How to make a zero clearance insert plate for a table saw with p.v.c.

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DIY- zero clearance insert plate for a table saw using p.v.c.
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@colinsmith7576 7 жыл бұрын

Izzy Swan, great old school thinker, designer maker. Pure American talent.

@Geoff_G 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best and most useful videos. Thanks Izzy, I hope you're doing well these days.

@tomdenny8507 9 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I would never have thought of using PVC pipe, ever, but I will now.. Way to go! Thanks!

@Jwalk9000 2 жыл бұрын

Ya know, I thought I had seen all your videos, but this was hiding. Love it. Doing this today.

@mrmadman1697 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, you have given me a first class solution to a prototyping problem that we have, we only want 2 off of some panels and this solves the problem. You deliver the goods constantly.

@AprilWilkerson 9 жыл бұрын

How interesting. Great idea Izzy, I'm going to store this one away for future use.

@izzyswan 9 жыл бұрын

April Wilkerson Its fun and pvc can be used for all kinds of things

@jvin248 9 жыл бұрын

izzy swan Look up the videos on making archery target bows out of pvc (BackyardBowyer is pretty decent).

@user-kw4em9pn4l 7 жыл бұрын

nice job

@normanelam3561 7 жыл бұрын

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@ArkansasPilgrim 5 жыл бұрын

I need to make 2 of those: 1 zero-clearance, and 1 regular. The insert in my Delta saw has never been flat. One might argue that I should get a better saw, and one would be correct. One would also have to fork over some cash. ;o)

@seanmcguire6998 Жыл бұрын

Why have I not seen this video until now, and why have I not thought of this in my years of upcycling PVC and HDPE?!! This is exactly what I need. Thank You, Master Izzy!

@UsernameFECKLE 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I just bought a new Delta 36-5052 saw and was considering ordering a zero clearance insert for it, but now I'll probably just pick up some PVC and half inch ply when the saw arrives at Lowe's in a week or two. Thanks, man. This is a really cool method.

@nickoborn 9 жыл бұрын

Always coming up up with interesting and different ideas. So much better than watching what you can make out of arranging pocket-hole rectangles. Keep doing what your doing!

@BenBrandt22 9 жыл бұрын

Had no idea that reshaping PVC like this was so simple. Thanks for teaching me something new. I'll have to tuck this one away for a future project.

@NickFerry 9 жыл бұрын

nicely done Izzy - the last time I moulded pvc in the oven I left it in there a bit long and my wife was not happy - glad you didn't have the same happen - I'm also glad my wife is super forgiving

@izzyswan 9 жыл бұрын

Nick Ferry LMAO! Been there done that! I diod the same a while back and the house smelled like burnt pvc for 2 days I was in bug trouble.

@jakobhovman 9 жыл бұрын

Great workmanship Izzy...as allways...and great video...! The Backer Board...in itself...is a fine solution...for thin inserts...!

@kevinslawson8913 9 жыл бұрын

The more I watch your videos the more I'm convinced you are a genius. Amazed at how you make things that id never think of and make them simple. Great job again izzy

@Sebastopolmark 9 жыл бұрын

GREAT project Izzy. I have my father-in-laws old cast iron Craftsman table saw and it has the same shallow lip. I definitely will make a couple of these. Zero clearance and dado. Thanks

@jasonminton9681 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, straight forward, right to the point, excellent presentation. Just subscribed.

@AustinGriffinUrsa 9 жыл бұрын

Youre the man! I have a table saw with a unique insert plate and its difficult to even find replacements to buy. This will be very helpful.

@patcummins6036 Жыл бұрын

Following you from Australia. Just love your constant use of “THINK” signs everywhere! I’m going to steal that idea!

@ScrapwoodCity 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea! Melting PVC in the oven looks really useful! Thanks for sharing!

@ExpatPhil 9 жыл бұрын

Great idea Izzy, I wouldn't have thought of creating a plywood backer!

@vitix5906 7 жыл бұрын

I liked your idea but I think that PVC idea is GOLD!

@SmokeFlame1 9 жыл бұрын

I have the same saw as you and had a terrible time trying to build an insert plate. You have just solved my problem. Good job, and thanks.

