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There is
nothing like cutting wood and trying such a device. I started with 90o and a
square box. The final corner came together exactly right. So I proceeded to a five and
then six sided box...just to see if it would give the same results.
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You can't really see from this distant view, but let me tell you, each corner was tight and ready for gluing without any fine tuning. |
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These are my first results. A 4, 5, and 6 sided box. All have tight fitting corners. I was going to cut all the boxes shown on the Incra Miter Gauge chart...up to 20 sides...but stopped here. It was obvious that the accuracy of the gauge is right on, and I didn't want to waste any more wood. |
This is the reason for the accuracy. The Incra Miter Gauge is a very precision tool. Place the indexing lever into a degree mark and you have that angle...no ifs, ands or buts. |
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There is an adjustment so that you can adjust to other than full degrees. But for the one half-degree angle that you will need (221/2), Incra has machined that angle into the gauge. They have thought of everything. |
The Incra Miter Gauge can also be used in the right miter slot. The angle index swings around with just a few screw adjustments. |
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I use a couple of bicycle
holding hooks keep the miter gauge safe and ready to use. The Incra Miter Gauge is a good
addition to the shop.
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While it is fun to cut plain stock to
test the accuracy of this device, the real purpose is in making great things from wood.
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