Keggers Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I'm needing a different miter gauge for my table saw. I currently own an Osborne gauge which is made by General International. There is too much play in the mechanism to get accurate miter cuts. It doesn't matter how much I tighten it down, there is still some play which makes for a bad miter fit. I'd like to hear some suggestions as to which miter gauge you use and recommend. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wleingang Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I had the same issue on my Jet miter gauge. I got the Incra v120 and it has been awesome. Simple to dial in and the adjustable pads keep it perfect in the miter slot. It was a great purchase... especially good clamping surface too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 i also went with the incra but got the V27. it doesnt have all the notches that the 120 does but it does have the major notches. it suprised me when it came to how heavy and well made it is. i think any incra is a good choice depending what your budget is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted November 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thank you for your answers. I was thinking I'd get something that has similar features like the one I have. An extension fence with a flip down stop block. Of course, perhaps the more moveable parts the gauge has, them more play it will have. Maybe I should think about something simpler like the Incra v120 or v27 and just add my own fence. I'll give this some thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knotscott Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I've got an EB-3, Incra V27, and Woodhaven Deluxe and find them all to be great gauges. Sounds like there's something wrong with the EB-3....it's really a great gauge, and gets very high marks from users. Give the Osborne CS a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thank you for your answers. I was thinking I'd get something that has similar features like the one I have. An extension fence with a flip down stop block. Of course, perhaps the more moveable parts the gauge has, them more play it will have. Maybe I should think about something simpler like the Incra v120 or v27 and just add my own fence. I'll give this some thought. i dont know how it prices out, but you can buy the incra fences and stops by them selves. thats what i might do if it is reasonable. it seems like that if you buy a high precision piece like that and just throw a scrap wood fence on it takes the accuracy away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab73180 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Incra-MITER1000SE-Miter-Special-Telescoping/dp/B0007UQ2EQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1321104526&sr=1-2 that looks like the best deal if you can swing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have the Delta version of the Osborne and really like it. I went to Rockler to buy an Incra but found this one in their clearance for $20 because the box was damaged and the holddown was missing. I agree with Knotscott and give them a call, if you get nowhere I'd get an Incra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedsnager Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 http://www.amazon.co...21104526&sr=1-2 that looks like the best deal if you can swing it. they had that one on amazon for $111 a few weeks ago. rockler has the Incra MITER1000SD on sale for black friday also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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