Delta 34-929 vs. Kreg KMS7102

Shopping for a new miter gauge? Compare the features of the Delta 34-929 and Kreg KMS7102 and make an informed purchase!

Let’s take a look at these two miter gauges: the Delta 34-929 and the Kreg KMS7102.

Features & Benefits

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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 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 KMS7102 has a 24”-long fence.

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 miter gauges have a width of 3/4” and a depth of 3/8”. The bar on the 34-929 has a length of 18 3/8”. The bar on the KMS7102 has a length of 24”. Both 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 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 Kreg:

Pros

Precision-milled 24” fence
Very solid positive lock at specific angles
Highly precise micro-adjustment
Nylon screws will not scratch miter slots

Cons

Some reports of missing adjustment screws or poorly-fitting pivot pin out of the box

Comparison Chart

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

and comparisons of the Kreg KMS7102 with other products

	Delta 34-929	Kreg KMS7102

Bar Dimensions	3/4” W × 18 3/8” L × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 24” L × 3/8” D
Brand	Delta	Kreg
Weight	3 lbs	6 lbs
Bar Style	rectangular	rectangular
Fence Length	7”	24”
Fence Stop Precision	n/a
Precision		0.01°
Stops	90°, 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	Precision-milled 24” fence 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	Some reports of missing adjustment screws or poorly-fitting pivot pin out of the box
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