Description
Overview:
This riving knife is a Genuine Makita safety component for the Makita 5704R circular saw, supplied under OEM No. 165094-3. Made from durable, hardened steel, it sits directly behind the blade to keep the kerf open, maintaining alignment and reducing the chance of binding or kickback. The profile and fixing points are engineered for a precise fit on the 5704R, so the knife tracks correctly with the blade and workpiece. Ideal for site carpentry and workshop use, it restores the saw's original safety performance when the factory knife is worn, bent, or missing. Built to Makita's standards for reliability, it supports smooth, controlled cutting across common materials used with the 5704R.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita part (OEM No. 165094-3) for assured compatibility and fit
- Hardened steel construction for rigidity and long service life
- Helps prevent kickback by keeping the cut open and guiding the workpiece
- Accurate thickness and offset to sit correctly behind the blade
- Precision mounting holes for straightforward, repeatable installation
- Direct replacement for OEM No. 165623-2
- Supports cleaner, straighter cuts with less binding and burning
- Suitable for trade and DIY use; minimal downtime when replacing the original
- Works reliably across softwood, hardwood, plywood, and MDF
- Designed specifically for the Makita 5704R circular saw
Typical Applications:
Replacing a damaged, bent, or missing riving knife on a Makita 5704R to restore safe operation during ripping and cross-cutting. Common in site carpentry, joinery, framing, and general construction where controlled, linear cuts in timber and sheet materials are required. Suitable for professionals maintaining tool compliance and DIY users seeking safer, more predictable cutting.
Also known as:
Splitter, blade splitter, anti-kickback splitter, kerf splitter plate, circular saw splitter plate, safety splitter for circular saws, saw blade separator plate.
Fits Models:
5704R
Alternate Part Numbers:
165094 3, 1650943
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 165094-3 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| OEM No. | 165094-3 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | 5704R |
| Machine Type | Circular Saw |
| Fits Brands | Makita |
| Fits Models | 5704R |
