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An apparatus ( 148 ) for controlling a kerf formed in a work piece by a table saw blade. The apparatus may include a splitter ( 114 ) securely positioned to the saw table behind the saw blade, and a kerf keeper ( 118 ) that is positioned behind the splitter while the kerf remains open. The kerf keeper may be easily displaced and will automatically move with the work piece when pinched by a closing kerf, thereby keeping the kerf opened and limiting the amount of force exerted by the closing kerf on the saw blade and the splitter. A drill guide base ( 110 ) and optionally an adjustable rear drill guide ( 112 ) provide for precisely locating the mounting holes for the splitter and kerf keeper relative to the sides of an actual kerf formed by the saw blade. The splitter and/or kerf keeper may be formed by injection molding of a plastic coating ( 176 ) over a stamped or die cut metal core ( 174 ).
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