I've used sleds for all my critical crosscuts, but now I have some stock that is too tall for my 45 sled. I've got to bite the bullet and spring for a good miter gauge. I've read about how lots of folks love theirs, but just saying that you love it and that it's accurate isn't quite what I'm looking for. I have some specific questions about the length of the bar, how much bar is in front and behind the pivot and how these effect their use.
I've got it narrowed down to Incra, Jessem or Woodhaven. Only the Woodhaven Deluxe and Incra 5000 offer bars longer than around 18", which is about what my stock bar is. The Jessem seems to have more of the bar behind the pivot than any of the others. I've set my stock gauge for 90s and 45s, and it seems like the longer bar in the rear would help with 90s, but the more bar there is in the front would be better for 45s. Has anyone seen any advantages or disadvantages with these configurations under real circumstances?
I like the way the Incra bars adjust from above, but the Jessem is just so beefy it's really got my attention. I am concerned about the future of Jessem after some of the comments I've read recently about some experiences with them. All I know about the Woodhaven is what I've read here on SMC and their web site.
I've tried other brands, and I'm set on one of these three, so comments from those owners will be especially appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg