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dusty wrote:I've done a couple using 1/2" MDF and I used the router in a table to cut away unwanted material on the bottom. This worked fairly well. It seems like a perfect job for the OPR.
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oh, you mean the OPR that finally just arrived after 2 months...what a great idea just have to set it up
Mark 7, Pro Planer, Jointer, Bandsaw w/Kreg, Biscuit Joiner, Belt Sander, Jig Saw, Ringmaster, DC3300, Overarm Pin Router, Incra Ultimate setup
thomas2938 wrote:How did you solve the problem with lengthening the slot for the riving knife?
After lowering the table to make the blade slot, I simply flip the ZCI over and around, set it down on the blade, put the rip fence in place and cut it a little bit farther.
If I am not cutting fine wood or laminates, I continue to use the ZCI even after the slot has been widened. In other words, I have a sloppy ZCI. Its primary purpose is to close the gap so that small pieces do not get down between the blade and table top.
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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mbcabinetmaker wrote:Dusty the inserts are pretty much universal on all of my 510's and 520's. The thickness may need to be tweaked but other than that I do no see a problem.
As to the cut out all I did was lower the blade and very slowly tighten the table lock. It moved just a bit but with the blade still running It will stretch the cut out to the correct size.
I used to use paper shims to level the inserts with the table. I have switched to Gorilla Duct Tape. It is about the right thickness, adheres extremely well and is durable.
"Making Sawdust Safely" Dusty
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I make my inserts using 1/4" hardboard with formica glued on top. It is exactly even with the tabletop with no shims on my Model 500.
Shopsmith Mark 4, Mark 7, Mark 5 shorty, planer, bandsaw, jointer, belt sander. Grizzly central dust collection 4" PVC trunk. Shopsmith Routing System stand-alone overhead pin router.
My ZCI is mdf and walnut. The center strip of walnut is replaceable. To change it out, I just need to make the center strip. I keep a few in reserve.
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Gene
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just have to set it up
