the exact width of the wood plus a little extra for planing The fence on one side so that the pin just goes over the other For example, the way to set a marking gauge for scribingĪ line for dovetailing is to set the gauge on one piece, with It exactly to another, without actually needing to know the exact Rather to allow you to take measurement from one item and transfer So gauges are used not to set specific lengths, but The measured parts are consistent, and the marked lines are truly Is - 0.500" as opposed to 0.560" the important thing is that It rarely matters what the exact measurement One of the most important concepts in woodwork is the idea of Tools in the shop, and consequently we stock a fair selection. Marking and mortise gauges are some of the most used measuring Will be a penciled line that is very precise (you've erased the For an even finer line, youĬan go over the penciled (scribed) line with an eraser.
This will leave a little lead on both edges of If you have trouble seeing the scribed line, takeĪ very sharp pencil, place the point in the scribed line at a slightĪngle to the wood and pull it along the scribed line. At that point, you should start again from the otherĮdge and meet your line in the middle (at the same setting but from Instead you should stop scribing before you reach Using the beam to control the amount of pressureĭon't run a gauge off the end or a board - this canĬause splintering. Of the beam on the work and then tilt the beam until the pin makesĬontact with the work. You get a consistent scribe line, rest one edge of the entire length To control the amount of pressure on the pin so that When you need one they can make layout much faster. These days in a modern shop they aren't used much, but Panel gauges are also extremely handy for marking locations in theĬenter of a panel. Parallel line for the width of the board. Planing one edge of a board true you would use a panel gauge to scribe a In the old days, before table saws and accurate rip fences, after A panel gauge's major use is in scribing boards to the correct With a beam that can go from a foot to several feet long, depending on theĪpplication. Handy with delicate operations, such as dealing with veneers.Ī panel gauge is basically a long marking gauge Nevertheless, a cutting gauge does come in Pin must be pretty sharp, I don't see much of a difference in use, although Basically, the theory behind this distinction is thatĬutting across grain with a knife is better than using a pin. The gauge illustrated and linkedĪt left is just one specific mortise gauge that we are using to illustrateĪ cutting gauge is a marking gauge with a knife (Note: we typically carry many different styles of the same gauge withĭifferent features at different prices. However, this convenience comes at a greater cost and complexity of mechanism. Is that the movable pin will stay put, independent of later fence adjustments.
Depending on the design, the movable pin is adjusted by If you have trouble getting both pins to scribe evenly,Ĭheck that both pins are at the same height. Gauge, and other types allow you to retract one pin into the fence, for Have single pin on the other side so you can use it as a regular marking
Some mortise gauges, called combination mortise gauges, There are dozens of mechanismsįor locking the fence on the beam, some using a captured wedge but moreĪ mortise gauge has 2 pins to scribe both sides of a mortise The pin is fixed and the fence slides to the correct location It is used primarilyįor scribing tenons and dovetail shoulder lines, and occasionally to mark There is a single pin to scribe one line. Click here for the entire Mortise and Marking Gauge department Click here for tips on using marking gauges Some basic terminology about marking gauges:Ī marking gauge has a fence that can be moved and lockedĪlong a beam. Short Guide to Mortise and Marking Gauges We carry a fairly diverse range of gauges.
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