MATCHFIT Setup Gauge

Record your blades actual kerf (including runout) by trimming it into the Setup Gauge. This serves as a template to set up your Dado Stop for a fast, precise dado cut. Best of all there's no dado blade required.

Your fastest dados ever.

• Blade kerf template for precise Dado Stop setup.
• Record blade/saw combination for future reference.
• 11/32" blade height gauge for cutting relief grooves on table saw.
• 3/8" depth gauge for setting dovetail router bit cutting depth.

Setup dados in a fraction of the time.

Step 1

Cut a scrap piece of MDF to template on side of your kerf.
Without moving the fence, clamp the Setup Gauge to a crosscut sled, contacting the cut piece.

 

Step 2

Set blade height to the center of the notch.
Remove MDF piece and push Setup Gauge through the cut.

 

Step 3

The material trimmed out is an exact replica of the blades kerf, including runout. The resulting gap is used to account for the kerf when setting Leg 2 of the Dado Stop.