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Fulton Woodworking Tools and Accessories
Eliminate The Gap From Factory Inserts
Many of us who own table saws know all too well what happens when a small, thin piece of wood gets stuck or wedged between the blade and the opening on a factory supplied throat plate insert. The end result can be a visit to the hospital or even worse. Zero clearance inserts help minimize the chances of this happening by eliminating the gap that would normally surround your table saw blade. By doing this, the zero clearance won't allow for a small but dangerous piece of wood to get wedged in the factory plate and possibly kick-back at you.
High Quality Construction and Materials
This zero clearance insert is made from high quality phenolic material. We chose this material because of its superior rigidity, flatness, durability, low friction and its ability to last a very long time even after repeated daily use. Another reason we chose phenolic is that it can also be shaped to exacting specifications without breaking down like other materials used to make zero clearances can. This is one of the densest, longest lasting and durable zero clearances available today!
The Perfect Fit
Sandable Tabs
Some table saw manufactures list there specs as a certain size. The actual tolerances however can be slightly different from what the manufacture states due to the manufacturing process from saw to saw. The snug fit tab on the side of this insert can be sanded down so that the zero clearance fits just right for your saw and creates the perfect fit! This allows for a custom fit with out having to sand down the entire edge.
Side Screw
We have also added a snug fit side adjustable screw. This screw is to be adjusted in or out to eliminate any side to side play in the insert.By adjusting the side screw you will ensure a tight fit so that the insert does not move creating a true custom fit to your saw. This is important so that the insert stay as close to the cutting edge of the saw eliminating any possible tear out especially when cutting plywood.
End Screw
Much like the snug fit side adjustable screw, the snug fit end screw is to be adjusted if you have any play in the insert from the front to the back. This adjustment will allow you to custom the insert to your saw for that perfect fit eliminating any sort of movement in the insert.Once all your adjustments are set the pre-drilled finger hole makes removing the insert quick and simple.
Measure Before You Order
- Length = 13-3/8”
- Width = 3-3/4”
- Thickness = 1/2”
- Laminated Phenolic
- Side Snug Fit Screw
- End Snug Fit Screw
- Sandable Snug Fit Tabs
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
I've been making my own zero clearance inserts for some time, using scraps from my wood rack. They tended to wear out so I decided to try out this insert, thinking that the phenolic surface would wear longer. A scratch test on the surface indicates that this will be an improvement over my shop-build inserts. So far, I'm pleased.
Norm G.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
This is the best fitting insert I've ever purchased. Fits like a glove and very well made.
Carpenter Bee
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
Fits my older Craftsman 152 series 10" Table saw with a 13.5/3.75 opening. Sturdy product, good instructions. A+
Scott
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
Fits like a glove! Takes about a minute to fine tune the adjustment screws and remove all play and another couple to fine tune the level with the table top. Phenolic inserts are the only way to go on any table saw, I even have them on my portable. They’re smooth, perfectly flat, strong, stable, and long lasting. Unlike cheaper MDF or even polymer. Zero clearance not only makes cleaner cuts but also makes the saw safer by not allowing small pieces to fall into the blade opening. I bought 3, 1 for straight 90 cuts only, 1 for beveling, and 1 for my dado blade setup.Highly recommended this product.
Tony S.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
I have an older delta cabinet table saw and this fits perfectly! Easy to adjust for flush with table saw top. Great price.
Brenda
Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2024
Very good quality insert plate at a reasonable price
Esteban.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 2, 2024
Inserto de muy buena calidad, me quedó a la perfección en mi sierra de mesa DELTA 36-670.
Gadams
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
Pro quality right here. Fit my saw better than factory. Will buy again soon.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2023
Was able to select exact size plate required...can be used for single cut or wider slot for angle cut...
3589
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
I have delta contractor saw. This insert fit the opening perfectly. It has adjustment screws in the side and the end to eliminate any slopy in those directions. It also has four screws to level the flat surface of the insert with the table saw surface. When I started to cut the opening in the insert and the insert was level with the table saw top my saw blade was touching the insert and would not rotate because it got stuck in the insert material. What I did was use the four leveling screws to raise the insert so the saw blade could spin freely. That made it easy to raise the blade and cut the slot in the insert for the blade.
Mauricio Villarreal gallegos
Reviewed in Mexico on January 4, 2023
Excelente justo lo que necesito
Georges Bonnaud
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2021
Supposed to be red but was white on top... Fits perfectly.
Rick Horwath
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020
Like a previous reviewer, I have a vintage Grizzly G1022SM Table Saw that was rapidly upgraded to the "Z" version with cast iron wings and updated fence. Since getting parts for it is impossible, I take extremely good care of the saw. I just finished a complete tear-down, removing the trunion and cleaning, inspecting and re-packing the bearings. Reassembled and aligned with care, still working fine. I'm doing some laminate work, and needed a zero-clearance insert. This one measured out correctly, and I placed the order. Upon arrival, I compared it to the existing insert, and found that it was too wide and too long, but not by much. Thankfully, having a well equipped shop, I used a bench top disc/belt sander to take the nubs on the right side completely off, and take about 1/16" off the front to get a snug fit. The nub on the back had to have about half the size filed off so it would sit under the table and adjust properly. Of course, taking that much off the front, I had to re-countersink the adjusting screw threads to get the adjusting screw to flush up with the insert. OK, now we're ready.The insert performs as advertised, with an every so slight hump up towards the middle of the insert, which I"m not worried about. As long as it keeps scraps from getting between the blade and the insert, I'm fine with it.One last thing I did. I removed the adjusting screws from the insert, and placed a drop of hot-melt glue into the threads. I immediately used compressed air to blow out the hot-melt glue, leaving a fine coating of glue on the threads. The adjusting screws now lock into place, and it takes a bit of effort to move them again. Just what I wanted. Works perfectly now, in and out with no adjustments required.If you have a decently outfitted shop, you can get this to fit and adjust out just fine. Worth the money, and I'll be buying a few more for dado work. Very much recommended if you don't mind a bit of work get sized it properly.
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