Gauge

Every Woodworker Needs a Cutting Gauge
February 4, 2015

This must-have layout tool will help you get tight joints every time.
Tension Bandsaws without a Gauge
October 25, 2012

Learn how to find the proper tension just by pressing on the blade with your fingertip (with the bandsaw unplugged).
Shopmade Hand Tools for Better Dovetails
June 2, 2011

Use a layout guide and small chisels for improved accuracy and refined looks when cutting dovetails.
Dial In Setups with a Height Gauge
February 10, 2011

$40 tool eliminates test cuts
Height Gauge for router and table saw
October 20, 2010

Wanted to make an easy to adjust and easy to read height gauge to set my table saw height and also my router bit height above table. With the pin…
Make Your Own Marking Gauge
February 11, 2010

This shopmade marking gauge works better than anything on the market.
Bevel-Gauge Basics
July 1, 2006

The bevel gauge, or sliding bevel, is a simple tool that copies angles exactly without measuring them.

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