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Zero-Clearance Jig Ensures Safe, Smooth Cuts
That led me to build an L-shaped accessory that attaches to the rip fence on the table saw (see Photo above). It creates a “zero-clearance” opening that provides support for the workpiece right up next to the dado blade. As a result, there’s no way for the piece to drop into the opening. And since the wood fibers are fully supported, tearout is virtually eliminated, which improves the quality of cut.
To form the zero-clearance opening, lower the dado blade and position the rip fence so the blade will cut through the base at the desired location. Then turn on the saw, and slowly raise the blade through the base. Additional openings can be made for cutting grooves in stock of different thickness. Good woodworking,
Wyatt Myers View a free online preview of Workbench magazine
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