@davidtraugot1405 4 жыл бұрын

I like the info about flattening the pvc pipe, though I'm also concerned about toxic fumes from oven-heating. I think it's a toss-up between laminating plastic to plywood and routing a rabbet around the edge of a solid hardwood insert, as I have always done. Anyway, thanks! And I'm glad that the surgery has literally put you back on your feet. All best, and stay safe and healthy.

@rb67mustang 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video. I have a very old Craftsman tablesaw with a very good castiron table. I have never seen the same saw in any video here on KZfaq. The plate on my saw is very thin and is held in by a spring clip attached to the existing plate. I've been wanting to make a couple zero clearance plates for my saw and watching your video has given me some ideas that will most likely help me. I'm glad I found this video and I'm now a subscriber as well.

@norpuma55 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have the exact same saw and I have been struggling with making zero clearance inserts. I am heading to the big box store now for some PVC. Thanks again! I do enjoy your videos and I am a regular watcher !

@joannecoleman2691 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fabulous. I will be making this now I know how!

@SawDustMakerRJM 9 жыл бұрын

I would never have thought of using pvc pipe. Great thinking Izzy

@johnwilcox1302 7 жыл бұрын

Izzy, you are killing it. Keep up the good work.

@scottwalton4262 7 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC! I never even thought about using PVC but your instructions about heating the PVC is excellent. Going to cut some up tonight and make them for dado and my box cutting blades too. Thanks BTW Izzy, my 101yr old Dad thinks your a scream... he laughed so hard with some of your projects and it was beautiful!!!

@stephenmiller6498 4 жыл бұрын

Well I made mine out of a piece of half inch plywood in about 5 minutes works great it's a lot of work for something so easy to make out of plywood

@klpittman1 9 жыл бұрын

It only took three minutes to get the pipe to 350° because the ambient air temperature in South Carolina hovers around 200°. If you did this video in August you could have simply cooled the pipe to 350.

@williamgeorgelopezjunior8533 5 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Pittman that’s funny

@HyperactiveNeuron 4 жыл бұрын

LOL!

@bobbg9041 4 жыл бұрын

And solidifying it in cold water?

@WreckDiver99 8 жыл бұрын

AWESOME idea. My table saw is a Porter Cable and it has the EXACT same insert setup...and looking at Dado and Zero Clearance inserts was CRAZY expensive. I'm going to try this!!

@deward67 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I'd seen this earlier. I just ordered a zero plate 4 days ago. $35! Grrrr. Thanks for a great tutorial.

@thejonellwood 7 жыл бұрын

made one of these this morning. great idea!!! also used some of the offcut to make runners for a table saw sled. worked like a champ. thanks again!

@ayrow69 9 жыл бұрын

Izzy, I make my plates from 1/4" acrylic. The acrylic is exactly the same thickness and doesn't warp or change size. Love the PVC idea. I'll give it a try as well.

@russelllindell2509 3 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, I thought this was crazy when I saw the title and pipe. Glad I watched it, great video and lesson.

@comette4u 9 жыл бұрын

You're a Wild Man Woodworker Izzy! Keep'em comin'!!!

@nicracine 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm late to the party, but I've been looking everywhere for an easy way to do this. Thank you so much.

@JeffSwal 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I made one for my Delta today. This was an awesome project. Great job!

@TheShavingWoodWorkshop 9 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done Izzy, thanks for sharing this one.

@JWAM 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Izzy! I have this issue to tackle soon. As with everybody else, the biggest issue now is how to insert pvc into the oven unnoticed

@seansysig 8 жыл бұрын

Worked perfectly on my Rigid contractor saw. It took 3.5 minutes @ 350 Upstate NY. Yes make sure exhaust hood is cranking and leave oven door open with fan on until oven completely cools. Leave oven door open for at least 1 hour.

@bman1165 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s a lot of work, I made my different size guides out of 3/8 Lauan, works great.

@Sutoraida1975 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing Fastcap tape to my attention.

@jacktibbetts1337 9 жыл бұрын

Literally watched this video after making a dado insert for my new dado stack. Also wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to get more involved into trying some more non traditional projects.

@pemtax557 4 жыл бұрын

You never cease to amaze me ... who would of thunk it? Sched 40 PVC ... Cheers Izzy, take care of that back!

@MikeWaldt 9 жыл бұрын

That is a great tip Izzy, and well explained - even I followed it! Take care Mike

@MichaelHonsinger 9 жыл бұрын

The best tutorial on How to make a Zero Clearance Plate I've seen yet!! Very ingenious, Izzy !! You da Man!

