INCRA Miter 3000SE vs. POWERTEC 71142

Looking for a new miter gauge? Compare the benefits of the INCRA Miter 3000SE and POWERTEC 71142 in order to make an informed purchase!

We’ll take a look at these two miter gauges: the INCRA Miter 3000SE and the POWERTEC 71142.

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 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. The POWERTEC has stops every 5° between 0° and 60°, plus 22.5°.

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 71142 has a 7”-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 71142 is 17 3/4” long. 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 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 POWERTEC:

Pros

Positive stops every 5° up to 60°
Nylon adjustment discs won’t scratch your miter slots
Supports both rectangular and T-slot miter slots

Cons

No fence included in standard bundle
Some customers report it can’t be adjusted wide enough for certain table saw miter slots
Shape of locking mechanism leaves a tiny bit of play

Comparison Chart

Here is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the INCRA Miter 3000SE with other products

and comparisons of the POWERTEC 71142 with other products

	INCRA Miter 3000SE	POWERTEC 71142

Bar Dimensions	3/4” W × 20 1/4” L × 3/8” D	3/4” W × 17 3/4” L × 3/8” D
Brand	INCRA	POWERTEC
Weight		2.6 lbs
Bar Style	rectangular	rectangular
Fence Length	49”	7”
Fence Stop Precision	1/32”	n/a
Precision	0.1°
Stops	every 0.5° from 0° to 90°, plus 22.5° and 67.5°	every 5° between 0° and 60°, plus 22.5°
T-slot Adapter
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	Positive stops every 5° up to 60° Nylon adjustment discs won’t scratch your miter slots Supports both rectangular and T-slot miter slots
Cons	Steel head is heavier than aluminum models Calibrating multiple scales on telescoping fence can be confusing	No fence included in standard bundle Some customers report it can’t be adjusted wide enough for certain table saw miter slots Shape of locking mechanism leaves a tiny bit of play
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