What miter gauge do you prefer.

[Ken Shoemaker]

I was just working on my MIL's Christmas gift when I attempted to cut miters for a picture box using the miter gauge that came with my Delta Contractors saw.

HUGE disappointment when I found I have to start over.

Question: What miter gauge do you recommend, and why? OR, should I do a miter sled like a cross cut sled? If a sled, pictures would be appreciated.

Thank you all for your vaulable input... Ken

[Cary Falk]

I love my Incra 1000SE. It is easy to adjust. Dead accurate. It is built very well. I bought the Incra sled to go with it and I am happy with that also./

[Lance Norris]

1+ for the Incra 1000SE

[Jason Hanko]

Ha.
Im pretty sure every answer you're going to get here is "You should get the -insert name of miter gauge Ive purchase here- you'll love it!"

In all seriousness - I have the Incra MiterV27 and I love it. The price sure is right at under $50 usually, and it's lightyears ahead of an OEM gauge. Any of the Incra gauges will work very well for you. How much money you spend would depend on how many odd angles you think you'll be cutting - I personally have yet to use mine at something other than 90° or 45° (hence the v27 and not the Miter1000 or something).

[Tom Veatch]

I have zero experience with any miter gauges except various OEM gauges and the Incra 1000SE on my table saw and the Incra V27 on my router table. There are several 3rd Party aftermarket gauges available and I can't give you comparative reviews on any of them.

That said, you'll have to pry my Incra gauges from my cold, dead hands.

[paul cottingham]

This reminds me of asking 2 economists how to fix the economy. :-)

I have the Osbourne EB3 and even I can cut beautiful, square cuts with it.

Can't say fairer than that.

Paul

[Adam Strong]

I also use the INCRA V27 and love it. As said before, it really depends on how often you will use it for odd angles to decide if you want to go on up the INCRA line and spend more. The V27 price and quality are great.

[Joe Scharle]

I prefer sleds...here's one. Wood mag, I think.

[Myk Rian]

I have the Osbourne EB3 and even I can cut beautiful, square cuts with it.

+1 for the Osbourne

[Rick LoDico]

More often than not, I use the OEM gauge which I set using a Miter Set jig which provides perfect accuracy. Other times I use an Incra 3000, an Incra V27 or a sled.

[Jim O'Dell]

1 for the JoinTech Smart Miter sled. Adjustable in 1/2 degree increments. Infinitely adjustable lead screw system. Cuts any angle you want. Jim.

[Jeff Nolan]

I have a sliding table saw now but I actually miss my Incra 1000SE...

[Ray Newman]

Incra 1000SE

[glenn bradley]

For frames and precision miters, I use a sled.

[Bill Huber]

Ken, here is a post you may want to look at.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...highlight=eb-3

I will put my vote in for the EB-3, great miter gauge.

I also have a V-27 that I use for smaller things and also use in on the Band Saw, sander and router table.