@ldwithrow08 6 жыл бұрын

A great idea!!! I've used 3/4 lnch pvc trim lumber to make featherboards and push sticks but it is VERY expensive and too thick to make good saw plates. I've got a ton of old schedule 40 pvc pipe laying around. My Craftsman saw uses 1/16 plates and finding a good material at that thickness is impossible but I'll try the PVC pipe.

@JusBidniss 4 жыл бұрын

I love the ideas you share! Aside from a zero clearance plate, I've come into possession of an old contractor table saw with outlandishly-shallow miter slots. Fine for the bar stock on the miter gauge, but way too shallow for feeling good about a wood runner for jigs. Flattening out Sched 40 PVC pipe never occurred to me, but that thickness just might work for me! Flatten it, cut strips the width of the slots, and I got runners galore for whatever sleds and jigs I want to make!

@irritadad1848 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I've got the same saw and have been needing to do this. Thanks.

@josequijada4619 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. Thanks a whole lot. Never thought of the added ply below.. Definitely going to make one.

@ramaroodle 7 жыл бұрын

Damn you're good with that bandsaw! 😀

@charleslewis2862 9 жыл бұрын

really timely video for me - it parallels a thought I had after seeing Peter Brown's video on flattening PVC pipe - you have given me the proof of concept and an idea of what I eed to do.

@dnngskn62 9 жыл бұрын

Just plain slick Izzy.

@outlandishprofessor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Izzy. I've wanted to make a zero clearance plate for my old Delta table saw for a while, but couldn't quite figure out how. Seems simple now.

@jaytechCFL 9 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done! Always enjoy your videos.

@RobbsHomemadeLife 9 жыл бұрын

Great video Izzy. I used to make and sell underwater camera housings made from 6 inch sch 80, PVC is under rated, it is a great material. I was not aware of the magnet for holding screws, will look into it. Thanks for making and sharing.

@williwonka5106 9 жыл бұрын

Nice job Izzy. Best I've seen. I will be replacing my very thin oak plates soon. Thx.

@kosinskiarek 9 жыл бұрын

Very good way of using PVC for something that I wouldn't even think of :)

@norpuma55 7 жыл бұрын

Just finished the zero clearance insert plate for the Delta saw. Thanks so much. I did struggle with the PVC and I think I will try a high temp in my oven on the next one. Again, thanks so much for the suggestion.

@josechavez5950 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Awesome idea!! I've got a table saw like that, and this is just the thing i need. Cheers from "Chicago"

@Puggy1234ful 9 жыл бұрын

Boy, Have I been looking for this. Great Idea

@madwilliamflint 9 жыл бұрын

Dude this is awesome. I bought this saw a couple months ago. (Attaching the front and back rail systems is driving me in to the bottle.) I'll definitely be doing this, probably this weekend. Izzy strikes again *\o/*

@richayala2611 7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Izzy! Definitely going to use that in the future! Rich

@chrishaugh1655 6 жыл бұрын

That out-feed top is trippy.

@MacnWood 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Great idea! I have the ridged saw and making insert plates for it sucks! Ill be trying this out for sure!!! Thanks for the idea

@bmushler 9 жыл бұрын

Double sided carpet tape works well for me. I used two thickness of clear lean I had laying around and hand fit the lower and upper pieces using a hand file. Using the stock depth screws I adjust for a flush fit. Same thing only different. Thanks for the ideas.

@chuckmigrain4956 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, i just tried this yesterday and now i'm telling my grand kids about it... i wan't even properly prepared and it still came ou flat as a board, thanks Izzy

@raulsanchez4493 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that was very creative. Great work

@runfox_4780 5 жыл бұрын

Izzy I love all your ideas, this looks great, and for safety , im sure you added a spliter to this insert plate to prevent kick back.

@scottbrooks2351 6 жыл бұрын

Two thumbs up for the part when you said "with a chisel I carefully pried..." Good stuff man thanks for sharing!

@Retroweld 9 жыл бұрын

Nice job. You always have the best tips. Douglas.

@frankthornal9489 8 жыл бұрын

Great idea, I have the same saw and have tried a half dozen ways to make a ZC insert. All were failures to some extent. This one I'm sure will work and on my way to get the PVC. Also ordered a couple rolls of the 2 sided tape. Thanks for a great solution to a perplexing problem.

