Customer Reviews and Photos for:
Zero Clearance Inserts
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Average Rating:
3.4
(47 customer reviews)
$29.99
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1) Submitted by
Wes, from Hilo, HI
on 7/22/2012
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Figured it out easily. I had to adapt it to use in my cable driven Craftsman, but that was very easy also. Only bend the pin and drill a hole for the locking screw.
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2) Submitted by
Gary Harrell, from Huntington, IN
on 7/8/2011
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Insert fit saw very well leveled correctly. Great item, was even on sale.
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3) Submitted by
DML, from Placerville, CA
on 2/1/2011
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Insert fit nicely on my 10" Craftsman saw. I did machine one hole to secure insert to the table. I used a 7-1/4" 60 tooth blade to make initial cut which gave me a .065" kerf. This blade and insert combination make flawless cuts!
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4) Submitted by
Sammy G Vega, from Gatesville, TX
on 7/12/2009
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I've been prognosticating on purchasing the zero clearance insert. Now that I have, I'm glad. It hurts to be hit by a piece of wood that falls in that space of the open insert and gets kicked out by the blade. Better than the one I made from 1/4 inch hard board. My only regret is that I Purchased it too soon. Should have waited for the sale. Everybody should buy one.
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5) Submitted by
Mike Albanese, from Deer Park, TX
on 6/30/2009
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Insert fit my saw fine. The leveling screws seem weak but work none the less. For those who seem to have difficulty cutting in the intial time, the safe way is to clamp a piece of stock over the insert before raising the blade.
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6) Submitted by
Ken Pemberton, Jr., from Jackson, MO
on 4/16/2009
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The fit is excellent for my saw. The only problem I had was I couldn't drop my 10" blade far enough to allow the saw to start the initial cut. As a result, I used one of my dado blades to start the cut, then I switched to my 10" blade. The result was mostly a zero clearance insert (my dado blade had a slightly wider kerf than my 10" blade). Perhaps a slightly deeper inset could be used by the manufacturer and that would allow the insert to rest over the blade prior to the initial cut.
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7) Submitted by
Rick Mills, from Goodland, KS
on 4/15/2009
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The Zero Clearance Insert makes precision cutting of small pieces a snap. Much better than my taping the over sized throat plate.
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8) Submitted by
Bert Forest, from Norwod, MA
on 3/28/2009
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I was tired of cutting very narrow pieces of stock only to have them fall into the opening between my 'normal' insert and rip fence. Cutting the zero clearance insert took a little time (drive belt slipped and created burning smell that could have turned on house monitored smoke detector) but once done, I finally had a zero clearance insert that would allow me to cut any narrow piece of stock without worrying about it slipping into the the bottom of my dust collection bag. Good price and good saw table attachment.
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9) Submitted by
James Johnson, from Brandon, FL
on 2/27/2009
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I had to modify the insert. My Jet is an older model and I had to shorten the insert. No problem.
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10) Submitted by
Thomas Merrill, from Guymon, OK
on 9/11/2008
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This was the best insert that I have purchased for my Jet contractor saw, it fit great and was very easy to adjust. I would recommend this to anyone that has the same kind of saw.
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11) Submitted by
George Sheppard, from Edmonds, WA
on 6/7/2008
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This is a nice insert. Mine was a little sloppy in length on my Delta Unisaw. I don’t mind the blade clearance problem that many have mentioned because the alternative would be to have a very thin and light insert. Am I the only one who only owns 10” blades for his 10” saw? I placed the insert into the opening so that its rear hold down pin was hocked under the saw table. The insert then rests on the blade… I then turned on the saw and using a 4x4 scrap pushed the insert onto the blade. Worked fine. Didn’t seem unsafe to me.
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12) Submitted by
Nicholas Dobrowsky, from Cambridge, CANADA
on 9/9/2012
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Recently bought two inserts for an older Craftsman table saw. Neither fit my throat opening so I had to route out additional contours on the inside of the four corners to make them fit. It was a bit of work but they fit perfectly now. I then used the fence to hold down the insert while I slowly raised the saw through the insert. I also ran a strip of masking tape over the cut to prevent any chipping prior to making the cut.
