Hi,
>
> I bought a zero clearance insert for my Unisaw. This is the first time
> I've owned one, and I'm a bit puzzled as to how to make the slot. My
> first instinct was to lower the blade completely under the table, turn on
> the power, then slowly raise the blade with the new insert in place.
> However, even when the blade is at its lowest point, the bottom of the
> insert hits it. I couldn't possibly run the saw this way to get the slot > started. >
> What am I missing??
>
> TIA
>
> -m
Why not mount a smaller blade (if you have a 10" TS) such as that from a dado set with the same blade width. Or you could use a smaller blade (7.5" circ saw) that has the same arbor size.