Any experience with the WP Exact 90 as an alternative to MFT3 crosscuts?

[Davis DVM]

Hi guys.  I wasn't using my Kapex much (sold it) and decided to use my MFT3 for crosscutting med/long boards 3-10 inches wide (I rarely use sheet goods).  I bought the MFT extension table to support longer boards and it has gone pretty well other than having to check for square virtually every time I make a cut.  Sometimes I just cannot get precise 90 degree cuts so I'm looking for an alternative.  I'm using the new version of the cordless saw, TSC KEB.  New blade, btw, is terrific.  In summary tho, I'm really frustrated in not being able to keep the MFT setup square.  Seems to be the brackets at the left edge that hold the fence secure that cause most of my issues and require frequent adjustment.

The Woodpecker Exact 90 miter gauge is unique not only because of the fixed angle but because of the relatively long fence (22.5 inches I believe).  I have a SawStop PCS so I'm thinking the Exact 90 might be easier and more consistent for me cutting the relatively narrow boards that are typically 24-36 inches long.  They would be supported by the long fence and Woodpecker's clever "flop stop" thing.

So if any of you have been down this road or have comments I'd love to hear from you.
best

 

[Peter_C]

I would use a crosscut sled on my table saw. If you don't have one already I highly recommend building a crosscut sled. They are super useful especially for safely cutting small pieces.

Still your MFT should cut straight. There are Slop Stops available and worst case new brackets from Dashboard depending on where the movement is coming from.

I have found the JessEm miter gauge to be accurate and can't see any reason for a 90* only non miter gauge.

 

[Birdhunter]

I never fail to get perfect 90 degree cuts on my MFT, but never use the protractor, just dogs.

I also agree with Peter C about using a sled. I’ve got several sleds and typically build them to use two runners.

 

[Davis DVM]

thanks.  the WP exact 90 has a very long miter bar that allows you to pull it back for larger workpieces, compared with most other miter gauges, probably the only real advantage.

 

[dashboardpws]

I would use a crosscut sled on my table saw. If you don't have one already I highly recommend building a crosscut sled. They are super useful especially for safely cutting small pieces.

Still your MFT should cut straight. There are Slop Stops available and worst case new brackets from Dashboard depending on where the movement is coming from.

I have found the JessEm miter gauge to be accurate and can't see any reason for a 90* only non miter gauge.

We prefer to think of it as "best case."

 

[Birdhunter]

I don’t see any real value in a single angle miter gauge.

If you are not getting repeatable 90 degree cuts on your MFT, there is a problem somewhere in your set up or something is moving when it shouldn’t be.

I keep it simple. No protractor. Just 4 dogs and a Woodpeckers framing square. Prior to installing the DashBoard hinge, I used a SlopStop.

I check for squareness occasionally and the setup is always square and produces perfect cuts.