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The second most important tool in cutting dovetails is your marking gauge. The gauge line becomes part of the finished joint. Here is why I think my marking gauge will help you cut better dovetails:
The blade comes to you sharpened; designed to sever the wood fibers not crush them, leaving a crisp gauge line.
The blade is fixed in use but can be rotated to a sharper area when it gets dull. You can do this several times before having to resharpen.
Has a flat section on the brass head preventing the gauge from rolling off of your bench.
The face of the head is dead flat, making for precise work.
Has a large knurled locking knob that is easy to tighten.
Comes standard with the 1/2" diameter cutter head.
Extra cutter heads available in 3/8", 7/16", and 5/8" diameters.
Click HERE to go to the marking gauge cutter head product page.
The handle is crafted form the same Ebony Swanstone composite material as our saw handles.
Other species of wood handled marking gauges are occasionally available in limited manufacturing runs. You can see these limited edition marking gauges by clicking HERE.
I recently received my Cosman marking gauge and couldn’t be happier with it. The build quality is outstanding, with excellent balance and an exceptionally smooth feel in use. The cutter is very sharp, and once the knob is tightened, the gauge locks securely without any rotation—something many other brands struggle with.
I also own a Luban gauge, which is identical to the WoodRiver. While it’s a good tool, it doesn’t compare to the Cosman, which clearly outperforms it. I’ll be purchasing a second Cosman gauge and fitting Rob’s mortise rod to the Luban to dedicate it solely to mortising.
Highly recommended.
Perfectly functioning tool that is also beautifully built- great addition
The "Cosmanized" marking gauge is top drawer because of its craftsmanship and accurate functions when applying various ways to use the gauge.
Excellent quality, works perfectly!
It's exactly what I was hoping for. The craftsmanship is spectacular. Usability is great. My next purchase will be the Dove Tail Saw. I can't wait...
Thanks Rob Cosman ...
