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This insert was designed for the older Bosch saw. This is a little time consuming and adds to the setup time. I did not find this out until I tried to use it.
This The new saw requires a slot off the back of the insert to accomodate the new blade splitter knife. Frankly I think they are trying to sell off all the old inserts before issuing the new. The newer model has an improved splitter knife that attaches over the blade and has it's attachment hardware alongside the blade.
A call to Bosch Tech support told me that the picture on the web site was wrong and I had to remove the knife to use the insert. The manual specifies the TS1007. However, the wweb site for Bosch shows the insert with the slot.
You can use it if you remove the knife. I am not happy with Bosch.
Unfortunatly this unit is slightly misformed. IT will not fit properly into the saw and must be returned. I will reorder in the hope the next one is OEM top quality.
Before buying this, we made do with a "homemade" dado insert made out of particle board. Needless to say, this is much more secure - it fits flush to the table, or perhaps a tad below, so it does not cause the wood to catch. Worked exactly as described.
I have it on the 4000 Bosch Table saw. I do it all the time though without problems. I didn't have any problems with rubbing, as some claimed. I use it, it works. I would just make my own next time, and will soon replace this with home made inserts. Bosch states that this is not needed on dado stacks, but I have to admit it makes me a bit nervous.
If you can't get the nut completely on the treads, remove the outer washer and just use the nut.
The trick to getting larger stacks onto this saw is to, and this is from Bosch, remove the inner and outer washers on the arbor.
Perhaps the metal was not finely sanded prior to painting, but it has a lesser quality apperance than the original insert.
I'll soon make my own zero clearance dado inserts, instead of using this.
The finish on this insert was seemingly hand painted, as in brushed.
Then use the outer, thinner one, as the inner washer.
Use the inner, thicker tapered one, as needed.
Mine is not flat, but isn't too bad if I press down firmly.
Happy wood working.
Easy to install and remove. It actually fits and it's as advertised. Great deal and price.
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