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Using the Shark Guard

Here is a link to some video's that help to show how these guard are intended to be

used. Watch the videos that deal with riving knives.

This guarding system is designed to collect maximum dust during a cut, so the front

roller underneath always rides on the stock. This helps prevent dust from getting slung

forward by the blade on most cuts except at the very end of the cut and when cleaning

up an edge. All guards with dust collection have trouble in those areas.

If you ordered a guard with a dust port, a dust collection hose can be hooked up to the

top of the guard using a hose clamp or just by slip fit. The dust port to hose connection

is usually a snug fit. I suggest that something be done to the port though. If left open,

you can get a fountain effect of sawdust right into your face. For a good fit with

something that is readily available, spray paint tops will serve as a good cap for the 2.5

inch dust port. Larger ports might be capped using various plastic lids or tops.

Dust collection installations

Rockler, Woodcraft and other outlets sell nice clear flex hose that fit these dust ports

very well. If you leave the hose as a slip fit without a clamp, the hose can conveniently

do duty on a router table as well.

If you are installing a larger hose, you should also include a blast gate in line and easily

accessible. This really is a requirement for 4 inch ports and is a good idea for smaller

ones. When you will be cutting material that will have a small offcut, the suction from

the dust port can be so powerful that it will lift the small parts and it can get thrown

into the dust hose or into the front of the guard with extreme force. This is

undesirable and easily prevented with a blast gate.

There are numerous ways the you can support the hose for the dust collection. On my

Gallery page, you will see some photo's of different setups. On my Review page, you

will find links to individual websites where some owners used varied methods of

supporting this hose. Here is a link with information on mounting the SGK1 overhead.

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