Precision Miter Gauge System, Table Saw Miter Gauge, KMS7102

WOW! What a nicely made item! You have to put it together. There are like four small bags of parts, some of which you may not need, depending on your saw table. There are a couple of extras of some of the plastic parts. The instructions lists exactly how many you need and you only use them on the single step involving them. You might have extras. They will not be used later on in the installation. You did not miss anything. ;-) The "fence stop" parts are shown in the instructions in a manner that allows you to clearly see how they are assembled, but the instructions never mention where they go; luckily, the box has some excellent information and photos. There is a small part on the "Swing Stop" (the "support button") that is a tiny bit too thick, preventing the Swing Stop arm from fully doing what it needs to do. I found that I had the Nylock nut too tight. Once I backed off on it so that it moved as per the instructions, the support button was only a very minor problem. Perhaps buying a small, brass or teflon washer sized to match the two brass ones in the kit (and maybe half as thick, hence my suggestion for teflon) would make this fit perfectly. The self-adhesive rule is METAL, so the instructions to use strong scissors or snips is something you should heed. I used scissors, large ones, and may need to sharpen them after doing this. You get a four foot section of this rule and you cut it at 1 and at 25 and it fits just about perfectly. The trough it runs in needs to be cleaned first with an alcohol swab (or whatever) to degrease it. The trough is exactly the correct depth, but there is a little bit of wiggle room from top to bottom, so peel off about six inches of backing at a time, press the rule against the far side and then press it flat a little at a time. Then your rule will be perfectly aligned. (This is totally not important. I am just OCD when it comes to being as precise as I can with stuff like this.) The four "glides" that are installed into the fence arm are TIGHT. I had to press hard to get them started and then tap them in with a tack hammer to get them fully seated. They look like they could easily fall out or move; they won't as the fit is snug. The little lens came in a small ziplock baggie. The other parts were in sealed bags. I saved the ziplock baggie for the unused parts. (The main unused parts - for me - were a T-guide for the track bar. My table has a 3/4" slot with straight sides. Some have a T-guide to lock the attachments in place. This kit comes with a T disc and screw for the track bar that I did not use. Since I may purchase a new table in the near future I decided to save these along with the extra nylon adjuster pins and glides; I might want them later. The brass lock pin was missing in my kit and I was sort of pissed off about that. Then I took the thin, plastic tray out of the box. It has fallen out of its little cubby during shipping. It is the only LOOSE part on this device. You need to make sure that however you store this that this pin does not disappear on you. It fits snugly, and if you sort of torque the two fence and guide together a bit and then lock the protractor down the pin stays in place well enough. Excellent product. I like Kreg stuff and will buy more. Easily as nice as the Incra, perhaps nicer. Recommended!

The Kreg KMS7102 Precision Miter Gauge System is a top-tier upgrade for any table saw user looking for repeatable, highly accurate cuts. Right out of the box, it's factory-calibrated and requires minimal setup. The precision is spot on—it locks in angles securely and doesn’t drift during the cut, which is a major improvement over the wobbly, basic miter gauges that come with most saws. The fence and stop system are extremely helpful for making consistent crosscuts and angled cuts. The anodized aluminum fence is long, sturdy, and easy to adjust, while the adjustable bar fits snugly in the miter slot with zero play, eliminating inaccuracies caused by wiggle or flex. The angle markings are clear and precise, and the positive stops at common angles (like 0°, 22.5°, 45°) make setup fast and frustration-free. Whether you're working on fine woodworking or just want dead-on cuts in DIY projects, this gauge delivers. If you want to upgrade your table saw for greater accuracy, repeatability, and ease of use, the Kreg KMS7102 is worth every penny. It’s a reliable, professional-quality tool that makes a noticeable difference.

The main issue with this miter gauge is the adjustment system for the bar that runs in the groove of the table saw. It consists of a few nylon screws that can be adjusted to take the lateral play out of the bar. If you have a smaller table saw (I have a DeWalt with an 8 1/4" blade), the miter gauge frequently will need to be pulled far back to accommodate a larger piece of wood. When the it is that far back, there is considerable lateral wobble until it is inserted further and the next nylon screw engages the groove. A better design would have been an expanding bar that is the correct width regardless of insertion depth. A second issue is not really a problem with the gauge itself, but rather something people with smaller saws need to be aware of. As I said, on a smaller saw with a larger piece of wood, the miter gauge needs to be pulled far back before beginning the cut. Due to the width and heft of the gauge, it will want to tip to one side. Taking these two issues together, when cutting a larger piece of wood on a small saw, you will need to work hard to keep the piece square with the cutting fence until the nylon screws engage, while simultaneously preventing the gauge from tipping to one side. It can be done but takes some practice. Otherwise, the gauge is a quality instrument. I have no regrets about buying it.

