Zero Clearance Inserts for Saws. You Need One!

[@731Woodworks]

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[@budfry8406]

"Fish gotta swim, saw gotta be dusty"!! I wasn't ready lol that had me rollin!! Great video and very informative, thank you!! God bless Matt!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoyed lol

[@backbeatwoodworks]

Making your own is pretty easy as well. Using your existing plate and a flush trim router bit. Zero clearance is where it's at. Great video Matt.

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@ronswoodshack3855]

I made one for my table saw today, love it!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome

[@blainebuttermore7491]

I have the same saw. Works great!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@juniorbrad634]

Another great video. Love watching you mate. Keep up the great work

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@scottrisch9233]

Always giving us so great tips ordered both tape an ridgid insert ty.

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@Ailingstar]

Matt youre really inspiring and I find myself listening to your videos constantly. I look forward to taking all your valuable advice to hopefully go full time in the future with my endeavors.

[@731Woodworks]

I appreciate that!

[@BroRiv]

Good stuff 731! Next in que..the importance and how to keep your tools and blades clean. About to power wash mine today LOL! Was a busy weekend.

[@731Woodworks]

lol 👊🏻

[@unclericktv4022]

Thank you for the videos love your Christian attitude and your great at these projects

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you like them.

[@_andrewpeacock]

I’d love for you to make a video on how you’ve built you’re miter table! :)

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@_andrewpeacock]

@@731Woodworks absolutely, brother! My wife and I just bought our first home, we wanted to tables and dressers to match without having to spend a stupid amount of $... so I’ve decided that I will make them! I know I’ll make mistakes along the way, but I’ve already earned a lot from your videos. It might open a whole new “noob series” of you showing others how you use your tools, but I could understand not wanting to take that liability on :P I figured a good first project for me would be to make a workbench/miter stand that I like (and has tool storage) :)

[@BigDaddy5]

ANOTHER good Christmas gift/stocking stuffer idea!!!! its on the list, thx!!

[@731Woodworks]

Awesome

[@billroberts7097]

Great info Matt. Thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexherman1987]

Grate video Matt. Thanks again and keep them coming 🇺🇸!!!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@soujrnr]

Thanks for that information. I am new to woodworking and had no idea what was meant by "zero clearance." Now I know, and it makes perfect sense. I honestly had never given thought to the small pieces falling down into the saw because I haven't had any issues thus far. However, I can understand how it could become a problem. Thanks again.

[@tdahl75]

You are awesome and as I watch your videos I am getting more motivated to try new woodworking projects. Thank you Matt!

[@731Woodworks]

Go for it!

[@hellfire109]

Hey Matt, I have the same Delta table saw. Would love it if you would do a "tune-up" video on what you do to adjust your saw to make sure the blade is a perfect 90 to the slots, fence is a perfect 90 to the blade and the riving knife is in line. Been watching your channel for a while and have enjoyed watching you grow. Keep the content coming!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@kenerickson4923]

I just made a zero clearance insert for my new Ridgid table saw. I glued 2 pieces of 1/4" walnut ply scraps together, traced the original insert, cut it out with a jig saw (too lazy to set up Shopsmith band saw), and used a disk sander to sand to the lines until it fit, I marked where the leveling screws were on the original. I drilled holes in those 6 locations and then threaded 5/16 - 18 set screws into the holes. It was amazing how easy they tread in without using a tap. Walnut inserts look nice. I have made zero clearance inserts for my old DeWalt 12" chop saw using 1/4" plywood. Seems to work OK, but I think I like the tape option better.

[@731Woodworks]

Nice!

[@Damon_Barber]

This is great! Thanks for sharing this tip!

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ramibarmada3059]

Thank you you Matt good information

[@731Woodworks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BraydenWolframe]

Never knew that it made it safer. Awesome video. Thank you brother 👊.

[@731Woodworks]

Glad to help

[@MCsCreations]

Great tips, dude! Thanks a lot! 😊 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks! Will do!

[@markfishburn8284]

Thank you for the information. Thank you for sharing.

[@731Woodworks]

You're welcome

[@magictj2]

I had no idea a Zero Clearance Tape existed. Thanks! Amazon, here I come!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@scotthatch7098]

Great info!! Fist bump 👊🏻!!

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@jameslinn6918]

Thanks for the suggestion on the tape, never saw that before - let us know how well it holds up over the next month or so.

[@731Woodworks]

Will do

[@regisfourcade7145]

Exellente idée !!! i will put tape on my Makita MLT100 diy insert soon !!! ^^

[@731Woodworks]

Go for it!

[@daffaibnuhafiz]

Thank you for the information

[@731Woodworks]

You’re welcome

[@Jkcreswell]

Awesome video once again. The zero clearance tape is pretty neat. Will definitely have to check it out. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 👊🏻

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@davidmackey4627]

Hey Matt I just wanted to say thank you for your channel and all the videos that you post. I've been wanting to step out and start my own business and now after seeing your videos I'm doing just that. I've up to now just built furniture for my family members. If interested I'd be happy to send you a couple images of what I've done. But again thank you and God Bless.

