Recently, I posted for information on making zero inserts for my PM2000. As usual, I got a lot of information and proceeded to build using my factory insert as a template. I made my insets and discoveed that there was more “slop” with the insert than I expected or wanted. That was because the insert from the factory has a two spring bearings on the side to hold them snug.
Someone suggested using rare earth magnets. I remade the inserts the same as the first batch but put a layer of masking tape around the factory insert/template so that my blank would be slightly larger. then I used a 1/4 forsner bit to drill a bed on the right side for the magnets and glued them in. BINGO!!! Whoever made that suggestion did me a real favor. The inserts are now very snug yet easy to put in and remove.
Now a question. I am new at using a dado set. Mine is a Frued stacked and I can dado just under an inch. When I get up to 13/16, I do not have enough thread, for my comfort and satisfaction, left to tighten the blades. I think that is because I am used to always using the stabalizer that comes with the saw no matter what blade I use.. It seems that it makes no sense to use the stabalizer on a dado as thick as they are but I do not want to do something that is not wise to do. Anyone want to advise??
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You can skip the stabilizer and the washer under the nut if need be, an inch thick stack of steel doesn't need stabilizing or a washer to stay tight and accurate.
John White
Thanks, John. Common sense would be a good path to follow, but I can't put enough brain cells together in my old age to trust my judgement:-)
It never hurts to ask, glad I could help.John W.
You don't need the stabilizer.
David Ring
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Thanks, David. that makes two(three counting my guess). I appreciate your reply.
Your welcome on the magnets (post40239.29)
Those little buggers have uses that are yet unseen, and limited only by imagination.
Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
Bruce, It was you. At the time I posted, I did not have the time to find the post where the suggestion was made.
You are right about the unimagined uses. About a 18-24 months ago, I made a walnut cabinet for a 300 gallon salt water aquarium. That sucker was big and the tank itself was very heavy. The owner wanted some decorative trim at the base of the tank and but above the top of the bottom of the tank. He also wanted something that was removable so that he could deal with any spillage. I told him the only thing I could think of was to use rare earth magnets but I could not guarantee that the mitred corners would look very good. He wanted it that way just the same.
After 18-24 months and several season changes, the trim is still holding together just fine and the mitred corners look as good as when first built.
Thanks for your suggestion for my zero inserts. Sometimes things work so well we quit using them :-)
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