PRODUCTS THAT PERFORM (April 1988)
     Most table-saw miter gauges have difficult-to-read scales. And more often than not, the setting is just an estimation of the true angle. Not so with the DUBBY cutoff fixture. It has a large, easy-to-read Mylar angle scale and a long, sturdy backstop (fence) attached to a sliding platform, providing plenty of support for large workpieces. And, we've never seen a more accurate miter fixture than this one.
      What makes the DUBBY so accurate? The large, precise scale helps. But here's the secret: When you set up the DUBBY, you reference the sliding table, fence, and angle guide to the saw blade, not to the miter slot in the table. We fitted the DUBBY to an old Sears table saw with a reputation for inaccurate crosscuts and miters. The fixture enabled the saw to make exact cuts every time, even on wide boards.
     The sliding table attaches to a guide bar, which rides in the miter slot on your saw table. When you order the fixture, specify your saw brand and model so the manufacturer can provide the right-sized guide bar and table.
     We'd recommend the DUBBY to anyone who is interested in doing careful, precision work. We did find that it takes some time for initial setup, which must be done carefully to ensure complete accuracy.