Marples 2154 Mortice and Marking Gauge

The IRWIN Marples 2154 is a combination mortice and marking gauge designed for precise woodworking layout and joinery applications. This versatile tool combines the functionality of both a marking gauge and mortice gauge in a single, professionally engineered instrument. Crafted from sealed rosewood with brass fittings, this gauge delivers traditional quality and durability suited to both professional joiners and dedicated woodworkers. The brass pull slide allows quick adjustment of the extra spur when switching to mortice gauge mode, enabling accurate marking of mortice and tenon joints. The knurled brass thumbscrew secures the stock firmly in position, ensuring consistent marking accuracy throughout your work. The gauge features brass facing strips that protect the stock and provide smooth sliding action along timber edges. The thumbscrew adjusting slide offers precise control when setting marking distances, making this tool ideal for repetitive layout work where accuracy is essential. This combination design is particularly suited to furniture making, door hanging, and traditional joinery tasks requiring both single-line marking and parallel mortice layout. Features and Benefits: • Combination design functions as both marking gauge and mortice gauge • Sealed rosewood construction for durability and stability • Brass pull slide enables quick adjustment between modes • Knurled brass thumbscrew provides secure stock positioning • Brass facing strips ensure smooth operation and protect the stock Specifications: Material: Rosewood Thumbscrew Material: Brass