[@731Woodworks]

That's awesome. Sure you can send them to any of my social media #731woodworks

[@d.a.berryoutdoors]

Great video! Very informative just like always!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@feltron]

I'd like to see you make a sit stand desk.

[@731Woodworks]

It would be a cool project for sure

[@thomasheroux3146]

Good stuff. Thanks Matt!

[@731Woodworks]

You bet!

[@christophermckinney984]

I couldn’t find a zero clearance insert for my little table saw, so I used that exact sane tape, flipped my my factory insert over, and taped it to the bottom. (so it wouldn’t be a spot for wood to snag if I’d placed it in top) Works great so far, but I haven’t had to bevel anything yet. I used another one from the pack on my miter saw, so I guess I’ve got three replacements for when I tear it up using bevels.

[@731Woodworks]

good info!

[@troyshilow1]

Another awesome video man. Good info. How about a video of different saw blades . Miter, table saws, etc. Different types , teeth, etc. Have a great day

[@731Woodworks]

Thanks for the idea

[@davidwitherell7700]

Man.. I love this channel....always great ideas ....keep it up : )

[@731Woodworks]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@PenguinDad0007]

Can you do a video on how you make your mallets sometimes? Keep up the great work!!

[@731Woodworks]

Mallet video in the works. Should be out in a week or so

[@livingtree21]

Thank you for video

[@731Woodworks]

You're welcome

[@ksnax]

I just made my own insert for my table saw using 1/4" MDF. Even if you have a very shallow support depth on the saw table, it is relatively easy to route out a ledge to a proper depth, then shim back up with masking tape as needed. (Subtext: Just buy a trim router. You won't regret it.)

[@731Woodworks]

Nice

[@chriswindberg5010]

I have a Hitachi C10RJ table saw and I actually think that tape would work. My plate has adjustments on it and to lower it and raise it and I've been looking for a zero clearance plate for mine with no luck. Might have to try this! Thanks!

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@michaelkvalvik7358]

I've got a ton of old fence boards that I'd like to use for some projects, but I'm a wood working noobie! Maybe a video on how to reuse old boards?

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@honeygirlsapiary]

I second this idea.

[@HeBreaksLate]

My table saw has a rectangular insert so I was able to make my own zero clearance plate out of a scrap of plywood and it has been a game changer.

[@justinroysdon2630]

Informative. Would have like to have seen the tape used on the table saw anyway. Just to see how bad it really sticks up. I would like to see a video on making some stools, like bar stools for the kitchen. Using 2x4's ripped to 2x2's for the legs, and then 1.5" dowels for the cross piece. Or whatever size you think would be strong enough.

[@731Woodworks]

Great suggestion!

[@BrodeyAndKash]

Hey Matt what do you do about dust collection?

[@731Woodworks]

Shop vac then leaf blower the rest out

[@EliFulton]

I just use a couple layers of painters tape

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@beebegotti5540]

👍 sweet! Gonna go use some scotch tape! 🤗

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@diy-doityourselfconcacique4353]

Matt do you ever do before what it calls a French Cleat, or how is the right way to do it?

[@731Woodworks]

I’ve never made any French cleats

[@diy-doityourselfconcacique4353]

@@731Woodworks im workingonj a new floating table but not clear on how to do it just check in around

[@dennismcaleer242]

Hey I have the same Delta table saw, did you make an out feed table for it, and if you did can you post the plans for it? I would pay for the plans of course. Thanks

[@731Woodworks]

I just have my work table behind it

[@williamwilson3145]

Would a 1/4 inch round over bit be to much on the edges of the noodle boards.

[@731Woodworks]

It would be a lot but may look really cool

[@williamwilson3145]

@@731Woodworks Thanks may you have a blessed day.

[@731Woodworks]

You too

[@TheMomanslm]

That mitre saw throat plate should allow you to adjust it slightly tighter then you can add the tape and it will be better supported. Take a look at when you replace that piece.

[@731Woodworks]

Good info. Thanks

[@DroogyT]

I just put painter's tape next to the blade when I need zero clearance. 1 problem with zero clearance is dust collection is almost useless

[@731Woodworks]

Thank you

[@jessedanieldrew530]

How do you ship the items you sell?

[@731Woodworks]

check out my Etsy video, i go into detail on there

[@rubenroman3229]

What do you think about jet table saw

[@731Woodworks]

never used one, sorry

[@edpewalkee]

Did you have to use a smaller blade to make the cut in the table saw? The 10 inch on my delta doesnt seem like will go down far enough to place a blank in the slot.

[@731Woodworks]

no, used the standard 10" blade

[@timvoiss1568]

I need one for my Skil table saw, i contacted Skill and cant get a blank and i feel pretty sure I can make my own

[@bigrussell100]

That's cool let us know how long the tape last because that an issue in my shop as well and I'll order some to as always thanks for the great info

[@731Woodworks]

thanks. Will do

[@ChrisDavisCDinSV]

Matt, I have a question for you. How would you cut a 60* angle on the outside? Aka, how would you cut a 30* cut?

