BOW Products EVA Featherboard for Table Saws, Router Tables & Band Saws | EVA Feather Board, AnchorPRO Miter Bar, 5X Kickback Resistance, Non-Marring

The BOW Products FeatherPRO FP1 featherboard is a highly recommended safety add-on for table saws, router tables, and band saws. It is praised for its ease of use, quick setup, and exceptional holding power. Users appreciate the well-designed Construction of the featherboard, which is much easier to use than homemade wooden ones. It features a solid clamping system that keeps it securely in place and prevents kickback. One of the standout features of this featherboard is its flexibility. It comes with both standard black feathers and more flexible grey feathers. The grey feathers provide a greater sense of feedback and adjustability, allowing users to fine-tune the pressure exerted by the featherboard. Another advantage of the FeatherPRO FP1 is its compatibility with a range of table saws. It fits any table saw with a standard 3/4" wide x 3/8" deep miter slot. However, it's important to note that the included locking bars will not fit T-slot tracks. In terms of size, the overall length of the featherboard is 8-3/4", with the feather portion measuring 6-1/14". Some users have inquired about fitting this featherboard on a jobsite table saw with a specific distance between the front of the table and the blade. The manufacturer advises that the feather fingers require only 5.5" from the leading edge of the blade, but the rear-most clamp requires 9.25" to be fully engaged in the table slot. Therefore, it may not be suitable for tables with a distance of only 6-1/4", unless modifications are made. In terms of installation, the featherboard is locked into the miter slot using two star knobs. Turning each knob pulls a screw up into the slotted metal track guide under the featherboard, securing it in place. Overall, the BOW Products FeatherPRO FP1 featherboard is praised as a rock-solid, well-designed, and easy-to-use safety device for woodworking. Its performance in preventing kickback and its ability to stay securely in the miter slot without excessive force make it an excellent upgrade for any workshop.