Table Saw Insert With Splitter
If you use your table saw as a work surface remove the splitters so you do not accidentally hit them and bend or break them.
Table saw insert with splitter. Leecraft cr 1 zero clearance table saw insert for craftsman sears colors may vary 4 5 out of 5 stars 223. Steel splitters come in 2 sizes. Measure length width and the thickness and compare to dimensions listed below. Table saw insert with splitter using a splitter is a good idea any time you need to rip a board on the table saw see photo.
The splitter helps prevent the kerf from closing on the back of the blade as you rip long workpieces. If your using both regular saw blade dado set you will need 2 zero clearances inserts. Making a wood table saw splitter. Since the whole idea here is to have the splitter directly in line with the blade it s important that the zero clearance insert is a fairly nice fit in the table opening.
Table saw zero clearance installation instructions. Many saws now come with manufactured splitters or they re available as an accessory. If you make your own zero clearance inserts out of wood it s easy enough to extend the blade slot and then glue in a wooden splitter that s the same width as the slot s kerf. Mj splitter steelpro by microjig table saw safety 1 8 kerf splitter and riving knife alternative for zero clearance insert 4 4 out of 5 stars 127 39 95 39.
When making partial cuts like this the remaining portion of the board can run into the splitters causing it to stop feeding. You can make these custom splitter zero clearance inserts for each blade you use for ripping. Delta uhmw zero clearance table saw insert 4 1 out of 5 stars 94. Mj splitter steelpro by microjig table saw safety 1 8 kerf splitter and riving knife alternative for zero clearance insert 4 4 out of 5 stars 129 39 95 39.
To make sure your getting the correct zero clearance insert for your saw measure your current insert. Splitters can get in the way if you are cutting grooves into a board. 3149 standard 1 8 kerf first image blue. The mj splitter steelpro has an abs polymer shell reinforced with a solid stainless steel core.
Splitters are a good option for an old saw that does not have a riving knife or blade guard. Dust collection blade guard. Table saw safety splitter system 24 95. Delta t3 fence system 4 5 out of 5 stars 113.