Description:

Key Features

Fast Setup Dial in blade height and fence spacing in seconds instead of sneaking up on the cut with repeated test passes. Magnetic Stack These magnetic setup shims stick together so the stack stays organized while you build the exact spacing you need. More Than Table Saws The FastCap MAG SHIM STANDARD works for table saw setup, drill press depth setting, routing tasks, and general spacing work around the shop.

Overview

The FastCap MAG SHIM STANDARD is a magnetic setup shim set built for fast, repeatable machine setup in the shop. This is a shim set designed for setting table saw blade height, fence spacing, and other tool adjustments with less trial and error. Model Number: MAG SHIM STANDARD. If you do cabinet work, trim work, or general woodworking and want cleaner setups without wasting stock on test cuts, this is the kind of small shop accessory that earns its keep quickly.

The big advantage here is speed with control. Instead of eyeballing blade height or nudging a fence back and forth, you can stack the magnetic shims together and create a known offset in seconds. That matters on a table saw where a small change affects fit, reveal, and cut quality. It also helps on drill presses when you need to repeat a depth setting without measuring from scratch every time.

FastCap built this around a simple idea that works in the real world: magnetic pieces are easier to manage than loose, non-magnetic setup gauges. The shims stay together while you build your stack, which cuts down on fumbling and makes it easier to grab the exact combination you want. For anyone working around cast iron tops, steel fences, or other metal machine parts, that magnetic hold is a practical feature, not a gimmick.

This standard version is aimed at inch-based shop work. Based on the included components, you get a mix of 1/8 inch shims, 1/16 inch spacers, a 1/8 inch plus 0.15 inch shim, and a blade piece, which gives you several ways to create common setup dimensions for woodworking machines and spacing tasks. That flexibility is what makes the set useful beyond one machine or one operation.

It is also a good fit for routing, mortising, drawer and face frame spacing, and general fixture setup where repeatability matters more than guesswork. If you bounce between machines during a project, having a compact magnetic shim set nearby can save time every time you change depth, height, or stand-off spacing.

Who should buy it? Woodworkers, cabinet installers, finish carpenters, and serious DIYers who care about fast, accurate setups. If your work depends on repeatable reveals, consistent depths, or clean machine adjustments, the FastCap MAG SHIM STANDARD is a smart shop helper. It is not a power tool, but it directly improves how accurately your power tools get set up.

Set Machines Faster With Repeatable Spacing

When you already know the spacing you want, a magnetic shim set is faster than measuring from scratch every time. The pieces stack together quickly, stay organized in your hand, and help you repeat machine settings with less back-and-forth adjustment.

• Designed for table saw blade height and fence spacing setup
• Also useful for drill press depth setting and general shop spacing work
• Magnetic pieces stick together for quick, controlled stacking

What's in the Box

• (7) 1/8 in. shims
• (2) 1/16 in. spacers
• (1) 1/8 in. + 0.15 in. shim
• (1) Blade

Key Specifications

Built For

Woodworking Cabinet Installation Finish Carpentry Shop Setup Table Saw Setup Drill Press Setup Routing Tasks DIY / Hobbyist

Tool Nut's Take

Tool Nut's Take

FastCap MAG SHIM STANDARD is one of those small shop helpers that saves more time than it looks like it should

If you care about repeatable machine setup, this shim set is a fast, practical way to stop guessing and start dialing in known spacing.

• Who it's for: Woodworkers, cabinet guys, trim carpenters, and serious DIYers who set up table saws, drill presses, routers, or jigs on a regular basis.
• Why it stands out: The magnetic stack is the whole point. It keeps the pieces together while you build the spacing you need, which is a lot less annoying than juggling loose gauges.
• Worth knowing: This is the standard inch-based version, so make sure that matches the way you work before you buy. If your shop lives in metric, FastCap makes that version too.

Common Questions

• What is the FastCap MAG SHIM STANDARD used for? It is used to set table saw blade height, fence spacing, and drill press depth, and it can also help with general spacing tasks in woodworking setups.
• Is this the inch or metric version? This is the standard inch-based version, identified by the model number MAG SHIM STANDARD.
• Do the shims stick together? Yes. The product is described as magnetic shims, and the magnetic design is intended to let you stack them together for quick setup.