Rob Cosman’s Marking Gauge

The second most important tool in cutting dovetails is your marking gauge.  The gauge line becomes part of the finished joint.  Here is why I think my marking gauge will help you cut better dovetails: The blade comes to you sharpened; designed to sever the wood fibers not crush them, leaving a crisp gauge line. The blade is fixed in use but can be rotated to a sharper area when it gets dull.  You can do this several times before having to resharpen. Has a flat section on the brass head preventing the gauge from rolling off of your bench. The face of the head is dead flat, making for precise work. Has a large knurled locking knob that is easy to tighten. Comes standard with the 1/2" diameter cutter head.   Extra cutter heads available in 3/8", 7/16", and 5/8" diameters.