Griz 1023 owners-? on inserts
This may very well be universal but since I own a 1023 That's who I'm targeting. I want to make some zero clearance inserts and wondered, do you guys add the little roll pin at the forward end to slip under the table? Do you remove the little spring tensioners from the factory insert and install them on your wood inserts or just let friction serve for both items. With my old Craftsman, I just let friction hold it and have never had a problem but this saw is obviously quite a bit more powerful and starts quicker so I'm not sure if friction alone is enough to be safe.
while I'm at it, what about splitters? Homemade or what? Maybe someone would be kind enough to post or email me a pic of your splitter :o ? Thanks gang.
Pin is necessary for safety
The pin is non-optional and must be used for safety's sake. The pin keeps the insert from rising at the back due to the "blade entrained" air rush, also keeps the back from rising if you push down on the front edge of the insert with your workpiece. If the back rises, the sides of the insert will almost certainly contact the blade resulting in a kickback of the insert.