Zero Clearance new twist

Simple but innovative super idea.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

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 -

Great idea! So simple.

-- Eric, Seattle Washington - Sawdust Maker

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

Is that a Hitachi C10FL tablesaw?

-- Jeff, North Carolina

Oval Head screws or Bolts thats it.

Jeff Yes it is

-- Pat - Worker of Wood, Collector of Tools, Father of one

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

-- It seem's to me i could live my life, a lot better than i think i am. Andrew, Midland, Ont.

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...

Cool.

Why didn’t I think of that?

Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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!

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!

I have the same saw and I’m tickled to see this. Thanks for sharing!

-- Dan ~ Texarkana, Tx.

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.

Great idea. Thanks. This exchange of ideas is what I like about Lumberjocks.

That is an amazingly simple idea, but brilliant. I’ll have to try it!

-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario