Panel Gauge plan
The panel gauge is used for making lines at a greater distance from the working edge. The stem and fence are longer than those of the marking gauge, but otherwise does not differ from the marking gage.
This is a large wooden gauge with a wide fence and a stem anything up to a metre long. Instead of the workpiece being marked with a metal spur, the stem carries a pencil, located in a hole at the one end. The fence and the stem are locked together by a wedge.
This type of gauge is used for marking out wide panels of timber or plywood. The lower edge of the fence is rabated on one side, which helps to keep it firmly in contact with the edge of the board to be marked.
This is a large wooden gauge with a wide fence and a stem anything up to a metre long. Instead of the workpiece being marked with a metal spur, the stem carries a pencil, located in a hole at the one end. The fence and the stem are locked together by a wedge.
This type of gauge is used for marking out wide panels of timber or plywood. The lower edge of the fence is rabated on one side, which helps to keep it firmly in contact with the edge of the board to be marked.
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Panel gauge plan - parts list
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Using the Panel gauge
Set the distance between the pencil and the fence with a ruler. Tighten the fence by hitting the back of the wedge with a piece of wood or a small hammer. Loosen the fence by hitting the front of the wedge.
