Supplied and aftermarket gauges
| Feature | SawStop (supplied) | INCRA Miter 1000SE | Kreg KMS7102 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slot fit | T-slot bar with spring bearings | 3/4 × 3/8 in slots, with or without T-slot; 0.740–0.765 in wide | 3/8 × 3/4 in slots; five bar adjusters |
| Angle range | −60° to +60° | Stops across 180° | −50° to +50° |
| Stops | −45°, 0°, +45° | Every 5° | 0°, 10°, 22.5°, 30°, 45° |
| Fine setting | Angle gauge recommended for precise work | 1/10° vernier | 1/10° adjustment |
| Fence | Optional wood face, at least 1 in higher than the depth of cut | Not stated on the page reviewed | 24 in fence with a swing stop |
From SawStop's PCS manual and INCRA's and Kreg's product pages. Fine-setting figures are setting increments, not measured accuracy.
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Miter gauge
INCRA Miter 1000SE
INCRA's Miter 1000SE from the table above: it fits 3/4 × 3/8 in slots from 0.740 to 0.765 in wide, with stops every 5° and a 1/10° vernier, by INCRA.
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What to compare
- Bar fit. A gauge is only as good as its bar's fit in the slot. INCRA notes that slots sold as 3/4 in actually vary from 0.740 to 0.765 in. Measure yours, and look for a way to take out play — SawStop's spring bearings, Kreg's five adjusters, INCRA's fit across that range. How a gauge rides in its slot, and how to check it for square, is in the miter gauge guide.
- Slot shape. Some saws have T-slots and some plain slots. INCRA's gauge is listed for both; check that any gauge's bar suits your saw's slots before buying.
- Stops. Stops set common angles without measuring each time. SawStop's gauge stops at −45°, 0° and +45°; Kreg's adds 10°, 22.5° and 30°; INCRA's stops every 5°. Choose stops at the angles you cut most.
- A long fence. A wider face supports longer work and carries a stop for repeat lengths. Kreg's has a 24 in fence and swing stop; on SawStop's, a wood face fixed to the gauge does the same job, and SawStop says to make it at least 1 in higher than the maximum depth of cut.
- Other saws. A gauge made for 3/4 × 3/8 in table saw slots fits other machines only if their slots match. Measure the slot on any other machine before assuming it fits.
Caution— One rule from the manual
SawStop says never to use the miter gauge in the slot left of the blade when making bevel cuts, because the blade then tilts toward the gauge and your hand. DEWALT's manual says never to use the miter gauge and the rip fence together — see the safety guide. For wide boards and repeat crosscuts, a sled may suit better than any gauge.
Before buying
Before buying a gauge
- Your slot's width and depth, measured, and whether it is a T-slot
- A way to take play out of the bar
- Stops at the angles you cut most
- A fence or face long enough for your work, with a stop for repeats
- Whether the gauge you have already does the job once adjusted
Sources
Features are each maker's own description of the model named. Angle increments and vernier readings are what the makers list for setting the gauge, not measured accuracy, and makers' accuracy claims are not repeated. No gauge was tested and none is ranked.
- 1.
Owner's Manual, 10" Professional Cabinet Saw, Model PCS31230. SawStop.
Used for: The supplied gauge: a bar for the T-shaped slots with spring bearings set to slide without excessive play; −60° to +60°; index stops at −45°, 0° and +45°; an optional wood face at least 1 in higher than the maximum depth of cut; never in the left slot for bevel cuts.
- 2.
INCRA Miter 1000SE. INCRA.
Used for: The Miter 1000SE's fit to slots 3/4 in wide and 3/8 in deep, with or without a 15/16 in T-slot, and to actual widths from 0.740 to 0.765 in; stops every 5° over 180°; a 1/10° vernier.
- 3.
DWE7485 8-1/4" (210 mm) Compact Job Site Table Saw, Instruction Manual. DEWALT.
Used for: Never using the miter gauge and the rip fence together.
- 4.
Precision Miter Gauge System, KMS7102. Kreg Tool.
Used for: The KMS7102's 24 in bar with five bar adjusters for 3/8 × 3/4 in slots; −50° to +50°; stops at 0°, 10°, 22.5°, 30° and 45°; a 24 in fence with a swing stop; 1/10° adjustment.
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