Sujikebiki - Japanese Marking Gauge small white Oak Measuring Area 100mm
Available, delivery time: 1-3 businessdays within Germany
Product information
Japanese marking gauges are equipped with a knife instead of needles and feature a relatively wide fence. These small knives have the advantage of making clean marks even across the grain. Knives cut the fibers, whereas needles only tear them. Like other Japanese woodworking tools, this one is also pulled.
The blade of the Keshiki is ground on one side, with the bevel on the inside, meaning the cutting edge is facing away from the fence. In the case of Kama-Keshiki (tenon marking gauges) with two blades, the bevels face each other, whereas in Suji-Keshiki with two wooden tongues, the bevels are parallel and not facing each other. If, in the delivered state, the blade does not protrude enough from the slot, do not attempt to drive it in with strong hammer blows, as this can cause the wood of the tongue to split. Instead, slightly enlarge the slot with a needle file or a sharp knife. It is sufficient for the blade edge to protrude 1 – 5 mm, depending on personal preference. However, it should not be more than this, as otherwise, the marking gauge cannot be held precisely horizontally over the workpiece. Then, press the blade in and secure it with only very light hammer taps!
The printed scale should only be seen as a guide; the distance from the blade edge to the fence should always be verified with a ruler. Fine adjustments can be made on Keshiki with a wedge by careful hammer taps with the broad side of the hammer on the respective ends (end grain sides) of the tongue. The wedge can be secured with a firm thumb press, or if that is not sufficient, with a light hammer tap.
Japanese marking gauge with 1 knife, made entirely of white oak, with wedge fence fixation. In the delivered state, the blade tip protrudes only about 1 mm.
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Stop Fixation | with Wedge |
| Stop Length | 90 mm |
| Working Surface | up to 100 mm |
| Material | White Oak |
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