Making a Classic Marking Gauge

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  • Опубліковано 18 тра 2019
  • In this episode of Tool Making, Bob shows us his take on making a classic marking gauge.
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  • @bobjosephs6596
    @bobjosephs6596 4 роки тому +9

    Before I talk about your marking gauge let me congratulate you on telling me what to do with my drill chuck key. That's the biggest hooray hooray I have seen in a long time. Your woodwork is beautiful, I admire it more than I can say.

  • @francislambert5189
    @francislambert5189 4 роки тому +1

    This was a credit too the woodworking community...Thanks from, Boston, Mass. U.S.A.

  • @oscar38
    @oscar38 4 роки тому +2

    The best marking gauge video and gauge I've seen on UA-cam. Thanks. I also like the way you don't need to chisel a mortice.

  • @kevinbowman7572
    @kevinbowman7572 4 роки тому +35

    It was worth watching just for the pencil trick!!

  • @RexKrueger
    @RexKrueger 4 роки тому +7

    Just found your channel and it's GREAT. You clearly have a lot to teach and I look forward to learning. Subbed!

  • @pebblesthecat3625
    @pebblesthecat3625 4 роки тому +1

    Very esthetically pleasing to the eye. Well worth the effort of making and should last for your lifetime, and whoever is lucky enough to inherit it.

  • @ottorinopugliese7697
    @ottorinopugliese7697 2 роки тому +1

    Dei tanti che sono in rete, il migliore che abbia visto!

  • @jimbo2629
    @jimbo2629 4 роки тому +3

    Wow. That pencil trick saves making two gauges. Lovely gauge. And I like the hacksaw blade. Much better than a point to give a cleaner cut through the wood.

  • @charliec1110
    @charliec1110 Рік тому +2

    This is the second video of yours that I've watched and have been really impressed with the craftsmanship you accomplished in both videos...they have inspired me to make a marking guage and the drawknife you've made...I hope to see more of your work and look forward to those being inspiring as these...thank you and keep up the great work!

  • @ynotjf
    @ynotjf 4 роки тому +1

    Thank You for not monetizing your video, it’s nice having No Ads!

  • @garethwatkins8854
    @garethwatkins8854 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed how you kept the video simple and straightforward.

  • @stewartmcmanus3991
    @stewartmcmanus3991 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, it's beautiful and practical, I reckon I could do that.

  • @roberthoyle6442
    @roberthoyle6442 Рік тому

    There is always a deep inner satisfaction in finishing a project . But it is even more satisfying when you have crafted some of your tools ! Thanks

  • @Maseko66
    @Maseko66 4 роки тому +1

    It’s probably the best DIY scribe I’ve seen... thanks

  • @johnbrock1602
    @johnbrock1602 3 роки тому +3

    Love the craftsmanship you put into everything you make

  •  3 роки тому +1

    "More importantly is the aesthetics"
    A man after my heart

  • @StephanieElizabethMann
    @StephanieElizabethMann Рік тому +1

    An excellent tool. I'll have to make one myself. 🙂

  • @talegunner115
    @talegunner115 4 роки тому +1

    I am completely amazed of your work. So functional yet beautiful. Great Job sir.

  • @tobhomott
    @tobhomott Рік тому +1

    I need to make one of those for patternmaking... Great job!

  • @mattevans-koch9353
    @mattevans-koch9353 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for this tool making video. I have seen a number of videos for making marking gauges and this has to be the most straight forward version I have seen yet. Can't wait to get to my shop and make one of these. Hope it will turn out as beautiful as yours.

  • @aaronmcrae6570
    @aaronmcrae6570 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks

  • @Celticlion1963
    @Celticlion1963 7 місяців тому +1

    I've looked at least 2 dozen marking gauges; this the one I plan to make.

  • @robertwilliams8974
    @robertwilliams8974 4 роки тому +4

    Great job! Well explained how to make it too! Cheers, Rob.

  • @Glenfiddich101
    @Glenfiddich101 4 роки тому +1

    A very nice finish indeed 😁👍

  • @chapmaker46
    @chapmaker46 4 роки тому +4

    i still have my tools from the 60s when i was doing my apprenticeship, at a wooden boat company..have worked at it for 50 plus years,,,loved going to work..

  • @RADCOMJ1
    @RADCOMJ1 4 роки тому

    A pleasure to watch you work sir. Professionalism and meticulous attention to detail...magnificent.

