Power Equipment Corporation 36-501 Zero Clearance Throat Plate

Very pleased with this. Fit perfectly with little adjustment, as expected, into Delta 36-725 saw. It takes a bit of time to get the initial zero-clearance cuts right in the plate which is why I gave it 4 stars for install. This is expected for the set-up and not a slam on the product. Pricey, but much heftier than homemade plywood substitutes.

After searching for a zero clearance insert for my Delta table saw I came across this which works perfectly on my 36-725 Delta table saw. Seemed to be difficult to find a pre made zero clearance insert that fit my table saw at local stores carrying Delta table saw. Don't know why this would be the case. Glad I founds this on Amazon after wasting some money on two others that didn't work for my table. No issue at all with this product and would recommend to anyone with a Delta 36-725 table saw. Honestly I could have made my own, just a bit lazy about it.

Took a chance here. Saw it fit the older 725 but wasn't sure about the T2 version. Happy to report, it fits!It's made of decent gauge steel with the zero-clearance block being made of hard plastic. Overall it feels much sturdier than what came stock.When I first raised my blade through the plate, I was taken back by how loud it was. The hard plastic insert really rings if the blade brushes it at all. The solution I found was to remove the plate, clean up the cut with a little 120 grit sandpaper, and then re-install. Now it sounds fantastic(very quite).Sadly, it's not a true "zero-clearance" plate. The rear half of the blade is exposed via an approximately 3/8" gap.Overall, happy with the purchase.***My Rating Criteria***Build Quality(36.0%) - 5.0 StarsEfficacy(54.0%) - 4.0 StarsPost-Sale Support(0.0%) - n/aPackaging/Presentation(10.0%) - 5.0 StarsWEIGHTED AVERAGE(100.0%) - 4.5 STARS

Considering that the Delta 36-725 has a large customer base and NO zero-clearance inserts (unless you make your own which is not very easy), this insert was much needed! When I go to my shop to build things, I have limited time and didn't want to spend hours honing my own insert, so this was a great addition. It definitely is high quality with a nicer/smoother texture than the stamped metal insert that comes with the saw. My only complaint is similar to what others have said, and that is this insert definitely creates a louder, higher-pitch whine than when used with the standard insert. Minor details, but something to consider. Highly recommended!

Delta is the only company that makes a zero clearance throat plate for it's 36-725 table saw. The plate was well made but the fit was very tight, to the point that I had to use a screwdriver to pry it off the the saw. Maybe it was a defect but for $56 it should be perfect. I returned it for a refund and will make my own instead.

First, this is the only commercially made ZC insert you could possibly find for you Delta 36-725 or 36-5000 series TS. I bought two when they became available and have been using one for some time before writing this review.Pros: good fit and finish, and also a perfect fit on my particular 36-725 TS. Does the job fairly well except some quality issue I'll detail in the following.Cons: the main problem I've got with this ZC insert is the quality. My two plates both showed some sag in the center of the plate out of the box, in other words, the plate is a bow-shape when viewing from the side. That means you can not get it perfectly leveled and flush with the TS table. For wider cuts (between the blade and the fence) there is little problem, but when you rip a narrow work piece or try to resaw a board, the work piece may not get good support when passed through between the fence and the blade. I found this in a hard way.Overall it's quite serviceable but the Cons I mentioned greatly limits its full usability. I'll make my own ZC someday to fully address the saggy problem.

This Zero clearance insert is a little pricey but it works great. I was planning on making my own zero clearance insert but with my table saw, it proved difficult. I have seen reviews saying the reviewer wished the zero clearance portion would extend to the rear portion of the blade but I think that would be totally unnecessary. The idea of zero clearance is to provide support under the wood piece being cut as the blade rotates and cuts downward. The only reservation I have about this insert (which is probably normal) is my saw blade is considerably louder with this insert in place. Not sure why seeing the insert does not touch the insert in any way. Works perfect though.

I needed a zero clearance insert for my Delta 36-725T2 table saw. I came across this item and it states it is for the 36-501 model but it fits perfectly in my 36-725. It has a solid hard plastic piece that you run the blade through to get the zero clearance (for that particular blade).