shaneymack Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Most things they have introduced in the past while have been kind of laughable. The gauges seem pretty good. What do you guys think? http://www.woodpeck.com/marking-gauge-2017.html Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 The panel gauge gave me an itchy mouse trigger finger...but then I realized I've needed a panel gauge exactly zero times in my life. It's just a cool chunk of metal though. When would you use it, being a hybrid woodworker? All my panels are cut with machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 The panel gauge gave me an itchy mouse trigger finger...but then I realized I've needed a panel gauge exactly zero times in my life. It's just a cool chunk of metal though. When would you use it, being a hybrid woodworker? All my panels are cut with machines. Totally agree. No need for a panel gauge. I was referring to the marking gauge. It looks like a good upgrade over the Veritas wheel gauge I have. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I have a couple of wheel gauges that I like. I'm actually eyeing a smaller gauge as opposed to a larger one. The typical wheel gauge as shown in the video is already at the large end of the scale for this task, for me. The retainer being proud of the cutting wheel also makes this a "pass" for me. Using this "depth stop" feature is how I often set my gauge directly off of the material I am working with. As in many things, the way you use a tool will vary the value of certain features to you. Like most Woodpecker products, it looks to be top notch in materials and workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 The fence may add some control, but the pencil does nothing for me. I can take my wheeled marking gauge and then darken with any pencil if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I have thought for a while that a marking gauge that left a pencil line instead of a cut mark would be great for laying out Domino locations. I typically use a combo square or two and a pencil but that is kinda slow, and sometimes unwieldy, if the pieces are small or there are a lot of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, shaneymack said: Totally agree. No need for a panel gauge. I was referring to the marking gauge. It looks like a good upgrade over the Veritas wheel gauge I have. I'm sure it's a nice piece. But for my money Tite-Mark is king. http://www.glen-drake.com/Tite-Mark.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 It's nicer than most marking gauges. I've got a Glenn Drake titemark, it's really hard to get better than that. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted May 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I'm sure it's a nice piece. But for my money Tite-Mark is king. http://www.glen-drake.com/Tite-Mark.html That gauge looks pretty similar to the veritas. I dont find my wheel gauge to be all that. I took a class at Fww live with Bob Van Dyke and he showed the marking gauge that he designed and made and I found that one to be far superior to a wheel gauge. This woodpeckers one seemed a little more like Bobs gauge in that it had more reference surface and a bigger shaft that you could get a better grip on. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I had an answer for that question before I even looked. As far as marking gauges, when I need to reach for a good one, for less than 40 bucks, the Veritas is plenty good enough for me: http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,42936,59455&p=59455 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDustB Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Looks really nice as a marking gauge. I think I'd find the 0.9 mm pencil to be a bit thick, though. I guess that's so it's harder to break? I like my veritas wheel gauge well enough, although it would be nicer to have a larger reference surface (and some way to stop it from rolling off the bench - just had to replace a shattered cutter from hitting the concrete). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I like both of them. The panel gauge is certainly better than using an adjustable square and a pencil. How many times have you ended up with a wonky line when trying to balance a pencil on the end of the adjustable square whilst trying to hold the workpiece with a third hand (that you don't have) and end up anchoring the workpiece with your elbow (as you couldn't be bothered reaching for a holddown)? I know I have done that! You could make one but the Woodpeckers looks way cooler. I would buy that. The dual scribe marking gauge looks good too. I already have a Veritas single wheel gauge and a William Marples mortising gauge so won't buy the Woodpeckers one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandorLush Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 50 minutes ago, shaneymack said: That gauge looks pretty similar to the veritas. I dont find my wheel gauge to be all that. I took a class at Fww live with Bob Van Dyke and he showed the marking gauge that he designed and made and I found that one to be far superior to a wheel gauge. This woodpeckers one seemed a little more like Bobs gauge in that it had more reference surface and a bigger shaft that you could get a better grip on. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk The cover article of the most recent FWW issue was this cutting gauge and how to make one. If you're an online member:http://www.finewoodworking.com/2017/03/29/shopmade-cutting-gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 Im ordering the marking gauge. Plan to compare it to my Jessem and see which I like better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwk5017 Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I was interested for a bit--currently in need of a better marking gauge--but $100 is a bit much when i can have the LV micro adjust for $40. Im also struggling to find a practical application for the panel marking gauge. Every instance i think of results in, "duh, just set the fence on your table saw, router table, edge guide, etc". Maybe if you were using a festool track with router adapter this would help you line up the guide and router bit? For the money, would be better suited to pick up parallel guides for the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 I am not sure panel marking is a priority. Panel scoring might be if you are worried about some fibers breaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 25, 2017 Report Share Posted May 25, 2017 My panel gauge is made by a company called Biesmeyer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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