I Make a Beautiful $200* Walnut Marking Gauge | Hand Tool Build Off 2017

*this video has made about $200 in KZbin ad revenue since uploading it, which is why I say this in the title.
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A marking gauge is more than a replacement for measuring--it's a huge time saver that allows you to make extremely consistent measurements, which increases accuracy. Rather than measuring 1" in various locations on a board, and then connecting the dots to make a line, set your gauge to 1", and scribe!
This marking gauge is a very common style that is simple to make.
HOW TO:
1. Start by milling up two pieces of 3/4" x 3/4" stock (It should be a harder wood, which is why I have walnut). One of the pieces will be 8" long, and the other will be 11" long.
2. Take the 11" piece, and cut it like this: 2 that are 3" long each, one piece that's 2" long, and two that are 1 1/8" long. You might have some leftover, because this only totals 10 1/4" inches. So, that should leave enough for the saw kerf when cutting.
3. Now, stack those pieces as seen in the video: a 3-inch piece on the bottom, the two 1 1/8" pieces in the middle of the "sandwich", and another 3-inch piece on top. You should have something like a square. This square surface will be the face of the marking gauge.
3.a. You now have the 8" long piece and a 2" long piece left. Put the 2-inch piece off to the side for later.
4. Now, choose on of the 3" pieces of the face, and drill a 1/8" hole in the very middle length- and width-wise. Be sure to make it as straight and vertical of a hole as possible.
4.a. Using a slightly larger bit, bore out that same hole. Do this one more time with another slightly larger bit.
4.b. Now, using a 1/4" drill bit, bore out the same hole, all the way through. Take it nice and slow so as not to blow out the wood.
4.c. Ok, here's where it gets tricky: take a 3/8" bit, and bore out about 2/3 of the way--NOT THE WHOLE WAY!
4.d. Take a threaded insert (I used a brass one, for a 1/4 x 20 thread per inch machine screw), and seat it in the 3/8" hole. Replace the piece you were just working on--put the side with the threaded insert toward the middle of the face of the square. It will be on the inside, not the outside, of the piece.
5. Going back , separate the two middle pieces by placing the other, uncut 8-inch piece of stock between them as shown. It will run perpendicular to the square we are making. Your square will have a 3/4" x 3/4" hole in it now. In the center of that hole, on one side, will be the threaded insert for a set screw to hole the rod of the marking gauge.
6. Glue up all the small pieces of the face of the marking gauge. Keep the 8" rod piece in the middle, but DO NOT GLUE the 8"!!! It is there to make sure the hole in the face of the gauge is a tight fit. Once a few minutes pass and the glue is starting to get more tacky, you can take the 8" piece out: just don't alter the size of the hole in the middle of the face.
7. While that's drying, drill a small, 1/16" hole in one end of the 8" rod piece. Center it on the width of the piece, and set it in about 1/4-3/8" from one end. Drill most of the way through--not all the way.
7.a. Take a small nail and cut the end off of it. Make its total length about 7/8-1". I popped it in the drill and sanded it, going through the grits, to make it look nicer and to establish a sharper point.
8. When everything has dried, you can put the 8" rod back through the hold in the gauge face, and your marking gauge is ready--even if it looks a little plane.
9. From here on out, everything we do it cosmetic and not really functional. I squared up all the sides on the marking gauge face, and I glued the 2" piece on the bottom of the gauge: the bottom is the side that is opposite the side with the set screw.
10. Then I used various tools to carve and shape the face of the gauge to a design I liked.
10.a. I do recommend adding the 2" piece on the bottom and finding a way to make it blend in (like rounding it somewhat) because that extends the height of the fence that registers against the piece you're working on. Since the nail that scratches a mark will sit out about 1/4" of an inch, it's nice to have that ability to register the gauge more comfortably and stably with more real estate on the gauge's face.
I hope you've enjoyed this video and that it's been helpful to you!
See you next time!
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I made this marking gauge to give away through Wood by Wright's Hand Tool Build Off, 2017, and it was given away to the winner!
Wood by Wright's Channel:
/ @woodbywright
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[@yoho1021]

I love how you are using simple tools nothing expensive *

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you! To be honest, I do have money tied up in these tools, but even so, I think hand tools at least initially are rather accessible.

[@DavidBrown-hi7xk]

Your Shooting bored is a thing of beauty, so efficient.

[@DavidBrown-hi7xk]

No I have not! Just found your page so I will probably watch all your videos by tomorrow Haha! Im about to move into a much smaller shop then I've been using so I'm looking for ways to optimize space and that shooting board is the answer!

[@robwagner2789]

I love that bench hook with the shooting board on one side and the miter box on the other. ...and I see you have a video on that too. Excellent!

