SawStop Zero Clearance Insert: Splinter-Free Cuts, Cleaner Edges, Every Time Fed up with tear-out spoiling the underside of your cuts and offcuts dropping into the blade slot? The SawStop Zero Clearance Insert fixes both. Designed for 10" blades, it gives your stock full support right up to the cutting line, so you get crisp, splinter-free edges and cleaner results straight off the saw. It's a simple upgrade that makes a real difference to your finish quality. Better still, it's ready when you are. Fit it to your SawStop Contractor (CNS), Professional (PCS) or Industrial (ICS) saw, then turn the saw on and slowly wind the blade up. The blade cuts its own zero clearance slot for a perfect, custom fit every single time. Key Features Ultra-strong phenolic core: Built to take the load and stay flat, giving your workpieces dependable support cut after cut. Low-friction melamine on both faces: A wear-resistant surface keeps your stock gliding smoothly, so feeding is effortless and your finish stays clean. Self-cutting zero clearance slot: Just switch on the saw and wind the blade up to create a perfectly matched slot that eliminates tear-out. Positioning screws: Fine-tune the insert for a solid, precise, flush fit in your table, so nothing catches or rocks under your stock. Pre-formed clearance slots: Ready-made cut-outs for the SawStop blade guard and riving knife, so your safety gear stays fitted and functional. Dual metal wear plates: Protect the insert where the anti-kickback pawls ride, keeping it tough and long-lasting. Positive locking latch: Locks the insert securely in place with simple, tool-free operation, so swaps take seconds. Main Applications Cutting sheet goods and veneered panels where a splinter-free edge matters most. Trimming furniture and cabinetry components to a clean, sand-ready finish. Fine joinery and delicate stock that needs full support right at the blade. Any cut where you want to stop small offcuts dropping into the blade slot. Specifications Suits blades: 10" (254mm). Core material: Ultra-strong phenolic. Surface: Low-friction, wear-resistant melamine on both faces. Slot creation: Self-cutting zero clearance slot. Fit adjustment: Positioning screws for a solid, precise fit in the table. Clearance slots: Pre-formed for the SawStop blade guard and riving knife. Wear protection: Dual metal wear plates for the anti-kickback pawls. Locking: Positive locking latch for tool-free operation. Compatibility: SawStop Contractor (CNS), Professional (PCS) and Industrial (ICS) saws. A quick tip: when you cut the slot for the first time, wind the blade up slowly and steadily rather than in one quick crank. A gentle first pass gives you the tightest, cleanest zero clearance slot, which means maximum support and minimal tear-out from your very first cut. Ready to banish tear-out and keep your edges crisp? Add the SawStop Zero Clearance Insert to your cart today and craft with confidence.
