Throat plates with new Unisaw?

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

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!!!!

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.

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