Customer Reviews

Footprint 160101 Series 1876 Beechwood Mortise Marking Gauge

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Don't shy away from this tool just because its made of Beech instead of rosewood. I have one of these and one similiar made by Lee Valley tools. Though not as pretty as the rosewood models, they are tougher than they look and work well. I have several marking gauges(I think 5), mainly because I tend to use the same dimensions a lot, so I have them set to the most common ones I use, with a couple to use with other stuff. Saves time and besides I like looking at em. HaHa. Every serious or want to be serious wood worker needs at least one of these. Much more accurate for layout than a pencil, especially for mortise/tenon, and dovetail joints. Highly recommend.

I just ordered and received this. I haven't used it yet, so this is an initial impression. It's fairly nice, and feels solid. The only thing I don't like is that the thumb screw used to adjust the unit is made of plastic, and looks cheap. It may hold up well over time, but it makes the unit feel cheap, which it isn't.

This classic marking gauge meets my expectations for a quality tool, A must for any progect with mortise and tenon or dovetail joints. Would recommend this guage if you are looking for a value priced tool.

I just got the marking gauge and just as described in another review, the brass slide was jammed. I'd rather pay more and get a fully functional gauge than one that's only half functional.

This is an inexpensive marking gauge. It works but if you plan on using it often, I would recommend getting a better one.

Saw marks on the body, the head of the phillips screw is stripped out and the thumbscrew is poorly molded.

Pros - works fine

Cons - poorly made, not really a tool to be proud of

Just Got the gauge in the mail, the thumbscrew was a bit stiff but freed up after a few turns slide works well, Pins seem solid. Nice to have a gauge that does not cost a fortune

When I received the gauge the brass slide with the pin was jammed in the slot, i will never buy this junk again