Marking gauge poll results are in. (Not very many votes) And the winner is (drum roll please)...wheel style cutter. Please don't forget your door prizes on the way out.
POLLS:
What style marking gauge do you use most often?
What's a marking gauge? (2%, 1 Votes) I don't use marking gauges. (14%, 6 Votes) Gauge with pin style cutter. (21%, 9 Votes) Gauge with wheel style cutter. (36%, 15 Votes) Gauge with knife style cutter. (27%, 11 Votes) Total Voters: 42
You use a pin for cross's grain and a knife that is angled in for parallel grain.
If you are a cabinetmaker.
Regards,
Tom Watson
I have seen nothing but your opinion stating the parallel/cross grain relationship to the knife/pin. Quite the contrary. From what I have seen it is either a personal preference or a regional tradition.
Where did your info come from?
G.S.
It was a troll, sort of.
It is actually backwards.
I really don't like the pizza cutters but who cares.
Regards,
Tom Watson
Don't do that!
I certainly thought it was backwards, but as a weekend wood-butcher, I question my own understanding when presented by a contrary view from an obvious pro. Thanks for clearing that up.
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