Looking for riving knife for my B&D BT2500 Table Saw
I'd like to install a riving knife on my Black and decker BT2500 table saw, but the saw is 25 years old and I'm not having any luck finding one. Is there a universal one on the market that I can make fit? Below is an image of the saw with the provided guard. I suppose I could hack the guard leaving only the knife portion then purchase another guard assembly assuming I can find one. Or perhaps replace the hardware where the plastic guard attaches with a wing nut so it can be quickly and easily removed/replaced.
Right, I don't expect to find one for my specific saw, but was hoping maybe there's a universal one that will fit, or can be safely modified to fit. Seems like maybe the best thing to do is either hack the guard leaving only the knife portion or replace the hardware to make the guard easily removable leaving only the knife for when I need the guard out of the way.
My saw has a guard/splitter similar to yours. The only time I have to remove it is for non-through cuts (dados) or if I am using a DIY sled that has its own blade guard built in. Why are you considering a replacement riving knife? I found this video useful in understanding why or why not to use one. Kerf width is something I have never had a problem with or considered.
If the saw measures 23-1/2" front to back (tabletop only), does that mean I have a 25" saw? I'd like to replace the fence and am considering the Vega U26. I want to be sure it fits.
...trying to decide if it's worth upgrading the fence or if I should get an entirely new saw. Maybe a Sawstop CNS175-TG236. Not awfully expensive and looks fine for hobbiest use.
Now that idea would make sense. Just don't cut any wet or treated wood on it. And you might want to get a spare brake for it for the day it accidentally trips.
I like the idea of upgrading one of the wings to a cast iron one then mourning my router to the other side. I already purchased a Jessem Router lift. Are the SS contractor saws pretty configurable? If I could mount a piece of plywood to one side for my router lift and use the table saw fence that would be awesome.
My Jessem router lift will fit the SS table. Except when I add the mobile base, the router table isn't an option unfortunately. My saw has to be mobile because my space is so limited, so I'll have to explore other options. Maybe just a separate router table.
While surfing the 'Net for more info about riving knives I came across this video that documents a professional's close call with a table saw and tips to avoid problems.
The handle broke on this shovel and I'm wondering how possible it might be to replace it if I get a new handle. As can be seen in the photos the shovel is not riveted to the handle but is apparently/maybe crimped on with that collar thing. Any suggestions/comments/advice appreciated.
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I'm trying to figure out what the softest angle grinder brush attachment is for cleaning up different surfaces (mostly metal). I have a regular crimped wire, beveled cup attachment that seems to just chew through most of the stuff it touches, even thicker sheet metal. Found that there's brass-coated cup brushes out there, but don't know how soft they would be since i think they're still steel wires and only brass coated.
I know there's bench grinder wire wheel that are soft and made for cleaning stuff up, but it doesn't seem like there's many equivalents for an angle grinder.
Anybody know of any attachments that fit this description?
12-28-20, 06:03 PM
