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Delta 34-929 vs. Kreg KMS7101

Considering a new miter gauge? Compare the features of the Delta 34-929 and Kreg KMS7101 in order to make an informed purchase!

Well take a look at these two miter gauges: the Delta 34-929 and the Kreg KMS7101.

Delta 34-929
Kreg KMS7101

Features & Benefits

You can read more in our roundup of the best table saw miter gauges.

Related: The Best Table Saw Miter Gauges

Angle Stops & Precision

Most miter gauges will have positive stops at common angles such as 45° and 90°. This ensures you are making precise cuts. Better miter gauges will have stops at more angles, and provide better precision.

The Delta has stops at 90°, 75°, 67.5°, 60°, 45°, and 30°. The Kreg has stops at 0°, 10°, 22.5°, 30°, and 45° and can be set to other angles with 0.01° precision.

Fence

A fence attached to the miter gauges head helps steady the workpiece for more precise cuts. It may also have a stop attached to make repeatable cuts of the same length.

The 34-929 has a 7-long fence.

Bar Style & Size

You want to choose a miter gauge that fits your table saws miter slots, both in size and shape. Most miter slots are 3/4wide and 3/8deep, though there are variations. They can be either rectangular slots (with straight sides and bottom) or T-slots (with small indentations along the bottom edge that keep a miter gauge from slipping out). You can use a rectangular miter gauge bar in a T-slot, but not vice versa, since the T-shaped protrusions wont fit.

The bars on both miter gauges are 3/4 wide and 3/8 deep. The bar on the 34-929 is 18 3/8 long. The bar on the KMS7101 is 24 long. Both gauges have a rectangular-shaped bar and come with an adapter for T-slots.

Pros & Cons

Lets take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the 34-929:

Pros

  • Easily adjustable miter bar for a snug fit
  • Stop mechanism can be fine-tuned and stays accurate once set
  • Aluminum head is lightweight but sturdy

Cons

  • Angle stops may be off by half a degree or so out of the box, requiring calibration
  • Metal adjustment screws can scrape miter slots over time
  • On some saws (like the DeWalt 745) the head might catch on the edge of the table, requiring a nudge to slide it up and over
  • No fence included

For the Kreg:

Pros

  • Very solid positive lock at specific angles
  • Highly precise micro-adjustment
  • Nylon screws will not scratch miter slots

Cons

  • No fence included
  • Some reports of missing adjustment screws or poorly-fitting pivot mechanism out of the box

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side look at these productsspecs. You can view comparisons of the Delta 34-929 with other products

and comparisons of the Kreg KMS7101 with other products.

Delta 34-929Kreg KMS7101
Delta 34-929
Kreg KMS7101
Bar Dimensions3/4” W × 18 3/8” L × 3/8” D3/4” W × 24” L × 3/8” D
BrandDeltaKreg
Weight3 lbs1.1 lbs
Bar Stylerectangularrectangular
Fence Length7”
Precision0.01°
Stops90°, 75°, 67.5°, 60°, 45°, and 30°0°, 10°, 22.5°, 30°, and 45°
T-slot Adapter
Pros
  • Easily adjustable miter bar for a snug fit
  • Stop mechanism can be fine-tuned and stays accurate once set
  • Aluminum head is lightweight but sturdy
  • Very solid positive lock at specific angles
  • Highly precise micro-adjustment
  • Nylon screws will not scratch miter slots
Cons
  • Angle stops may be off by half a degree or so out of the box, requiring calibration
  • Metal adjustment screws can scrape miter slots over time
  • On some saws (like the DeWalt 745) the head might catch on the edge of the table, requiring a nudge to slide it up and over
  • No fence included
  • No fence included
  • Some reports of missing adjustment screws or poorly-fitting pivot mechanism out of the box
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