Key Features
Dead-On Alignment Built to align your saw blade and rip fence to the left-hand miter slot so your table saw cuts cleaner and tracks straighter. That means fewer burn marks, less guessing, and more confidence in every setup. Auto-Fit Slot Design The Woodpeckers SG-WP Saw Gauge uses precision ground steel pins to automatically fit 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch miter slots. No tools, no fiddling, and no setup routine before you get to work. Shop-Ready Kit You get the gauge, pins, cradle pin, and a molded case with foam insert. It stays protected in storage and is easy to grab when it is time for a table saw tune-up.
Overview
Woodpeckers SG-WP Saw Gauge is a table saw alignment gauge for woodworkers who want accurate blade and fence setup without wasting time on trial-and-error adjustments. This is a saw alignment gauge designed for aligning a table saw blade and rip fence to the left-hand miter slot. Model Number: SG-WP. If your saw leaves burn marks on rip cuts or your miter gauge cuts never feel quite right, this tool goes straight to the usual cause: misalignment between the slot, blade, and fence.
The big advantage here is repeatable accuracy with less setup hassle. The gauge uses three precision ground steel pins to automatically adjust to the width of the miter slot, so it works with either 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch slots. That matters because you are not stopping to shim, tweak, or chase a sloppy fit before you can even start checking alignment. Slide it in the slot, reference the blade or fence, and read the dial.
The dial indicator gives you 1 inch of travel, includes a rotation counter, and reads in one-thousandth of an inch graduations. In real shop use, that means you can make very fine corrections instead of eyeballing blade alignment and hoping for the best. The adjustable scale and bezel also help when you want to zero out your reference and track changes clearly while dialing in your setup.
Woodpeckers also gave this gauge a genuinely practical design for table saw tuning. The patented body and pin arrangement are meant to fit the miter slot smoothly without tools or calibration. Another useful detail is that it can hold one distance for blade alignment and then quickly reset to another location for rip fence alignment. That saves time when you are checking both parts of the saw in one session instead of starting over each time.
This saw accessory can also be used to measure the arbor, which adds a little more value for anyone maintaining or troubleshooting their saw. It is not just a one-trick shop gadget that gets used once and forgotten. For woodworkers who care about cut quality, blade tracking, and accurate fence setup, this is one of those tools that helps you get more out of the saw you already own.
Storage and transport are handled well, too. The Woodpeckers SG-WP Saw Gauge includes a molded case with a foam insert, so the gauge and pins have a dedicated place instead of getting knocked around in a drawer. That matters with precision tools. If you want the dial to stay trustworthy, protecting it between uses is part of the job.
This tool makes the most sense for woodworkers, cabinet shops, furniture builders, and serious DIY users who tune their own table saws and expect accurate results. If you are the kind of user who notices burning on rip cuts, inconsistent joinery, or a fence that never seems to stay true, this is a smart buy. If you never adjust your saw and do not care about precision, it is probably more tool than you need. For anyone who does care, it solves a very real setup problem in a simple, repeatable way.
Set Up Your Saw Faster
This gauge is built for the part of table saw ownership nobody brags about but everybody needs. It lets you check blade and rip fence alignment from the miter slot so you can correct problems before they show up in the cut.
- Designed to align both the saw blade and rip fence to the left-hand miter slot
- Can reset to a different location quickly when moving from blade checks to fence checks
Fits Common Miter Slots Without Fuss
The self-adjusting pin system is the whole reason this tool is faster to use than makeshift alignment methods. It is made to fit snugly and travel smoothly in the slot instead of needing tools or calibration every time you pull it out.
- Works with 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch miter slots
- Uses three precision ground steel pins for automatic fit
Precision You Can Actually Read
The dial indicator is what turns this from a simple reference tool into a real tuning tool. Fine graduations let you see small changes clearly, which is exactly what you need when you are dialing in a blade or fence.
- 1 inch dial indicator travel with rotation counter
- One-thousandth of an inch graduations with adjustable scale and bezel
Protected Between Tune-Ups
Precision tools do not belong loose in a drawer. The included molded case keeps the gauge and pins organized, protected, and ready to travel between the bench, jobsite, or storage shelf.
- Includes molded carrying and storage case
- Foam insert helps protect the gauge and loose components
What’s in the Box
- (1) Woodpeckers Saw Gauge (SG-WP)
- (2) Precision Pins
- (1) Cradle Pin
- (1) Molded Carrying / Storage Case
Key Specifications
| Product Type | Saw alignment gauge |
|---|---|
| Miter Slot Compatibility | 5/8 in and 3/4 in |
| Dial Indicator Travel | 1 in |
| Graduation | 0.001 in |
| Weight (lbs) | 5.0 lbs |
| Arbor Measurement Capability | Yes |
| Case Included | Yes |
| Made In | USA, with exception of the dial |
Compatibility
Miter Slot Fit Works with left-hand table saw miter slots measuring 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch wide. Table Saw Setup Tasks Built for aligning the saw blade and rip fence, and can also be used to measure the arbor.
Built For
Woodworking Cabinet Shops Furniture Building Table Saw Setup Rip Fence Alignment Blade Alignment Shop Maintenance Serious DIY / Hobbyist
Pro Tip
Set the Woodpeckers SG-WP Saw Gauge for blade alignment first, then reset to your fence location without tearing down the setup. That makes it easier to chase one variable at a time and get the whole saw tuned faster.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
Woodpeckers SG-WP Saw Gauge is the kind of shop tool that pays for itself in cleaner cuts
If you care about what your table saw is actually doing, this gauge gives you a fast, repeatable way to tune it right.
- Who it’s for: Woodworkers, cabinetmakers, and serious DIY users who want accurate blade and fence alignment instead of guessing from cut results.
- Why it stands out: The self-adjusting fit for 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch slots, plus a real dial indicator with 0.001 inch graduations, make it much more practical than improvised alignment methods.
- Worth knowing: This is a precision setup tool, not a cutting accessory. If your saw is already dialed in and you never touch the settings, you may not use it often, but when you need it, you will be glad you have it.
Common Questions
- What does this tool do? It aligns a table saw blade and rip fence to the left-hand miter slot so the saw can cut more accurately.
- What miter slot sizes does it fit? It works with 5/8 inch and 3/4 inch miter slots.
- How fine are the readings? The dial indicator reads in one-thousandth of an inch graduations and has 1 inch of travel.
- Can it do anything besides blade and fence alignment? Yes. It can also be used to measure the arbor.
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