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Stanley and Veritas marking gauges. A marking gauge, also known as a scratch gauge, [1] is used in woodworking and metalworking to mark out lines for cutting or other operations. [2] The purpose of the gauge is to scribe a line parallel to a reference edge or surface. It is used in joinery and sheetmetal operations.
A marking knife or striking knife is a woodworking layout tool used for accurately marking workpieces. [1] It is used to cut a visible line, which can then be used to guide a hand saw , chisel or plane when making woodworking joints and other operations. [ 2 ]
A wood scribe is a tool for marking wood by scratching the surface visibly. A wood scribe is often used with a try square for accurate scribing. A marking gauge is a more specific form of wood scribe used to accurately mark wood for cutting, often for laying out mortise and tenon joints.
A sharp-pointed hand tool used to mark wood for cutting, usually used in joinery or when a more precise mark is needed beyond that provided by a pencil or other method of marking the cut. scribing. Also called coping. The technique of shaping the end of a moulding or frame component to neatly fit the contours of an abutting member. scroll saw
The scratch awl is basically a steel spike with its tip sharpened to a fine point. The tip of the spike is drawn across the timber, leaving a shallow groove. It may also be used to mark a point by pressing the tip into the timber. [2] It is generally used when dimensioning and for laying out with the grain. It may also be used across the grain.
Using a try square to mark lines perpendicular to the edge. Using a try square to check if the full length of a board is square. The stock is usually held against the edge of the workpiece and either side of the tongue is then used as a straight edge for making a mark, or as a reference to check the accuracy of an angle. [7] [2]
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This category is for measuring and marking instruments used in woodworking, cabinet making, joinery, and carpentry. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.