Woodworking Marking Gauge

Description

Woodworking Marking Gauge
If you are one of those craftsmen that have tools in your tool cabinet like Lie Nielsen, Veritas, Starrett or perhaps some hand forged Japanese saws and chisels, then this marking gauge is one more unique tool for your collection. This is the ideal tool for woodworkers, luthiers and many other craftsmen.
The marking gauge is made from tool steel, stainless steel, wood and brass. In particular the body of the gauge is made from tool steel (case hardened) and inside the body there is a threaded
phosphor bronze bushing; both materials offer
wear resistance for long service life. The body is decorated with olive wood.
The shaft is made from stainless steel and it is threaded on both ends; one end takes the disc cutter, the other end takes the brass stopper.
The gauge can mark from 1.0 up to 160mm
The body of the marking gauge has an extra feature. Right beneath the knurled brass thumb screw there is a plastic set screw; by adjusting this screw you can control the friction applied of the shaft.
The marking gauge comes with 2 cutting discs (from reputable supplier) for wood marking, a small bottle for oil, a wrench and all the necessary replaceable parts.
The case is made from solid Niangon wood, Wenge and plywood. The lid of the case outside is dressed with beige leather. The case inside is dressed with brown velvet paper.
Tool dimensions
Body only: 49.00 x 55.80mm
Shaft only: 218mm
Weight
Approx: 350gr (body and shaft)
Case dimensions
290 x 103 x 72mm (outside dimensions)
Weight
Approx: 650gr (case only)
Wood finishing
Shellac
Included spare parts
1 Small bottle with oil
1
C hook wrench
1 Phosphor bronze threaded bushing
1pcs 2 x 12mm HSS cutting disc
1pcs M4 x 10mm stainless steel flat head screw
1pcs M5 x 8mm plastic set screw (friction adjuster)
Important note:
1 phosphor bronze bushing
,
1 cutting
disc, 1 M4 x10mm stainless steel flat head screw and 1 M5 x 8mm plastic set screw are already attached on the marking gauge.
The oil shown in the small bottle its only for demonstration purposes and is not included with the bottle due to shipping regulations. You can use light machine oil (SAE 10) to fill the bottle and use it to lubricate the tool.
Notice:
Brass is naturally oxidized by air. So it is possible to find the metal surfaces darker.
Useful tips
Before using the tool it will be wise to lubricate the shaft and the bronze bushing with a couple of drops of oil, this will enhance the movement and minimize the friction. The phosphor bushing is accurate within +0.005mm, with proper lubrication it will have long service life before you need to replace it with the spare bushing supplied with the set.
The knurled thumb screw locks the stainless shaft effectively with very little force from your fingers; in conjunction with the friction adjusting screw the force needed from your fingers will be minimal.
The HSS cutting disc can mark easily soft and hard wood; for better results you can polish it with a honing stone.
Remember that the body of the gauge is steel; although it's hardened it can get oxidized, so when is not in use apply a thin coat of lubricant (WD-40 or similar).
Free packaging and shipping via registered (traceable) mail.
Import taxes are not included in the item’s price.
Returns and refunds
What you see in the pictures is exactly what you will get if you chose to buy it. The exact condition of the item is stated in the description above. If a customer proceeds in a purchase, the item it will be packed very carefully so to receive it in the condition mentioned in the description and showed in the pictures above.
In case that a customer contact me asking for refund claiming that he doesn’t received what he paid for (different, broken, used or in any other condition different from what is stated in items description and pictures), he must provide me evidence in a form of a short video unboxing the package that he received.
In case that a customer simply changed his mind about his purchase and wishes to return the item, this must be in the exact condition as it is received it; the customer must return it with the initial packaging and ship it as registered package or registered envelope as well as to provide a tracking number. The buyer pays return shipping. Any refund will be given after I receive and verified the condition of the item. It is assumed that a used or broken item it’s not returnable.