I do segmented turning and also make some small boxes that generally are unusual in shape (trapezoidal, triangular, rhomboid, etc). I need to be able to do repeatable angles and sometimes do staved boxes that require longer rips than I can do on my Kapex miter saw. I own a Grizzly G0700 sliding table saw, which is a right-tilting table saw and with a non-standard T-slot so I had to make do with the OEM miter gauge, which means constant trial and error and a high scrap rate. Recently though, I added a 10" cabinet saw to my shop and did the usual, OCD thing of reading a zillion reviews of miter gauges and narrowed it down to the Kreg and of course, the Incra (having tried the Osborne and didn't care for it). I chose this because I like the ease of use, the flip stop and the easy to read gauge for dialing in precise angles. I also like Kreg products in general, so was a bit biased in their favor as the owner of a few of their other jigs. So I've been pleased overall with no negatives really save for two, which I'll get to later. Assembly is simple, straightforward and quick. Read the directions but still, dead easy. It took only a few minutes. They claim the gauge is dialed in at the factory and that is true as far as I can tell. Mine was. It's also very sturdy with none of the deflection that I was concerned might be an issue based on some other reviews. But I will admit that I don't make long cuts very often. Build quality overall is really nice and the fit and finish is the usual Kreg, that is to say, nice. However, I find that the plastic bushing between the flip stop and the end piece leaves something to be desired and leaves a bit of play that I don't like. You don't really have to account for it in your measurements, but I just don't like it on principle. The other knock is the nylon screws used to tighten the bar so it runs in the T-slot without play. The screws SHOULD come pre-installed and I'd like to see them made of a more durable material; perhaps a hard material with a nylon head or even kevlar or something. I have little confidence that these will last over time. Having said that, this is an excellent miter gauge that will last a long time. It is heavy, well-machined, precise, easy to read, easy to use and solid. I'd buy it again

Kreg always makes amazing products, and this one is no exception. I’ve been using it weekly, and it’s been incredibly reliable. The precision is what really stands out. It locks in angles accurately and stays put, which makes a big difference when you’re trying to get clean, repeatable cuts. No guesswork, just consistent results every time. The build quality is solid and well-designed, like you’d expect from Kreg. Everything feels sturdy, smooth, and easy to adjust without fighting it. Setup is straightforward, and once it’s dialed in, it makes your workflow faster and more efficient. Overall, great tool. If you want accuracy and reliability in your cuts, this is definitely worth it.

DO NOT BUY EXPENSIVE CALIPERS TO SET UP THIS MITER GAUGE!! Just use a ruler. Why? Because the scale on a miter gauge is NO MORE ACCURATE than a ruler. The expensive calipers are a complete waste of money and time in this application. How to calibrate this fence: Follow the directions supplied. Make sure the stop is locked down. Then take a piece of wood and cut a chunk off. Then measure the length of that chunk with a ruler. Just a ruler. Then set the cursor on the flip stop so that it exactly matches what you read off the ruler. That's all there is to it. A caliper can measure down to 1000th of an inch, but the scale on the Kreg AND EVERY OTHER FENCE INCLUDING THE INCRA can only read to at best, 1/64th, and that is highly questionable. 1/32" accuracy is more than enough to produce superb cabinetry, furniture, musical instruments, and boats, as long as you can get it consistently. The value of the Kreg is that it gives you that accuracy repeatably and with great convenience. Learn about how wood moves, it isn't rocket science, and then master some joinery techniques. You don't need to know how to make 5 different mortice and tenon joints, 1 or 2 are enough if you learn them well. Like Bruce Lee said, "I'm more afraid of an opponent who has practiced one kick a thousand times, than a thousand kicks once." Take the time to learn the skills, you will really enjoy it. The Kreg will help you with some of the repetitive operations and you will love it. Don't obsess over accuracy, and don't buy ridiculously expensive tools thinking that they will make up for your lack of skill. That is a fools errand. But don't waste your money on cheap junk, either. The Kreg is not cheap, but it is a good value.

Kreg has done it again--at least, in terms of the build quality of this tool. All apparently machined aluminum, it set my fingers tingling when I took it out of the box. The accuracy of the measurements, too, is breathtaking. Unfortunately, I DO NOT recommend this sled if you, like me, have a small portable table saw. The sled is heavy (of course, it's aluminum!), and if it's not supported by the table, the sled tends to rock to the left and right, leading to cut inaccuracy. Bottom line: If you have a big table-saw, and you're making cuts where the sled will rest on the table, then this is a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful piece of kit. If, like me, you cheeped out on your table saw because you're somewhere between a beginner and a mid-level wood worker, then this sled is probably not for you. As much as it pains me to say it, I ended up returning this beautiful piece of equipment because it just didn't work for my use case.

