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What are the parts of a mortise gauge?

What are the parts of a mortise gauge?

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Parts of a mortise and combination gauge; pins for marking mortises, fence, stem, fence locking screw, spur locking screw, marking pin.

Pins for mortise marking on a mortise gauge

Parts of a mortise marking gauge; pins for mortise marking. two pins are used to mark two lines on a work piece for a mortise to be cut out The mortise marking gauge has one side of the stem with two pins, one fixed and one that can be adjusted using the spur locking screw. The pins are made a set distance apart so that they match the intended mortise size.

Mortise gauge pin

parts of a mortise and combination mortise marking gauge; pin/ spur, used for regular wood working marking The mortise gauge also has a single spur on the opposite side of the stem which works like a regular marking gauge. This is why the mortise gauge is also known as a combination gauge as it can do a combination of wood working tasks.

Mortise gauge fence

Parts of a mortise marking gauge; Fence, used to hold a measurement and butt up against the edge of a work piece. The mortise gauge has a fence, the same as other marking out gauges, used to set the measurement from the edge of the workpiece.

Fence locking screw on a mortise gauge

Parts of a mortise marking gauge; pins for mortise marking. two pins are used to mark two lines on a work piece for a mortise to be cut out Once the fence of the mortise gauge is in position, it is locked in place by turning the fence locking screw clockwise. The fence locking screw is usually on the top of the fence, but can be on the side of the fence on some models.

Spur locking screw on a mortise gauge

Parts of a mortise marking gauge; spur locking screw. is turned to lock the second, moveable, screw in place once it has been set to the mortise size The mortise gauge’s adjustable pin / spur is controlled by the spur locking screw. This is located around the back end of the stem. The screw is pulled backwards and forwards to move the pin into the required position and then turned clockwise to lock it in place.

Mortise gauge stem

Parts of a mortise marking gauge; stem, main body of the gauge holding the spurs and fence As with all marking out gauges, the main body is known as the stem. This is a solid piece of wood that connects all the parts, and on the mortise marking gauge it holds the adjustable pin and locking screw. The screw pulls a piece of wood within the stem to control the adjustable pin.

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