Square Brass Plated Beech Mortise & Marking Gauge 8 by Joseph Marples, Manufactured in Sheffield, England
These gauges use the best quality beech from plantation grown/FSC sources with modern square head pattern. All gauges are offered with either plain heads or inset brass face wear plates. The head is secured to the stem with a plastic thumbscrew. Marking Gauge – for marking parallel lines to edge with the grain. Cutting Gauge – for scoring across the grain and can also be used for gutting strips of wood veneer and small rebates. The cutter is secured in place with a brass wedge which also enables removal for sharpening the cutter. Combination Marking & mortise Gauge – combines two functions; one side is for laying out mortises by means of two spurs, one adjustable with a brass pullslide. The other side has a single spur for marking.
Options
- Marking Gauge – for marking parellel lines to an edge with the grain.
- Cutting Gauge – for scoring across the grain and can also be used for gutting strips of wood veneer and small rebates. The cutter is secured in place with a brass wedge which also enables removal for sharpening the cutter.
- Combination Marking & mortise Gauge – combines two functions; one side is for laying out mortises by means of two spurs, one adjustable with a brass pullslide. The other side has a single spur for marking.
