How to Use Marking Gauges

[@mouppe]

Marc, two little things to note about the Veritas gauge (which I have and like) is that it is very easy to roll it around corners and maintain the scribe line. Also, for curved work such as curved aprons, it is very useful. Thanks and Happy new Year!

[@synapse131]

I figured out to do the initial layout with a pencil and then use scribe lines when I'm sure that I know where I'm going to cut, chisel, etc. I have had problems when I just go into something and immediately start scribing lines; I always end up changing the design somehow and it's much easier to erase the pencil while working on the design and cut the lines only when I'm really ready to start the actual work. Just a thought.

[@woodwhisperer]

@rrdster I just sharpen as needed. How often just depends on how much I use it. But I can tell you it really isn't all that often at all. And yes, the companies that sell the circle gagues also sell the replacement blades.

[@mattprzybylski4422]

Mark, I've been deciding on whether I need a marking gauge or not for a while now. This convinced me to get one but I'm still unclear about which I should get. Can you link up some of the better options out there that are still affordable? It'd be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Matt

[@woodwhisperer]

@sarshfield It is definitely a good idea to face the bevel toward the waste, as a general rule of thumb. And for the length, I think its pretty much whatever you find comfortable. Try a few settings and you'll quickly find the sweet spot.

[@woodwhisperer]

@smfield I don't feel there really are any major negatives. Other than the fact that you can easily erase a pencil, but you can't erase a cut line.

[@ricardoaguilar2438]

Thank you for the class on these tools. I've using a pencil and you are correct on the lines. This was very help and I bought my first mortising tool today.

[@TeleCS]

What is the brand of your go to marking guage

[@woodwhisperer]

@TheDeltaFlight If you need the extra thickness, nothing wrong with laminating two pieces of ply. And since you only have access to HD an lowes, your trim options are pretty limited. I might just go with oak for the sake of simplicity.

[@rrdster]

Great video. How often do you sharpen the knife? Sharpen it like a chisel? Presumably the circle cutter is replaceable, as I can't think of a way to sharpen it.

[@woodwhisperer]

@mattprzybylski I can't link in the comments. But I would recommend looking at Lee Valley. They have a nice range of options.

[@woodwhisperer]

@smfield what devices?

[@WallaceDeGrammit]

I was given one of these with a lot of old tools from a family member, glad to know what it was! Thanks!

[@TheLondonForever00]

Thank you for explaining the pencil v scribe line. I'm extremely new to Carpentry and Joinery and wondered this exact point - now I know! Many thanks.

[@TheDeltaFlight]

Great video Mark! Quick question: in building a Compiter desk. Should I laminate two peices of ply together? Or is that over kill? Also, why wood would look nice as a frame around oak play to add some decoration? I don't have any lumber yards around me done here in Florida. So my only option is home depot/lowes or online.

[@TheDeltaFlight]

Hey Mark, thanks for the feedback on my computer desk question. Also, when putting together the two sides/legs of a desk, should I use a 1" x 1" piece of wood and screw that into the bottom of the desk and also screw it into the inside part of the legs?(I hope I make sense) It will be to attach both pieces together.

[@snowwny]

Thanks for the video. I was going to buy the one with rolling wheels, but now decided to DIY my own.

[@greensteve9307]

Thanks! This is amazing. So many things I don't know because I have tried to start a hobby as an amateure, instead of getting some training!

[@woodwhisperer]

@TheDeltaFlight Might not be necessary but it couldn't hurt.

[@SuburbanDon]

This was helpful. I thought I knew all I needed to know about these.

[@smfield]

Marc(NGgauge) can u tell me some of the drawbacks of using such devices?

[@JamesTorrey]

Very informative sir, thanks for this video!

[@amramer7909]

what is the origin or the history of the marking gauge? :d

[@Ruprect99]

Handy to know Marc.....Thanks

[@placidwoodworks3971]

i use a Quangsheng marking Gauge i prefer it to the traditional marking gauge as it has a cleaner cut but i did use a pencil for a long time until i realised the mistakes and tear out i was getting good tutorial

[@abenacchio]

Great video!

[@jameshowlet5597]

Very informative!!! Thank you very much!!! =D

[@Jay2525Jay]

Thank You. Very well said, right to the point!!!!!!

[@JamesTorrey]

I think tearout is the real reason I need these.

[@garfaras8130]

Thanks dude, nice toot!

[@J1988A]

So as an amateur carpenter I should have a Marking Gauge? =D

[@smfield]

Thanks, just like to have perspective.

[@robertjennings5558]

I have truly been enlightened. Scribbing, Yes. Pencil Marks, No.

[@smfield]

ie., the problems with using a marking gauge or knife.