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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:52 am
by beeg
So HOW do you people make yours? What thickness of material do ya use?
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:34 pm
by Ed in Tampa
Dusty
I use ZCI for three reasons maybe four.
To prevent something slipping between the blade and the table
To prevent tear out
To improve dust collection. You must also include a upper blade guard dust collection system.
And the last reason for safety
Just thought of a fifth with a fresh ZCI in know exactly where the saw kerf will be.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:10 pm
by pennview
Beeg, I simply rip the material (plywood, hardboard, laminate flooring, or something else) to width and then use a Shopsmith insert to trace its outline on the blank. Then it's to the bandsaw to cut the arc(s) and then to the disk sander to fit the blank into the saw table opening. As it likely is too thick, I use a router table to cut a rabbet around the edge of the blank. If too thin, add something to shim the blank like veneer, DYMO plastic self-stick labeling tape, or some thing else to get it flush with the table top. Then drill and countersink for the screws.
They're really quick and easy to make and it's best to make a few at the same time to take advantage of the various set-ups.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:26 pm
by robinson46176
dusty wrote:How is laminate flooring different than baltic birch plywood cut-offs?
The flooring is much better for me in a huge way... I "have" the laminate flooring on hand for almost free...
I don't have any Baltic Birch plywood on hand.
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Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 2:47 pm
by reible
Hi,
I don't know if most or any of you look father down on the thread page, if you don't you might want to.
This is what I'm talking about:
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It gives you more associated reading if you care to. It is also nice to search on zci where you will find a LOT more posts. We really have a library of information here at the forums if you care to look around a bit.
Ed
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:01 pm
by dusty
reible wrote:Hi,
I don't know if most or any of you look father down on the thread page, if you don't you might want to.
This is what I'm talking about:
[ATTACH]15212[/ATTACH]
It gives you more associated reading if you care to. It is also nice to search on zci where you will find a LOT more posts. We really have a library of information here at the forums if you care to look around a bit.
Ed
I'll be darned. Has that feature always been there?
o:o
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:17 pm
by beeg
YEP it has Dusty.
o:o