Ridgid r4512 zero clearance insert height adjustment

My insert does just sit in the depression in the saw table. It is only held down by a small spring clip in the rear of the insert. That’s the way they are made. The only screws on mine are jack screws used to raise the insert level with the table.

my leecraft ZCI for my R4512 fits perfectly,also have the dado ZCI…easy to adjust for level and the back screw works like a charm to snug up lateral movement…you are placing the insert on top of the screws right? because you posted you used the screws to secure the zci to the table top—-the zci is made to sit on top of the adjusting screws…hope this helps…

-- Jeff,Tucson,Az.

Put some blobs of silicone calk under the edges of your ZCI, press it level with your table, and allow the silicone to cure. Quick and easy!

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Jeff and Michael,

Thanks for your help. Man do I feel stupid. I was using the screws on top of the insert. I’ll have to read the manual next time. The craftsman table saw I had before this had the screws on top of the insert. So I did the same when I bought this saw.

I checked the lee craft instructions and they do mention to place the insert on top of the screws. Checked the ridgid manual. It doesn’t mention the screws at all. It does say to slip the tab underneath table top and push down to secure. I never used the insert that came with the saw. I ordered the lee craft inserts at the same time and never looked at the one page of instructions.

I’m glad you got it figured out…

-- Jeff,Tucson,Az.