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Crown Tools 152 Mortise and Marking Gauge, Rosewood

Best UK marking gauge. It stands out for uK made mortise and marking gauge at a lower price than premium boutique brands and traditional rosewood fence and beam with a brass thumbscrew. One caveat, pin-based mortise gauge, not a wheel cutter.

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Crown Tools 152 Mortise and Marking Gauge, Rosewood
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Crown Tools 152 Mortise and Marking Gauge, Rosewood

Crown

Best UK marking gauge. It stands out for uK made mortise and marking gauge at a lower price than premium boutique brands and traditional rosewood fence and beam with a brass thumbscrew. One caveat, pin-based mortise gauge, not a wheel cutter.

  • UK made
  • Mortise and marking combined
  • Kiln-dried rosewood
  • Brass thumbscrew

Pros

  • UK made mortise and marking gauge at a lower price than premium boutique brands
  • Traditional rosewood fence and beam with a brass thumbscrew
  • Combines mortise gauge and standard marking gauge functions in one tool
  • Crown tools are well reviewed in the UK hand tool community

Cons

  • Pin-based mortise gauge, not a wheel cutter
  • Less available in North America than major US brands
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