What is a cutting gauge?
What is a cutting gauge? |
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A cutting gauge has the same structure as a marking gauge, but uses a knife instead of a pin to mark the wood. This allows it to mark the wood against the grain keeping the same level of accuracy as going with the grain. | |||
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A cutting gauge can also be used to cut thin pieces of veneer, which is a thin type of vinyl. The blade can slice through accurately, however its size is limited so cannot cut more than the standard 0.6mm (0.02″) veneer thickness, or long sheets. | |||
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Some people believe using a cutting gauge instead of a marking gauge can give a more accurate, thinner line. This, however is only true if the pin of a marking gauge becomes dull. The knife of a cutting gauge can also become dull, however it is much easier to sharpen.
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Sizes of a cutting gauge |
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The cutting gauge is available with a stem length of 200mm (7.8″), there is also a smaller version available, for precision marking work, with a 127mm (5″) stem. | |||
