Project by DaddyZ | posted 10-22-2010 07:14 PM | 9282 views | 31 times favorited | 30 comments | ![]() |
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Some one saw my zero Clearance Insert & wanted info.
Here’s the story
I wanted the Insert to be connected to the Table, so it won’t fly across the shop. I thought for a while, then it hit me. Put it under the existing Insert. Drilled a few holes, Routed the Wood height to the size of existing Inserts Hole, Sliced it off the board, Add bolts & hooray, I have a Zero insert.
Simple to replace & or Change out. I Believe it is just a piece of Maple?(Recycled wood)
Enjoy !!!
-- Pat - Worker of Wood, Collector of Tools, Father of one
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 10-22-2010 07:21 PM
Simple but innovative super idea.
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jockmike2
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#2 posted 10-22-2010 07:31 PM
GREAT IDEA, YOUR STEAL INSERT MUST BE QUITE THICK TO COUNTER SINK THOSE SCREWS. WHY DIDN’T YOU USE FLAT HEAD MACHINE SCREWS?
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
EROCK
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#3 posted 10-22-2010 07:32 PM
Great idea! So simple.
DaddyZ
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#4 posted 10-22-2010 07:49 PM
Jockmike2
The Insert is 1/8 – 3/16 at most, those bolts are S/S 5/8” Bolts(used what I had), The Wood is Approx 1/4” – 5/16” Thick.
I was going to use flat heads but didn’t have any in that size, these are not quite flathead but do have the bevel on the underside. I think the Insert is the standard Insert it came with the saw straight from Lowe’s.
A1Jim / Erock
Thanks, I have never seen another like it
-- Pat - Worker of Wood, Collector of Tools, Father of one
jeff_wenz
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#5 posted 10-22-2010 07:50 PM
Is that a Hitachi C10FL tablesaw?
-- Jeff, North Carolina
DaddyZ
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#6 posted 10-22-2010 07:54 PM
Oval Head screws or Bolts thats it.
Jeff Yes it is
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ArtistryinWood
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#7 posted 10-22-2010 08:20 PM
Great idea! Gunna have to try that on my Delta, I would suggest using a lock washer or Nylock nut as vibration could be an issue.
Thanks
Andrew
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dustyal
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#8 posted 10-22-2010 09:55 PM
Really like the idea… my steel insert is very thin… so I would question my ability to countersink bolts. I’m wondering… thinking… would double sided tape work as well?
-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...
SPalm
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#9 posted 10-22-2010 10:32 PM
Cool.
Why didn’t I think of that?
Steve
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CPTjackarse
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#10 posted 10-22-2010 11:14 PM
Hytachi C10FL? I have that same saw and up until recently inserts were not available. I like this idea better. I guess I know what I can do this weekend!
nmkidd
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#11 posted 10-22-2010 11:29 PM
Cool idea….....
FYI…...zero clearance inserts for the Hitachi C10 are available from Woodcraft…...made by LeeCraft.
I have 3 of them and are so much better than the ones supplied with the saw!!!
-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!
Maveric777
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#12 posted 10-22-2010 11:54 PM
I have the same saw and I’m tickled to see this. Thanks for sharing!
-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.
CPTjackarse
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#13 posted 10-22-2010 11:59 PM
I’m happy with my C10. just picked up a thin kerf rip Freud blade. Ripped 5/4 quarter sawn white oak like butter. now I need to make the zero clearance for this blade.
DYNO360
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#14 posted 10-23-2010 01:06 AM
Great idea. Thanks. This exchange of ideas is what I like about Lumberjocks.
Manitario
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#15 posted 10-23-2010 04:23 AM
That is an amazingly simple idea, but brilliant. I’ll have to try it!
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