Single Bar Marking Gauge - General Tools & Instruments

The General Tools & Instruments 820 Single Bar Marking Gauge is engineered for precision layout and marking in professional automotive, industrial, and woodworking environments. This durable instrument delivers consistent accuracy for technicians and artisans requiring reliable performance in critical project components, ensuring precise parallel lines across various materials.

Key Features

• Durable 6-inch Nickel-Plated Steel Bar: Provides a robust and stable platform, designed to withstand demanding workshop conditions for accurate measurement.
• Precision-Engraved Graduations: Offers permanent, clear markings for precise adjustments down to 1/16th of an inch, supporting meticulous layout work.
• Secure Die-Cast Head with Adjusting Screw: Facilitates quick, firm locking and fine positioning, ensuring repeatable accuracy for consistent parallel lines.
• Replaceable Fine Needle Point Scriber: Creates distinct and accurate lines on materials such as wood, plastic, hardboard, and soft metals, maintaining consistent marking performance.

Applications

This versatile marking gauge is essential for various professional applications, including:

• Woodworking Layout: Ideal for accurately laying out mortises, tenons, rebates, and dadoes, supporting strong and precise joinery.
• Joinery Preparation: Ensures exact placement of cutting lines for intricate joints, crucial for the structural integrity and fit of assemblies.
• Ripping and Cutting Guides: Facilitates tracing straight lines to guide saws, promoting consistent material removal and accurate sizing.
• Multi-Material Scribing: Effectively marks various materials beyond wood, such as plastics, laminates, and soft metals, extending its utility across diverse projects in industrial and automotive settings.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: General Tools & Instruments
• Model Number: 820
• Bar Length: 6 inches (153mm)
• Graduations: Every 1/16th of an inch
• Materials: Nickel-plated steel bar, die-cast head
• Approximate Dimensions: 1 x 1.63 x 6.25 inches
• Approximate Weight: 0.24 lbs