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Forum topic by TheSerpenteer posted 13 days ago 109 views 0 times favorited 4 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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TheSerpenteer

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13 days ago

Have a new Unisaw on order. Can anyone tell me if it comes with the zero clearance or dado throat plate along with the standard. Delta makes all three, but I can’t seem to find out what comes with the saw. I need to decide if they don’t, whether or not to order them from Delta or make my own as far as the zero clearance goes. They are rather expensive from Delta, and I haven’t found any other after market

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Cosmicsniper

49 posts in 49 days


13 days ago

I made three zero clearance plates last night out of 1/2” birch ply in 30 minutes for my Unisaw. With a router or jigsaw/scroll saw, you can do that too. I wouldn’t buy them.

I think your saw will come with only the standard plate – though I’ve been wrong before.

Grats on the saw!

-- jay, www.allaboutastro.com

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Rick Dennington

310 posts in 85 days


12 days ago

I’ve got a new ‘09 X5 UniSaw, and it only came with the standard plate that they ship with it from the factory. I’ve made 2 zero clearance plates and one dado plate. One of the zero plates is used when I tilt it to 45 degrees. Yea—- don’t buy them. Make your own. They’re too expensive, and ply is cheap. You’re gonna love this saw and what it can do. I’ve got the 5 hp, and nothing slows this baby down. Happy woodworking!!!

-- Remember--- one good turn-- gets most of the blanket!!!!

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MichaelH

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12 days ago

Definitely don’t buy them from Delta; way too expensive. I make mine from phenolic blanks from LeeCraft (model #BK-1 for about $22. I get three inserts out of one sheet) They also sell a pre-made insert for Delta Unisaws (model #DL-1U for about $22), which includes leveling screws and side and front/back screws to fit snugly in the opening. Check them out on Amazon.
I prefer the phenolic blanks to plywood, as it is perfectly flat, doesn’t warp and has even thickness across the whole piece. If you make your own, I recommend drilling and tapping holes for the leveling screws ( I use set screws) as well as side and front edge screws to snug it into the opening.

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Chris

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12 days ago

I just spoke with the manager at the local Woodcraft; she said that they only come with the standard plate all others must be ordered extra.

I will say that as far as after market plates I really like the Leecraft Phenolic that I got for my general.

-- Chris

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