So, I decided to buy the rebuilt and upgraded marking gauge (fr Lee Valley) that had been “Cosmatized”. The reason was boiled down to the wooden body vs composite body. I’m not as much into composite made things (I know, narrow minded). Since they have been taken by Rob and refined, a wee bit cheaper, and the fact that the body was made of wood made my decision easier vs buying the model completely made by Rob and with his specs. I found that the fit and finish of the re-made Lee Valley one was just what I wanted. It was comfortable, well balanced, very pleasing to the eye, and performed as advertised (which was perfect). I really like Rob, his teaching ability and “classroom” manner, and the fact that all of his products are well thought out and used in his shop. Tools that he sells really are top notch in every regard.

I ordered this marking gauge because I liked the enhancements Rob made to it.
It does not disappoint!
It works so much better the old style wooden ones.
Very clean. Very precise.
Thanks Rob!

Works great!

Rob takes a product and excels it to another level!

I liked the “feel” of holding the Cosmanized Woodriver marking gage as its weight digs into the wood surface. The gage arrives with its face flattened to remove any convex high spots to butt against the wood surface. The packaging container can be reused to store the gage and a protective blue waxy covering protects the cutting edge. In order to remove the blue wax, avoid any sharp tools which might scratch the cutting wheel. Just Place the gage in a warm environment (sunlight) to soften the blue wax and peel it off with your fingers.