simple zero clearance insert question

[Leo Zick]

i bought a zci from grizzly. yeay!

got it cut, but there is still some rubbing. best way to remove this is just hitting it with some sandpaper?

also, no screw on this one.. should i drill a hole in it?

ok, 2 questions.

[Tony Bilello]

"...got it cut, but there is still some rubbing. best way to remove this is just hitting it with some sandpaper?" Correct

also, no screw on this one.. should i drill a hole in it? Try it without the screw and see what happens. I didn't need the hole and screw with my Delta but all saws are different.

I am trying to upload some photos but my Internet Service sucks today with the storms and all. Sorry

[Tony Bilello]

http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.p...ght=toys+table
I made my own. They are easy enough to make.
I hope this link comes through

[Joe Scharle]

I'd put a screw in it. I've had slivers try to lift the insert.

[glenn bradley]

Sandpaper or using your original as a template for a flush trim router bit would be fine.

+1 on Joe's screw it down recommendation and don't forget the keeper pin at the rear. Trusting gravity or friction is something like hand tightening your lug nuts. It'll work for awhile. Maybe a long while. But your potential for problems is higher than I work around.

[Greg Hines, MD]

I bore a 1" hole in mine to make them easier to remove.

Doc

[Leo Zick]

cool link and thanks for the tips. it has a hole to remove it easily, im just nervous of it tilting up. i may throw a screw in for safety. it makes such a huge difference though. manu's should be forced to include them!

[Rich Engelhardt]

Hello,

got it cut, but there is still some rubbing

My Leecraft in my Ridgid screamed while it removed all the orange coating off the blade.
I had a buildup of sawdust/gunk on the arbor that was throwing the blade off.

As I understand it - from reading up on splitters (BTW - have a look at the Micro Jig MJ splitter for your ZCI - wonderful little gadget!) the teeth are wider than the body of the blade.
If yours is rubbing/singing, then something is amiss.