Zero Clearance Throat Plate for Ridgid Table Saws

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Zero Clearance Throat Plate for Ridgid Table Saws

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In this video, I make a zero clearance throat plate for my Ridgid Heavy Duty Job site table saw. The materials I used is a piece of old laminate flooring with a few washers and a trick using some window blind hardware. The results are amazing! Cutting rabbets for rabbet joints are now much safer and easier to do and the risk of smaller pieces getting sucked into the blade is all but eliminated.
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@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

The laminate flooring I used is very durable and can be cut with conventional saw blades for wood. When in doubt, check the cutting directions from the manufacturer. Alternately, you can use plywood or melamine to make the same zero clearance plate - it's your choice.

@Lutzboater 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Eric. I also have that Ridgid saw and appreciate your ideas on shimming the plate and the plate catches. Well done, Thanks!!

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom P :) Cheers!

@csacord1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I have the same saw and have been wanting to correct the throat plate.

@flyingnachos77 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! Can't believe Ridgid didn't think about this!

@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

@Paul St.Onge Most of the tool brands don't seem to have one. It would be smart for them to include it as an optional accessory.

@tomas6700 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice Eric. I liked the window shade cleat as the spring catch. And I have a Ridgid saw- so lots of good info.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks tgk! I was trying to remember what you call those damn things - LOL The steel on it just has enough spring to it to do the job :)

@MrSpook1968 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome I have been looking for something to use for my dado blades thanks

@davidletz9123 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. I have the baby brother model of your Rigid table saw. This video will come in handy one day when I choose to make this insert.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers David :) I only wish I had done this sooner. The saws should come with these as a safety standard - it makes all the difference.

@bluetorch13 5 жыл бұрын

my Ridgid saw came with the leveling screws in the table itself, so I don't have to add the screws to the plate. I think they improved it.

@donbayan1057 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this very helpful instructional video

@harrydavis6903 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job! I have the Rigid saw also and I will be making a zero clearance throat plate. Thanks.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harry! Cheers :)

@crabdiver5151 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. One thing I saw on another channel was to use a hot glue gun to build up tabs under the throat plate that allow it to be flush with the surface of the saw table. The video showed putting masking tape on the metal ledges that hold the throat plate and then squirting hot glue on them and pushing the plate down until it is flush. The glue will stick to the throat plate but not the tape on the ledges so you can then pull the plate out with these glue feet attached. I used 1/4” Masonite for my throat plate which is readily available and allows room for the glue to elevate it to level. Hope this helps someone else out there.

@DoItProjects 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! So descriptive. Thanks for the help.

@braulioperez181 5 жыл бұрын

Great ingenuity! Tnanks for the plate idea. I would like to know how your Ridgid tabla saw works. I am in the process of buying a new table saw and this may be an option. Thanks.

@JF-mq8tp 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. One suggestion. Instead of using 4 washers to raise the throat plate why not use 4 small Neodymium magnets? When glued in position hey would hold the throat plate firmly in place.

@jimnachman3640 5 жыл бұрын

This is a good idea but the Ridgid tops are made of cast aluminum.

@sapelesteve 6 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done Eric! Every woodworker should have a ZCTP for their table saw...................... :)

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve :) I think the manufacturers should ship their saws with one. Much safer IMO.

@waynemorrison9905 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks,This I hope will work for my Ridgid saw also.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

I've been using it for about a week now and no issues :) If you have a piece of leftover hardwood flooring, it might take the screws a bit better.

@danny26barrow 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video n I will try it on my same saw lol, I just use tape lol

@raabsand 6 жыл бұрын

Well now I gotta replace my blinds with a cheap set of blinds so I can get the metal piece 😉

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

LOL - I had so many of these because I keep every piece of hardware over the years. You can use any piece of steel that has some give / spring to it : )

@raabsand 6 жыл бұрын

@@EricSorensenCanada same! I keep all the extra hardware. Never know when you'll use something like this

@toddm9957 3 жыл бұрын

I have this same saw and i cannot find a switch for it.anyone have this problem

@Aardrijk1 6 жыл бұрын

Terrific video!

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! Cheers :)

@711693 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I use my riving knife. How do I add for that? Thanks

@robertb7362 5 жыл бұрын

we have the same Ridge saw. How do you control the dust?

