Which do I order?

[ironhat]

Since the HD doesn't carry anything for their Ridgid machines and I don't like to spend more on the shipping than on the item here's my story. I broke my bandsaw's throat plate and all the other catalogs (Rocklet, Woodcraft) are selling Jet and Delta. Nothing matches by dimension but I know that I've seen it said that one of them matches. Does anybody know which will will pass for a Ridgid? BTW, I've had a nightmare trying to order via Ridgid!

[dbhost]

Got calipers?

I'd measure it out, and then check the Delta at Lowes to see if that is it. I would suspect the Grizz would be a better match though... Since the Grizz and the Ridgid are both just Taiwan clones anyway...

[poolhound]

have you thought of just making some? UHMW or even MDF would work. A circle cutting/sanding jig on the BS or disc/belt sander plus a rabbet and a slot should do the trick.

[sweensdv]

Over at the RIDGID site, M&D receives very positive comments on their prices and delivery for RIDGID parts. RIDGID 823580 Bandsaw Insert

[robjohn]

I recently replaced my throat plate on my Ridgid 14" bandsaw, the gray model that went on sale a few years ago when they switched to Orange, with a Jet throat plate. I happen to have a Woodcraft locally and came across it in the store.

The thing to look for is the alignment pin in the throat plate opening. If you have that the Jet insert should fit and if I remember it was only about $10 for a package of 3 plates. You even get to cut the blade slot yourself for a nice Zero Clearance throat plate.


Thanks
Rob

[ironhat]

Over at the RIDGID site, M&D receives very positive comments on their prices and delivery for RIDGID parts. RIDGID 823580 Bandsaw Insert

At three pcs, $2.31 at $7.95 for shipping and $3.99 for handling brings us to $14.25. I'm trying to find it on the cheap. The Harrisburg Woodcraft store is only an hour away and the one that I have works, so...

Got calipers?

I'd measure it out, and then check the Delta at Lowes to see if that is it. I would suspect the Grizz would be a better match though... Since the Grizz and the Ridgid are both just Taiwan clones anyway...

The Woodcraft communique states sizes that sound like ovoids:
148112---Jet 2-1/2” x 1-3/4” and 148113--Delta 2-1/2 x 2-3/16” Mine is a 1.5" circle.

<snip> I happen to have a Woodcraft locally and came across it in the store.

The thing to look for is the alignment pin in the throat plate opening. If you have that the Jet insert should fit and if I remember it was only about $10 for a package of 3 plates. You even get to cut the blade slot yourself for a nice Zero Clearance throat plate.


Thanks
Rob

BINGO! I'm pushing that trip to Woodcraft to the top of the list!! Thanks all!

[Brian G]

The Woodcraft communique states sizes that sound like ovoids:
148112---Jet 2-1/2” x 1-3/4” and 148113--Delta 2-1/2 x 2-3/16” Mine is a 1.5" circle.

The larger dimension is the overall diameter of the insert. The smaller dimension is the diameter between the inside edges of the lip on which the insert seats.

The Delta insert matches the Grizzly G0555 insert; at least that's what my calipers told me.

[Zenaca]

I bought the set of three white zero clearance ones at woodcraft don't remember what i paid but being the cheap SOB i am it couldn't have been much or i wouldn't have got them. Two years later i am still using the first one of the three!


Bud

I just ran out to the shop and grabbed the inserts i have and the package says zero clear.BS insert(3) Delta item #146198 $ 7.99.

It dosn't have the notch for the alignment pin but i just used the old insert to mark the location and a dremmel tool to add the notch. Other than the notch they fit perfict on my Ridgid Band Saw.