Delta 34-929 vs. INCRA Miter 3000SE

Considering a new miter gauge? Compare the benefits of the Delta 34-929 and INCRA Miter 3000SE in order to make an informed purchase!

We’ll take a look at these two miter gauges: the Delta 34-929 and the INCRA Miter 3000SE.

Features & Benefits

For more information, read more in our roundup of 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 0.5° from 0° to 90°, plus 22.5° and 67.5° and can be set to other angles to 0.1° precision.

Fence

A fence attached to the miter gauge’s 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 3000SE has a 49”-long fence and a stop that can be set with 1/32” precision.

Bar Style & Size

You want to choose a miter gauge that fits your table saw’s miter slots, both in size and shape. Most miter slots are 3/4” wide and 3/8” deep, 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 won’t fit.

The bars on both gauges are 3/4” wide and 3/8” deep. The bar on the 34-929 is 18 3/8” long. The bar on the Miter 3000SE is 20 1/4” long. Both miter gauges have a rectangular-shaped bar and come with an adapter for T-slots.

Pros & Cons

Let’s 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 INCRA:

Pros

Positive stops every 1/2° 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

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

and comparisons of the INCRA Miter 3000SE with other products

	Delta 34-929	INCRA Miter 3000SE

Bar Dimensions	3/4” W × 18 3/8” L × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 20 1/4” L × 3/8” D
Brand	Delta	INCRA
Weight	3 lbs
Bar Style	rectangular	rectangular
Fence Length	7”	49”
Fence Stop Precision	n/a	1/32”
Precision		0.1°
Stops	90°, 75°, 67.5°, 60°, 45°, and 30°	every 0.5° 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 1/2° 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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