PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge

[Philip1231]

Don't miss out on this one:

Veritas  40th Anniversary Marking Gauge

[Cian]

I hang out in a Machnists forum for curiosity and interest. After seeing the number of operations required to make a precision hand tool, I am now surprised how seemingly "cheap" some top tier tools may be. Case in point.

Also, I have the single rod version of this marking gauge, and as always, it's made with excellent craftsmanship.

[Philip1231]

Yes, the 35th anniversary model is a winner for sure: always on my bench (and shows no propensity to roll off the bench!)

I hang out in a Machnists forum for curiosity and interest.  After seeing the number of operations required to make a precision hand tool, I am now surprised how seemingly "cheap" some top tier tools may be.  Case in point.

Also, I have the single rod version of this marking gauge, and as always, it's made with excellent craftsmanship.

[DonSlaughter]

Yes, the 35th anniversary model is a winner for sure: always on my bench (and shows no propensity to roll off the bench!)

Thanks for the 'heads up'....got mine today with free shipping!!

[Phil Thien]

I hang out in a Machnists forum for curiosity and interest.  After seeing the number of operations required to make a precision hand tool, I am now surprised how seemingly "cheap" some top tier tools may be.  Case in point.

Also, I have the single rod version of this marking gauge, and as always, it's made with excellent craftsmanship.

Isn't that the truth!

If I had to make/sell/support them, I'd want a minimum of several hundred bucks, and there would be a special application process to get in line to buy one.

[EricU]

If I had to make a 1/2-20 hex head bolt it would cost you a couple hundred $.  But I'm pretty sure I could match the price of this marking gauge with short production run quantities. I'd have to send it out, of course.

[jstraw]

For those that pick one up, let us know how well it stays locked in use. I have their pocket dual marking gauge that is also stainless steel. I have problems with the gauge losing its settings and the head slipping in use. I think it’s more of an issue with the small locking knob rather than the stainless steel rods. Be interesting to see if this one has a similar issue.

I can’t justify a purchase of one since I already have a vintage Goodell-Prat with dual marked shafts and a large octagonal head. I think it was a basis of some of the design choices Lee Valley used in their marking gauge.

[Handplanesandmore]

My dual gauge does not slip. I used to have two of it.

Contact Lee Valley to exchange yours with a good one.

Simon

[Winterwood]

I appreciate the little rubberized washer on the end of one of the SS rods to prevent the yoke that holds the rod setting from sliding off.

I cannot budge the rods once they are set and yet they slide easily if unlocked.