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Leecraft CR-1 Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert (For Craftsman/Sears)(Colors May Vary)

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Brand Leecraft
Color Red, Black
Blade Material High Speed Steel
Surface Recommendation Table Saw
Power Source Corded Electric

About this item

  • Elimantes dangerous gap around blade where thin off-cuts can get wedged
  • Fits: Sears Craftsman 10" belt-drive models 1977 to mid 2004 (check size, see DL-1U), RIDGID TS2412, TS2424, TS2400
  • Measures: 14" x 3-3/4" x 3/16" (PLEASE MEASURE before ORDERING)
  • Offers superior rigidity, flatness, durability, and low friction; reduces chip-out and splintering
  • PLEASE NOTE: CR-1 does not fit models TS2400LS, TS2400-1 or the new TS2410 (See RG-2)
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Sturdiness
4.8 4.8
Accuracy
4.6 4.6
Easy to install
4.5 4.5
Value for money
4.5 4.5

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Corded Electric
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High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
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From the Manufacturer

The "zero clearance" concept is simple: The blade cuts its own perfectly sized slot by being raised through a machinable "blank" insert. Leecraft inserts are 1/2-inch-thick, high-density phenolic laminate, with bonded-melamine surface. They offer superior rigidity, flatness, durability, and low friction. User-friendly features include top-accessible leveling screws, lateral adjustment screws for a vibration-free fit, rear anti-lift pin (except JT-1), and a precut-blade bottom pocket that provides clearance for fully retracted blades and bevel cuts. Instructions included. Use carbide-tipped blades only. Fits Craftsman (Sears). Size: 14 by 3-3/4 inches.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
360 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the fit, quality and performance of the insert. For example, they mention it works well, is well made and easy to install. Customers are also impresseded with the adjustability, saying the set screws are easy to adjust and the leveling screws are cleverly designed. That said, opinions are mixed on the clearance.

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100 customers mention81 positive19 negative

Customers like the fit of the blade. They mention that it fits perfectly on their table saw, and adjusts tight. Some appreciate the height adjusters and the two inserted adjustments for width and length.

"...and securing (set screws) was easy and it was not difficult to get a flush fit. This piece is perfectly flat and rigid...." Read more

"...In my opinion, I really like the tight fit...." Read more

"...The Good:Fits my saw very well. Great adjustment to get co planar with table top...." Read more

"Fit great on my craftsman 113.29844. Very high quality. I will be ordering again soon!" Read more

71 customers mention71 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the insert. They mention that it is well made, solid, and stable. The material is hard but not brittle, and the cuts have much less tear out.

"Right away I was very impressed with the manufacturing quality of this zero clearance insert. It exceeded my expectations in look and feel...." Read more

"...I love this insert. It has made my table saw a precision cutting tool. I wish I bought this years ago!..." Read more

"Fit great on my craftsman 113.29844. Very high quality. I will be ordering again soon!" Read more

"...This one doesn't seem to bend much, if at all...." Read more

52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the insert. They mention that it works well, has zero problems, and is a perfect fit for their saw. Some say that the insert is easy to set up and use, and works well for thin cuts.

"...Took about an hour. Not as pretty. Worked as well but takes a little precision and a tenon fixture to get the lip thickness just right and some..." Read more

"...this for a Sears 10" contractor saw, model 113.298032 and it works like a charm...." Read more

"...This thing is awesome. You can adjust the height perfectly and keep it from moving forward and backward, or side to side with some adjustment screws...." Read more

"This is a good, solid, stable insert that fits my Craftsman saw well. I have purchased several for various applications...." Read more

35 customers mention31 positive4 negative

Customers find the installation of the insert in the saw to be easy. They mention that the set screws make it simple to true the insert, and the instructions are easy to follow and understand. Customers also say that it's much safer to install than an insert that doesn't have a recess, and that it drops right in and requires no modification.

"...The instructions for cutting the insert were simple and easy to follow...." Read more

"Great fit and easy to install." Read more

"...from Leecraft for years and this material is very flat, stable and machinable. I was immediately impressed when I took it out of the box...." Read more

"...Directions were straight forward and easy to understand (since I had never used one of these, didn't want to risk ruining it) and used one of them..." Read more

23 customers mention19 positive4 negative

Customers like the adjustability of the saw. They mention that the set screws are easy to adjust, the leveling screws are easily adjusted with an allen wrench, and the corner adjusters are nice for getting it level. They also appreciate the fact that you can micro adjust it and that all adjustment screws are provided.

