Japanese Marking Gauge [ gaugeswap ]

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Here is a gauge that I made for the gauge swap. I hand forged the Damascus steel for the blade. The body is tiger maple, the beam is zebra wood and the wedges are cherry. This was sent to Hammerthumb and I believe he likes it.
I go in a bit more detail here.

-- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com

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mike1950 home \| projects \| blog 363 posts in 1883 days #1 posted 06-30-2013 12:27 PM	Very Nice Gauge- and did you make marking knife? Very nice also -- "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is."– Albert Einstein
stan3443 home \| projects \| blog 301 posts in 2359 days #2 posted 06-30-2013 12:29 PM	Cool guage, never thought of wedges to hold the beam -- If your not supposed to have hair on your face......why does it grow their
Dave home \| projects \| blog 11429 posts in 2924 days #3 posted 06-30-2013 12:29 PM	Thank you Mike, yes I did. -- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com
DIYaholic home \| projects \| blog 19634 posts in 2759 days #4 posted 06-30-2013 12:30 PM	A beauty thats the truth! Sure, makin’ a wooden marking gauge wasn’t enough…. You had to go and forge Damascus steel!!! ;^) A treasure to be used and admired for years to come. -- Randy-- I may not be good...but I am slow! If good things come to those who wait.... Why is procrastination a bad thing?
boxcarmarty home \| projects \| blog 16441 posts in 2444 days #5 posted 06-30-2013 12:42 PM	Are you sure it’s not sugar maple ‘cuz it looks awfully sweet….. -- My mind is like lighting, one brilliant flash, then its gone.....
bondogaposis home \| projects \| blog 4897 posts in 2435 days #6 posted 06-30-2013 12:46 PM	Beautiful gauge, Dave. -- Bondo Gaposis
Brandon home \| projects \| blog 4152 posts in 3035 days #7 posted 06-30-2013 01:22 PM	Wonderful work, Dave! It’s very aesthetically well balanced. -- "hold fast to that which is good"
Don W home \| projects \| blog 18879 posts in 2652 days #8 posted 06-30-2013 01:23 PM	That’s exactly what I’d expect from you Dave. Excellent!! -- http://timetestedtools.net - Collecting is an investment in the past, and the future.
Dave home \| projects \| blog 11429 posts in 2924 days #9 posted 06-30-2013 01:46 PM	you guys are making me smile. Thank you so very much. You make it all worth while. -- Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." http://chiselandforge.com
Airframer home \| projects \| blog 3043 posts in 2037 days #10 posted 06-30-2013 02:02 PM	Very Nice! -- Eric - "I'm getting proficient with these hand jobbers. - BigRedKnothead"
Brit home \| projects \| blog 7419 posts in 2927 days #11 posted 06-30-2013 02:07 PM	You’re an inspiration Dave, beautiful work my friend. -- https://www.clickasnap.com/Andy61 - Andy - Old Chinese proverb says: "If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it."
JL7 home \| projects \| blog 8676 posts in 3049 days #12 posted 06-30-2013 02:12 PM	Cool design and built well. The Damascus steel is off the charts…...it’s amazing what you have learned this past year…. -- Jeff .... Minnesota, USA
GMatheson home \| projects \| blog 478 posts in 3053 days #13 posted 06-30-2013 02:19 PM	Great job Dave. That blade should last forever and then some -- Greg in Ontario, Canada
a1Jim home \| projects \| blog 117168 posts in 3661 days #14 posted 06-30-2013 02:38 PM	Very interesting design,very nice. -- https://www.artisticwoodstudio.com/videos wood crafting & woodworking classes
ShaneA home \| projects \| blog 7010 posts in 2682 days #15 posted 06-30-2013 02:56 PM	Well done Dave. Wedges are cool.

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