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Crown 152M Miniature Rosewood Mortice and Marking Gauge Crown 152M Miniature Rosewood Mortice and Marking Gauge

Crown 152M Miniature Rosewood Mortice and Marking Gauge

Crown 152M Miniature Rosewood Mortice and Marking Gauge Crown 152M Miniature Rosewood Mortice and Marking Gauge
$ 27.40

Score By Feature

Based on 130 ratings
Accuracy
8.73
Value for money
8.72

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Product Description

The tool is of exceptional quality, made in Sheffield, England by Crown Hand Tools Ltd.
A wood kiln dried by heating
The thumbscrew is made of brass
Layout and cross grain work are excellent with this machine
This handle is made of rosewood

Questions & Answers

It can be used with just a single scribing tip, right? Is it possible to retract the tip closest to the stopping block into the block if I decide not to ?

That is not the case, in my opinion. The screw in the block could not tighten enough over the threads in the block, and vice versa. A stop block in this situation would not fit. Although it seems as if there was only a single point on the other side of the beam. There is probably not a similar experience to mine in all the rest of that group

When the board is flush with the block, what size is it?

A project for a smaller budget. The quality of the product is excellent.

In what sense is a “miniature” mortise gauge useful?

It's a small one for small projects. It helps to clearly mark where I should not cut wood beyond the dotted lines without any pencil or ink being used. It is used to make joint jigs (wood working) in the old-fashioned With the new method you use the router and you do not need a gauge.

From the block to the pin closest to it, what is the maximum distance?

Based on what I observed on the website, my best estimate is that the distance between the block and the pin attached to the sliding bar with the handle is 2 1/2 inches. One pin would be 5 inches long and the other would be 6 inches long. may have taken a wrong turn.

Selected User Reviews For Crown 152M Miniature Rosewood Mortice and Marking Gauge

I cannot stand this product at all Returning it without even trying it was a waste of time for me
3/5

It is rare for me to give a five Only very rarely do you find a 1 out of 5 I gave the piece of junk a star, but it looks like it was made by a 3rd grader (oh dear 3rd grades). There is a large amount of movement in the pivot point of the reference block, and it can move at least 1/16 inch. If that's the case, how on earth are you going to get consistent grades? The marking gauge I plan to purchase will be purchased at a brick and mortar store where I can see and touch the product before purchasing.

Sydney Combs
Sydney Combs
| Feb 04, 2021
I think this is very strange
3/5

A- would have been a better choice if I would have paid more attention to it A majority of reviewers say the sliding beam and adjustable face block are both significantly out of square. I also have a hand that is clearly out of square by a considerable amount, as can be seen in the photo above. The item does not seem to be of good quality. This is pretty ridiculous that Crown Tools would allow their logo to be on junk like this. My purchase of this tool was definitely a mistake.

Creed Hutchinson
Creed Hutchinson
| Apr 29, 2021
There is no square here
3/5

There's no way this is square at all.

Abby SLATER
Abby SLATER
| Aug 28, 2020
One of the bad ones was sent to me
3/5

One of the bad ones was sent to me. The size is just right and it isn't too big or too I had a problem with the brass thumbscrew threaded into the wood. There wasn't enough wood in the hole for the threads to grab onto. The finish was nice overall, but I had a major issue with the brass thumbscrew. Due to this, we weren't able to get the correct tension to keep the guide block and the marker slide in place. As a result, I sent it back and was disappointed, but the returns system at Amazon is great. We provide fast, prepaid shipping with a pickup at your door, followed by a.

Liberty Richmond
Liberty Richmond
| Jan 30, 2021
The square is out of alignment
3/5

It came in a very tight package. The finish they used was still wet when assembled and all of the parts had to be damaged for the assembly to go smoothly. We checked the squareness, and the wood was warped. The knobs are glued into place, and once they have dried, they cannot be removed. I urge you not to purchase this product!.

Camila Roberson
Camila Roberson
| May 28, 2021
Excellent woodworking tool that was used in the old days for fine woodworking
5/5

Excellent woodworking tool that was used in the old days for fine woodworking.

Hayes Travis
Hayes Travis
| Jan 10, 2021
This is a fantastic marker
5/5

My order arrived promptly from Amazon and it really has a lot to offer for the price. It works just like traditional marking gauges but it also comes with the mortise set on one side. Definitely recommend for those on a budget.

Alessandra Cole
Alessandra Cole
| Feb 10, 2021
The product is excellent
5/5

I would recommend it to others. I would order it again if the price was lower.

Annabella Valdez
Annabella Valdez
| Apr 07, 2021

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