Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 10 minutes ago

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Here's my first look at the Jessem Mite-R-Excel II woodworking miter gauge, and how it compares to Incra, Woodpeckers and Sawstop products that I have in the shop. A miter gauge is a mush have for me, but is the Jessem worth the price? I'll offer some insight to help you make that decision.

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Incra V27 amzn.to/4tyOzjG

Sawstop Basic - Not Recommended-

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Vevor (Budget Option) amzn.to/3PiK2Uu

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro to Jessem Miter Gauge
0:18 How to Assemble Jessem Miter Excel 2 Miter Gauge
2:50 Extension feature Jessem Mite-R-Excel II Miter Gauge
3:05 Make Hex Ply sacrificial insert for Jessem miter gauge
4:52 One potential negative of Jessem miter gauge
5:24 How to adjust miter bar snuggers on Jessem miter gauge
5:59 Indexing aluminum fence feature on Jessem miter gauge
7:39 Flip Stop + micro adjust feature Jessem Miter Gauge
8:00 Competition / Other Miter Gauges
9:57 Two standout features
11:10 Conclusion and wrap up on Jessem Mite-R-Excel 2 miter gauge


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