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Hey all,
I’m a beginner working on a zero clearance insert for my table saw. The depth on the saw insert is .30” and I am working with .50” oak. For the width I cut it out on a bandsaw and was planning to get it to exact length with a template bit on the router table, using the original metal insert from the saw as the guide.
For the depth, I was planning to plane a certain amount of material from the insert and then send the rest of the way, testing frequently for fit.
For the sanding, I am going to pick up one of these: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671#.Uh9TJRvbMuz
My question is, is the way I described the best way to go about doing this? I realize the fit has to be dead on in this case.
And, this will be my first time planing and using a sander of this kind. Is there an amount of material I should a. look to take off in planing vs. sanding (I have a caliper measurer) and b. is there a maximum amount of material I should be taking off with each planing pass (I have the dewalt planer if that matters).
Any other tips for this process is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I’m a beginner working on a zero clearance insert for my table saw. The depth on the saw insert is .30” and I am working with .50” oak. For the width I cut it out on a bandsaw and was planning to get it to exact length with a template bit on the router table, using the original metal insert from the saw as the guide.
For the depth, I was planning to plane a certain amount of material from the insert and then send the rest of the way, testing frequently for fit.
For the sanding, I am going to pick up one of these: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671#.Uh9TJRvbMuz
My question is, is the way I described the best way to go about doing this? I realize the fit has to be dead on in this case.
And, this will be my first time planing and using a sander of this kind. Is there an amount of material I should a. look to take off in planing vs. sanding (I have a caliper measurer) and b. is there a maximum amount of material I should be taking off with each planing pass (I have the dewalt planer if that matters).
Any other tips for this process is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.