dado insert

Is your saw a bench top model? If so, it may not be able to handle a dado set and no dado throat plate would be available.

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I just make my own from mdf covered on both sides with formica. This happens to be for a Jet saw, but I have made inserts for a Craftsman as well. Bandsaw the insert to rough size, then pattern rout it to final shape.

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I can feel your frustation. I ordered a zero clearince insert for my craftsman saw from the parts area. They sent me a plastic piece, and when I put it on my saw which is a 10 in saw. The insert wouldn’t even fit onto the table top so I could cut through it to make the slot. It sucked. I just threw it in the trash. What a waste of $..

-- Tim, Missouri ....Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened

Make a zero clearance insert. While you’re at it make a few of them. Easy to do with a router and pattern bit.

-- John, Long Island, NY

My table saw is a full on table saw with legs,two table extensions motor and hold down.
I was hoping some one might have one.
I saw this box joint jig on utube that a guy built from a plan in a shopnotes megazine vol.2 issue 8 that he modified and I really liked it and that started the dado insert hunt.Still on the hunt for the plan also.
Well I will just keep looking won’t give up.

This is how I made the ZCI for my TS: http://lumberjocks.com/projects/37497.
There are lots more on this site with detailed instructions. Just do a search.

Can you post a picture of the insert that goes in your saw?
I just scraped my craftsman table when i bought my Ridgid table saw.
I’m not sure about the model number on the saw.

Leecraft zero clearance inserts he has got them for all saws

Hi rogerdodger:

Sorry i have not replyed have handicaped granddaughter and some times we spend alot of time in hospital.
I do have pic finally. Is ther anoyher way to send pics to you .
I have them on my computer need email adress or cell number.

Daniel
Thank You for your patience!

lakehunter you can post the pics right here, just click the “img” button right above the text box. You can also click on the person you want, and send them a personal message with the image.

PS The image shows up as a link to the file until you post or click preview.

Daniel,here is a photo of what i have.

They measure 3 3/4×14 3/8 about 1/8 thick.
They have the front clips to hold them in but, the back clips are missing.
Anyway you can have them .

Just went thru some of my old tools and found one of these in my shop. Currently running a unisaw, so no longer have a need for it. Also have the manual (1 piece of paper). Had a 298240 table saw at one time.

Also have a Craftsman 9-3236 Universal Jig and manual I no longer have a use for.

Both is very nice condition.

-- Dave

Maybe too late, but I’m selling the following for a friend of mine - Sears/Craftsman 10/12 in. Table Saw Dado/Molding Head Insert (#9-29997).
I can send a pic from my cellphone if need be.

I happened by this site as I was looking for info on the piece aforementioned. Not usually on sites like this, but I love putting things in people’s hands who can use them. My e-mail is kcdude719@yahoo.com.