Incra V27 vs. Delta 34-928 Deluxe Table Saw Miter Gauge

[VarnishingBob]

Hi all,

Both of these miter gauges qualify for the Amazon 20% off and have free shipping right now. There doesn't seem to be a lot of reviews of the Delta, and I haven't been able to get my hands on one to see how I like it. From the picture, description and reviews, it looks like a nice update to their traditional miter gauge. I'd be curious to hear some opinions of folks who've used either of these, or better yet both! Which is the better deal? Just to save time, here are the links:

Delta 34-928:
http://tinyurl.com/2rhsm4

Incra V27:
http://tinyurl.com/yuw7cz

Thanks,
Bob

[Whaler]

I have the Incra V27 and think that it is great. Other than your link to a picture I haven't seen the Delta.

[psal2]

I have the Incra V27 and the Hart Design Miter Gauge Fence
http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11340

Works great and is accurate. Go for the V27.

[Knottscott]

The Incra is accurate, easy to use, and not bad to adjust. I've also put a Hart fence on mine, plus added a larger handle. It offers 4 adjusters along the miter bar to take up in slop, and has a nylon pad along the bottom of the protractor to provide very low friction drag. I have mine set up to where there's no slop and can still flick the gauge with my thumb from the front to the back of the saw...it just skates. It also has positive stops in 5 degree increments plus a few at popular angles. I don't know much about the Delta, and it's very possible I'm mistaken, but it looks to me to be more along the lines of a stock gauge than the Incra. At the very least, the Incra is a proven performer in this price range and a pretty safe bet IMO.

http://www.epinions.com/content_195368423044

[p8ntblr]

I have mine set up to where there's no slop and can still flick the gauge with my thumb from the front to the back of the saw...it just skates.

http://www.epinions.com/content_195368423044

Did you do/add anything special to accomplish this? I have an older Ridgid and just ordered the V27. My stock miter gauge has a little bit of play side to side and fear I may have the same results with the incra. any advice to get rid of any unnecessary play?

[Knottscott]

Did you do/add anything special to accomplish this? I have an older Ridgid and just ordered the V27. My stock miter gauge has a little bit of play side to side and fear I may have the same results with the incra. any advice to get rid of any unnecessary play?

You just need to tweak the bar expanders until the slop is gone, but not so tight as to restrict motion...oh, and I need to remove the fence to get it glide that far! ...but the point being that it can be tweaked to glide very easily with no side to side play.

You can take a punch and dimple the edge of a stock miter bar to take up some slop, but the protactor still isn't likely to match the accuracy of a good aftermarket gauge.

[Jeffrey Schronce]

I agree, go with Incra or some other leader in the field. I can not imagine why an educated consumer would buy the Delta at that price.

[eezlock]

Incra nad Delta miter gauges

The Delta one pictured is a slight upgrade from their standard miter gauge
at least it is somewhat adjustable to the miter slots where the standard on
is not. The incra V-27 is a big upgrade over many of the miter gauges out there on the market. It has (4) adjustable discs that allow the user to customer fit the miter bar to the table slots for a perfect fit( it only takes
about 10 or 15 minutes) to do if you follow the instructions that come with the gauge. There are several aftermarket fences that can be attached and used with the V-27 that add a lot of versatality/use to the gauge and make it all the more enjoyable and accurate. I have the V-27, and would not trade it for anything else that I have ever seen so far! It is very reliable, accurate,
and once you use it, you will be glad you have it! eezlock

[dlminehart]

Do either of these miter gauges work with the BT3100?

[Ken Massingale]

Do either of these miter gauges work with the BT3100?

David, if you have the dual miter slots or equivilent, yes. I first got a V27 when I had my BT3000 and soon didn't use the sliding miter table any more.

[p8ntblr]

Does the Hart fence come with everything you need to attach to the miter gauge (hardware, mounting block, etc)?

[VarnishingBob]

Well, it looks like the Incra wins pretty easily! What appealed to me about the Delta was the heavy duty casting, it just looks more robust than the Incra. And it would look really nice on the new to me PM66 I bought from a friend who was moving away. He kept his miter gauge though which is why I'm in the market. It looks pretty traditional, but they've added the detents for the standard angles, which seem to be what I use. I'm not sure what I'd use all the detents for on the Incra, but there don't seem to be any negatives from owners.

Thanks for the comments,
Bob

[Richard]

Get the Deluxe Delta Mitre gauge. If you want to save a little money get the EB3 which in the same as the Delta but with a minor change.

http://www.osbornemfg.com/

[Knottscott]

Get the Deluxe Delta Mitre gauge. If you want to save a little money get the EB3 which in the same as the Delta but with a minor change.

http://www.osbornemfg.com/

Richard - I think you're confusing the Delta model that was mentioned with another that's an EB-3 clone.

These are the two being compared (both in the $50-$60 range:
Delta 34-928 Deluxe:


V27:


The model you're thinking of is over $150:

[Andrew Benedetto]

http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/10775

$60 w. 24" fence,stop, hdw. & V27 might be the best deal if you want a fence & microadj. stop too.

The Delta you asked about(not the EB3) is not much better than a stock Delta gauge but on that note, I used my 70's CM for years w. hold down kit and never had an issue, just nowhere as nice as the Incra's.