What is a zero clearance cut?
What is a zero clearance cut?
Zero-clearance inserts improve cut quality and make your saw safer to use. Zero-clearance slots are no wider than the blade, so off- cuts can’t get stuck and tear-out is dramatically reduced. Another benefit:You can use the saw kerf to line up your cuts.
Do I need a zero clearance insert?
In simple terms, the zero clearance insert is one of the most important accessories you can buy for your tablesaw. It closes the gap from the metal insert that came with your saw which reduces the possibility of tear-out on your cuts.
What material is zero clearance insert?
Sheet material made from phenolic resin is the current material of choice for woodworking jigs and fixtures of all sorts, and is the perfect material for a zero clearance insert. It lays flat, provides rigid support and wears like iron, but still can be machined using the tool you already have in your shop.
What is a zero clearance throat plate for table saw?
A zero clearance insert (ZCI) is a one of the most beneficial accessories you can use with a table saw. It’s a replacement for the throat plate that comes with your table saw. The purpose of a zero clearance insert is to bring the distance between the saw blade and the nearest supporting surface down to zero.
What is a zero clearance insert miter saw?
What is a Zero Clearance Insert? A zero clearance insert replaces our stock miter saw throat plate. The insert reduces the gap between the edges of the insert and the blade. This provides support for our board and reduces the chances for tear-out.
Can you use a riving knife with a zero-clearance insert?
Creating the opening for the blade is pretty straightforward. But making the opening for a riving knife is a little more involved. Make your own zero-clearance inserts. Raise the blade 1″ or so and fit the zero-clearance insert over it and aligned with the factory insert, flush all around.
