I second this idea. I have the V27 as well. I paid $50 new at a local store. I did the same thing with a 1x3 for a fence. I've been very happy with this.woodnthings said:Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/Incra-MITERV27-Miter-V27-Gauge/dp/B0007UQ2DW/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1386557129&sr=1-2&keywords=incra+miter+gauge I have this low end Incra, it's the cheapest AFAIK but I attack a 1 x 3 fence that extends across the face about 16" total I cut right into the fence, but not all the way through it. It works great!