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   jointerman | Sep 23, 2009 09:57am | #1

   Although not a riving knife, the Biesemeyer splitter works pretty well, I used one on my Delta Contractors saw.

   As for a true riding up and down and close to the blade riving knife, there's the BORK. I don't know much about it, but you can check it out here:

   http://www.walnutacrewoodworking.com/

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   Jfrostjr | Sep 23, 2009 04:30pm | #2

   You might take a look at the Shark Guard. It is not a true riving knife however, IMHO, it performs almost the same function.

   I now raise my blade to full height when cutting which reduces the forward thrust of the teeth at the rear of the blade. It is VERY easy to put on or remove and the above-table dust collection is great.

   Here is the link: http://www.leestyron.com/sharkguard.phpFrosty

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   AlanWS | Sep 24, 2009 09:28pm | #3

   http://shop.walnutacrewoodworking.com/category.sc;jsessionid=551D1CB9196EA9B3FFB16C876741A41F.qscstrfrnt04?categoryId=2Take a look at what he calls a "bolt on ripping knife". It does rise and fall with the blade, and fits into a standard unisaw. For other saws you'd need a specific version designed to fit.

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   KiddervilleAcres | Sep 25, 2009 05:40am | #4

   Hi Alan,

   I have the BORK as do several others in here and I find it works very well.  It's a bit of a pain in the patoot to align but is quite effective.  I've used it on 45 degree bevel cuts with no problems also.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!