Shark Guard

[mike_wood]

I have the SG and frankly disappointed in it. Mine is hooked to a Supercell so dust collection is not a question. Because the plastic guard comes down at an angle dust and debris comes out the sides. Any soft wood or plywood generates quite a bit of dust/debris. I have to clean up quite a bit after each use. I have other concerns but will keep this short. I'm just wondering if anyone else has this system and their experience - good or bad. I would not recommend.

 

[HMH]

I actually have the same system and love it. Note that overarm dust collection on a table saw - just by virtue of the cuts being made and the general physics of the cut, (the blade rotation is throwing dust away/ back, which is your DC is trying to overcome by collecting from the above), will likely never be perfect - in my opinion, it's a function of an overarm DC hood being "significantly better" than not using anything at all, and the Shark Guard is as good/ better than most others that I've seen/ tried there.

That said - how large is the dust port on your guard? The standard 2.5" (shop vac) port is a little weak, just by virtue of the air movement allowed through the smaller port. I have a 3" on mine, and find that to be the best compromise - I had a 4" port installed initially, but the suction coming out of it was actually too much - enough to lift small/ thin pieces off of the table, so I run the 3" now w/ good results. YMMV. Good luck!

 

[zapdafish]

I had one and really liked it but then switched over to the jessem clear cut stock guides. In my mind I think they help reduce the chance of kick back more and they interfere with each other for most of my cuts.

 

[Rwe2156]

I have the SG and frankly disappointed in it. Mine is hooked to a Supercell so dust collection is not a question. Because the plastic guard comes down at an angle dust and debris comes out the sides. Any soft wood or plywood generates quite a bit of dust/debris. I have to clean up quite a bit after each use. I have other concerns but will keep this short. I'm just wondering if anyone else has this system and their experience - good or bad. I would not recommend.

Unrelated question, but how do you like the SuperCell?

How's the noise?

I have 6" ducts. My understanding is it requires 4" ducts is this correct?

 

[Robert LaPlaca]

I have a Shark Guard installed on my Unisaw, the version of Shark Guard I bought uses the Beismeyer splitter mount to attach the guard to the Shark Guard splitter, I am not sure if they manufacture this setup any longer. I like that that it is easy to install or remove the guard quite easily and still have a splitter installed in the saw. My guard has the standard 2.5 inch port, that I haven’t bother to use.

 

[Rwe2156]

I don’t see how y’all can use them! I guess it’s me but a guard is in the way 90% of the time. I use an overarm retractable hood, only when cutting sheet goods.

 

[mike_wood]

The basic problem with the SG is the guard does not cover the blade. So dust and large particles hit the front and bounce out. I have a 2.5" & 4" hose hooked to table saw. That should be enough to draw dust. If others are happy, great. But I am not.

As for the supercell, it is noisy and it really puts out heat. Stand by it and at 2-3' I can feel it. But it does what it is designed to do well. Can't complain.