Llama Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Just ordered an Incra 1000HD. I got it on amazon, and it'll be here tomorrow! Can't wait!! Certainly a major upgrade from the factory gauge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've had my eye on that for about bit. Let me know how you like it. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Sure thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Lyde Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I bought one of those just before Christmas. I'm sure you will like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I got one. It's sweet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Eric, I almost bought the 1000SE, but this one was only a little but more. Thinking I did good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yeah it's a nice gauge. I think I got mine for like 80 bucks on some blowout sale at Rockler a couple years ago. Your inner Melm is taking over. I guess building a massive bench will do that to ya. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I have two 1000's and two V.27's... Excellent tools, easy to set up, and they stay set up! I prefer shop-made fences and stops to Incra's extrusions and stops, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Don't worry Eric. It's not like I bought a dovetail jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Got the V120...interested to find out Mel how it works. On another note, I also have the TSLS and the Incra router table set up with the Jessem lift. Like the Incra stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Had my eye on this for a while too! Looking forward to your review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I have the 120 now, and my next one was going to be the 1000hd or the 3000se. Decisions.... You're gonna love it though Mel, they are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick2cd Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I have the 1000 as well. Love it! So much better than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Crawford Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I've had the 3000 for a few years, also have the table saw fence. Both are GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Everyone who has an incra miter gauge loves them. I had one and had the absolute worst time trying to get it calibrated. I was making picture frames and couldn't get the corner perfect to save my life. I ended up getting an osborne miter gauge because of its ease of calibration. But the osborne doesn't seem to hold the calibration as well as I would hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I have one too and they are very sweet! Glad to see you embracing your inner Norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Woodguy Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I got one on a Rockler sale a few Black Fridays ago and it's pretty sweet. But since then, I built a crosscut sled and more recently got a miter saw, so the Incra tends to collect dust. But it's not going anywhere, that Incra 1000HD is the Rolls Royce of miter gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 I got one on a Rockler sale a few Black Fridays ago and it's pretty sweet. But since then, I built a crosscut sled and more recently got a miter saw, so the Incra tends to collect dust. But it's not going anywhere, that Incra 1000HD is the Rolls Royce of miter gauges. Yeah I'm in the same boat. Mine gets most of its using when I'm cutting tenons on the TS. And now that I think about it, that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted January 21, 2014 Report Share Posted January 21, 2014 Fortunately PM sends out a good miter gauge with their shapers and saws. Ive since added two more PM factory ones that I just leave locked left and right at 45's leaving me with two locked at 90. We have a surplus place here local that I can buy all the factory PM ones I want for next to nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 My miter gauge arrived today around noon while I was at work! Very fast! I paid the extra $6 to have it here today instead of tomorrow.. Mainly just to see if the $6 would really get it here that quickly. And testing that timer that Amazon gives you. I think it had around 5 minutes left when I put the order in.Anyway, gauge arrived safely! Didn't get a chance to at with it tonight because I was making reindeer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Reindeer wins!! Congrats on the Incra! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Is this better than building a crosscut sled yourself. I've been debating on building one or buying an incra Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnorris1369 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Also wondering if it will work on my dewalt Jobsite table sawSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted February 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 These are now on sale for $115 at my local Rockler. Should be all Rocklers, but it's not on the website.D, can't see why it wouldn't work as long as you have a standard miter slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Is this better than building a crosscut sled yourself. I've been debating on building one or buying an incra Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Miter gauge and crosscut sled are two different tools that do different things with some crossover in the middle. They both make 90* crosscuts, but only the miter gauge can do miters, unless you set up an auxiliary fence on the sled...and then you're still limited to a single degree...unless you build 89 fences or a fence that is adjustable...and sure to be inaccurate. Aside from that, I find the crosscut sled to be a much more versatile and accurate tool, and easier to set up for repeatability It doesn't have to be calibrated once it's set...just check it once in a while to make sure things haven't moved. Common sense says having both is best. Mel's got you a good deal on a good gauge, and a sled can be built for nearly free with scraps lying around the shop. No point in limiting yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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