Zero Clearance Insert

[Tom Watson]

OK. I make mine up flat, without adjustment screws, so I wasn't getting the point.

[Charlie Self]

Tom Watson responds:

Yup. Over-complicating the simple is sometimes fun (this probably wouldn't be one of the times, though).

Charlie Self "When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary." Thomas Paine

[Steve]

Then you should never read page 62 of the Popular SCience "200 Original Shop Aids & Jigs for woodworkers" book by Rosario Capotosto where he presents his Circular Work Edging Jig

Gracious me oh my! Comments such as that retort have no place in the world of careful reading and care in execution. If one has no comfort level in attempting a task, it's a no-brainer: don't do it!!!!

If you are comfortable in the care that's required, then take a stab at it.

I was taught how to lower a block onto a whirling blade by a Master better than 35 years ago. I use the same technique today. I AM comfortable with doing it -- it IS safe to do.

Those who do not understand the actual meaning of the word "ignorant" may take a seat at the back of the bus and (with great hope) never get off at a polling place.

-- Steve

Wrong begins with Dubya~!~

[Lobby Dosser]

Do you suppose that the OP was capable of doing this on his own for the first time? It was an incredibly stupid piece of advice to give to someone who obviously had limited experience.

LD

[BMR]

just back from an extended hiatus from the wreck

I haven't read the enter thread, but here's my solution ...

1. adjust your current insert so it sits slightly BELOW the table top (i.e., not flush) and lower the blade all the way down

1. sit your new insert on top of the old insert - it will fit right in and and sit flat, but won't move

2. place a board on top and clamp down

1. start the TS and raise the blade to cut the slot in the new insert

voila!

...rick

[Mike]

Rick,

That solution is far too practical to be effective. ;^>

Cheers, Mike

[BMR]

Yeah I know - never use an existing tool when you can justify an excuse to SWMBO to buy another.

:*)

...rick

[Tim and Stephanie]

Jeez, you lost your dip joint? I hate that! Did it grow back?

Trust me, I've seen far worse.

[Robert Galloway]

Better than loosing your PIP joint.

rhg

Tim and Stephanie wrote: