Table Saw Insert Underflush

[Little Ern]

As the topic heading suggests my query is regarding how underflush a table saw insert can be before it needs 'adjustment'.
At the moment it is .015" to .020" underflush with the table. I just need someone with more experience to tell me if I need to shim it or not.
I was going to canibalise some feeler gauges but thought I'd ask the question first.

Thanks,

 

[OLD]

Masking tape works for this and its easy to fine tune and put holes in for fixings.

 

[Little Ern]

Thanks Old. Good tip.

 

[Digit]

Sh*t! Why didn't I think of that?
But in answer to the original question, yes it does require lifting somewhat. A hard edge on a piece of timber could jam quite badly at that depth. Pushing to clear it could be dangerous when it suddenly moves.

Roy.

 

[newt]

I also use masking tape to bring my router table insert flush. Its a bummer if its proud.

 

[woodbloke]

I've got a zero tol plywood insert on my K419 table which is a tad underflush so I think that couple of strips of masking tape ought to sort it out - Rob

 

[Inspector]

I also tweak mine with tape to to have the front just below the table and the back ever so slightly high so the wood doesn't catch.