If you make your own zero clearance inserts out of wood it s easy enough to extend the blade slot and then glue in a wooden splitter that s the same width as the slot s kerf.
Table saw insert with splitter.
3149 standard 1 8 kerf first image blue.
The mj splitter steelpro has an abs polymer shell reinforced with a solid stainless steel core.
The splitter helps prevent the kerf from closing on the back of the blade as you rip long workpieces.
When making partial cuts like this the remaining portion of the board can run into the splitters causing it to stop feeding.
Many saws now come with manufactured splitters or they re available as an accessory.
Table saw zero clearance installation instructions.
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Splitters can get in the way if you are cutting grooves into a board.
To make sure your getting the correct zero clearance insert for your saw measure your current insert.
If your using both regular saw blade dado set you will need 2 zero clearances inserts.
Splitters are a good option for an old saw that does not have a riving knife or blade guard.
Since the whole idea here is to have the splitter directly in line with the blade it s important that the zero clearance insert is a fairly nice fit in the table opening.
Table saw insert with splitter using a splitter is a good idea any time you need to rip a board on the table saw see photo.
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If you use your table saw as a work surface remove the splitters so you do not accidentally hit them and bend or break them.
Making a wood table saw splitter.
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You can make these custom splitter zero clearance inserts for each blade you use for ripping.
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Steel splitters come in 2 sizes.