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Here is the marking gauge I came up with for the recent swap. The wood is Cherry, Walnut, and Padauk. Ball bearings keep the beam at 90 degrees to the body. The slot in the beam is slightly larger than the bearings so only one side of the bearings touch at a time. The name on the bottom is that of the recipient.

The finish is Danish Oil and wax.

I had a great time participating in this swap. I look forward to the next one.

Thanks for looking!

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Nice gauge, only a true lumberjock would put ball bearings on a marking gauge. I'm impressed.
 

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Another fine and creative gauge. The name plate is a great addition, too.
 

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I am very happy with it Chuck. It works just as nicely as it looks too!
 

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Unique design and well executed. Great job, Chuck!
 

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Looks cool , but I have to wonder how comfortable it would be after repeated uses. : )
 

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Nicely done.
Tnx for sharing this design.
Where do you guys get these fancy brass knobs...???
 

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I like the BB idea. Great woods. Nice job.
 

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The bearings are a great improvement to this design. Nice work!
 

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super gauge. I like every ones ideas on a simple tool
 

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Great idea with the bearings, bet it's smooth as silk.
 

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You designed one of the best marking gauge's I've seen. How did you put the scrolled name on the back?
-don
 

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Very nice, Chuck. The ball bearings are over the top!
 

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That is really great work. Did you have a plan or designed it yourself. Either way, can you share?
 

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That is really great work. Did you have a plan or designed it yourself. Either way, can you share?

- Rev_John
Thank you John. I designed it myself.
 
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