Router Table Mitre Gauges

Mitre stops for the best results on the milling table

If you want to make clean and precise miters or angles on a milling table, a high-quality miter stop is essential. It guides the workpiece safely through the milling cutter at a set angle. Unlike simple stops, a miter angle stop also allows precise cutting to length at internal, external, and intermediate angles such as 0°, 22.5°, 45°, or 60°. High-quality models also offer fine adjustment for millimeter-precise alignment. 

Technical features to look out for

• Guide rail dimensions and groove profile:
  Many professional systems use 19.05 mm or 3/4" guide rails or C-profile rails. The connection between the angle stop and the groove guide must fit precisely. 
• Detent points and locking function:
  Classic detent angles such as 0°, 22.5°, 45°, or 60° should be clearly definable and easy to adjust and lock in place. 
• Fine adjustment & scaling:
  Precise fine tuning, e.g., 0.02 mm or better, allows for small corrections at the centimeter level in order to compensate for dimensional deviations. 
• Material and sliding behavior:
  High-quality metal guides, such as anodized aluminum or steel, and lubricants ensure smooth sliding without play. Cheaper alternatives may cause inaccuracies.
• Length of the stop blocks:
  A longer stop, such as 350 mm, 458 mm, or more, provides greater stability and precision for large workpieces.

Angle joints, internal and external miters

Whether you want to make frame joints, miter strips, or bevel cuts: with the right miter angle stop, you can make internal angles, external angles for strips, or joints such as tenon joints with precision. Some models also offer flexible angle ranges up to 60°. A high-quality miter angle stop is essential for making clean miter cuts and angle joints on a milling table. When purchasing, pay particular attention to compatibility with the C-profile rail, locking points, fine adjustment, and material quality.