[@mikebeacom4883]

Rob Wagner f

[@mblprasad4161]

I like very much your work because you are using mostly hand tools. It's very impressed me

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you! Hand tools are really enjoyable to use.

[@cajun812]

Nice marking gauge, but I like the combination J-hook shooting board with flip-over miter on back. When possible (all things possible, I know), I'll make multi-functional tools and jigs. Thumbs up, Andrew!

[@LimitedGunnerGM]

I’m very impressed with the bench hook/shooting board!

[@rwe2156]

Nice job. Couple suggestions for others to consider. Use an exacto blade instead of a pin to make a cutting gauge which for xgrain scoring. You can tap threads directly into the wood. Keep up the good work!

[@jaseedwards9287]

andrew it was cool seeing you make the marking gauge. can't wait to get it

[@johnwillis9511]

Turned out grand. Lovely music and easy to follow. Small but, would have liked more close up work😷😎👍

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!

[@babiscarparo1365]

Andrew é um artesão! Poderia ter usado uma tupia mas tem prazer em realizar trabalhos manuais, é visível! Parabéns!!!

[@scottbrown3444]

I liked this video very much and got a lot of ideas from you. thanks

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!!

[@rodfauth1280]

Does the brass bolt tighten against the wood directly, or is there a brass plate between the two?

[@BryanCoombes]

This is my favorite youtube design... I make one tonight! thanks

[@WoodByWright]

Very Sweet! someone is going to be happy with that one!

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

I like the look of the marking guage. But, by embedding the pin or "blade" into the beam, you won't be able to resharpen it. Wire nails get dented very easily with out much force. I would by some high carbon steel or tool steel and make a blade from that. You can use old circular & tablesaw blades or the blade of an old rusted handsaw blade.

[@TheHandToolery]

Great suggestions! For sharpening, I use a small file to put a new point in it. If it gets too small, I use pliers to expose more of the nail. If that ever gets too small, I can use a new nail.

[@triune_blades]

I watched the video where you made your own handle for a saw. It turned out to be an incredible work of art! I actually have a saw that is even smaller-with NO handle-but is the same style of blade. I was already planning on replacing the missing handle, but now I REALLY want to after seeing how yours turned out. Great job! You have a new sub!

[@triune_blades]

:D I love restoring old forgotten/neglected tools! They all deserve a second chance.

[@stella1649]

nossa!! a 2 dias atrás você estava com 100 inscritos e agora já está com mais de 800,parabéns você merece!! 👏👏

[@hugocareaga4017]

Espectacular tu proyecto!! Bendiciones, éxitos!! Saludos desde Asunción, Paraguay

[@TheHandToolery]

Muchas gracias! Me alegra que te haya gustado. Un saludo también!

[@couerl]

Very slick, I might have used a single piece of wood for the block and then cut a mortice but otherwise fantastic and I love the slot on your bench for the shooting board.

[@TheHandToolery]

Hey! I have done the mortise style before and this is almost fool proof to get a good tight fit and allows you to use a threaded insert placed from inside so it doesn’t pull out. But definitely love the mortise style.

[@ireneteles4516]

meu filho de 17 anos ama seus ...pois ele gosta de marcenaria e está aprendendo muito 🙂

[@mblprasad4161]

Can you clarify any doubt in wood working. Iam not a professional. I like very much wood working in my leasure time

[@TheHandToolery]

Hey! I’m happy to answer any questions you may have, to the extent I am able. I’m always glad to meet a fellow woodworker!

[@LUCAS-qk9sq]

jaja me gusto mucho muy original y sin tanta tecnológica quiere decir que es muy fácil hacerlo tambien me gusto la tabla de doble funcion vere si la copio tambien es muy util gracias amigo saludos desde venezuela

[@LUCAS-qk9sq]

Andrew Milacci gracias ojala me la redireccionaras estoy por celular y los datos se me irían rápido solo en buscar.

[@srikaset]

Enjoy watching you work. Like your hand plane jig too. Fond of the instrumental piece you selected. Thumps up.

[@jumacasiane2862]

Parabéns trabalho muito bonito👏👏👏

[@TheHandToolery]

Brigado!

[@hanisaber8827]

Nice job 👍

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!

[@garymccraw1466]

Wow you done a amazing job on that Walnut Marking Gauge

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!!

[@bhaygood7306]

I just seen this to day good looking mark gauge I like the bench hook nice simple multi use tool saving on storage space went not I use 🙏👍

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks! I love this gauge and gave it away for the Wood by Wright hand tool build off 2017. The bench hook shooting board combo-I still use it alllll the time! It’s perfect!

