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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Hello my fellow LJ's I have a problem that I hope someone can help me with, I have a Ridgid R4512 Tablesaw with a throat plat that is only about 3mm thick and I desperately need to make some zero clearance plates, but because of how thin they need to be I don't know what to do and or use that will be sturdy enough. I'm looking for any ideas, and I'm also hoping that maybe there is someone that may have had the same problem that may be able to help me out.
Thanks in advance.
 
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#5 ·
I have a saw with a similar problem, I chose to purchase mine rather than make them.

I googled "ridgid r4512 zero clearance" and came up with several options for you saw around $28.
 
#8 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have the same saw, and use the lee craft inserts. they work really well, and come in both zero clearance and for a dado. I think if you buy direct from lee craft you can get a deal on 3 or more. I bought 1 zero, and 2 dado, and am still using them today after two years.
Here is a link to a fellow lumberjocks project where he made his own insert. I saved it thinking I would make my own, but have not needed to.
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/118633
quick update, I saw the amazon link wanting $75 for a lee craft plate. they are on crack. lol
here is a link to lee craft. $27.99 and free shipping if you spend $49.
You want an RG-5 for zero clearance, or a RG-6 for dado.
http://www.sliversmill.com/product_686_RG5_Leecraft_ZeroClearance_Table_Saw_Insert_151_8L_x_33_4W_.html

good luck
 
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