Rob Cosman's Marking Gauge

The second most important tool in cutting dovetails is your marking gauge.  The gauge line becomes part of the finished joint.  Here is why I think my marking gauge will help you cut better dovetails:

• The blade comes to you sharpened; designed to sever the wood fibers not crush them, leaving a crisp gauge line.

• The blade is fixed in use but can be rotated to a sharper area when it gets dull.  You can do this several times before having to resharpen.

• Has a flat section on the brass head preventing the gauge from rolling off of your bench.

• The face of the head is dead flat, making for precise work.

• Has a large knurled locking knob that is easy to tighten.

• Comes standard with the 1/2" diameter cutter head.  

• Extra cutter heads available in 3/8", 7/16", and 5/8" diameters.

• Click HERE to go to the marking gauge cutter head product page.

• The handle is crafted form the same Ebony Swanstone composite material as our saw handles. 

• Other species of wood handled marking gauges are occasionally available in limited manufacturing runs.  You can see these limited edition marking gauges by clicking HERE.