Zero clearence insert on Ryobi ETS 1825 table saw

[ian_in_the_midlands]

Reading another thread made me wonder - has anyone has tried making a zero clearence insert to fit the Ryobi ETS1825 table saw, and was it successful?

 

[Steve Maskery]

No, but if the saw has a throat plate, then I see no reason why it would not be possible to make a ZCI. What are your concerns about doing it?
S

 

[ian_in_the_midlands]

The plastic plate fitted is so thin. I can not see a practicle solution. I sure if it could be done it would make the saw far much more useful.

 

[Steve Maskery]

How thin?
S

 

[paultnl]

If you do a quick search here http://www.bt3central.com/ I am sure you will find the answer.

 

[britinfrance]

Yes I have and yes it was/is successful.

I used plywood rebated to fit the flange so a flush plate was achieved. Then slowly raided the blade to cut through for zero tolerance.

Can anyone advise how the connect to the lower dust extraction port? I cannot find a reducer down to the 63mm OD . Cobbled a sleeve held on with cable ties bit difficult to get it to stay in place - about 5 minutes at best.

 

[Myfordman]

I've made other adapters using mdf scrap. Turn the outside to the correct size then bore to fit the machine.
MM