Leecraft DW-2 Zero-Clearance Table Saw Insert for DeWalt Model DW744 and DW746

by Leecraft

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The Leecraft Zero-Clearance Table Saw Insert for DeWalt DW744 and DW746 offers superior rigidity, flatness, durability, and low friction. This product is user-friendly with top-accessible leveling screws, lateral adjustment screws for a vibration-free fit, a rear anti-life pin, and a precut blade bottom pocket. It significantly reduces saw noise and dust, as well as chip-out and splintering. This saw insert is constructed of high-density phenolic laminate with a bonded-melamine surface to ensure a long life. It fits eWalt DW744 and DW746; instructions are included and the kerf serves as a handy stock alignment guide. This product measures 13-5/8-by-3-3/4-by-1/2-inch (length by width by thickness).

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LEECRAFT Phenolic Inserts and Sheet Stock reduce splintering and chip-out on the bottom side of regular or dado table saw cuts. Simply raise your saw blade through the insert to create a "kerf" which precisely matches the blade on your saw. These 1/2" thick inserts are precision machined from a nearly frictionless melamine faced, high density phenolic laminate.Offer durability and flatness unobtainable from cheaper plastic inserts.Features like top mounted set screws for precise leveling, front/side adjustment screws for perfect side to side and front to rear fit, and a rear safety pin that keeps the rear of the insert in place, make this the best insert we have ever seen.Sheet stock material (1/2" x 11" x 15") is perfect for creating your own custom jigs and fixtures. Complete with instructions. Insert surface colors may vary.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000223V9
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• Item model number: DW-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,751 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #28 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Saw Accessories > Table Saw Accessories

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I could not be more pleased with this product!, December 29, 2004

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leecraft DW-2 Zero-Clearance Table Saw Insert for DeWalt Model DW744 and DW746 (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this insert to use in my DeWalt 746 tablesaw and have found it to be a very high quality accessory. When my insert plate arrived I was pleased to note that it was dead flat! Installation was very easy - using the four leveling screws I was able to bring this insert perfectly level with my saw table all the way around. Once adjusted, the side-to-side and front-to-back adjustment screws took all of the play out of this insert. I also appreciate the smooth surface which allows my stock to glide across it with little effort. The finger hole allows easy and quick removal for blade changes, etc. My only complaint is that I wish it were yellow. Mine is bright orange, but I can live with that!

Several people have complained about losing the ability to use their splitter with this insert. I noted in the instructions that if you are installing this on a DW746 saw, all you need to do is bandsaw a small kerf in the rear edge of the plate (in line with the table saw blade kerf) and you will have a slot to mount your splitter through. This should not be too difficult to accomplish for a woodworker...

All in all I was thrilled with the performance and level of quality found in this design and I would highly recommend it to anyone with the DeWalt 746 saw.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST ZERO CLEARANCE INSERTS ON THE MARKET, November 2, 2000

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This review is from: Leecraft DW-2 Zero-Clearance Table Saw Insert for DeWalt Model DW744 and DW746 (Tools & Home Improvement)

Once a woodworker gets tired of all the chip outs that happen during crosscuts and ripping, he soon decides to invest some money in a zero clearance table saw insert. The manufacturers directions for cutting the slot are very clear and simple. The product is well made and fits every expectation that I had for it.

You can't go wrong with it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely well made!, May 5, 2003

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JOHN B MACBURNEY (UNIVERSAL CITY, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leecraft DW-2 Zero-Clearance Table Saw Insert for DeWalt Model DW744 and DW746 (Tools & Home Improvement)

Wow, this Zero Clearance insert is more than I dreamed, it even has side and end screws to assure a snug vibration free fit! No rough edges, nice yellow surface for excellent visibility and it's not some laninated particle board but instead a solid Phenolic board. there is a smooth edged finger hole for quick change out without tools too! I have ordered three more for different sized Dado's and am so happy with the clean splinter free cuts. Some complain about the lack of a splitter slot but using the splitter is not neccessary if you set the fence square with the blade and in fact the splitter is a liability used mostly by amateurs. Leecraft has gone above and beyond here at 1/2 the price of a lesser unit from others.