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13) Submitted by
David Frey, from Seymour, TX
on 5/26/2008
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The insert stood about 1/4" proud of the table with the blade all the way down. That made it a little dicey to get started. After I got that taken care of everything went well. The adjustment screws front and rear are an excellent touch. Good product.
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14) Submitted by
Carl, from La Veta, CO
on 5/2/2008
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I'm extremely pleased with the design and performance of this produce. I bought the insert for my Powermatic 64. Installation and adjustment was simple. It fits snug and secure; very good product.
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15) Submitted by
Carl, from Hagerman, ID
on 2/22/2008
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I'm very happy with the product. It fits my 15 year old Craftsmens saw, perfect! I would give it 5 stars. I'm using it for kitchen cabinets.
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16) Submitted by
Brad Koeneman, from Boyne City, MI
on 1/4/2009
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Fit my craftsman, but was a little sloppy. The adjustment screws were not long enough to make contact with the table so I had to use longer ones. I used a cutting wheel in a die grinder to precut a small slot for the blade as the insert would not sit down flat even with the blade turned all the way down. The hold down pin behind the blade looked a little whimpy to me, so I added a hold down screw in front of the blade just like the original craftsman insert had. It took an hour or so of fussing to get it set up just right, but still much quicker than building one from scratch. I will probably buy another when this one retires.
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17) Submitted by
David Kuykendall, from Houston, TX
on 1/18/2008
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I'm extremely pleased with the design and performance of this produce. I bought the insert for my Powermatic 64. Installation and adjustment was simple. It fits snug and secure; very good product.
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18) Submitted by
Jack, from Dexter, MI
on 1/6/2008
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I am very pleased. This insert (Delta) is engineered so well, it fit's better than the original. After reading previous reviews, I backed the screws out and and applied some of your screw lube. The only problem I encountered was that the pre-ground kerf was not deep enough and I had to lower the insert down on the blade. (tricky, but no fingers involved) Much easier than having to make my own..... Thanks !
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19) Submitted by
Fred A. Schmer, from Estelline, SD
on 12/5/2007
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My saw is a old Sears contracters table saw. This insert was to short. Saw is 14.25" and insert is only 14". I returned the insert. If the size of the unit was given in your product info I didn't read it. It looks like I will have to make my own.
Editor's note: dimensions for inserts will be listed on the "More Info" page of this offer.
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20) Submitted by
Guy Godios, from Tonawnada, NY
on 10/21/2007
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I used the zero clearance insert to make a dado insert for a fence project. The insert fit precisely and was priced cheaper than if I had to make it from scratch for my Delta.
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21) Submitted by
Marty Freedman, from Erie, CO
on 6/21/2008
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This product did not fit my Jet table saw. If you gave dimensions it would be a better idea. I sent it back with the return slip you sent me.
Editor's note: Dimensions of these inserts are listed on the "more info" page of this offer.
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22) Submitted by
Mark Jacunski, from Colchester, VT
on 7/8/2006
I bought 69163 for a 5 year-old Craftsman Professional table saw, and it works great. Craftsman changed the size of their throat plate a few years ago, and the zero-clearance inserts sold by Sears fit only their newer models. The Rockler insert not only fits, but it's 40% cheaper!
I should note that I corresponded with Rockler Support via email a couple of times and their responses were quick and helpful.
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23) Submitted by
Dan Hart, from Anchorage, ALASKA
on 4/22/2006
I bought part number 69163 for a Craftsman 10" Table Saw (Sears item #00922104000 Mfr. model #OR35506) and the insert is too long for the slot. The slot for this table saw is 13-5/16" and the advertised length is 14". The thickness and width are correct for this saw. This insert is not for ALL Craftsman
table saws.
Editor's note: To ensure compatibility with a particular model please be sure to measure the size of table saw insert opening and compare to the sizes listed for the specific inserts before ordering.
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24) Submitted by
John Dell, from Raleigh, NC
on 3/13/2008
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Mine showed up with only 3 leveling screws. Rockler sent me a new product ASAP... THANKS. Insert works great in my Delta.
