The Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge determines precise miter and bevel angles with +/- .1 degree accuracy. The digital clarity of the backlit LED screen easily identifies angles and reads right side up, even when upside down, to increase the accuracy of the cutting task. Reads angles up to 50 right and 50 left of 0. The locking handle securely locks the miter head in position and three adjustable expansion points are featured for precise table-slot fit. The 15 in. extruded aluminum fence extends the work area while the magnetic blade attachment attaches to the miter bar for blade-to-table squaring and angle adjustment. For use with all bench, portable and stationary tools with a standard 3/4-in. miter-gauge slot.
Average Customer Rating:
3.4 out of 5
7 of 9 (78%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
45
ironpony,December 8, 2008
By ironponyfrom Lakewood Colorado
"I purchased the miter gauge for my Craftsman table saw. The gauge fits the groove perfectly. I have had the miter gauge for two months now and I am very happy with it. I have had the same batterys in the gauge since I got it and they are still good. I find the gauge to be very accurate and it is really worth the price I paid for it. There are two things that I don't like, the first is that the battery compartment door is very easy to open accidently and the second is the two fence lock levers are rather small and hard to grip but they are minor problems. I would recommend this gauge to anyone that use a table saw."
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
45
More accurate than the miter that came with my saw,November 22, 2008
By Salmofrom Rockland, Maine
"I think it's a quality miter for the money. Easy to use and my miter cuts are definitely more accurate than with the miter that came with my table saw. I would recommend this to my friends"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
55
miter guage,October 29, 2008
By RLFrostfrom Ohio
"I have just finished an entire summer living with this gauge. Frankly, I am not sure how I got along without it. My eyes aren't what they used to be. I built the gauge into my home made sliding table, and it has worked flawlessly through hundreds of cuts. I just finished a cherry table and chair set. The chairs have 8 degree compound miters, and every one is right on the money. In fact, the parts for all the chairs were interchangeable.
I have no doubt that I could have made these angles by measuring each setup diligently, since I have done it many times before in six decades of woodworking; but I never would have believed how effortlessly I was able reproduce compound miters. As for the cover and battery, I have had no trouble with either, but I did build the gauge into my sliding table.
If you are worried about the accuracy of your current miter gauge, or you just want to be able to reproduce angles exactly, buy one of these gauges, make sure you have a good accurate square to adjust it in the first place (otherwise it will not be accurate), and make your life easier. It will take you about 15 minutes with a good square to align it with your saw blade, but it will stay spot on unless you drop it. Follow the advice in the manual to make sure that you move the gauge to the same spot on the table for each adjustment.
This was a remarkable good investment for me. RL"
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
15
Very Poor Product,October 9, 2008
By t42rexfrom Texas
"This miter gauge is not up to my standards. For angles it is mostly unusable. After you get it to the drgrees you want and start to tighten it down it will move up to 2/10's of a degree. I've finally got it set on 90 degrees and am afraid to move it because it is so hard to line up. It eats batteries. I've used the original that came with it and 2 more sets in 6 months and I do not turn it on unless I want to check to see if it has moved. This has definately got to be a failure in design or workmanship. I would not recommend this tool."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
45
Works,October 1, 2008
By DCS1from Las Cruces, NM
"The 1st one I got, the battery door was broken. I returned it and waited until it was in stock at the local store. My local store sales people were totally inept. I had to talk to 5 salespeople in tools to have some one finally find it and I purchased my 2nd one. It is accurate, easy to use and a good buy. It is accurate to .1 degree and hold that thru most of it's 50 degree range. I would like a better handle for people with large hands."
Review 6 for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
55
Superior Quality replaces favorite tool,June 21, 2008
By nulesusfrom Indiana
"I give it 5 stars because not only can I rotate and switch bits in seconds. I can also remove the bits and use a bit that is not your standard p1 p2 etc. If I need to repeatedly use a torx bit, simply remove the p1 and insert a torx. Or any other uncommon bit. This tool is tough. Well engineered built well. I have a similar product that is cheap plastic and more bulky. Needless to say it has been replaced by this customizable tool. Thanks Craftsman!"
0 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
45
Great Tool,May 30, 2008
By brindisifrom Apulia Station, NY
"For the rater that complained about no hold down, why not add your own in the T track slots? The ProMiter-100 also does not include one, is no more accurate and built about the same. It sells for $399.00!! I do agree that the battery cover could be made better but still it is an extremely great buy when compared to the alternatives!!"
Review 8 for Craftsman Digital Miter Gauge
Rating
15
Not Impressed,May 26, 2008
By Omalley6507from Owego, NY
"One would figure for $80 that a decent mitre guage would have a hold down clamp with it or at least available as an add on. Spend the extra money and buy an Incra Jig if you need precision cuts. I also had issues with the battery cover. This unit needs a work piece hold down clamp and a better handle for holding on to it while feeding it into the blade. Save your money!"
"I waited about 6 months for these to become available. I finally was able to purchase one at my local Sears store. I read the instructions and found out that it required 2 AAA battries so I ran out picked up some new ones and headed back to the shop.
I opened the battery door, AND IT FELL OFF ! THE 1 CENT HINGED PLASTIC DOOR FELL OFF !!
This said, I was able to duct tape the door closed so I could try it out. It is extremely accurite. I used a sign bar and gage blocks to check the cuts at 15, 22.5, 30 and 45 degrees. It was within 15minutes in all instances.
