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Kreg Miter Gauge System
Kreg is another highly-respected name in woodworking, best known for its pocket screw jigs. The Kreg Adjustable Miter-Gauge System ($160) features a 24-inch aluminum fence and a head adjustable to one-tenth of a degree, with five positive stops.
One of the Kreg Miter-Gauge System’s key selling points: It’s factory calibrated to be accurate out of the box. Still, as with any precision tool, smart DIYers should always check calibration before using it.
The included fence ships with a large swing stop that can aid repeat cuts or support the workpiece while making a cut. The square miter bar fits standard 3/4-in. by 3/8-in. slots.
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Incra 1000SE Miter Gauge
The Incra 1000SE ($210) is a special edition variation of the Incra 1000.
Like the Incra 1000, this model has 41 positive stops. But this model permits more finessing than the 1000, with a stainless steel cursor that allows for adjustments as fine as one-tenth of a degree.
But the “specialness” is really in the upgraded fence, which telescopes out to 30 inches wide. This offers far greater stability when working with long material. There’s also an improved flip-stop on the fence, with two arms. That may sound like a minor point, but it gives you two preset stops on the fence, cutting your setup time in half.
The Incra miter bar offers multiple adjustment points for custom sizing. The removable tab provides more security on tools with T-shaped miter slots.
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Powertec Precision Miter Gauge System
The Powertec Precision Miter Gauge System ($100) is cheaper than the Incra 1000, but still offers a significant step up from the miter gauge that shipped with your saw.
It comes with a 24-inch aluminum fence and flip stop. It has 27 positive stops, and its 3/4 x 3/8-inch miter bar comes with an adaptor for U-slot and T-slot tools.
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