  • @ronaldalexandercoraizin7328
    @ronaldalexandercoraizin7328 4 роки тому +1

    Very good craftsmanship and elegantly done..love it

  • @robertsmith3518
    @robertsmith3518 4 роки тому +1

    Great video . TY for the blow by blow description. Now I can take your idea and vastly improve the one I was pondering..Yours gets a 10 !

  • @sxsboy2253
    @sxsboy2253 4 роки тому +1

    Great ideas. I love the 6” scale addition. I just went out and found the one I purchased 34 years ago but only rarely usedI found that on the softer woods it wouldn’t scribe an even line. It would go over the hard rings and gouge in between. I’ll be making the modifications this afternoon.ibeen doing the pencil thing for many years after an old blacksmith showed me how to get a nice clean edge on soap stone using a grinder.thank you or the inspiration

  • @NickLuker
    @NickLuker 4 роки тому +1

    This video is how I found your channel; I needed to make a marking gauge. I ended up making one with a captured wedge because it is easier to operate with one hand.
    This gauge reminds me of an oar lock. The brass and walnut are beautiful combination of color and tone.

  • @woodfather
    @woodfather 3 роки тому +1

    So beautiful, I've stayed away from adding any metal to my work but you make it so simple, will be giving this a go shortly. Thank you!

  • @rainbowchild63
    @rainbowchild63 4 роки тому

    Hello,Bob! As always - perfect & professional work!Be blessed! Thank you!

  • @Clarkson350
    @Clarkson350 3 роки тому +2

    Enjoyable to watch! I had been planning on making a few one for each of the kids. I personally prefer a scribe and like the wheel design the best.

  • @ellisc.foleyjr9778
    @ellisc.foleyjr9778 4 роки тому

    Very nicely done Bob. thanks for doing it and thanks for sharing it with us neophytes!

  • @johnburens3395
    @johnburens3395 3 роки тому +1

    I'll be making one of these for sure, thanks for posting and nice work!

    • @TheArtofBoatBuilding
      @TheArtofBoatBuilding  3 роки тому +1

      Hi John, That's great. Send me an image when you finish.

    • @johnburens3395
      @johnburens3395 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheArtofBoatBuilding I actually plan on building a number of different marking gauges. I will try to remember to send a photo.

  • @hawazz1
    @hawazz1 4 роки тому +2

    I haven't even finished watching the video and I must say: what a great details!!

  • @RonAday
    @RonAday 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice work! In fact, I am going to make this almost exact gauge thanks to your inspiration. Keep it up. You are doing the world of woodworking a great service by sharing your ideas. :)

  • @JoeBob79569
    @JoeBob79569 4 роки тому +2

    I was initially a bit sceptical about gluing the pieces together instead if mortising a hole into a single piece, but with those brass bits, and the glue, and the plate as well, it's probably stronger than a single piece, which could break along the grain anyway.
    And, damn, it looks nice!

  • @scottishpride7511
    @scottishpride7511 4 роки тому +1

    ...ol'man once said; "know the difference between those that know what their doing and them that don't?" Watch how they mark their line! Well said, and very well done. Will use this in my shop. Again, Well Done! Scottishxpride, Texas.

  • @ecaff9515
    @ecaff9515 4 роки тому

    Excellent video and process and thanks for sharing
    I'm old school. Marking gauge for dovetails etc...and a pencil with an eraser for just about everything else.

  • @jackdotzman2908
    @jackdotzman2908 5 років тому

    You do beautiful work and you do a great job recording and editing your videos, most enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time to share your skills and craftsmanship. Jack/Missouri

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 4 роки тому

    Wow-what a beauty!! I collect marking gauges and make them to sell and give as gifts. There were a few parts to your marking gauge that I will now add to my gauges. Stavros Gakos recommended your channel and I am so glad he did. Adding a metal ruler is a brilliant idea and will be adding that feature to my gauges. I just subscribed so I can catch up and see more of the upcoming videos you post. Thanks again!!

  • @davidc6510
    @davidc6510 2 роки тому

    Another great job making a beautiful and multi-functional hand tool. Cool tip on the pencil! Thanks for sharing!

  • @DavidLindes
    @DavidLindes Рік тому +1

    One reason to prefer a scribe over a pencil line is that you're actually cutting some of the fibers of the wood... if you're then planning to chisel or something, this can be a nice way to get a nice clean edge. Of course, if that's not what you're doing...... ;)
    Anyway, nice work. I like it. The brass accents really make a difference, aesthetically!

  • @frittandy
    @frittandy 4 роки тому +1

    Good Job Bob. Thank you from Italy.

  • @koendebelie197
    @koendebelie197 Рік тому +1

    This is some beautiful craftsmanship !