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25) Submitted by
Andrew, from Ewing, NJ
on 2/1/2009
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The overall fit of the 69163 zero clearance insert was good. Cutting the opening was a pain in the neck since the insert could not flush in my saw with a 10" blade mounted. I had to mount in upside down, make a cut using a 7" blade, trim the cut slightly with a dremel tool then raise a 10" blade to make the opening. The front and side screws were enough to create a decent friction fit for the plate.
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26) Submitted by
Wes McMurry, from Corsicana, TX
on 3/11/2008
This insert was too long for my Delta contractors saw and had to be returned. I guess I should have checked the measurement but I assumed all Delta saws would have the same opening.
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27) Submitted by
Todd from NJ
on 2/20/2008
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The Craftsman insert did not fit my Craftsman saw and I had to pay to get it returned!
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28) Submitted by
Chris, from San Diego, CA
on 10/20/2007
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The insert works well after I finally got it set up, but three out of four threaded inserts stripped out their holes (after about two full turns on each) while leveling it to the saw table. I was able to use the original inserts (the threads weren't stripped) and level as advertised, but only by refilling and tapping the original holes.
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29) Submitted by
Luke, from Columbia, MD
on 1/3/2013
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The Jet insert doesn't fit my JPS-10. The description implies it fits all Jets except the Supersaw, but it doesn't fit the ProShop saws either.
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30) Submitted by
Bob Heavirland, from North Branch, MN
on 3/25/2008
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The comment from my assosiate using the table saw was "Why didn't we get a Zero Clearance 5 years ago!"
The only trouble was we had to lower the cover on to the blade shile it was spinning to start the cut. We could have gotten a finger or had injured. Use the blade guard to push the insert down over the spilling blade and hold it down while you crank the blade up through the first cut.
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31) Submitted by
Gregory Cissell, from Zion, IL
on 2/20/2008
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Product did not fit my Craftsman contractor table saw. The advertised insert size (according to Craftsman) was 14". Nevertheless, the insert was too long.
Additionally, for the price, it is easier to make your own out of hardwood or MDF scraps. Also, I would like to see a finger hole pre-drilled in order to simplify removing the plate from the tablesaw.
Editor's note: dimensions for inserts will be listed on the "More Info" page of this offer.
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32) Submitted by
Jonathan Pope, from Mattapoisett, MA
on 2/4/2008
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Great product. Good fit on the Unisaw. One serious problem...saw kerf was not deep enough to allow the insert to rest in the opening. Had to gingerly place it down while the saw was on. Dangerous. Job complete, but you may want to modify that issue for safety sake.
Editor's note: Dropping the insert into the table top opening with the saw running is not recommended. One needs to use a smaller diameter saw blade on the saw if needed to clear the insert before starting when the blade is dropped all the way down in the saw.
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33) Submitted by
Carl Keppel, from Bethel Park, PA
on 7/25/2006
Please make sure that your contractor tablesaw, if it's a jet or powermatic, is right tilt. If your saw is left tilt like my 64A, these inserts will not accomodate them.
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34) Submitted by
Mary H., from Charleston, WV
on 12/30/2008
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This did not fit my Delta, right tilt, saw and I had to return it.
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35) Submitted by
Ron Wormser, from Scottsville, VA
on 9/21/2007
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I ordered an insert for my left-tilt Powermtic 64A knowing that I may have to make some adjustments (Rockler clearly states that it for right-tilt only). I was able to adapt the insert to my saw by cutting a starter groove in the plate with a 7 1/4" dia 1/8" dado blade, then installed my 10" dia Freud blade and completed the saw blade slot. Be sure to hold the plate down with heavy wood blocks.
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36) Submitted by
Mike Seaman , from Kenai, AK
on 5/17/2008
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Did not fit my saw as stated (I have an old Craftsman with the 14 3/8 slot. With the price of postage I have not decided on sending it back. It needs measurements in the description so one could check the saw.
