Ironwoods Plod - 2013

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Ironwood

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Some time back, on a different forum, I mentioned I had some of this timber from a tree that came done in Cyclone Yasi. It is Red Beech, quite a rare timber because it only grows in a small coastal area.
Another member expressed interest for some of the timber to make a cutting gauge, I struck a deal for a cutting gauge in return for some of the timber.

I received this beautiful example in the mail the other day, it really is a pleasure to hold and look at.
I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but thought I should photograph it while it still looks pristine ( not that I will be knocking it around :rolleyes: )

Just for an idea of size, it is about 6-7 inches long ( 150-175mm )

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Ironwood

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SteveH said:
I'm not sure what a cutting gauge is, but it looks beautifully made, and the grain of that wood is lovely.
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Steve, a cutting gauge ( or possibly gage in the USA ) is used to mark parallel lines on timber for marking out joints on woodworking projects.

Most of the mass produced marking gauges have a sharp point like a nail to mark the timber, the better ones such as this have a cutting edge that produces a finer, more accurate line.
 
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SteveH

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Ironwood said:
Steve, a cutting gauge ( or possibly gage in the USA ) is used to mark parallel lines on timber for marking out joints on woodworking projects.

Most of the mass produced marking gauges have a sharp point like a nail to mark the timber, the better ones such as this have a cutting edge that produces a finer, more accurate line.
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Ah, I get it now :) Thanks Brad!
 
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