DeWalt DWS779 Zero Clearance Insert — Standard | Hardwood, Optional Engraving

The DeWalt DWS779 is one of the most popular miter saws ever made — and this is the zero clearance insert it deserves. Precision-fit hardwood for the standard DWS779, cut to replace the flexy factory plastic.

🔎 Which DWS779 Do I Have?

Check the sticker on the back of your saw near the serial number — it lists a Type number. This listing is for the standard saw (no Type number, or a Type not listed below).

• Type 20 on the sticker → DWS779 Type 20 insert
• Type 22 on the sticker → DWS779 Type 22 insert

Not sure? Send us a photo of the sticker and we'll tell you which one you need. We'd rather spend 30 seconds on that than have you waiting on a return.

Why woodworkers upgrade to hardwood inserts:

• 🎯 Zero tearout — full blade support right to the cut edge; no more splintering on the underside
• 🪵 Real hardwood — stable, flat and durable; won't flex or warp like the factory plastic
• ✂️ Kerf cut on your saw — your blade cuts the slot, so the fit is exact to your setup
• ✍️ Optional custom engraving — add your name, shop name or a short line of text for $8
• 🔁 Made to order — fresh and flat when it arrives

Wood options:
🟤 Walnut — rich dark grain
🍒 Cherry — warm reddish-brown tone
🌿 Ash / Maple / Oak — tight grain, light color, extremely hard-wearing

Compatible saws: DeWalt DWS779 (standard) · DHS790T2 · DHS790AT2 · DHS790AB

Handcrafted in small batches in Lafayette, Indiana. Flat, precise, and ready to install.

✂️ Want to Cut Your Own?

If you have a CNC or laser cutter, grab the design files and cut as many as you like for a few dollars in hardwood: DWS779 Zero Clearance Insert Design Files — $4.99.

👉 Read: Why Every Woodworker Needs a Zero Clearance Insert →