On 8/20/2014 10:32 PM, Doug Miller wrote:
Never use a zero-clearance insert while cutting tapers on a table saw.

Reason? The tapered offcut can wedge between the blade and the ZCI, pushing the blade
into the workpiece. Makes a helluva noise, too.

DAMHIKT.

Think anybody will notice that one of the four legs on an end table is about 1/16" narrower than
the other three?

S**t.

S**t, s**t, s**t.

S**T!!

Actually I have had that happen often even when doing normal ripping,
WHEN ripping off 1/16" or less. Not using a zero clearance insert makes
matters worse.

Put the odd leg in the back. ;~)