Marking Gauges

[sarshfield]

I watched one of your videos a while back in which you were using a 'marking gauge' and bought one. Thanks for that. 2 questions... Does the beveled side of the blade need to face the waste side of the cut? And, Is there a recommended length for the blade to protrude from the gauge?

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@sarshfield It is definitely a good idea to face the bevel toward the waste, as a general rule of thumb. And for the length, I think its pretty much whatever you find comfortable. Try a few settings and you'll quickly find the sweet spot.

[TheDeltaFlight]

Hey Mark, thanks for the feedback on my computer desk question. Also, when putting together the two sides/legs of a desk, should I use a 1" x 1" piece of wood and screw that into the bottom of the desk and also screw it into the inside part of the legs?(I hope I make sense) It will be to attach both pieces together.

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@TheDeltaFlight Might not be necessary but it couldn't hurt.

[smfield]

Thanks, just like to have perspective.

[rrdster]

Great video. How often do you sharpen the knife? Sharpen it like a chisel? Presumably the circle cutter is replaceable, as I can't think of a way to sharpen it.

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@rrdster I just sharpen as needed. How often just depends on how much I use it. But I can tell you it really isn't all that often at all. And yes, the companies that sell the circle gagues also sell the replacement blades.

[abenacchio]

Great video!

[smfield]

ie., the problems with using a marking gauge or knife.

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@smfield I don't feel there really are any major negatives. Other than the fact that you can easily erase a pencil, but you can't erase a cut line.

[TheDeltaFlight]

Great video Mark! Quick question: in building a Compiter desk. Should I laminate two peices of ply together? Or is that over kill? Also, why wood would look nice as a frame around oak play to add some decoration? I don't have any lumber yards around me done here in Florida. So my only option is home depot/lowes or online.

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@TheDeltaFlight If you need the extra thickness, nothing wrong with laminating two pieces of ply. And since you only have access to HD an lowes, your trim options are pretty limited. I might just go with oak for the sake of simplicity.

[Jay2525Jay]

Thank You. Very well said, right to the point!!!!!!

[smfield]

Marc(NGgauge) can u tell me some of the drawbacks of using such devices?

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@smfield what devices?

[SuburbanDon]

This was helpful. I thought I knew all I needed to know about these.

[entmage]

I made y marking gauge, it's way better than the pencil and ruler I was using.

[Norbury53]

LOL This video has just made me realise that I have had my marking gauge (the first style - just not as expensive looking) for more than 40 years... how time flies.

[mouppe]

Marc, two little things to note about the Veritas gauge (which I have and like) is that it is very easy to roll it around corners and maintain the scribe line. Also, for curved work such as curved aprons, it is very useful.

Thanks and Happy new Year!

[Ruprect99]

Handy to know Marc.....Thanks

[mattprzybylski]

Mark, I've been deciding on whether I need a marking gauge or not for a while now. This convinced me to get one but I'm still unclear about which I should get. Can you link up some of the better options out there that are still affordable? It'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Matt

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@mattprzybylski I can't link in the comments. But I would recommend looking at Lee Valley. They have a nice range of options.

[HandyAndysWoodwork]

thanks for the tips, I will be using my marking gauge a lot more now