[@stewartmcmanus3991]

Beautiful, I'll make one tomorrow. Stewart, South West Australia.

[@TheHandToolery]

Awesome!!

[@Mikhandmaker]

Beautiful gauge Andrew! Nice job Good luck!!

[@evgoryol]

In order for the marker to be really comfortable and professional, you need to replace the needle with a cutter

[@jaybone6957]

Very cool! Got a video for that jig?

[@jaybone6957]

Never mind. Found it :)

[@Lemongrasspicker]

That's a pretty cool little gauge. I like it!

[@canalgiselemorais9031]

Oi tudo bem? gostaria de saber o passo a passo do porta tempero de gaveta que vc fez para Joice amo o canal dele e agora curtindo o seu estou querendo me aventurar nas construções mais é claro que vou começar com coisas pequenas obrigada

[@reinaldomello7549]

Very good job, congrats!! I like to see your videos.

[@hbert06]

That time when you had an unlimited supply of walnut timber....

[@TheHandToolery]

😂😂

[@Ed19601]

Beautiful result

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks! It’s quite simple to make! You should make one for yourself :)

[@Ed19601]

@@TheHandToolery I should......but I bought one. I think the one my dad had was a selfbuild

[@elsonb4515]

Nice job. Congratulations!

[@apinakapinastorba]

What if I told you that the slot in a threaded insert is not for a screw driver, but is a thread cutter? :) If you put couple of nuts in a bolt, you can use that and a wrench to drive the insert in much easier when the cutter end goes in first.

[@TheHandToolery]

For real?! That would be really handy I bet, which is why it’s there I imagine. :) I will definitely do that next time!

[@MintStiles]

You would have to ensure that the nuts will line up, else you would have some messed up threads.

[@FernandaFerreira1712]

Bem, Andrew, você é um artista! Posso fazer só duas sugestões? May I? Primeira: podia não apressar tanto vídeo, principalmente em algumas partes para se perceber melhor como faz; segunda: the last, but not de least, na parte do texto e, porque fala tão bem Português, podia colocar o texto também em Português. É que os nomes técnicos são mais difíceis de perceber (pelo menos para mim. Consigo perceber o que escreve, mas quando chega à parte técnica, tá bem tá...). Obrigada (thanks) e parabéns.

[@jaseedwards9287]

Thank you again Andrew

[@hotrodhog2170]

Nice build but where do you get the brass insert and screw?

[@gentlemensedge5503]

Too bad the dude didn't answer your question. I guess some people are all about profit$$$$$$

[@ireneteles4516]

Amei.☺vc poderia ensinar a fazer arara de roupas...

[@camiramzi1]

Great work , maybe you should zoom sometimes because i can't see some details, thank you.

[@domanskihomestead]

Nice!👍 I want also make one 😁

[@rizeliadossantos3769]

Ameiii vc é muito talentoso que Deus abençoe Bj fique com Deus

[@triune_blades]

3:13 < Is that a Stanley No.5 Type 11? You sure use some beautiful tools! :D

[@triune_blades]

I have a couple No.5s. :D I also have a No.605c but it's in horrible condition. :( You can find out what type it is on this website. > woodandshop.com/identify-stanley-hand-plane-age-type-study/ I've used it a lot! Keep up the great work!

[@triune_blades]

No problem! Hope it can happen sooner rather than later! That'd be awesome!

[@jamesgyorko3850]

Beautiful work!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!

[@JoiceMilacci]

Love the song in this video 😘

[@totalyo]

Yes, me too.

[@JOSEIGNACIOPaseos]

la música es bonita, pero no veo que cante nadie.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Looks nice! Thank you.

[@TheHandToolery]

Glad you like it!! Thanks for watching!

[@regianesilva1252]

boa noite,eu gosto muito de vcs,eu vejo a Joice a um agora estou vendo o seu canal,muito legal uq vc é a Joice faz vcs são uns mensageiros de Deus nessa terra

[@isaacisaac2713]

What kind of screw did you use?

[@TheHandToolery]

Just a brass knurled screw. I used a threaded insert and installed it on the inside before gluing up.

[@isaacisaac2713]

@@TheHandToolery thx!!

[@TheHandToolery]

@@isaacisaac2713 You bet!

[@rosshollinger8097]

Very nice!

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks!

[@simonedoprado888]

Só curte e responde os comentários em inglês 😏

[@gemini966]

Great job, Amazing

[@allebarbi118]

Music Brasil. Congrats!

[@TheHandToolery]

Brigado!!

[@juanjoseduran6325]

Bueno lo único que he visto a sido que le das una especie de cera para proteger la madera al gramil, no se......... demasiado deprisa para captar detalle.

