JDS 18-34 Accu-Miter 18-to-34-Inch Professional Miter Gauge

by JDS

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The JDS 18-34 Accu-Miter 18-to-34-Inch Professional Miter Gauge provides shot-pin accuracy for 90, 45, 30, 22-1/2, and 15-degree angles. Precise protractor scales measure out other angles, and a micro-adjusting flip stop keeps repetitive crosscuts accurate. The rigid front fence has a telescopic extension, and the adjustable bar ensures a perfect fit for your table saw.

From the Manufacturer

The Accu-Miter is the ultimate professional miter gauge! Built to last through years of serious work. Demanding craftsmen love the precision accuracy and convenient features that have distinguished the Accu-Miter for more than a decade. Exclusive features include: shot pin accuracy for 90-, 45-, 30-, 22-1/2- and 15-degree angles. Precise protractor scales for less frequently used angles, rigid front fence with telescopic extensions The new micro adjusting flip stop for accurate repetitive crosscuts. The new adjustable bar ensures a perfect fit to your table saw! The optional manual clamp safely and securely holds your workpiece in place. Includes 18-34 Accu-Miter, adjustable bar, and micro adjusting flip stop.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223UX
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 18-34
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,943 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Accu-Miter, Not Quite, January 3, 2001

By 

Richard Puszynski (Mt. Prospect, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: JDS 18-34 Accu-Miter 18-to-34-Inch Professional Miter Gauge (Tools & Home Improvement)

What every woodworker looks for is a jig that can be easily set and not checked. For the money spent on the Accu-Miter, I have been a bit disappointed in what the product has delivered. During assembly (some required) a screw that secures the mitre angle with the shot pin mechanism was stripped on delivery. I had to contact the manufacturer for a new part which delayed the use by a few weeks. The bar that slides in my table saw, router table and shaper is not a good fit. Since there is no way to adjust for bar width, there is play in the miter. This makes getting a perfect square cut a bit dicey. Every so often I have to check all the screws on the unit to make sure they have not come loose. In addition, when cutting longer stock, the miter unit/bar feels like it is flexing a bit. Overall, with careful attention and use, the tool does deliver pretty good results. However, getting good results takes a bit more work than one would expect from a unit of this price.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Accu-Miter has been improved, February 7, 2003

By 

David M. Germaine (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: JDS 18-34 Accu-Miter 18-to-34-Inch Professional Miter Gauge (Tools & Home Improvement)

... JDS has redesigned the bar so that it now has three adjustments along its length. If there is any slop in the slot, just turn the screw and it tightens right up. My Accu-Miter is rock solid in the slot.

The unit comes disassembled but the assembly process is actually fun. Each of the pieces is made to such a high quality and the instructions are so clear, you'll feel disappointed that there isn't more to do. The hold down is a little finiky, but maybe I'm not used to it enough.

I have been using two different cross cut sleds but this is the most accurate I've seen.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!!, February 11, 2004

By 

ron hrasna (Belmont, NH United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: JDS 18-34 Accu-Miter 18-to-34-Inch Professional Miter Gauge (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had one for a few months now and I just love it. this is one of the better purchase decisions I have made. Easy to set up, easy to use and I love the fact that cuts are repeatable with ease. Accuracy is great. I am a hobbyist and don't have a lot of time to devote to my hobby. This miter sure does make the time spend pleasurable.