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General Category => Tutorials, Techniques and Tips => Topic started by: TripleB on April 23, 2011, 01:38:59 am

Title: Zero clearance insert-Kinda
Post by: TripleB on April 23, 2011, 01:38:59 am

I was cutting some small individual letters and had a problem with the blade clearance and getting a decent cut. Since my saw will not allow for a normal type of zero clearance insert, and I was desperate, I took a piece of plywood sanded it down to 320 grit and waxed and buffed it a couple times. Then I put it on the saw cut a slit down it and my probs were solved. It waxed up really nicely to where I think it is actually smoother than the saws table. I just hold it on with a couple clamps that remove easily. An added benefit is that when my blade starts to get dull during normal use, instead of changing the blade I slap the insert on and now I have fresh teeth from the same blade cus it sits higher. Not suggesting this for anyone else, but it works for me and I thought it was kinda cool.

Bob

Title: Re: Zero clearance insert-Kinda
Post by: mrsn on April 23, 2011, 11:05:11 am

I have done this a few times. My saw would accept a zero clearance insert, but this way is easier and quicker.

Title: Re: Zero clearance insert-Kinda
Post by: dgman on April 23, 2011, 12:10:42 pm

Nice tip Bob!

Title: Re: Zero clearance insert-Kinda
Post by: cherie on April 24, 2011, 01:03:29 pm

Mine is the same way, however I use a piece of 1/8 inch acrylic and double sided carpet tape.  Works great for me!!

Title: Re: Zero clearance insert-Kinda
Post by: Chachi on April 25, 2011, 10:57:45 am

Great tip I will need to do that when I get my new saw.
           Thanks Bob for that awsome tip.
 

Title: Re: Zero clearance insert-Kinda
Post by: ChuckD on April 25, 2011, 07:08:04 pm

Just tape a business card to the table for a quickie