Ulmia Marking Gauge – Curved Fence

With 2 ultra-precision scribing rods with inlaid metric scale and scribing tips made of steel. Scribing rod arrest mechanism with brass wing screw. Fence is faced with Ironwood (Lignum Vitae) for durability. Detachable fence for scribing curved surfaces stores on back side of head. Marking gauges are precision tools for the parallel scribing of width and thickness measurements. Made of the best quality white beech, they comply with all requirements imposed on a modern scribing instrument for woodworking operations.

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Fibonacci Gauge and How to Use It: Downloadable Woodworking Plan [Download: PDF] (Digital)

For thousands of years, architects and artists have followed the principle of the Golden Mean to make designs look just right. With this simple invention you can, too, but without all the math. Let us show you how to make a Fibonacci gauge and put it to use for your next woodworking design. Featured in the November 2006 issue. About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans For error-free construction, each downloadable plan includes a bill of materials, a cutting diagram, a detailed supplies listing, and, when necessary, a mail-order buying guide for hard-to-find hardware. For a clear idea of how our projects go together, each downloadable plan includes an exploded-view drawing with helpful details. All drawings are done professionally by the WOOD Magazine staff of woodworkers and illustrators. Large color photos and step-by-step instructions show exactly how we built the project in the WOOD magazine shop. We build each project ourselves to work out any bugs before you ever (more…)

Biscuit Cutter Gauge

This gauge shows the exact width and depth of sizes 0, 10 and 20 biscuits slots, allowing you to determine which biscuit size will fit before cutting (and potentially blowing out an edge). Once correctly positioned, the pencil slots allow you to perfectly center your marks. Gauge shows actual cut, which accomodate the swelling of the biscuit once glue is applied. Hole allows it to be hung on the wall.

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