  • @freddiemercurious
    @freddiemercurious 4 роки тому +1

    What a wonderfully simple, yet complex instrument. I'm making mine just like yours. I'll be using sheet copper because I have some. I'll use some spray urethane to prevent patina.

  • @f.javierrealros1723
    @f.javierrealros1723 2 роки тому +1

    Great job bro. Congrats.

  • @douglasmoffat6560
    @douglasmoffat6560 Рік тому +1

    What a great project! I’m inspired! I’ll have to make one of these myself! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @seanpatterson1609
    @seanpatterson1609 4 роки тому

    This was a great project! Your presentation and execution were great. I just discovered your channel today. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge.

  • @markmuller2320
    @markmuller2320 5 років тому +1

    Good audio, well done for taking feedback! Good project as well. :)

  • @hilaireoloughlin
    @hilaireoloughlin 4 роки тому

    Meditative work. Don't know if I will ever make one but I think this is really important information and skill that you are transmitting for future generations. Thanks for sharing.

  • @robertbrunston5406
    @robertbrunston5406 5 років тому

    Very nice! I made my own panel gauges very similar to yours! Thank you.

  • @thorlo1278
    @thorlo1278 4 роки тому

    That is one beautiful tool! Brass has always been my favorite metal to use for making anything more beautiful. In my kitchen we have a ceiling fan that had a beautiful ceramic and brass pull for the fan. When it is polished up it just gleams and makes the fan more beautiful. I wish I could afford some walnut to make some tools from as it is a gorgeous wood. Your marking gauge is proof of that!

    • @elund408
      @elund408 4 роки тому

      check for a custom cabinet shop/ furniture manufacturer in your area they may sell off cuts/scrap for small projects.

  • @leemarzahl8891
    @leemarzahl8891 4 місяці тому +1

    Very cool build!

  • @franklopezfl5
    @franklopezfl5 4 роки тому

    Nice Video Bob! Seems like fun project to build your own gauge. I found one at an antique store made from rosewood and brass, it is a stunning piece which I proudly display in my den.

  • @edwinleach4013
    @edwinleach4013 4 роки тому

    Very nice. I was going to purchase one from the big box store but this changed my mind. Thanks for the video.

  • @alexnagle575
    @alexnagle575 5 років тому

    Beautifully done as always! When using chip brushes for epoxy, take a good pair of shears and snip the very tip off. Especially when using thickened epoxy, the increased stiffness of the shorter bristles is helpful. Your improvisational skills are obviously great and kudos for the fine videos.

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 5 років тому

    Just saw this video, you did a great job on that marking gauge, it is beautiful.

  • @orin87
    @orin87 5 років тому

    Turned out beautiful!

  • @dwel2928
    @dwel2928 5 років тому

    Good ideas & good videos. Got to make one of these. Thanks Bob!

  • @richardmason4210
    @richardmason4210 2 роки тому +1

    Great idea
    Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @captainmcpuffpuff6747
    @captainmcpuffpuff6747 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic job, it turned out beautiful!

  • @PaulHarold
    @PaulHarold 4 роки тому

    Awesome again, keep up the great work you are doing!

  • @michaelthaibinh9128
    @michaelthaibinh9128 4 роки тому +1

    You did a nice piece of art. Beautiful.

  • @stevepence9869
    @stevepence9869 4 роки тому

    Beautiful gauge, work of art.

  • @ethanmilgram2327
    @ethanmilgram2327 3 роки тому

    This is a fantastic channel. Worthy of more subscribers. First rate in every way! A go to channel for me! Gary

  • @firemazeheatray5194
    @firemazeheatray5194 3 роки тому +1

    thank you inspired to make one this week High fives

  • @red58impala
    @red58impala 4 роки тому

    Some day I hope to build a wooden boat. Right now I want to build my own tools. I really liked all three of your tool-building videos so far and just from those I subscribed. I look forward to more of your videos, especially tool videos, in the future.

  • @jasonrobinson9524
    @jasonrobinson9524 4 роки тому

    Very nice work, Bob!

  • @RalphUSN
    @RalphUSN 5 років тому

    A job well done. Now it is on my to do list

  • @davidleeson8088
    @davidleeson8088 4 роки тому +1

    Superb as always

  • @MrBigbear1684
    @MrBigbear1684 4 роки тому

    I have saved this for future reference when I make my own tool.

  • @msec2000
    @msec2000 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent job

  • @scottdicker7051
    @scottdicker7051 3 роки тому +1

    Simply Professional 👏

  • @BadBellyBlues
    @BadBellyBlues 4 роки тому

    That turned out really nice! nice job!

