An article in Fine Woodworking not long ago reviewed aftermarket miter gauges. Some had more fixed angle settings than others. The article’s author had two favorites. One had about twice as many fixed settings as the other. But he never said whether more fixed settings was better … I’d settle for a precise 45, but if I spring for such a gauge, should I get one with the most fixed settings? Which angles are the most useful anyway? And will a gauge with fixed setting at 22 1/2 do the same job as a 67 1/2?
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If you're not making lots of multi-sided stuff, IMO all those extra stops are a waste. I have the Incra 1000, and I'm certain I like it more than I would the fancier versions. It's quick to set, relatively easy to swap from one side to the other, and cost a lot less than the others.
If you investigate the Incras, take a look at the 1000SE -- it wasn't available when I got my 1000, and it's a definite improvement as a package.
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