"...Great adjustment to get co planar with table top. Clever design for adjustment to make length and width a tight, perfect fit...." Read more

"...Overall shape fit my saw very good. All adjustment screws provided. Excellent replacement part." Read more

"...The leveling screws are also nice to make it nice and even with the table top...." Read more

"...FIT PERFECTLY! The leveling screws are easily adjusted with an allen wrench and features a retaining point at the back...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clearance of the insert. They mention that it works well, is reliable, and is a very good zero-clearance solution. They also say that the directions are clear and it is fairly easy to install.

"I'm pleased with how the zero clearance insert works. It is adjustable and does everything I had desired when ordering it...." Read more

"It’s a zero clearance insert. It fits" Read more

"Made a great zero clearance dado insert for a Craftsman 113 table saw. Came with instructions and was simple to do." Read more

"...The dirrections were clear and it was fairly easy to install...." Read more

19 customers mention11 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the saw. Some mention it's very much worth the cost, while others say it'd be overpriced for a routed piece of plastic.

"...Very much worth the cost (or time to make one yourself if you'd rather go that route). One way or the other this is a mandatory upgrade IMO...." Read more

"...It's pricey, but it's just worth it. It's very very nice." Read more

"...Let me tell you, this thing is solid. Very well made and worth every penny!! There was a little issue with the fit at first...." Read more

"...It's over-priced for a routed piece of plastic,..." Read more

12 customers mention7 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the saw. Some mention that the granite countertop look is very classy looking, while others say that it came in the cheesiest faux wood grain color and with ugly speckles.

"...similar to what I had in there, the granite countertop look is very classy looking so I am not disappointed in that at all...." Read more