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37) Submitted by
Robert, from Plant City, FL
on 12/15/2010
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I purchased two of these inserts on sale at a store in California. I asked the clerk at the store if it would work with my left-tilt Delta contractor saw. His response was he "didn't see why not". When I got this home I realized the pre-cut slot for the blade was on the wrong side for my saw. No worries as I read from other reviews the slot isn't deep enough for a 10" blade anyway. So I had to get a little creative to cut the kerf. I ended up aligning the Rockler insert to one side of the factory insert and using painters tape to hold it in alignment. With factory insert in place the Rockler insert stood proud of the top of the saw table...not safe. I clamped a board the same thickness as the insert to the saw table parallel to the front of the insert to prevent it from moving forward as the blade entered the insert. Next I tightly clamped a board across the top of the insert as you normally would to hold the insert firmly down. Then I very very slowly raised the blade to cut the zero clearance slot in the insert. I stoop to one side of the saw and held my hand on the switch to quickly shut down everything if something didn't look right as I was cutting. This worked like a charm.
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38) Submitted by
Larry Waker, from Paola, KS
on 9/28/2007
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I have a craftsman table saw and this insert is not like the insert that is on my saw. I am having trouble with it working.
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39) Submitted by
Chuck McKee, from Pendleton, OR
on 3/14/2008
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I have a Ridgid table saw so took a chance and ordered the Craftsman inserts based on the sizes given. They fit and I now have some reasonably priced zero inserts for my various sized dadoes.
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40) Submitted by
Jerry Schutte, from Hudson , MI
on 2/10/2009
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The only problem is that its short about 1", I have an old Sears saw.
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41) Submitted by
Jeremy Hughes, from Oak Harbor , WA
on 2/12/2009
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This worked well with my saw after a little alteration. I have an older table saw,it is about 7 or 8 years old. I had three little problems with my insert the first was that it came with no installation instruction and second I had to modify the insert due to my saw had four flats for the set screw adjustment and I had to put a anchor hole in the top to hold the insert into place. The third was that my 10 inch saw did not retract far enough to set the insert into the hole properly, so the initial cutting of the insert was a bit dangerous. After the modification which I did with my router the insert was a vast up-grade to my saws performance. I gave it a grade of very good do to I really liked how it cleaned up cut lines.
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42) Submitted by
Paul, from Seaford, VA
on 9/4/2009
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Good insert for a good price. I couldn't drop my Delta Unisaw 10" blade quite far enough to drop the insert in to safely make the cut. An 8 inch blade with the same kerf solved the problem, but shouldn't have been necessary.
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43) Submitted by
Phillip Abston, from Greeley, CO
on 3/22/2008
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I have a Craftsman 1-3/4hp Model 221240 table saw and ordered "Craftsman" Zero Clearance Inserts. These inserts didn't even come close to fitting, over an inch too long and a small rim cut around the edge that would have made them more than a 1/4 inch too low from the table surface even if I modified the inserts to fit! What's the deal? Rockler's never gets it wrong but this time they did! The Delta inserts from my old saw fit my new Craftsman saw but not the Rockler's "Craftsman" inserts.
Editor's note: Be sure to check the insert size against your saw's insert opening before ordering. Unfortunately manufacturers, such as in this example Craftsman, don't always make all their models, past and/or presnt, with the same size opening.
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44) Submitted by
Lance Isakson, from Springfield, VA
on 1/22/2011
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Not a comment on quality, just fit for Ridgid TS3650. Another review mentions that the Craftsman insert will fit the Ridgid table saw! while the length and width are correct, I found the Craftsman insert too shallow for the Ridgid saw. Specifically, it was outside the limits of the adjustment screws by around 1/8". I recommend using an insert that is designed to fit the Ridgid.
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45) Submitted by
EL, from Fremont, CA
on 3/19/2011
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I did need to add a hole for the hold down screw and used one of my dado blades to start, but after that everything went smoothly.
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46) Submitted by
Joe from AZ
on 2/8/2012
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Way too short for my saw. I see now that measurements are on another tab.
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47) Submitted by
Chris, from Oak Grove, MO
on 1/14/2011
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Good quality, except it came with 4 short metric screws to level. The screws are too short and offer no leveling ability. Had to run all over town to find a equalivent screw and ended up retapping the holes. With that said, it is of very good quality, just frustrating cause it could have been great!
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