Marking Gauge Block Metal Beam and Depth Gauge Beam
Overview of the MGB using the Metal Beam and Depth Gauge Beam
There are 2 metal beams available to use with the marking gauge block in marking gauge mode.
The metal beam has a threaded hole either end to hold a marking wheel.
The depth gauge beam can hold a hardened 2mm pin. It also has half round grooves machined in one end to locate a pencil for quick transfer work.
Both beams are 140mm long and 8mm in diameter.
Using the metal beam with a Veritas marking wheel and a tite mark marking wheel.
Both the Veritas and tite mark marking gauges use 5/16″ beams which is almost the same size as 8mm.
If you own either of these gauges they will work perfectly well in the marking gauge block.
The depth gauge beam in action.
Using it as a pin gauge and a depth gauge.
There are 2 x 8mm holes in the block where the depth gauge beam can locate.
There is also a 4mm beam for smaller holes.
The depth gauge beam has half round grooves 0.5mm deep machined
on one end to seat a pencil. The end is hardened to protect the grooves
and the m3 thread.
Tooley Park Tools reviews
” I read about this product in Fine Woodworking. I ordered a scriber and a couple of the accessories, marking wheel and scriber. I had s chance to work with the scriber and accessories yesterday. I was making stick chairs. This tool is well thought out, well made, and in chair making simplifies the process. I am in the United States. The order was processed quickly and shipped via Royal Post / USPS. No problems at all. If you have need of a scriber, and most woodworkers do, I would absolutly recommend this product, you will not be disappointed.“
Chris Rayl
