what miter gauge to buy

[BILLP]

I am looking to purchase a new miter gauge does anyone have any suggestions? I have been leaning toward an Incra 1000 or 2000 or a Woodhaven Deluxe Miter Gauge for use on my table saw and router table. I am open to other suggestion also.

Thanks Bill

[Lew Hodgett]

suggestions?

I don't get all hot and bothered with miter gauges.

A well built, accurate sled is less expensive and can do so much more, IMHO.

A 4x8 sheet of 3/4", 13 ply makes great jigs and sleds.

HTH

[Mike S.]

I have the Incra V27, basic but very accurate. I picked it up last fall from Woodcraft. If I remember correctly the price was around 55-60 bucks.

[D. J. Dorn]

Can't really attest to those you mentioned, I chose the EB-3 and have no regrets - it's infinately adjustable and in my opinion, very solid.

Don

suggestions?

[Tony]

Hi, I have the Incra 1000SE, love it.......

[Upscale]

I had a look at one of these on the Lee Valley Tools website. It seems to be a very capable tool. How accurate are the degree settings on it? Is it reasonably easy to go to another setting and then return it to, say a 90° angle? Lastly, do the adjustment screws for the mitre slot width work as advertised?

[B a r r y]

I'm happy with the Incra 1000SE. The Woodhaven that does only 45 & 90 is a good gauge, at a good price.

Barry

[A Dubya]

Hey BILLP,

I've got an Accu-miter, works well, rigid enough, reliable etc. The company also has excellent customer support.

I ran into a little bit of an issue with it as soon as it came out of the box. I bought it through Lee Valley, and contacted, both the manufacturer, and Lee Valley about the issue. Both were extraordinary in resolving the minor problem.

Cheers,

aw

[Ian Dodd]

I would second this opinion on the V27. This miter, combined with my homemade crosscut sled handles all my needs. Put the money saved into something else you need/want.

Ian

[Donnie Vazquez]

If you go with the Incra 1000, you ought to get the 1000se version. The extension for the fence comes in handy. I love mine.

[MN Guy]

Bill,

Check out JoinTech's miter sled for table saw.

I have one and it is the greatest thing in the world. The accuracy is incredible. Repeatable cuts are a breeze. The arm can easily adjust every 1/2 degree - I could go on and on. If you need something for both a router and a table saw - this isn't it. But if you can get one for just your saw - this is it. If you can catch a woodworking show they usually have better prices and some kind of freebee. Well worth the money.

I have plenty of jigs and crosscut sleds. They have their purpose, but for 90% of my crosscuts I use this. Good luck.

MN Guy

[B a r r y]

Ditto.

No matter what is chosen, make sure it's got some sort of stop that flips out of the way. Stops are very useful. Stops that don't flip suck.

Barry