Been using my Altendorf without a zero clearance insert for over 20 years. You inspired me to finally do something about. Finally, no more small pieces sucked into that gap. I guess better late then never. Thanks for all your awesome tips/knowledge!
I suppose that experienced users can anticipate and avoid small offcuts when using a slider. But man, what a difference with a proper ZCI, right!? I appreciate your good words. 👊🏼
I don't have a slider and don't anticipate ever getting one, but I found this very informative as always. Love your videos and always learn something. Would be nice to see a tour of your shop some day.
Ramon, the thought and attention you've paid to designing and making these throatplates is most impressive. Just one thing you may wish to mention to your audience is the need for ensuring that before sawing the main and scoring blade slots, that they double-check the alignment of the two blades prior to mounting the new insert. If it's wrong beforehand, then it'll be wrong for the new insert.
Been using your Zero Clearance Insert now for about two months and man the cost is just so worth it. My original Felder insert was pathetic and broke the second day I had my machine. I really can't see that I will ever have to replace this one. Cheers Ramon and thanks for designing and making such an awesome piece of equipment
Mine broke soon after I began using my saw as well. It’s surprising to me that most sliders have this problem! Anyway, thanks a ton Darren, your idea to “mass” order for several people down there was smart. I appreciate you.
Great video, Ramon. I've got a pair of your ZCIs that I got several years ago and I'm still on my first one. Other than a slightly wider kerf from using different saw blades, the insert shows no signs of wear. They are a great addition to the saw and are certainly worth the money. If you have a K3 or equivalent, you won't regret buying one. I'm sure that every K3 user has dropped the scoring blade bolt into the dust collector hose for the saw. I've even got a stick with a magnet on the end to fish out the bolt, but I much prefer your magnet solution so I'll be making that change. As far as your preference for phillips screws... I'll stick to my Robertsons 😃
Awesome feedback David! A quality ZCI sure does make a slider much more enjoyable! And you’ll love the magnet to keep that bolt from dropping! I’ve not had that issue since! I guess my main reason for liking Phillips is that one size (#2) covers a vast amount of screw sizes. But I know I’m a loner with this opinion 😆Cheers
I am picking your latest video in order to ask a question regarding your ultimate pantorouter cart. I have watched this video many times and would like to see how you made the drawer pulls on this cart. Also, will you be having detailed plans available for this cart. Enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.
Hello, and thanks for watching! I’m sorry I don’t have plans for this cart. But here is an older video that may help with my handle design. Hope this helps. Thanks ruclips.net/video/xpurc-SXs5U/видео.html
Not to shoot myself in the foot here, but my inserts are very well made and you could get by with just one to start. I’m still using one from a few years ago! Anyway, congrats on your new saw…cheers
Been using my Altendorf without a zero clearance insert for over 20 years. You inspired me to finally do something about. Finally, no more small pieces sucked into that gap. I guess better late then never. Thanks for all your awesome tips/knowledge!
I suppose that experienced users can anticipate and avoid small offcuts when using a slider. But man, what a difference with a proper ZCI, right!? I appreciate your good words. 👊🏼
I don't have a slider and don't anticipate ever getting one, but I found this very informative as always. Love your videos and always learn something. Would be nice to see a tour of your shop some day.
I love and appreciate comments like this. Thank you
Ramon, the thought and attention you've paid to designing and making these throatplates is most impressive. Just one thing you may wish to mention to your audience is the need for ensuring that before sawing the main and scoring blade slots, that they double-check the alignment of the two blades prior to mounting the new insert. If it's wrong beforehand, then it'll be wrong for the new insert.
The scoring blade slot (kerf) should be wider to allow for this. Hence, the biscuit joiner. Thanks Marty
Been using your Zero Clearance Insert now for about two months and man the cost is just so worth it. My original Felder insert was pathetic and broke the second day I had my machine. I really can't see that I will ever have to replace this one. Cheers Ramon and thanks for designing and making such an awesome piece of equipment
Mine broke soon after I began using my saw as well. It’s surprising to me that most sliders have this problem! Anyway, thanks a ton Darren, your idea to “mass” order for several people down there was smart. I appreciate you.
Which Felder model do you have?
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Great video, Ramon. I've got a pair of your ZCIs that I got several years ago and I'm still on my first one. Other than a slightly wider kerf from using different saw blades, the insert shows no signs of wear. They are a great addition to the saw and are certainly worth the money. If you have a K3 or equivalent, you won't regret buying one.
I'm sure that every K3 user has dropped the scoring blade bolt into the dust collector hose for the saw. I've even got a stick with a magnet on the end to fish out the bolt, but I much prefer your magnet solution so I'll be making that change.
As far as your preference for phillips screws... I'll stick to my Robertsons 😃
Awesome feedback David! A quality ZCI sure does make a slider much more enjoyable!
And you’ll love the magnet to keep that bolt from dropping! I’ve not had that issue since!
I guess my main reason for liking Phillips is that one size (#2) covers a vast amount of screw sizes. But I know I’m a loner with this opinion 😆Cheers
I am picking your latest video in order to ask a question regarding your ultimate pantorouter cart. I have watched this video many times and would like to see how you made the drawer pulls on this cart. Also, will you be having detailed plans available for this cart. Enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.
Hello, and thanks for watching! I’m sorry I don’t have plans for this cart. But here is an older video that may help with my handle design. Hope this helps. Thanks
ruclips.net/video/xpurc-SXs5U/видео.html
Thanks for sharing. I was not far off in figuring how you made these pulls. The furniture shown on this video have a very clean design.
Thanks again!
My hammer K3 is coming in a few months. Will be picking up a few.
Not to shoot myself in the foot here, but my inserts are very well made and you could get by with just one to start. I’m still using one from a few years ago! Anyway, congrats on your new saw…cheers
I got to make that ajustible go no go jig at the moment i will cut it short ad some materiaal and recut it again
Right? I got tired of cutting the cleat to make it reach the blade 😆 The adjustable one is 🔥