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Posted: **Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:16 pm**

michaeltoc wrote:Getting back to the original question - I would guess that the grid is a safety screen to prevent you from sticking your fingers inside the bandsaw while it is running. It's probably OK to remove, but then you have a potential safety hazard.

I cut out the grid the last time we discussed this topic. I does appear to pull out more sawdust. I have seen no negatives to the modification. fjimp

Posted: **Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:23 pm**

fjimp wrote:I cut out the grid the last time we discussed this topic. I does appear to pull out more sawdust. I have seen no negatives to the modification. fjimp

Just do NOT stick your finger(or anything else) into the hole while saw is running!:D

Posted: **Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:53 pm**

JPG40504 wrote:Just do NOT stick your finger(or anything else) into the hole while saw is running!:D

Why does your suggestion make me grin? I thought the whole idea was to have the hole covered up with the hose while the band saw is running. fjimp

Posted: **Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:29 pm**

fjimp wrote:Why does your suggestion make me grin? I thought the whole idea was to have the hole covered up with the hose while the band saw is running. fjimp

Hoses sometimes fall out(they go limp or something).(Maybe not enough suction).

Posted: **Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:43 pm**

I don't think the grid has anything to do with strength, the retrofit kit doesn't have any cover / grid & it works fine. Also, most other connectors on hoods are open. I think it's a safety issue, they'd probably close it completely if they could. Ultimate safety but I think air flow would suffer:D

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