[@TheHandToolery]

Entonces supongo que no te gustó el video.

[@juanjoseduran6325]

​@@TheHandToolery. Bueno no suelo ser crítico cuando veo vídeos, pero me da pena que el buen trabajo quede "un poco" empañado por la velocidad del vídeo, eso no quiere decir que no me haya gustado.

[@bhaygood7306]

I just want to say I like that u did not talk for 30minute before start next time I will turn volume down on music I am hard of hearing 🙏👍

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks! I have moved away from the rapid-speed with music style of video! I do include some more talking but I try to be less about just showing something and more about showing something meaningful! I hope that small change helps.

[@woodeater4827]

Fine work

[@ДмитрийМишин-м4э]

что сказать молодец.

[@tititalindona]

Show!

[@SparkG448]

I don't know what I'm missing here...if the top and bottom are 3" long and the 2 pieces in the middle are 1 1/2" long - there is not a 3/4" x 3/4" hole in the middle. Either I'm looking at it wrong, or your dimensions are wrong. I mean geez, this is a simple build...but somethings not right - and I'm not saying it's not me ;)

[@SparkG448]

I understand how it's laid out, but with 3" top and bottom the inside 1 1/2" pieces don't leave a 3/4" hole - so either the long top and bottom need to be 3 - 3/4" (which is what I've ended up doing) or the inside smaller pieces need to be shortened each by 3/8" so they leave a space of 3/4". It's no biggie, it's a simple tool, it works fine, still a nice video and effort to make the pdf and explain it all. Actually I wanted one of these and was going to make one just like yours, saw your video and that verified the technique - I didn't want to chisel out a square hole!

[@larrychristensen5917]

In the drop-down instructions it shows (2) 1 1/8" (2) 3"

[@natifonseca]

Já pode preparar-se para por mais um zero na sua plaquinha de 100 inscritos!!!

[@danusiacunha7028]

por favor faça o vídeo em português

[@tatianebarsan8593]

Muito bem. família Milacci super talentosa😸

[@HariHari-um1pc]

Super

[@RajuLuhiana]

Nice

[@TheHandToolery]

Thank you!

[@FernandaFerreira1712]

Está visto que não li nada depois do vídeo, não está? Sorry! Já vi que em baixo está também em português. E você já tem 972 inscritos!!??? Bravo! Gente que é inscrita no canal da Joice, cheguem-se à frente, vá de inscrever-se no do Andrew também.

[@АлександрГришин-и7ф]

Шедевр!!

[@roseniltoncruzdossantos4229]

Muito legal

[@adelkadum3529]

Great

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks!!

[@pawekaczmarek5811]

Very nice! ;)

[@gavianofernando3785]

Bravo

[@rickyyusuf5361]

👍😇😷

[@TheHandToolery]

👍🥳

[@os2mundosdeadry988]

top

[@luizclaudiocostadecarvalho3731]

quero um aqui no Brasil, maravilhoso

[@TheHandToolery]

Brigado! Você pode fazer um! Tá fácil!

[@fazaahmad4463]

sip tenan,

[@jlinkels]

Thumbs down for double speed playback and unnecessary background muzak instead of tool sounds

[@pauldixon6654]

Sorry bud but had to end this viewing as it made me feel dizzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeee. such a good video but spoilt by speed.

[@TheHandToolery]

Sorry about that! I was apparently going for the Diresta aesthetic by speeding it up.

[@franjaureguim]

💐🖤💐

[@mikejustice1196]

Deleted in less that 10 seconds

[@babiscarparo1365]

#vemisaac

[@regianesilva1252]

vejo

[@bahramsarvian7347]

The video is too fast!

[@jlinkels]

Any reason to post this video in 2x speed? KZbin does not impose length restrictions anymore. Something wrong with real-time speed including sound? Unwatchable.

[@neonjoe529]

The nice thing about youtube is that if you think a video is unwatchable, then you don't have to watch it.

[@jlinkels]

@@neonjoe529 I know that. What I hate is to see that a really nice project documentary is ruined by creating a stupid video. I know I don't have to watch it. But with less effort the author could have uploaded a better video. What I also see is that I commented twice on the same video... comments posted one year apart. At least I dit not change my mind :)

[@neonjoe529]

jlinkels I wonder what you post on videos that are made correctly according to your subjective opinion.... Or... do you just criticize....

[@jlinkels]

@@neonjoe529 No. Usually I make a compliment telling that something is a good video or documentary, showing details, no background music, no double or triple speed. Like this one, on the same day as I made the comment here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6qnm6qgn9qipZY

[@hrondeico]

👎👎👎👎👎 too fast

[@TheHandToolery]

If you have a question, ask. I’ll answer :)