October 20, 2025Oct 20 Popular Post Like my "simple edge beading tool" here's a simple way to make a mortise gauge. A block of scrap wood and two flat head screws. It helps to face the screw slots vertically facing down. It cuts better. It doesn't get any simpler or easy to make and use!! Very effective. Cost: pennies. If that. " If you like it give it a 👍 " Cheers! MrRick Edited October 20, 2025Oct 20 by MrRick
October 20, 2025Oct 20 I like it! Oak and maple might be a little more difficult to create deeper marks.
October 20, 2025Oct 20 Author 43 minutes ago, lew said: I like it! Oak and maple might be a little more difficult to create deeper marks. It works fine on hardwoods. I use it on Maple and have even used it on Purpleheart.
October 20, 2025Oct 20 Hey Rick, seems this tool is adjustable too? By backing out or sinking the srews? Could do both 1/4" and 3/8" or anything a heart desires.
October 20, 2025Oct 20 Author Yes John. That is correct. It is simple and adjustable to whatever you desire. When you hone the screw heads flat to get a sharp edge on the slot, do them on a diamond stone. A ceramic stone, etc. Will work too but slower
October 21, 2025Oct 21 I remeber as a kid in my grandfathers workshop not to touch a box that had something like these in it. Now I'm wondering if he didn't use them for this purpose. Was not home when he died so I didn't get to go through his stash. I was deployed somewhere in the world doing ya know, things for the military...😀
October 21, 2025Oct 21 Author Gunny... my grandfather and before used a tool just like this. I'm certain you saw the same idea in your grandpa's box. It's a great memory reflecting on it all. Make one and watch more memories flood your mind.
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