@pgtips4240 6 жыл бұрын

This is a really great idea. Thanks for sharing this technique.

@cellblock007 5 жыл бұрын

The way u made that pvc board was a great idea. It's a first for me and I think I will be using it very often

@SteveCarmichael 9 жыл бұрын

Cool idea Izzy! You're an excellent cook! I didn't expect it to get perfectly flat like that. Might make good cnc material.

@AndreaArzensek 9 жыл бұрын

Steve Carmichael same thoughts here!

@ballzack57 9 жыл бұрын

Steve Carmichael I make gun and knife holsters out of pvc. It is remarkably easy to conform. It is a thermo-plastic after all.

@wolfandrabbit 9 жыл бұрын

ballzack57 I feel bad for you that your big creative adventure is a gun and knife holster. Life gives what it gets.

@ballzack57 9 жыл бұрын

Alec Rix Cool story. I guess I didn't actually earn my royalty payments (in perpetuity) from Intel Corp. That must have been someone else's "big creative adventure" that I am getting paid for.

@jonq8714 8 жыл бұрын

+ballzack57 *drops mic*

@B737realpilot 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Izzy, your full of ideas mate 👍

@MJCPeters 8 жыл бұрын

Izzy, Thank you! at last those of us with bargain saws, can have the safety of a zero clearance insert. I'm doing this Today.

@daveporter2555 4 жыл бұрын

Great Idea. I may have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

@RealRuler2112 7 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! I have the same type of screwed up table saw insert plate support and unfortunately, they no longer make plates for it. I made an insert plate out of Luann, but it's about 1/32" too thin & every 20 cuts, the wood catches on the back edge. It's also not stiff enough, bending in the middle at the beginning and ending of cuts. One of these is a PERFECT solution and will solve a problem I've had for years.

@ConstructIcon 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome Izzy! I just got the same saw. I will definitely be giving this a go! I was going to try & use HDPE as well, but this looks a lot simpler!

@alsmith1025 9 жыл бұрын

This is super awesome. such a smart idea.

@rcaddictjcl 9 жыл бұрын

What s great idea I have the same type of opening on my table saw. My next ZCP will use this. Thanks Izzy.

@meo1960 Жыл бұрын

I love this idea. Thanks!

@jonatham35 9 жыл бұрын

That background track sounds like "The Killers - Give Me A Shot At The Night". Love that track and this video! Great job.

@empace5344 2 жыл бұрын

wow. you have a beautiful and perfect outfeed table

@RickRose 9 жыл бұрын

Very slick--Thanks for posting!

@ctpctp 6 жыл бұрын

For those who can't use their oven for PVC, you can buy PVC sheet really cheap. One common brand name is Sintra often used for signage, and Home Depot sells a version called Palight in small sheets.

@Hutch5321 9 жыл бұрын

Wow! Awesome! Can't wait to try that 'PVC_In_The_Oven' trick!

@FritsvanDoorn 6 жыл бұрын

Genius ! Your Think Wood Works !

@LivefreeanddiyTv 8 жыл бұрын

That's a pretty good idea! Thanks for sharing 🤓

@normerwin86 9 жыл бұрын

Izzy. U R a Genius! Thanks you so much for this tip. Can't wait to get to it.

@ibuildedthat2344 7 жыл бұрын

I like that idea... great video! Thanks.

@azyfloof 9 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed how flat you got that pipe! Looked perfect, as far as I could tell 😮😄

@jarmstrong2843 2 жыл бұрын

I used a plastic cutting board purchased at the Dollar store. It worked out great. And best part is you don’t need to heat it.

@rxchng 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. Now I can make one for my portable saw.

@MikeKapotsy 9 жыл бұрын

Great idea Izzy!

@roger571967 7 жыл бұрын

great job,I'm about to buy that saw and will use this trick.

@Garageworkshop 9 жыл бұрын

Using the pvc was a great idea and I just love the thin strips of wood that you were cutting.

@jdhurrell 7 жыл бұрын

I've got the same saw and, like April, I've saved this away so I can make some of these in the future. I can't believe it doesn't come with a dado throat plate!

@Woodgate425 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea Izzy. I have been wondering how to make a zero plate went the current one is not very thick. Will give this a go. Cheers, Mike in the UK.