Cutting Gauges are like marking gauges, except they use a knife instead of a pin. A cutting gauge is most often used for scoring across the grain when marking long shoulders of joints but, they can also be used for cutting small strips of wood veneer. Like any cutting tool, a cutting gauge works best when sharp and well-tuned. This video was produced for its free video library by The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. The Center is a nonprofit, international woodworking school dedicated to providing the best possible education in wood craftsmanship and design.
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