[@731Woodworks]

With a table saw? Miter sled or a miter gauge would be needed

[@ChrisDavisCDinSV]

I also have a miter saw if that would be easier?

[@731Woodworks]

Yes

[@kenpettis3011]

PSA: Keep in mind thin kerf blades (

[@justinroysdon2630]

I bet you could use 2" painters tape, and then 2" edge banding/veneer on top for the same thing.

[@731Woodworks]

maybe

[@BroRiv]

@@731Woodworks maybe not :-) had mine on for a year- still works. So for $8, I have a 10 yr supply :-) That yellow on the blue looks like Blue Angels :-)

[@731Woodworks]

It sure does

[@johnciccone8791]

Hey thanks for the info! I am in the market for a new table saw and miter saw and was wondering if you recommend both your table saw and miter saw? Everything I have seen shows good reviews (for the most part) and your videos all look like you are not having any issues with them. Thanks for the great content as usual!

[@731Woodworks]

I love my Delta 36-725 Table saw. the new version is out now, the 36-725T2. The Delta Cruzer miter saw is a great saw but I love my DeWalt DW779 also.

[@johnciccone8791]

@@731Woodworks Thanks so much for answering and letting me know! I am on my way to pick one up now!

[@carasmussen27]

thanks. I just got an early Christmas present. Santa dropped off a Delta Table saw

[@731Woodworks]

Nice

[@arimadx]

I really dont understand why these companies dont jist make them all zero clearance when clearly everyone that does any kind of woodworking buys or makes these right off the bat. Or at least include both

[@731Woodworks]

Including both would be great A miter saw you need the factory one because of the bevels.

[@lloydclayton54]

What type of blade are you using in your Miter saw?

[@731Woodworks]

80 tooth diablo blade

[@lloydclayton54]

@@731Woodworks Thank you,

[@aretonsenner6664]

But can it do pocket holes?

[@731Woodworks]

🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@laurasandoval1760]

Vitural fist bump back at ya!! Thanks for the suggestions.

[@731Woodworks]

👊🏻

[@Jimc4007]

Quick question I have been using a zero clearance insert on my old table saw trying to clean up my cuts... figured out this weekend that somehow the fence on my table saw has a small bow in the middle, not much, maybe a 1/16th" but it's enough to really make a mess when trying to do joinery of the pieces I was milling out. Anybody have any ideas? My temporary solution is clamping my 4' aluminum level at each end of the fence to bypass running the wood next to the warped fence.

[@731Woodworks]

Aww man. That stinks

[@smalltrax]

How about some more build videos

[@731Woodworks]

👍🏻

[@ellisreeves8936]

Thanks Matt. I really need a zero clearance on my Rigid miter saw. Question - do you think 3M Duct Tape would work?

[@731Woodworks]

that would likely leave a nasty residue

[@r.leepanderjr.6308]

Always use one in the table saw, never used on on the miter saw.

[@731Woodworks]

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[@r.leepanderjr.6308]

@@731Woodworks 👊🏻

[@davidboston4574]

Hey Matt little off the topic but what’s your opinion on side rails running down the sides of a miter saw? Does it throw off the cut? Thinking about installing some out of plywood. Really like your thoughts on it! Thanks..

[@731Woodworks]

My next miter station build will have them with stop blocks

[@benrowan1143]

Is there any reason that tape couldn't be used on a table saw?

[@731Woodworks]

It raises up off the table so it would cause your cuts to be off. Also might cause your stock to stick when pushing through the saw and cause kickback

[@christophermckinney984]

I’ve had success removing the insert and placing the tape in the underside of it.

[@unclericktv4022]

I would like to see kitchen tables

[@731Woodworks]

I have a table build on the channel

[@easy_effect1392]

Your wife is my literacy teacher Miss outlaw

[@731Woodworks]

Welcome

[@JayBergCustoms]

I'm racking my brain trying to come up with a 'tubafour' pronunciation of 'zero clearance', but I'm striking out :-p

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@angryoldbastard81]

Zeera Cleer'ence

[@JayBergCustoms]

I was thinking ZerClarence...lol

[@731Woodworks]

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[@731Woodworks]

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[@flix4u]

Like your fast talking made even faster by your editing. I’m gonna try playing you @ 2x and see if I can still understand you.

[@731Woodworks]

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[@flix4u]

Amazing! I still got every word at 2x speed.

[@John-yt5zr]

I need a table saw and a miter saw first, Matt, Christmas is just around the corner, just sayin. No pressure big guy. 😆

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Dunbrokesumitnum.

[@731Woodworks]

I need that on a shirt now. Thank you lol

[@DIYAudioGuy]

@@731Woodworks I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@731Woodworks]

lol

[@BrodeyAndKash]

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[@731Woodworks]

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[@easy_effect1392]

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[@731Woodworks]

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[@irvinwittmeier5208]

!;-)

[@731Woodworks]

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[@robjayb775]

Man, the info is nice, but jump cuts every other word is annoying. I probably would subscribe but that's distracting. Way over used here! Use the sparingly.