@ronnakeil3313 6 жыл бұрын

Nice

@AusCycle 6 жыл бұрын

found it! If you didn't have laminate floor can you think of any other material I might use? Thanks again.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

If you can find the right thickness, you could try plywood or even aluminum plate, which you can still cut on a bandsaw. It's better if the material is a bit thinner, then you can just add washers to even out (as I did in the video).

@TheGkaz 6 жыл бұрын

Instead of looking around for shim material for the corners, use hot glue. Four dabs of hot glue in the corners, then press the plate down while the glue is still hot. Weigh it down with a flat object, which will level the plate with the saw table. After it cools you have a perfectly level insert.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that make it difficult to make the plate removable?

@TheGkaz 6 жыл бұрын

Don't put too much glue on the tabs. Like the grub screws, you only need a small point of stand off. A little plastic tape (like a glue up) or a dab of Vaseline works great as a release agent. You actually don't want the glue to stick to the saw table, only the wood insert.

@charlesxix 6 жыл бұрын

@@EricSorensenCanada you could put a smear on grease on the tab so it doesn't stick to it.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good tip! Thanks for sharing TheGkaz :)

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for the tip charlesxix :)

@davidb9728 6 жыл бұрын

Why do need a zero clearance plate?

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

To prevent tear-out / chip-out on a cut and to keep small off-cuts or strips of wood from getting sucked into the gap in the factory plate. Strips of wood can get caught in the gap and shoot out at the operator - not fun.

@scottroy6195 4 жыл бұрын

I've had a table saw for only a month, and not having a zero clearance is a huge pain in the butt. Constantly turning off and unplugging the saw so I can reach in and get cut-offs. Thanks for the video, will be trying to make one.

@timlist4173 3 жыл бұрын

Eric, Have you made a zero clearance plate for the dewalt 7485?

@EricSorensenCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Not yet, it's on my to do list.

@NothingOfficial668 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like your Ridgid table saw? I'm thinking of buying one. Is the fence good?

@EricSorensenCanada 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend it. The fence isn't great and the fit and finish isn't very good for the price. Do yourself a favor and buy a Dewalt instead. For myself, I'm probably going to sell my Ridgid in the New Year and buy the Dewalt 8-1/2 inch compact table saw.

@NothingOfficial668 3 жыл бұрын

@@EricSorensenCanada Thanks so much! I just discovered you and have been binge watching your archive. I love how you work with regular guy tools in a small shop just like me. I was eyeing the newest ridgid bc I was hoping to get a good saw for $350 instead of a $550 dewalt.

@EricSorensenCanada 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks🙂 All I can say is that I've had mine for 10 years and it's not that great. It does have a lifetime warranty and I already replaced it once within the first 2 years (but they will only give another Ridgid - no money back) It depends on if you really need the stand or if you build your own table for it. The compact 8 1/4 inch Dewalt is $399 - no stand . If you wait for black Friday or boxing week, you might even get a much better deal. Also price compare with Lowes - they sometimes have better deals.

@xxrookiexx1 5 жыл бұрын

How did you get a soft start on your saw?! Mine i got within the past year violently kicks on at full speed!

@EricSorensenCanada 5 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Your saw should take about 5 seconds to reach full speed. If it's a Ridgid, take it back to Home Depot. Either get your money back and buy a Dewalt or they'll give you a new one.

@xxrookiexx1 5 жыл бұрын

@@EricSorensenCanada unfortunately ridged cheaped out on the latest model in stores. Ridged told me i could pay 200 dollars if i wanted to add a soft start.

@chrisristau8803 5 жыл бұрын

mine was advertised as having soft start, but it just kicks on..... it won't cut anything square.... the fence sits at an angle, and wood drops down if you dont figure out how to get your plate to sit flush..... i wish i wouldvbe just bought a used one or spent an extra hundo buying a dewalt

@monteglover4133 6 жыл бұрын

Grizzly tools sells zero clearance plates for many saws, even my very old Craftsman. Others I'm sure also sell them also.

@EricSorensenCanada 6 жыл бұрын

They do carry one for Craftsman and Delta but I didn't see any on there for Ridgid. You can buy one on Amazon for around $85 (where I am) but it's for the R4512 cast iron table saw. There may be other 3rd party manufacturers - haven't found any myself.

@brewerpop 5 жыл бұрын

I got one for my 4512 from Woodcraft for about $35. It's Leecraft brand. @@EricSorensenCanada