I have never had a problem with it, but for some they don't like the potential marking error of sighting down from this thick blade to the work surface. Only negative (in my mind) with this square is the blade of the square is a bit thick because of the aluminum design. It just has the right balance in my hand so it is a joy to use. That square just sits in a drawer now because I love the heft and feel of the Woodpeckers 12" square (model # 1281). Prior to this, I heavily used the stainless 6" square that I got when I purchased my Mark V new. By far, the one tool from Woodpeckers that I use the most is their 12" aluminum square. Granted, Woodpeckers doesn't give more than a small discount typically, but every bit of savings counts. It is hard to get over the price, but if you are strategic with your purchases you can usually buy the item you want on sale. Order yours today! Delivery is scheduled for November, 2017.Īll Woodpeckers tools are manufactured using state-of-the-art CNC equipment in our shop located near Cleveland, Ohio.Everyone has their own tool preferences, so take my comments with a grain of salt.I own a few Woodpeckers tools and like all of them. Once orders are filled, the tool will be retired from our product line. They will make only enough tools to fill orders received by the Jdeadline. When They’re Gone, They’re Gone! Like all their OneTIME Tools, the Marking Gauge and Panel Marking Gauge are only made-to-order in a one-time production run. Your credit card will be charged at the time you place the order. Alternately, choose Woodpeckers Deluxe Set in either Imperial or Metric models and get both gauges at a savings. You can separately order the 6” Marking Gauge or 24” Panel Marking Gauge or their 150mm and 600mm metric models. And should the wheel get dull all around, it can be sharpened by honing the flat surface on a stone or diamond plate. When the tool-steel marking wheel gets dull in one section, it’s easy to rotate it to a fresh, sharp section. The bar itself is ¾” diameter which gives you a solid grip on the tool. And if you are a metric fan, both gauges are available with millimeter scales. And the bar has two, precision, laser-engraved Imperial 1/32” scales one for the wheel marker and one for the pencil marker. The knurled knob also has a protective nylon tip to prevent marring the tool’s bar. The large, knurled locking knob features a built-in hex wrench to tighten or loosen the wheel cutter and spacers. The spacers, extra wheel marker and pencil are safely stored onboard in the “non-business” end of the tool. Using Optional spacers and a second marking wheel, you can lay down dual scribe lines in 1/16” increments from ⅛” to ½”, all in one pass. These larger reference surfaces provide greater control for more precise marking. The robust fence sizes are 3½“ long for the 6” marking gauge and 6½” for the Panel Gauge. But Woodpeckers Marking Gauges offer soo much more! The start with a thin steel bar, attach a round, hardened steel cutting blade to one end, engrave scales and slide a relatively small, round fence on the bar with a locking knob. As you know, most all other wheel marking gauges, both the better ones and the cheap copies, are pretty much the same. There’s a lot more to these tools than dual purpose marking. ![]() These Marking Gauges Are Not Just A “Two Trick” Pony. To advance the pencil lead when in use, just turn the screw! The pencil is designed for commonly available. The pencil, which stores in the hollow opening in the end of the bar, is easily screwed in place when needed. No, they figured out how to make their own, unique mechanical pencil as a fully integrated part of the tool. When the challenge of adding pencil marking to a marking gauge came up, the design team didn’t think about how to strap a pencil on the tool. Now Mark Scribe Lines Or Pencil Lines With Woodpeckers All New Marking Gauge And Large Panel Marking Gauge. But let’s face it, there are ample times when an easy to see, accurately drawn pencil line is preferable. Every woodworker should have one and most do. You just can’t beat that hairline mark cut crisply and accurately on end grain, cross grain or even with the grain. The wheel-style marking gauge has earned its deserved place for tight tolerance joinery layout. Honest, A Pencil Line Is Often Good Enough. This is the Marking Gauge and Panel Marking Gauge Inch Markings Set only. Improved! Now Mark Pencil Lines or Razor Sharp Scribe Lines.
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