"Upscale" wrote:

How do you raise your insert?

Trap it with the fence so blade is at least 1/2" away from fence.

Use 1/4-20 socket head set screws for adjustment.

I make mine from 3 pieces of 1/4 hardboard held together with double
back tape, then sanded flush. No screws req'd.

YMMV

Lew