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The Peachtree insert has the same adjustment hole positions as the problematic Leecraft but because they use larger diameter 1/4-20 screws the screw doesn't thread itself into the lock-down hole. Leecraft should have either left the adjustment screws where Delta placed them or used larger diameter screws. Their heads hit the top of the countersink, stopping their downward travel, before the top of the insert is flush with the top of the tablesaw. The back adjustment screws are in the same position as they are on the Delta insert. It becomes a problem though because the adjustment screw on the front left is directly over what was the lock-down hole (the fifth hole) on the Delta insert. At first glance this insert seems well made but it becomes apparent very quickly that Leecraft never tested it on a Delta saw.
The first is minor, the screws are not long enough. This can be fixed with 1/16" longer screws or by drilling the countersunk holes a little deeper.The second problem takes a little more effort to correct. Because the Leecraft insert uses adjustment screws that are the same diameter and thread pitch as the drilled and tapped lock-down hole below it the adjustment screw has nothing to push against to move the insert upward, and in fact, it will thread itself into the lock-down hole with no height adjustment possible. This shouldn't be a problem because the ledges below the insert are long enough. There are two problems. No problems there.
If they had done any testing they would have found this problem themselves. The two front screws however have been moved back about 1/2" from where they are on the Delta insert.
I recieved the 2 DL-1U Inserts as ordered. Amazon should add this disclosure to the description. However they were both yellow. It may be petty but I wanted the red ones as pictured.
They both were very easy to mount and stay very flush. Absolutely great. I have two of these now. No adjustments have been needed when switching between inserts. I used one for a zero clearance insert and one for a dado insert.
Fits well into the delta contractor saw. I bought 2 of them and may buy a 3rd for resawing Has 4 leveling screws.
All in all, about 30 minutes of set up. This fits the opening on my Delta tablesaw perfectly but took a little effort to set up. Even with the blade completely lowered, it still made contact with the insert, so cutting into the insert was difficult. Now that it is set up, it works perfectly. When I did get the slot cut (Forrest blade) it rubbed against the side of the insert, creating a high-pitched noise that was fixed by relieving the sides of the slot with a file.
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