INCRA Miter 3000SE vs. Kreg KMS7102
Looking for a new miter gauge? Compare the benefits of the INCRA Miter 3000SE and Kreg KMS7102 and make a smart purchase!
Let’s compare these two miter gauges: the INCRA Miter 3000SE 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 INCRA has stops every 0.5° from 0° to 90°, plus 22.5° and 67.5° and can be set to other angles with 0.1° precision. The Kreg has stops at 0°, 10°, 22.5°, 30°, and 45° and can be set to other angles to 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 Miter 3000SE has a 49”-long fence and a stop that can be set with 1/32” precision. 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 are 3/4” wide and 3/8” deep. The bar on the Miter 3000SE is 20 1/4” long. The bar on the KMS7102 is 24” long. Both products 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 Miter 3000SE:
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
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
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and comparisons of the Kreg KMS7102 with other products.