Commercial alternatives to ZCI on Grizzly G0444Z

[Jeremy Gibson]

I'm looking to replace the stock insert on my Grizzly G0444Z saw with a zero clearance insert, but the sock isn't machined very well. I've been looking for commercial ZCI's in UHMW or Phenolic materials to use as both my first replacement and a better template for more inserts.

The price from Grizzly is $22 for a 12 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3/8 insert. I've found the same size on Amazon for $12 specified for a General International saw. What I don't know is if the Grizzly or GI have relief cuts where the metal tabs stick out on the saw. The stock insert is 3/8" all over with leveling screws.

Has anyone purchased a ZCI for the Grizzly G0444Z other than from Grizzly?

[Cecil Arnold]

Why not make your own. It is easy with a router and pattern bit, add some leveling screws and a couple of additional screws to keep it tight, make any additional cuts for splitter or whatever and you're ready to go. Even at $12 you are going to need more than one, especally if you plan on making angle cuts, and you can always use one or two for dados of different widths.

[Alan Tolchinsky]

I'm looking to replace the stock insert on my Grizzly G0444Z saw with a zero clearance insert, but the sock isn't machined very well. I've been looking for commercial ZCI's in UHMW or Phenolic materials to use as both my first replacement and a better template for more inserts.

The price from Grizzly is $22 for a 12 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3/8 insert. I've found the same size on Amazon for $12 specified for a General International saw. What I don't know is if the Grizzly or GI have relief cuts where the metal tabs stick out on the saw. The stock insert is 3/8" all over with leveling screws.

Has anyone purchased a ZCI for the Grizzly G0444Z other than from Grizzly?

Jeremy, I know this doesn't answer your question but I agree to make your own. I'll bet the original one is close enough to use as a template for the router. If not then just rip a piece just a hair wider than your opening and sand or plane to a perfect fit. For the curves just follow the original plate and again sand. It's really easy and you'll need one for a dado set if you have one. Alan