This is a well-made and economical marking/cutting gauge. A wheel larking gauge is an indispensable tool used in the shop to lay out precision woodworking joinery. This tool has excellent mass and weighs in at 6 ounces. This wheel marking gauge will provide years of accurate and reliable performance in the shop.
The sharp hardened high speed cutting wheel will leave a sharp and distinct line in soft and hardwood both with and across the grain.
The 1-9/16 inch diameter by 1-3/16 inch tall head is precision machined from solid brass (not plated!). The ergonomic brass head fits perfectly in the hand providing precise control. The knurled thumb screw is also solid brass and securely locks the head to the beam holding measurements. The head has a countersink so the cutter can be fully retracted protecting it when not in use.
The wheel cutter is 7/16 inch in diameter. The cuter can be easily resharpened by rubbing the flat surface in any sharpening media. Replacement cutter are also available.
The hardened steel beam is .310 inches in diameter and 8 inches long. Maximum cutting depth of the gauge is a full 7 inches. The beam is black chrome plated to protect against corrosion and to allow easier reading of the mm and SAE graduations. Graduations allow easy setting of the gauge and extend to 150 mm or 6 inches.