  • @wesleywillard
    @wesleywillard 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic!

  • @MrAlchemist7777
    @MrAlchemist7777 4 роки тому

    Love it! Can't wait to make one. 👍

  • @weezerOU812
    @weezerOU812 4 роки тому

    I'm a pencil man myself but I just may have to make one of these. Seems simple but looks high quality. Thanks for the idea.

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 4 роки тому

    Very nice work ! I did Woodworking professionally for over 20 years and its been a hobby of mine for a little longer most definitely a pencil guy but. I switched to using mechanical ones years ago to give me a Consistent fine line to work to everytime i dont use anything fancy. Just a pack of Bic pencils i buy at walmart pretty cheaply almost all of the 40. Guys i worked with. Use them as well As they. Will fit into our scribes. And other marking tools without. Any modification i also like the plastic clip on them to hold them in my apron or shirt pockets. Even when i lean. Over something I’m working on I really liked that bench. You are using in the video another. Hobby / passion of mine is boating as ive owned 17 or 18 vessels over my lifetime so far. Both sail and power Wood and kFiberglass and i have Several thousands of miles under my belt including the Florida Keys, Bahamas , and the Intra Coastal Waterway from the Chesapeake Bay Maryland to Ft Lauderdale Florida ive been a fisherman , Scuba Diver since i was a teenager and have done almost all my own. Repairs and restorations myself including major refits and even engine work if needed of course having a machine shop do some of that when i needed That type of specialty work i did restore a 1964 Wooden Chris Craft cabin cruiser that was in. My family for the majority of its ownership

  • @rmiller10665
    @rmiller10665 4 роки тому

    Great presentation and instructions. THANKS

  • @jorgeboskovic5679
    @jorgeboskovic5679 4 роки тому +1

    excellent work thank you so much

  • @jorgerosa3398
    @jorgerosa3398 4 роки тому

    You are meticulously awesome, I dig it.

  • @equiposequinos2414
    @equiposequinos2414 3 роки тому +1

    wonderful job is a really nice handcraft, congratulations, and all the successes to you.

  • @christopherleblanc9599
    @christopherleblanc9599 2 роки тому +1

    great project

  • @saleemsadique
    @saleemsadique 4 роки тому

    it was worth watching work. I like to build one. Thanks for sharing Sir.

  • @gmoore6166
    @gmoore6166 4 роки тому +3

    Great work! I use both pencil and scribe.

    • @robinfleet7094
      @robinfleet7094 4 роки тому +2

      Me too...depends on the hardness and color of the material I'm marking (old eyes and sometimes I can't see the pencil but I can feel the scribe).

  • @marcosaslan1802
    @marcosaslan1802 2 роки тому

    Estas herramientas son muy útiles , solo siento no haber tenido internet antes para aprender hacer estas cosas y otras muchas que igual e aprendido gracias a estos vídeos , Saludos desde Ecuador

  • @adamguinnmusic5871
    @adamguinnmusic5871 3 місяці тому +1

    I keep trying to get into marking gauges. I even own a couple. I just always grab my pencil and square, or ruler.

  • @sbjennings99
    @sbjennings99 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

  • @frankhodgson2474
    @frankhodgson2474 4 роки тому

    Great job ,looks nice .

  • @goldeee666
    @goldeee666 4 роки тому

    nice work man. thanks for posting

  • @lourias
    @lourias 3 роки тому

    I like your style of guage.

  • @the430movie
    @the430movie 4 роки тому +1

    You are making tools... Pro grade style..... SUBSCRIBED!!!

  • @OtherBrotherDaryl
    @OtherBrotherDaryl 4 роки тому

    Pencil. But want to scribe. Your video convinced my that I must improve my marking game. Great production, execution and skill. Thank you.

  • @DickvanZanten
    @DickvanZanten 4 роки тому

    Neat job! I like the old hacksaw blade as a scribe, use (bought) rotary blades myself. The stay sharp longer and tend not to raise op wood fibres as a blade does in some soft woods used across the grain.

  • @JDK45ACP
    @JDK45ACP 3 роки тому +1

    New subscriber here, in no small part because of your tool making. Loved this project along with the rounded hand plane you built. Master Craftsmanship !!!

  • @ronaldooliveira5131
    @ronaldooliveira5131 4 роки тому

    Perfeito, amigo... Obrigado pela dica, irei construir um também! Ronaldo, São Paulo/Brasil

  • @billnewman8261
    @billnewman8261 4 роки тому

    You did a great job.

  • @Lou.B
    @Lou.B 4 роки тому

    Nicely done!