Wanted: blade guard & anti-kickback on Jet cabinet saw

[Unquestionably Confused]

I recently picked up a used Jet JCS-10 right tilt saw (the older "Blue Ox"). In very good condition but missing the blade guard/anti-kickback device. The former owner was going to see if he could find it - said he took it off and never used it so "God knows where it's at" (apparently , He's not telling).

I've heard various comments that the stock guard is a P.O.S. and others who add that they took theirs off and replaced it with...

Anyone have a stock setup for this saw that they'd like to unload? If so, let's talk.

Anyone replace the OEM guards with an aftermarket? If so, whose product and how do you like it? Cost?

Thanks. Post here or privately, the e-mail addy is a good one.

[Ron Kolakowski]

I replaced the stock blade guard with a Delta Uniguard (I think that's the name) It's the two piece guard suspended by a U-shaped tube that bolts to the rails. Cheaper than the others, works great, but no dust collection capability. As for the splitter/anti kick-back pawls, I just took the original blade guard off the stock unit. There are some quick-change ones available for the Jet, but I haven't seen the need, since it takes about 20 seconds to loosen the 3 bolts and remove/install the stock unit.

Ron