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    zero clearance plate for ridgid r4516

    any body got an idea on how to make one? apparently ridgid never made one for this saw. thanks

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    I haven't actually seen the saw in person, but wouldn't it be just like making a zero clearance plate for any other TS? Just make a plate that fits in, bolt it in place and slowly raise the blade to the desired height.

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    I have used the factory throat plate for a template on all the saws I have made them for. In this pic I am actually using an old one as a template for a new one. I make them in batches since setup is the bulk of the effort, not cutting/shaping.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kyle Foster View Post
    I haven't actually seen the saw in person, but wouldn't it be just like making a zero clearance plate for any other TS? Just make a plate that fits in, bolt it in place and slowly raise the blade to the desired height.
    s in ars in at the other end.
    only 1 problem. the plate does not bolt in. it has a recessed tab and clip

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    Quote Originally Posted by paul wiser View Post
    s in ars in at the other end.
    only 1 problem. the plate does not bolt in. it has a recessed tab and clip
    There are some pretty clever folks on here. I'd post some pictures.
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    this is a stamped plate with a clip in at one end and snaps in at the other. thinking maybe i could take a piece of 1/8 hardwood and mount it inside the recess in plate.

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    I had the ridgid 3650, it's regular plate had the insert on the bottom and no where to totally secure it in. I just made one like the pic above, just made sure it fit snug since it didn't have the insert part, never had a problem with it.

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    Post a photo of your existing throat plate and the opening and maybe someone can come up with a solution.
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    I too would like a zero clearance plate for my r4516 The plate is 13 1/4 long and 3 1/8 wide and and.0865 inchs thick

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    Same problem some contractor saws have; a thin throat plate. When ran an older Craftsman saw I made the ZCI's out of 1/4" hardboard and milled a rabbet around the edge to let the plate sit flush. Let me see if I can find a pic . . . Nope, I guess its been too long.
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    I have an older model Rigid saw and just did what was suggested above using a piece of hardboard of the correct (close) thickness but I like Glen's idea better and will probably go that way so as to get a better fit and stiffness.

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    Quote Originally Posted by marlin adams View Post
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    I too would like a zero clearance plate for my r4516 The plate is 13 1/4 long and 3 1/8 wide and and.0865 inchs thick
    My son recently purchased a saw with a similar thin throat plate. I was looking around the internet and found a possible solution for a zero clearance throat plate.
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    The drawing shows 6 rare earth magnets, but I think I would add at least 4 more ( or bigger ones) to insure that the attachment doesn't move.
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    Making a number of "blank" throat plates would be handy to have on hand:

    • Make from 1/4"-3/8" hardboard, routing as Glenn described above,
    • with a rabbeted perimeter, to fit reasonably snug & flush (could add leveling screws,
    • with an aluminum tab glued at the end,
    • with a finger hole.


    Clamp in place with the fence, or a board of suitable length and raise the blade through the board.
    Could also make one for 45° cuts.
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    I would talk to these guys and see if one of the inserts they make would fit https://www.sliversmill.com/category_170_Ridgid.html

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    Well thanks for all the ideals and Matt I did shoot a email to slivermill. I am going to buy a extra plater to see about making a zero clearance plate.

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