Phenolic Tablesaw Zero Clearance for Vintage Craftsman 12-3/8"x3-3/4"x3/32"

Excellent product, this fit my very old craftsman saw very well. I did need to drill and countersink the set screws to attach it to the saw. I will likely get another one for my dado blade.

The factory aluminum blade insert had taken a beating over the years since 1954. I figured the quality of the saws have not improved over the years so as I was rebuilding the table saw bearings, belts, paint and refinishing the top I might as well replace the insert as well. Fits great. Adjustment screws on the side and end to snug the fit took less than a turn each. I will be purchasing at least one more for my dado set.

Overall product was as described , although it did require about .015 shim to make flush with table and I don't care how slow you raise the blade to make your kerf cut that phenolic burns and stinks. I will probably buy another one later for dado blades.

My Craftsman bench saw had two hold-down screws, one on each end, which I had to drill and counter sink holes in the plate to secure the plate to the bench surface. I also had to switch the saw blade from a 10 inch to a 7 1/2 inch which is okay because I don't think I'll ever be cutting any thick material anymore.

I received a broken unit from the supplier as it was shipped in a soft package. The ends are only 3/32" thick so dropping this insert can easily break it. Unfortunately for me I had to wait an extra few days to receive the replacement but I am definitely happy I purchased this insert for my 113.25721 Craftsman table saw. I had terrible chip out while cutting across plywood grain and didn't want to have to use a backer every time to prevent that so I found this insert. This, coupled with the PALS (Precision Alignment System) for the trunion has made my 1950's table saw immensely better to use! I highly recommend it. The adjustment screws on the either end are a bit fiddly to get fitted right to avoid any play in the insert, but once it's set it works great and I have been able to cut oak plywood cross-grain without tearout. Now I wish they made one for my Evolution miter saw. . . .

Perfect fit for my vintage (1940's-50's) Craftsman table saw. I have two now - one is for a single blade, the other for dados.

The top outline is correct for my saw, but the first step on my table is twice as thick, which would mean I would have to shim the ZC insert. The show-stopper is that the lower opening in the cast table is smaller on the trunnion side than the insert by about 0.25". I would have tried to shave off the insert, but since it was too thin on the top already, I decided to return it.

These work and fit great. This is the third one ive bought ( different blades and set ups if your unfamiliar). I have an old craftsman tablesaw that i still love to use, but the cast iron beast was not built with safety in mind. Takes only a little bit of time to set up and has worked perfectly ever since.