Marking Gauge Block in marking gauge mode with a metal beam
Overview of the Marking Gauge Block in marking gauge mode with a metal 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 has a threaded hole one end and hold the hardened 2mm pin. It also has half round grooves machined in the 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.
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.