"...Took about an hour. Not as pretty...." Read more

"...Insert looks great, is solid on the table, and is slick!..." Read more

"...My only complaint is that it came in another finish, not red." Read more

This is a MUST OWN item
5 Stars
This is a MUST OWN item
About five years ago my father gave me his Craftsman 10 in. stationary table saw model 315.228310. After I cleaned and calibrated everything I could, the saw was in excellent working condition. The only problem I had with the saw was that sometimes it would leave saw marks and burn the wood when ripping. I originally suspected the table surface was not aligned with the blade. That wasn’t the problem. I then thought my fence was misaligned. That wasn’t the problem. I then suspected the red metal insert. Bingo! No matter how I adjusted the stock red metal insert, I could not prevent saw marks and burning especially when ripping small or narrow pieces of wood.I researched inserts and decided to try a zero clearance insert made by Leecraft. I measured the stock red metal insert and it turned out to be slightly less than 14” long by 3.75” wide. Based on these measurements I ordered the CR-1.It arrived and I was immediately impressed by its weight and how rigid it was. The material this insert is made of is IDEAL for this application. My insert’s color is black with a beige surface laminated on the top and bottom. I have no problem at all with the color. I read the included directions twice and went out to the garage to see if the CR-1 fit my table saw. I first made sure my table saw blade was at a perfect 90 degree angle. I lowered the saw blade completely and using a 3/32” hex wrench, I backed out the four hex headed alignment set screws of the CR-1 insert until they were flush with the underside of the insert. I attempted to insert the insert but something near the tab end of the insert was blocking the insert form seating. After several minutes of close examination I realized what the problem was. The blade opening has four recessed platforms (two near the front side of the table and two near the back side of the table) that the four hex headed alignment set screws rest on. I realized that the two recessed platforms near the back side of the table were a little two wide to let the insert drop into position. I inserted a simple straight bit in my router and set the depth of the router to match the recess on the bottom of the CR-1 insert. Then using my router I removed about 1/8” of material near the set screws on the tab end of the CR-1 insert. I removed only a very minor amount of material. I tried inserting the insert again and it fit. It was a tight fit but it fit. The reason the fit was so tight was due to the overall length and width of the insert. In my opinion, I really like the tight fit. Then using the four hex headed alignment set screws, I adjusted the insert until it was perfectly flush with the surface of the table saw. I then verified that the table saw blade was not making contact with the underside of the insert. I clamped a large piece of wood across the top of the table saw to hold the insert in place. I made sure the clamped piece of wood was not directly above the blade of the table saw. I then turned the saw on and very slowly raised the blade of the table saw to its full height and then I returned it to its lowest position. I raised and lowered the blade several times.After I removed all the sawdust, I ripped about twelve small pieces of scrap wood. Every cut was perfect! There were no saw marks or burning on any of the cuts! I love this insert. It has made my table saw a precision cutting tool. I wish I bought this years ago!I uploaded several picture of my CR-1 insert showing where and how much material I remove with my router.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fits perfectly w/Craftsman 113.298761 (10" Table Saw) and Made in America
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020
Right away I was very impressed with the manufacturing quality of this zero clearance insert. It exceeded my expectations in look and feel. I was aware via the amazon description that I was going to get "a color". While I had hoped for a red similar to what I had in there, the granite countertop look is very classy looking so I am not disappointed in that at all. The instructions for leveling (hex screws) and securing (set screws) was easy and it was not difficult to get a flush fit. This piece is perfectly flat and rigid. If the hex leveling screws are not dead even I was able to very gently rock the insert back and forth. That level of precision caught my attention. After a few minutes I had a very snug fit. My old insert had a machine screw that would actually apply downward fastening tension against the insert from popping up. The two set screws on this insert push against the sides of the insert slot. It seems secure, but I'm not enough of a table saw veteran to comment on whether this is a safe enough design or not. The instructions for cutting the insert were simple and easy to follow. I placed a piece of 3/4" plywood down over the entire insert and then placed a 2x6 on top of that in order to clamp the whole thing to the table. I needed a special type of clamp to clamp at the outfeed section - there weren't a lot of contact points. If I was doing it again, I would not have also covered the blade with the 2x6. I was never able to see the blade and once I started seeing a bit of smoke I got nervous and stopped. I think the saw was just working pretty hard cutting up into that 2x6 on top of the plywood. It all worked out, however and I am happy with how it turned out. I think I am going to get some microjig splitters to improve safety. Made in the USA!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a MUST OWN item
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2014
About five years ago my father gave me his Craftsman 10 in. stationary table saw model 315.228310. After I cleaned and calibrated everything I could, the saw was in excellent working condition. The only problem I had with the saw was that sometimes it would leave saw marks and burn the wood when ripping. I originally suspected the table surface was not aligned with the blade. That wasn’t the problem. I then thought my fence was misaligned. That wasn’t the problem. I then suspected the red metal insert. Bingo! No matter how I adjusted the stock red metal insert, I could not prevent saw marks and burning especially when ripping small or narrow pieces of wood.
I researched inserts and decided to try a zero clearance insert made by Leecraft. I measured the stock red metal insert and it turned out to be slightly less than 14” long by 3.75” wide. Based on these measurements I ordered the CR-1.
It arrived and I was immediately impressed by its weight and how rigid it was. The material this insert is made of is IDEAL for this application. My insert’s color is black with a beige surface laminated on the top and bottom. I have no problem at all with the color. I read the included directions twice and went out to the garage to see if the CR-1 fit my table saw. I first made sure my table saw blade was at a perfect 90 degree angle. I lowered the saw blade completely and using a 3/32” hex wrench, I backed out the four hex headed alignment set screws of the CR-1 insert until they were flush with the underside of the insert. I attempted to insert the insert but something near the tab end of the insert was blocking the insert form seating. After several minutes of close examination I realized what the problem was. The blade opening has four recessed platforms (two near the front side of the table and two near the back side of the table) that the four hex headed alignment set screws rest on. I realized that the two recessed platforms near the back side of the table were a little two wide to let the insert drop into position. I inserted a simple straight bit in my router and set the depth of the router to match the recess on the bottom of the CR-1 insert. Then using my router I removed about 1/8” of material near the set screws on the tab end of the CR-1 insert. I removed only a very minor amount of material. I tried inserting the insert again and it fit. It was a tight fit but it fit. The reason the fit was so tight was due to the overall length and width of the insert. In my opinion, I really like the tight fit. Then using the four hex headed alignment set screws, I adjusted the insert until it was perfectly flush with the surface of the table saw. I then verified that the table saw blade was not making contact with the underside of the insert. I clamped a large piece of wood across the top of the table saw to hold the insert in place. I made sure the clamped piece of wood was not directly above the blade of the table saw. I then turned the saw on and very slowly raised the blade of the table saw to its full height and then I returned it to its lowest position. I raised and lowered the blade several times.
After I removed all the sawdust, I ripped about twelve small pieces of scrap wood. Every cut was perfect! There were no saw marks or burning on any of the cuts! I love this insert. It has made my table saw a precision cutting tool. I wish I bought this years ago!
I uploaded several picture of my CR-1 insert showing where and how much material I remove with my router.
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