A number of years ago, I bought Lee Valley's Veritas Micro-Adjust Wheel Marking Gauge. I even made a box for it. Wanting a couple more, I thought it would be fun to make a set of my own. One is out of Pine and the other two out of White Oak. But I really like Lee Valley's.

So as time went by I decided that having one was not enough. Resetting it for various markings became a chore.

So I decided to get a couple more Marking Gauges.

I decided to buy another one like my first but also buy a Lee Valley Dual Marking Gauge as well. In addition, I bought the Veritas Shaft Clamp. This shaft clamp is a must. It makes no sense to buy the dual gauge without it.

Then a few days after getting and using them, I decided they needed a box to store them. Like I did with my first one. However, I decided to make this box to house both gauges. They will be placed into recessed cavities.

First, I arranged a few boards on my bench to get an idea of box size, etc. for the two new gauges.

Then I used Sketchup 2017 to draw the gauges outlines. I then printed out an othographic top view of each gauge.

After figuring out what the box's bottom size would be, I placed the printout on it to make the recessed cavities. I also save a copy to make the velvet inlays for each cavity.

From left to right you will see the progressive steps.

Next it was time to make the rest of the box. I decided to make the side corners all dovetailed. Handcut of course.

Here is some of the work in process.

After the box is all glued up, I run it through the tablesaw to separate the top and bottom halves. On the top, I cut a "Classic Ogee" perimeter profile. Next, I installed brass hinges.

After sanding, I give everything a couple of blonde shellac coats.

Next, I do the blue velvet inlays for each cavity. The marking gauges look good in their places.

Here's the finished box!

Thanks for Looking!

Cheers!

MrRick

Sweet looking boxes! Well done!

Thank you lew! Cheers! -MrRick