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Marking gauge
Scribe a consistent offset from a prepared reference edge.
By GrainBench · Reviewed October 23, 2026
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When it earns a place in your kit
Scribe a consistent offset from a prepared reference edge. Use it only where the design and actual stock call for this operation.
Compatibility & a first test
- Match these first
- Check the cutter or pin for the stock and grain. Confirm the reference edge is straight enough for the work.
- Try it on a sample
- Keep the fence against the same reference face.
- Stop and recheck if…
- Changing the reference edge between parts creates mismatched lines.
GrainBench setup prompts. The exact operating and installation instructions remain the reference; see the sources below.
A practical setup sequence
Set the offset against the project dimension.
Test a light line on scrap.
Keep the fence against the same reference face.
A common mistake to avoid
Changing the reference edge between parts creates mismatched lines.
Before you shop
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Sources and scope
References checked October 22, 2026. Named-product instructions illustrate the category and do not establish compatibility with every tool. Use the exact model’s instructions for capacity, settings, guarding and protection. No independent product testing or load rating is claimed.
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