Hi,
First post, and new to using the TS55REQ. I did search both here and the net in general - but can't find an answer.
Why would you not use the green splinterguard on the saw? Is it because it is a "consumable" and should be saved for times when the offcut needs to be as clean as possible? Does the clear window provide some kind of visibility that is desirable? I'm also not entirely clear on how it becomes consumed - does the edge start to fray a bit? How do you know when it is time to replace it?
In the case of several repeated cuts (imagine a bunch of identical drawer sides), I'd like to avoid having the "bottom" of these boards be unduly splintered. Thus, seems to me that I want to keep the green guard on there for this type of work.
Thanks for entertaining my newb question!
First post, and new to using the TS55REQ. I did search both here and the net in general - but can't find an answer.
Why would you not use the green splinterguard on the saw? Is it because it is a "consumable" and should be saved for times when the offcut needs to be as clean as possible? Does the clear window provide some kind of visibility that is desirable? I'm also not entirely clear on how it becomes consumed - does the edge start to fray a bit? How do you know when it is time to replace it?
In the case of several repeated cuts (imagine a bunch of identical drawer sides), I'd like to avoid having the "bottom" of these boards be unduly splintered. Thus, seems to me that I want to keep the green guard on there for this type of work.
Thanks for entertaining my newb question!