newblader99 Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I've heard of people making their own table inserts for their scroll saws. My question is what do you make them out of. Thank you for having a place for my?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkinob Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi, 3mm MDF using the original as a template. Bob H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippygeoff Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 There are a number of materials you can use. I have found formica to be good and also thin plywood. The good thing about making your own inserts is that you can have a very small hole for fine fret work etc. If you are going to use metal plate for an insert be sure to put a wooden sub table on your saw first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 I usually cut a slit in a business card and slide it around the blade, then tape it to the saw. This is usually enough support for me. If I really need solid zero-clearance, I'll drill a hole in a large 1/4" plywood board (12" square or so) and thread my blade trough it the hole. Then tape the board to my saw with double stick tape. That also gives a bit of support. I usually add packing tape to the surface so my workpiece slides easier, though. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dust4tears Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 I second the card idea. But, I would recommend using one of those magnet business cards. They are usually think enough that they can provide the zero clearance, and with the magnet, it stays pretty well~ (I have done it on my Porter Cable saw that has that 'T' shape insert) susieq4131 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newblader99 Posted October 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 I want to Thank everyone for the great ideas. They all sound good I'll give them all a try and see what works best for me. Thanks again for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susieq4131 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I second the card idea. But, I would recommend using one of those magnet business cards. They are usually think enough that they can provide the zero clearance, and with the magnet, it stays pretty well~ (I have done it on my Porter Cable saw that has that 'T' shape insert) I also use business cards for zero clearance, but never thought of a magnetic one. What an excellent idea. SQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 GREAT IDEAS I MISSED OUT ON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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