Setting-up the Miter Gauge
Install the T-Slot Washer
Optional: If your table saw has a t-slot style miter slot, you may
choose to install the washer on the end of your bar. Some people
like the washer, some don’t. It’s your choice if you install it. Use the
supplied screw to tightly attach the washer to the end of your
miter gauge.
Tip
If your saw has a t-slot that uses a different washer, remove the
washer from the miter gauge that came with the saw. Install the
washer on the Kreg Precision Miter Gauge bar using the screw pro-
vided with the Kreg Precision Miter Gauge.
Adjust the bar to the slot
Miter gauge accuracy begins with a miter gauge guide bar that
does not wiggle in the miter slot. It does not matter how good the
scales are or how accurately the miter gauge is machined if the bar
wiggles in the slot. If the bar wiggles, the miter gauge will not cut
accurately. Therefore, it is very important to eliminate the wiggle.
The Kreg Precision Miter Gauge uses a patented bar adjustment
system to custom fit the bar to the miter slot on your saw. There
are five nylon plugs installed in the bar, that adjust with the turn of
a small screwdriver.
You want to adjust these plugs to just “kiss” the edge of the miter
slot. You want them touching, but not putting any pressure on the
slot. If they touch, it eliminates the wiggle. However, if the plug puts
pressure on the miter slot, the bar will not slide easily or it will stick.
Here’s how to adjust the plugs:
1) Place the bar in the miter slot. Pull the miter gauge back so
the end of the bar sticks out and the plug is still in the slot.
Wiggle the bar to see if it moves.
2) If it does, pull the miter gauge back until the first nylon set
screw clears the edge of the table.
3) Adjust the nylon screw by turning it clockwise with a small
screwdriver.
4) Slide the bar forward in the slot & wiggle it to test the fit. If
it still wiggles, slide the bar backwards and turn the nylon
screw another 1/8 turn and test the fit again.
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Attach table slot washer to miter gauge bar.
Turn the bar adjustment plugs to fit table saw slot.
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