Woodpeckers OTT-MARKING-GAUGES Marking & Panel Gauge Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Woodpeckers
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Woodpeckers OTT-MARKING-GAUGES Marking & Panel Gauge Owner’s Manual
BASIC ASSEMBLY
The basic assembly of your Marking Gauge is shown in FIGURE A.
NOTE: The Clamp Knob 3has a Hex Drive near the bottom for use tightening
and untightening the Scribe Wheel 5 and Spacer 6 / 7 assemblies
SCRIBING WHEELS
The Marking Gauge creates both scribe lines and Mechanical Pencil 8 lines in
your work piece. Although the Scribe Wheels 5are round, they will leave a
deeper mark if they don’t turn while being drawn across the material. Scribe
lines cannot be erased, practice on scrap material first to verify your
setting.
To prevent the Scribe Wheels turning, the correct number of Scribe Wheels and
Spacers must be assembled on the Shoulder Screw 4and fully tightened. FIGURE
B.
Single Wheel marking with first Scribe Wheel up against head of shoulder screw
The Scale on the Bar 1 is measured from the Scribe Wheel 5, which must be
oriented with the larger face against the head of the Shoulder Screw 4. The
total combined thickness of Spacers and Scribe Wheels must equal 1/2″.
FIGURES B and C.
Two Wheel configuration for 3/8″ spaced marks
Each Scribe Wheel is 1/8″ thick. (2) Spacers are also 1/8″ thick and (2)
Spacers are 1/16″ thick.
You may assemble different configurations of Scribe Wheels and Spacers to make
variety of double scribe lines. FIGURE D.
Most common marking applications use only one Scribe Wheel.
NOTE FOR METRIC GAUGES: The metric version of the tool includes (2) 2.5mm thick Scribe Wheels and Spacers to create 5,6,8,10,12 and 14mm spacing.
SETTING THE FENCE
Two sets of Scales are engraved on the Marking Gauge Bar. When scribing,
position the Fence 2on the Scale that is opposite, or above, the Marking
Wheel.
When using the Mechanical Pencil 8, position the Fence 2 to use the Scale that is in line with the threaded, Pencil Mounting Location. To set the Fence, align the back of the notch in the Fence with your desired dimension. **FIGURE E.
**
MARKING WITH PENCIL
To prevent excessive lead breakage, adjust the lead so that itprojects only
about 1/16″ from the Bar.
Remove the Mechanical Pencil 8from the Cap 9 at the end of the Bar 1 by simply
unscrewing it. Mount the Mechanical Pencil in the Bar by screwing it into the
Pencil Mounting Location near the front end of the Bar.
You can extend or retract the pencil lead by turning thescrew on the end
opposite the lead.
SHARPENING THE SCRIBE WHEEL
Scribe Wheel face down on sharpening stone.
NOTE: The (2) Scribe Wheels included with your Marking Gauge have been
heat-treated and faced to a moderately sharp edge which will leave a
noticeable mark in most woods. If a sharper mark is desired, follow the
directions below to further sharpen the Scribe Wheels. To prevent excessive
lead breakage, adjust the lead so that itprojects only about 1/16″ from the
Bar. Scribe Wheel face down on sharpening stone.
To sharpen a Scribe Wheel, lay it down flat on a fine-grit stone, lubricate
with water or oil (depending on stone type) and apply light, even, downward
pressure with one finger, while moving it in small circles traversing the
length of the stone. When done, thoroughly dry the Scribe Wheel. Water may
cause it to rust. After repeated scribing, the Wheel will dull. Switch to a
sharp section of the Wheel by loosening the Screw and rotating the Scribe
Wheel to a fresh edge and tighten the Screw.
AVOID EXCESSIVE RE-SHARPENING: Excessive sharpening of the Scribe Wheel will reduce its thickness to the point where it can no longer be clamped with the Shoulder Screw.
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| DIAGRAM NUMBER | (QTY) | PART NAME |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Bar |
| 2 | 1 | Fence |
| 3 | 1 | Clamp Knob/Hex Drive |
| 4 | 1 | Shoulder Screw |
| 5 | 2 | Scribe Wheel |
| 6 | 2 | 1/8″ Spacer |
| 7 | 2 | 1/16″ Spacer |
| 8 | 1 | Mechanical Pencil |
| 9 | 1 | Cap |
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