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When I received the gauge the brass slide with the pin was jammed in the slot, i will never buy this junk again
It's fairly nice, and feels solid. I just ordered and received this. I haven't used it yet, so this is an initial impression. The only thing I don't like is that the thumb screw used to adjust the unit is made of plastic, and looks cheap. It may hold up well over time, but it makes the unit feel cheap, which it isn't.
Much more accurate for layout than a pencil, especially for mortise/tenon, and dovetail joints. HaHa.
I have one of these and one similiar made by Lee Valley tools. Don't shy away from this tool just because its made of Beech instead of rosewood.
Saves time and besides I like looking at em. Though not as pretty as the rosewood models, they are tougher than they look and work well.
I have several marking gauges(I think 5), mainly because I tend to use the same dimensions a lot, so I have them set to the most common ones I use, with a couple to use with other stuff. Every serious or want to be serious wood worker needs at least one of these.
Highly recommend.
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