Planer Alignment Gauges

Using a MasterGage precision alignment gauge with your planer enhances both safety and performance through precise setup and operation. By ensuring proper blade alignment, the gauge significantly reduces the risk of kickback and binding, contributing to a safer working environment. It improves cut quality by maintaining consistent knife positioning and verifying parallelism between rollers and knives, which leads to better surface finishes and uniform thickness across multiple boards. The gauge also minimizes setup time with quick and accurate alignment checks, allowing for efficient workflow and reducing the likelihood of rework. Regular use promotes reliable calibration processes, enhancing operator confidence and supporting long-term tool maintenance by identifying misalignments early. Overall, the MasterGage precision alignment gauge facilitates accurate depth settings and ensures squareness of cuts, resulting in improved joint fitment and better overall tool performance.

The following MasterGage precision alignment tools are designed for use with a Planer

MasterGage® Professional Package

The MasterGage/Professional is a truly revolutionary tooling system, designed specifically for the woodworker. The MasterGage/Professional will allow you to Align-Calibrate-Tune Up-Set Up and Troubleshoot any piece of woodworking machinery you own or intend to purchase.

MasterGage® Classic Package

The MasterGage/Classic shares the same superb workmanship and precision manufacturing quality as the Professional. The only difference is that the Classic model does not have the Protractor or the “Instant Recall” features. The MasterGage/Classic can Align – Calibrate – Troubleshoot – Tune Up – and Set Up/Reset Up all wood working machinery that require non-angular measurement.

Planer Blade Setting Gauge – Black Series

The Black Series Planer Jig is designed for most stationary planers with 3 bladed steel cutter heads UP to 18 inches wide.

1-2-3 MicroGage

The new 1-2-3 MicroGage offers precise measuring accuracy in a compact package. Take the combination of a precise 1-2-3 MicroGage and a dial indicator.