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Sure-Loc™ Miter Gauge and Fence with Flipstop

A Couple years ago we reviewed the first Sure-Loc Miter Gauge from Rockler. It received great praise from our shop as a precision tool that we would be using a lot, and I must say this has come to pass. There are few occasions when I am working in the shop when I don't reach for this Miter Gauge.

When we first reviewed the Sure-Loc we noticed its 2.5 degree locking teeth limited the degree of angles slightly, for example if you needed to create a 5 sided frame, it wouldn't lock into a 72 degree angle. Well Rockler decided their Sure-Loc could use an upgrade. And its everything you would expect.

Now locking at 1-1/2º increments the range of angles you can set it at are greatly increased. They have also increased the length of the bar by 2" and their "no slop" design make it truly a device of accuracy.

The added flexibility of the 'Flipstop' turns the Sure-Loc into a tool you will hate to be without. I have used a good variety of miter gauges and now this is the only one that has a permanent place on my pegboard. I use it a lot and like to keep it handy.

Rockler have once again shown they are the Woodworker's tool company by taking a well designed tool and not simply sitting on their hands, they took the design and made it better and with their new design features your work will come out better.

How can I possibly not give this tool a 'Full Woody'.

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precision!, repeatable accuracy is what woodworking is all about. The new features make this miter gauge even better.

At around $120, you might think you can get along with your old miter gauge that's been hanging around the shop for years. I really believe good tools help make your projects all that much better and this is not a large investment for a precision tool.

I can't imagine living without my sure-loc, having worked with it for several years now, and the upgraded version with its new features make it all the more a tool you will NEED.