Precision Miter Gauge
Setting the miter gauge angle
Referring to Figure 19:
The precision miter gauge has a rack and pinion adjustment for setting the angle. To operate:
1.Slide the miter gauge into one of the slots on the table top.
2.Loosen lock handle (A).
To adjust the body (B) of the miter gauge to the desired angle:
3.Pull the
4.Tighten the lock handle (A).
Indent settings
There are indents at the 0º, 30º and 45º right and left positions. At these settings, release the knob (C) to engage the stop rod. Then tighten the lock handle (A).
Note: Do not rely solely on the indents for an accurate setting. After the stop rod engages at the 0º, 30º and 45º positions, make a fine adjustment with the knob (C), if necessary, setting it against the scale indicator.
Extension plate
The extension plate (D) can be adjusted by sliding to the right or left or removed entirely.
To adjust – loosen two lock handles (E), position the extension plate and tighten the lock handles.
To remove – slide the extension plate completely off and remove the lock handles (E) and mounting hardware.
Calibrating the miter gauge
1.Place the miter gauge in one of the slots (H) on the table top.
2.Set the miter gauge to 90º (0º setting on the scale) by loosening the lock handle (A), then pulling the
3.Measure the accuracy of the gauge against the slot with a combination square.
If adjustment is necessary:
4.Adjust the body (B) until it is perfectly square (90º) to the miter slot (H).
Figure 19
5. Tighten the lock handle (A).
Verify that the scale indicator (G) reads 0º. If further adjustment is necessary:
6.Loosen the screw (F) and adjust the indicator (G) until it reads 0º
7.Tighten the screw (F).
The miter gauge should fit snugly within the miter slot while still sliding easily. The bar of the miter gauge has two slots, each with a set screw. Rotate one or both of these set screws with a hex wrench as needed to eliminate any play between the miter gauge bar and miter slot.
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