I purchased the Kreg miter gauge after returning an Incra V27 because the Incra gauge failed to align square with the table (it was square with the blade). The Kreg miter gauge aligned with the blade and the table with no problems. The Kreg miter gage is aluminum, including the bar that rides in the table saw’s miter slot. The Incra, and other miter gauges, have steel bars for the saw’s miter slot; thus, they should last longer and maintain their accuracy. The trade off is the Kreg is cheaper and lighter and, with kind use, may last for years. Here’s hoping the tiny plastic screws will keep the gauge in line even if the aluminum wears down. Assembling the Kreg miter gauge is tricky. When putting in the teeny plastic slotted screws in the miter bar leave the fence and the large end washer off so you can slip the miter bar in and out of the slot easily. Each screw requires numerous infinitesimal adjustments; thus, the bar must be removed again and again to get it right. The Incra system adjusts while the miter gauge is in the slot. As other reviews have said, be careful putting on the adhesive ruler. A saw’s blade guard can interfere with the operation of the miter gauge. Blindly following Greg’s instructions may end up with the miter gauge hitting the blade guard improperly. My blade guard has screws on the outside that hit the gauge if it just grazes the guard. The gauge runs smoothly in the miter slot after adjustment. Kreg’s fence stop functions well, although the stop is difficult to assemble. The small ruler magnifier is a plus and helps with reading the ruler. Osborn's ruler is poor and difficult to read degrading the usefulness of their miter gauge. The Incra V27 did not come with a fence. There are significant downsides to the Kreg gauge. The face is slick aluminum and boards side easily. Incra’s gauge also has a smooth face. Osborn’s miter gauge has a rough sandpaper face. There is a brass pin holding the Kreg miter head at common angles, but this pin easily falls out. For example, turn the Kreg gauge upside down and immediately the pin falls out. It will be easy to loose. The Incra and Osborn methods of holding the gauge in position are superior in several ways, including no loose parts. When attaching an auxiliary fence the Kreg stop must be permanently altered by breaking a part off. After this alteration the stop is not to be used without the auxiliary fence. This means buying a second stop (very expensive) or always using an auxiliary fence. Nonetheless, other miter gauges make it impossible to attach an auxiliary fence and use the stop that came with the gauge. Working around the numerous problems will not be fun. The concepts behind the Incra miter gauge are better, but after receiving one miter gauge that was well off square out of the box I decided to avoid taking a second chance. The Kreg miter gauge aligns completely square right out of the box. AD2

Recht teuer aber definitiv sehr gut, sehr präzise für holzarbeiten

Justo lo que necesitaba para realizar cortes precisos y exactos. Excelente calidad de materiales.

j'acheté cette jauge pour ma scie sur table évolution rage 5, satisfait de cet achat,après une modification de la barre alu guide qui a une épaisseur de 9,5mm à 7mm car la profondeur de la rainure de table n'a que 7mm,je pouvais le fraiser au boulot.la largeur de ce guide est de 18,6 et la largeur de la rainure de table est de 19,6,dans la largeur de ce guide y'a 5 taraudages M5,des vis M5 sans tête sont avec pour règler le jeu,autre bémol le mètre ruban adhésif est en inch,j'en ais acheté un métrique sur amazone

This was a hard decision, buy Incra or Kreg. I read every available review and the precision miter comparison review in the Fine Woodworking Magazine where the Kreg was judged to be the best buy. Incra miter has a lot of features but it appears that the attachment bracket on this product needs to be shimmed, a no, no to leave that to the buyer. The Kreg is advertised as factory calibrated and I can confirm it actually is. I recommend to set the Kreg miter up very carefully. I used Lee Valley set up blocks instead of a tape measure. Use utmost care in cutting the tape correctly. The miter bar guide screws where set up as follows: ( deviation from manual) - insert all plastic guide screws with a correct fitting screw driver - use a stop block to set all 5 screws flush with bar - then turn each screw exactly the same amount in small increments if bar is sloppy (think carburetor adjustment) This procedure works best and I was able to set guide over entire lengths first time with a sweat alignment as result. Following the Kreg procedure is a hit or miss. Next, the unit should definitively used with a 3/4" fence long enough to extend over saw blade. This way you have proper backing for small work pieces. I made several for straight and miter cuts. However I screwed the first on up as I did not allow for the plastic guides inserted in the extrusion. I recommend to measure centreline for holes with miter installed. Other Option would be if Kreg would add these dimensions to the manual to avoid these mishaps. This miter gauge is definitively a buy. I will make my own stop attachment for mitred pieces the Kreg option is no good.

Arrived promptly but with 2 minor bits missing. New parts arrived in a couple of days following a phone call. Very accurate. It has taken my use of the saw bench up a level in accuracy.