iGAGING EZ Digital Miter Gauge

Instructions for Installing the iGAGING EZ Digital Miter Gauge and Fence

This section details the assembly and installation process for the iGAGING EZ Digital Miter Gauge and Fence.

Provided Tools

• 2 mm Allen hex key wrench
• 4 mm Allen hex key wrench

Provided Parts

• Digital Miter Gauge with Miter Bar
• Round Handle with 9 mm male thread, spring, ring, and plastic washer
• Two knobs with 6 mm male thread, washers, and oval nuts

Optional Accessories

The following accessories are available for the iGAGING EZ Digital Miter Gauge:

• 18" Extruded Aluminum Fence (Model: 36-0919-18) or 24" Extruded Aluminum Fence (Model: 36-0919-24), which includes:
  • 19" or 25" x 1/2" (15/32 nominal) sacrificial wood fence plywood
  • Three low-profile socket head 6 mm screws with oval nuts
  • Flip stop with 6 mm threaded knob, washer, and oval nut
  • 19" or 25" Self-stick rule with 16th & 1 mm graduations

Assembly Instructions

1. Install the round handle with the spring, steel ring, and plastic washer (in that order) onto the handle's threads. Screw the handle into the tap in the protractor cutout.

   [Visual guide for handle assembly step 1.]

2. If your tabletop has a t-miter slot, rotate the disk on the end of the miter bar to fit into that t-slot. Note: The miter bar is designed for standard 3/4" x 3/8" t-miter slots and U-miter slots. It is not compatible with non-standard miter slots found on brands like Ryobi and Shopsmith table saws.

   [Visual guide for handle assembly step 2.]

3. The miter bar features four spring plungers on its side. Use the provided 4 mm hex key wrench to adjust these plungers in or out to ensure a snug fit within the miter slot.

   [Visual guide for handle assembly step 3.]

4. Attach the sacrificial wood fence to the middle t-slot of the aluminum fence using the provided low-profile socket head screws and oval nuts.

   [Visual guide for handle assembly step 4.]

5. Attach the aluminum fence to the miter gauge face using the two provided threaded knobs, washers, and oval nuts. The knobs pass through the miter gauge slots and into the center t-track of the aluminum fence. Ensure the edge of the aluminum fence with the thin strip of plastic tape (to prevent tabletop scratches) is installed facing down.

   [Visual guide for handle assembly step 5.]

6. Install the flip stop into the top t-track of the aluminum fence using the provided washer and oval nut.

   [Visual guide for handle assembly step 6.]

Calibration

Before initial use, calibrate the Digital Miter Gauge using a 1-2-3 block or a carpenter's square. Align the long edge of the block or square along the tool's miter slot, with its short edge against the miter gauge's face. Ensure the miter gauge's face is square to the tool's miter slot.

To set the miter gauge to zero, press the Zero button briefly. Then, use the 2 mm hex key wrench to loosen the two small screws on the cursor. Align the cursor's zero mark precisely with the protractor's zero mark. Repeat this calibration process whenever the battery is changed or if calibration is lost.

[Illustration of the calibration process using a 1-2-3 block or square.]

Optional Part: 1-2-3 Block

• 1-2-3 Block - aluminum alloy, blue anodized with laser scale, squareness: 0.001" (Model: 36-123-A)

How to Use

Once calibrated, the Digital Miter Gauge is ready for use. Press the ON/OFF button to activate the display. The gauge will automatically turn off after approximately 4 minutes of inactivity, or you can turn it off manually by pressing the power button again.

To set the miter gauge to a specific angle, loosen the handle, then rotate the gauge until the desired angle is shown on the digital display. The gauge features protractor marks at 15°, 30°, and 45° to assist in quickly moving to approximate angles. Fine-tuning to the exact angle is done via the digital display.

A short press of the Hold/Flip button will lock the current display value. A long press will flip the display orientation.

The sacrificial wood fence is designed to be 1 inch longer than the aluminum fence. It should extend outwards to provide workpiece support close to the blade or bit, preventing damage to the aluminum fence, especially when set at an angle. The assembled fence can be slid left or right by loosening the knobs in the miter gauge slots.

[Close-up of the iGAGING EZ Digital Miter Gauge's digital display and control buttons (ON/OFF, ZERO, HOLD/FLIP) during operation.]

Specifications

• Measuring Range: -70° to +70° (left or right)
• Accuracy: ±0.2°
• Resolution: 0.05°
• Miter Bar Size: 18" x 3/4" x 3/8"
• Adjustable Plungers: 4
• Feature: T-Slot Disc
• Feature: Locking Handle
• Battery: CR2032 (included)

Safety Note: On a table saw, a miter gauge fence serves as a safety feature. If a workpiece tilts back into the blade, the blade's upward rotation can lift and propel the workpiece towards the user.