Comments

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   discusion | Jun 17, 2011 09:42pm | #1

   Thank you Greg.
   One observation: you are gluing the parts "by eye". As a result there is not warranty that the intended interior space between the 3/4 plywood and the edge of the marking gauge is accurate in their entire length. Regardless that you cut the exterior part of 3/4" ply parallel to the exterior part of the 1/4" marking gauge chances are that you carry on with a milimeter or two when the gluing is by eye.
   Kind regards,
   Luis

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   jbholz | Jun 18, 2011 09:14am | #2

   @Luis -- Not true. You could attach the blade to the body at any angle, and it wouldn't matter because the blade overhang is referenced to the back edge of the body and the body dimensions are constant; therefore the blade overhang is constant. Make one, you'll see for yourself. JBH

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   bricofleur | Jun 18, 2011 03:03pm | #3

   I like the idea. This is a great time saver. I'll make a bunch of them according to my needs. Thanks.
   Best,
   Serge

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   grandpa48 | Jun 18, 2011 03:37pm | #4

   The last two comments are not true. He is using the one inch piece two put against the fence as long as he has the overhanging piece's back edge away from the back edge of the one inch piece when he glues it up he will have a strait edge on both sides.

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   doug4670 | Jun 19, 2011 11:16am | #5

   What is the point? If you are cutting tenons or joints of any size or shape what you want is something that can set your tablesaw or router fence to cut them to the right size; marking the stock is not going to achieve repeatability. If you use these gauges to mark out the stock then you need to use these markings to set the depth of cut on the tool. If you want repeatable accuracy you wont get it this way.

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   illron | Jun 20, 2011 06:38pm | #6

   Marking parts is extremely valuable for several reasons beyond basic machine set up. I agree, if using machines to cut your joints you need repeatable methods for that, but laying out pieces accurately is vital for cutting joints by hand and making sure you cut everything correctly when you go to machines. Without proper layout it is easy to cut on the wrong side of a line or wrong end of a board when running through parts in a hurry on a machine.

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   bobcanfixit1 | Jul 19, 2011 01:42am | #7

   I`ll stay with my cutting gauges that I make. I use the breakaway heavy duty blades for the cutting. I have so many I leave a setting on as many as I need for the project. Accuracy is what it`s all about.

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   KirkG | Sep 03, 2011 02:03pm | #8

   Since these devices are used not only for marking and positioning, whether or not they are used on a machine, they will still help you have consistent results, which will improve your accuracy.

   Great idea, neat method and I will make some for my shop.

9. 
   evandene | Sep 05, 2011 11:37pm | #9

   Very interesting, thanks Greg.

   By the way, ... funny to read the Babelonic conversation between some guys.
   Work safe and have a great one,
   Ed