Table Saw Zero Clearance Insert, How to make one and Why you need One!
Table Saw Zero Clearance Insert, How to make one and Why you need One!
In this video I make a zero clearance inset for my Bosch table saw.
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Nice work
Great video john👍 thanks for all the helpful information you share
Great share. Do you think that Bamboo or plastic would be a good alternative to the wood that you used?
Thanks John, your video has inspired me to make one for my saw.
Thank you for sharing, John! Would you consider adding slots parallel to the blade for dust extraction?
Great video John……quick question re the table saw. How accurate do you find the measurements on the face rail? I have a slightly different model and struggle to work out out to get the fence to cut say 100mm by using the fence guide measure.
Nice work! 👍
I’ve made mine with this through cut method before, mine was for the dewalt compact table saw from baltic birch and the narrow side is 1-1/8" 28.5mm it warped the narrow side is higher than the wide side… I recommend drilling for a dowel before shaping if it’s a elongated circle after fitting it and cutting the kerf put the dowl in and it’ll stay aligned… Always harder to say something than to show it.
Thanks for this – just got this saw and making my own zero clearance inserts is definitely something I want to have a go at!
I like the way you cut through the middle just short of the end, I never thought of that good thinking, I’m gonna make a few new ones and yes I always use a riving knife.
What if you need one to cut 45 or any degree bevels?
as its only friction fit….. do you have problems with the plate lifting?
Nicely done! A very thorough explanation. I hope my attempt turns out as well as yours. Thank you.
Great video John, welll done!!!
Great build, thanks for sharing. I think that you could have routed out the four support points,same as the ledge on the left, rather than thinning the whole insert, and thus get a slightly stronger insert.
Go raibh míle maith agat a Sheán! Sábháilteacht ar dtús.
Great work as always John. What router are you using that you can change the bit without using any spanners?
You’ve created a beautiful new cover. thanks for the details.
John you are a ‘born’ natural! Love your video’s which are always very informative, precise and yet relaxed! Not bad for a ‘red headed’ Irishman! More ‘stuff’ please!! Idea: finishes; waxes: polishes, spray guns etc. 🧐 Cheers Len (Devon 🇬🇧)
Hi John, I have the same saw as you and find a constant issue with the blade height adjustment not allowing the blade to withdraw completely into the saw base and it’s always down to a build up of saw dust on the guide rods of the lift mechanism despite having good extraction on the saw every time I use it. I find myself turning the saw over at least every other week and cleaning this debris out with a bradawl and shop vac which can be quite fiddly. I like the saw generally but find it a little underpowered at times especially if the blade is starting to go dull.
I have a zero insert just like yours made in pretty much the same way just out of some marine grade ply that I had in the shop and wouldn’t want to use the saw without it. I seldom bevel the saw so just switch back the factory insert if I do but you’re right that this can leave little to no support for the work piece at time so maybe I should stop being so lazy and make a sacrificial one for bevel cuts as well. Thanks for sharing your skills once again.