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Delta 34-929 vs. INCRA Miter 1000HD

Looking for a new miter gauge? Compare the features of the Delta 34-929 and INCRA Miter 1000HD in order to make an informed purchase!

Well take a look at these two miter gauges: the Delta 34-929 and the INCRA Miter 1000HD.

Delta 34-929
INCRA Miter 1000HD

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 INCRA has stops every 1° from 0° to 90°, plus 22.5° and 67.5° and can be set to other angles with 0.1° 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. The Miter 1000HD has a 31-long fence and a stop that can be set to 1/32 precision.

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 of both miter gauges have a width of 3/4 and a depth of 3/8. The bar of the 34-929 has a length of 18 3/8. The bar of the Miter 1000HD has a length of 17 1/4. 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 Delta:

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 Miter 1000HD:

Pros

  • Positive stops every 1° from -90° to +90°
  • Precise 1/32” accuracy of the flip stop
  • Easy to add custom sub-fences
  • Nylon adjustment mechanism won’t scratch miter slots
  • Positive stops at all common angles

Cons

  • Steel head is heavier than aluminum models
  • Calibrating multiple scales on telescoping fence can be confusing

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 INCRA Miter 1000HD with other products.

Delta 34-929INCRA Miter 1000HD
Delta 34-929
INCRA Miter 1000HD
Bar Dimensions3/4” W × 18 3/8” L × 3/8” D3/4” W × 17 1/4” L × 3/8” D
BrandDeltaINCRA
Weight3 lbs
Bar Stylerectangularrectangular
Fence Length7”31”
Fence Stop Precisionn/a1/32”
Precision0.1°
Stops90°, 75°, 67.5°, 60°, 45°, and 30°every 1° from 0° to 90°, plus 22.5° and 67.5°
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
  • Positive stops every 1° from -90° to +90°
  • Precise 1/32” accuracy of the flip stop
  • Easy to add custom sub-fences
  • Nylon adjustment mechanism won’t scratch miter slots
  • Positive stops at all common angles
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
  • Steel head is heavier than aluminum models
  • Calibrating multiple scales on telescoping fence can be confusing
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