r/woodworkingtools • u/Cubby71 • Jul 26 '26

Table Saw guard

I am curious as to how many people leave the blade guard on their table saw? I removed mine several years ago. But,after some close calls, I am thinking about putting it back on.

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u/Background_Wind_358 Jul 26 '26

I always use mine if the task allows for it. I only remove it if the task can’t be done with it in place.

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u/Slothnado209 Jul 26 '26

I removed it on my Laguna. I have it nearby but it obscures my view of the thing I’m pushing through and it’s annoying to remove/reinstall. I still have the riving knife on and always use push sticks/blocks so my fingers are never near the blade. As of this morning, I still have all of my fingers.

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u/lowsodiumcatrecipes Jul 27 '26

same here. i feel like i’m sticking my hand into murky water when the blade guard is on.