Riving Knife, Thin Kerf, for Deluxe

Description

Upgrade your table saw safety and cutting performance with this precision riving knife. Tailored for the Wilton Deluxe RK-10TK saw (or compatible models), this thin-kerf knife minimizes waste and helps prevent kickback, while maintaining clean, safe cuts.

Key Features & Specs

• Compatibility / Model: For Deluxe RK-10TK saw models (Thin-Kerf type)
• Purpose / Function: Riving knife (mounted behind blade) to maintain kerf spacing, reduce binding, help control kickback
• Kerf Type / Thickness: Thin-kerf design, allowing use of slimmer blades and reducing material waste
• Construction / Material: Durable metal construction suited to workshop conditions
• Origin / Brand: Made by Wilton, distributed via Zoro as the accessory part G3267498

Benefits & Typical Use

• Improved Safety
  The riving knife helps keep the kerf “open” behind the blade, reducing the chance that cut material will pinch the blade and cause dangerous kickback.
• Reduced Waste
  The thin-kerf design permits use of narrower blades, minimizing material removal and preserving more of the stock.
• Clean Cuts
  Helps promote straighter cuts by maintaining alignment of cut pieces through the blade path.
• Drop-In Upgrade
  Designed to replace or add to your existing saw’s riving function without extensive modification.

Installation & Usage Tips

1. Match Blade Thickness
   Ensure your blade’s kerf thickness is at least as wide as the riving knife; too narrow a blade may rub or bind.
2. Correct Alignment
   Install the knife so its top edge aligns just under the plane of the blade’s highest point to avoid blade contact.
3. Secure Firmly
   Use proper hardware and torque guidelines from Wilton—the riving knife must be stable under vibration.
4. Test with Scrap Material
   Before cutting valuable stock, run a test cut to confirm no rubbing, binding, or interference occurs.
5. Maintenance
   Clean and inspect periodically; a bent or misaligned knife loses effectiveness or may become hazardous.