
plans
on my site for the 1.0 version and some of the
upgrades and newer patterns
of the Shark Guard. If you are handy, you may choose to make one of these yourself.
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Disclaimer!
| All of the items that you get from me are guaranteed to be of good quality, handmade from the best material available. If you aren't pleased with the condition of what I send you, you get your money back.
As with any aftermarket accessory, you must decide if these are the right additions or modifications for your comfort and safety. There is no way to use your table saw and be risk free. The items that I make are merely aids. They will not prevent injury. Saws are very dangerous machines. Saws can KILL or MAIM you. These accessories may not comply with rules and regulations in your area. You must decide for yourself whether to use these accessories or not. It is your safety that is at risk when using any power tool or accessory. Since I can not be there at each and every setup and cut that you make, I can not be held responsible for any accidents that occur as a direct result of any information or equipment that you receive from me or this website. Any responsibility for the use of these product(s) ultimately rests on your own shoulders. Ordering anything from me is an acknowledgement that you understand these risks and responsibilties and that you are willing to accept the consequences of using them.
If you are un-certain as to who is responsible for the setup and usage of any of these accessories, DO NOT PURCHASE THEM.
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Payment Methods and Shipping Details.
The standard shipping rates apply to US shipping ONLY. Shipping is now INCLUDED in the price shown on this site. Canadian orders can use the cart item provided to bring Canadian shipping to the correct price. USPS has increased shipping cost twice in the past couple years, so as of 7-9-07, I will be increasing the prices to cover the shipping costs. If you have emailed me about a guard or have one on order, this won't effect your cost.
The payment methods that I accept are Credit Card Payments through PayPal,
US bank check or US money order or International Money Order in US Dollars. You can
E-mail
for more details. If you are wanting to send a check or money order, here is my
mailing address
and other contact information. If you live somewhere other than the US or Canada and want to know the shipping, just email me with your address.
There has always been a lead time of weeks when you order. This is due to the popularity of the Shark Guard. These require a lot of time to produce. I will turn your order around as fast as is possible.
It may be that I have the items you want on hand. Just be prepared for possible delay. You can contact me to get a rough estimate as to how long an order might take.
I always ship using USPS Priority or International Priority mail. You should receive an email from them on the day that your order ships. It will have a delivery confirmation #. It generally takes two days, but three days for some. I don't mind shipping to a PO Box.
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How to determine your splitter/riving knife thickness.
These are my typical recommendations on which thicknesses to choose when ordering.
The thicknesses I offer are actually just standard steel gauges. 13, 12 and 11. The smaller the number, the thicker the stock. Here is a link to standard steel sheet gauges.
Steel Gages.
Most factory supplied guards use 14 gauge and even less in some cases. Very few use thicker, but there are some. These are the thicknesses I start out with. Then when I powder coat them, it adds 3 or 4 mils of coating to each side.
It has been my experience that getting a splitter very close to the blade thickness is bad. It can often result in sticking and pinching on nearly every cut. This is also not safe. It will cause you to want to apply more pressure to feed and that is undesirable. You may have seen guys cut lumber the exact thickness of the kerf and use this as a splitter mounted into the throat plate. I think the reason that works is because the splitters are so small, they don't have enough area to cause much friction.
The larger area of bigger splitters will cause issues if they are too thick.
I only sell just a few of the thickest versions. They would be ideal on a saw in a cabinet shop that was dedicated for sheet goods. They also work on saws that have an easily adjusted splitter mounting bracket. Some are easy and some can be a bear.
I sell the thin kerf the most. .090 inch thickness. I recommend these for guys that use both type blades. Thin kerf and standard kerf. It actually works well for both because of the area of the splitter surface. Guys that don't own any thin kerf blades usually order the .105". These are just a little thicker and may even support the guard just a bit better because of it.
I would say that a good splitter should be just a bit less than the thickness of your kerf. Safety should be easy and trying to use a splitter that is too thick is a step in the wrong direction.
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Canadian Shipping
$12
This is for those in Canada that would like to use Paypal to order the complete package. Add this to your cart and it will correct the site price for shipping to Canada. This is anywhere in Canada. I will need you to send me your phone number in an email. This is for the shipping slip. I ship these using Priority International.
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Craftsman Hybrid Shark Guard Packages
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Craftsman Professional "Snap in" Shark Guard 9.0 including US shipping.
$150
This version fits Models (22124) (22114) and (22104) Craftsman Hybrid table saws. This package includes the clear Shark Guard, the adjustable clamp assembly, 3 different height splitters that will work for both thin and standard kerf blades, the snap in splitter mounting bracket, and two hex head cap screws and a couple of hex wrenches. The dust port is 2 1/2 in. od and 2 1/4 in. id.
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Shark Guard 9.4 (Mega Mouth) Upgrade
$15
This is the upgrade for the Mega Shark. The dust port is 4 in. od and 3.75 in. id. Just add this to your cart. It will bring the total of the Shark Guard to the correct price for this model.
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Add Shark Pawls to the Shark Guard package.
$7
These pawls are semi-gloss black powder coated hardened steel. They come with special brass bushings for use on the adjustable clamp.
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Shark Guard Caps
Khaki Caps are available for immediate shipping.
$16
If you think the Shark Guard is cool, wait till you sport one of these caps. (add to your cart and it will be shipped with your Shark Guard package) If you only want the caps, the link for those is here.
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