The Rip Gauge
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25½"
Maximum Stop Distance (648mm)
3
Swappable Kerf Tabs
2
Scales: Metric and Inch
2
Sides of the Blade
01 / KERF COMPENSATION
Sets multiple stops with a single reference. Kerf already factored in.
The Rip Gauge is a precision setup tool that positions stops at a fixed distance from a track saw blade so you can cut to a finished dimension without factoring in blade kerf. It replicates your blade kerf using one of three swappable plates (1.8mm, 2.2mm, or 2.4mm), so you set the carbon fiber extension to your desired finished measurement and the cut lands exactly on that dimension every time. No mental math. No subtracting kerf width. No double-checking before you cut.
- 3 swappable kerf tabs included (1.8mm, 2.2mm, 2.4mm)
- Kerf tabs store on-board the Rip Gauge
- Swap kerfs plates quickly
- Comfortable all-metal knob
02 / RANGE
Repeatable rips up to 25½" without re-measuring.
The Rip Gauge sets stops up to 25½" (648mm) from either side of your track saw's blade. This range covers most cabinet, furniture, and panel-cutting dimensions, including cabinet door widths, drawer fronts, face frames, and shelf depths. The Rip Gauge measures 30.312" (770mm) overall and works with stops on both sides of the blade. Use it to duplicate the dimensions of existing parts without measuring, set the gauge against your guide rail and slide your stops up to the carbon fiber extension. Made to work with Rip Stops, Flip Stops, and Parallel Guides.
- Sets stops up to 25½" (648mm)
- Works on both sides of the blade
- Duplicates existing part dimensions without measuring
- Pairs with Rip Stops, Flip Stops, and Parallel Guides
03 / COMPATIBILITY
Works with every major guide rail and track saw brand.
The Rip Gauge supports track saw blade kerfs of 1.8mm, 2.2mm, and 2.4mm through three swappable kerf tabs included with every unit. These three kerfs cover the most prevalent kerf widths of all major track saw blades, including Festool, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Mafell, Metabo, Milwaukee, WEN, and Grizzly. If your saw uses a standard kerf in that range, the Rip Gauge works with it out of the box.
- Festool, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Mafell
- Metabo, Milwaukee, WEN, Grizzly
- Any track saw with 1.8mm, 2.2mm, or 2.4mm blade kerf
- One Rip Gauge, multiple saws
04 / SIMPLICITY
One reference replaces calibration.
Traditional parallel guide systems require independent calibration of each guide and verification that both sides match, which verified buyers cite as the reason they switched from systems like TSO. The Rip Gauge is a single, physical reference for setting multiple Dash-Board Parallel Guides to precise dimensions off the blade with kerf already factored in on both sides of a guide rail. Set once, cut all day. Pull it back out tomorrow and set the same dimension in seconds.
- Single physical reference for both parallel guides
- No independent calibration of left and right
- Kerf already factored in on both sides
- Repeatable setups across multiple sessions
What’s in the box:
- 1 Rip Gauge
- 3 Kerf Plates (1.8mm, 2.2mm, 2.4mm)
Materials:
- Carbon fiber
- Aluminum
Specifications:
- Length = 30.312” (770mm)
- Width = 3.75” (95mm)
Key Features:
- Settings from 0" to 25 ½"/647mm
- Lightweight, rigid carbon fiber extension
- 3 swappable blade kerf tabs (1.8 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.4 mm)
- Kerf tabs store on-board
- Comfortable all-metal knob
- Works with any guide rail
- Works with stops on both sides of the blade.
Product Safety:
- Be mindful of pinch points
- Secure all hardware before use to avoid accidents or injury.
- Use appropriate lifting form to avoid injury
- Keep out of reach of children
- Workbenches and Outriggers not intended as standing platforms
- For safest operation please keep static loads below 300 lbs or 136 kg
- Disassembly or product alterations are not recommended
- Do not use products for uses other than intended
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Know Before You Buy
A rip gauge is a precision setup tool that positions stops at a fixed distance from a track saw blade so you can cut to a finished dimension without factoring in blade kerf. The Dash-Board Rip Gauge replicates your blade kerf using one of three swappable plates (1.8mm, 2.2mm, or 2.4mm), so you set the carbon fiber extension to your desired finished measurement and the cut lands exactly on that dimension every time.
The Rip Gauge can set stops up to 25 1/2" (648mm) from either side of your track saw's blade. This range covers most cabinet, furniture, and panel-cutting dimensions, including cabinet door widths, drawer fronts, face frames, and shelf depths. The Rip Gauge measures 30.312" (770mm) overall and works with stops on both sides of the blade.
The Dash-Board Rip Gauge supports track saw blade kerfs of 1.8mm, 2.2mm, and 2.4mm through three swappable kerf tabs included with every unit. These three kerfs cover the most prevalent kerf widths of all major track saw blades, including Festool, Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Mafell, Metabo, Milwaukee, WEN, and Grizzly. The kerf tabs store on-board the Rip Gauge, and swapping between them takes seconds with no tools.
The Rip Gauge works by replacing individual calibration of parallel guides with a single, kerf-corrected reference. Traditional parallel guide systems require independent calibration of each guide and verification that both sides match, which verified buyers cite as the reason they switched from systems like TSO. The Rip Gauge is a unique, single, physical reference for setting multiple Dash-Board Parallel Guides to precise dimensions off the blade with kerf already factored in on both sides of a guide rail.
The Dash-Board Rip Gauge includes one Rip Gauge unit and three Kerf Plates sized for 1.8mm, 2.2mm, and 2.4mm blade kerfs. The Rip Gauge is built from a lightweight, rigid carbon fiber extension and aluminum body and stores all three kerf tabs on-board. The unit measures 30.312" (770mm) long by 3.75" (95mm) wide and works with any guide rail brand using a standard kerf in the 1.8mm to 2.4mm range.




