Panel Gauge From Scrap Wood
Quick wedge lock panel gauge from some cherry and padauk scraps
Padauk lath and wedge, cherry fence. I shaped and hardened a 4D nail for the cutter.
The wedge mortise was cut with just a mortise chisel at about a 10 degree angle. It locks firmly. Because it locks form the rear, force on the fence just makes the wedge tighter so it will not move/loosen during use
Fence. Meh - not too happy with the shape and it could be a tad longer, but the lath and wedge fit so well that I don't want to mess with it. Finish is just BLO
Pretend this is cherry. I started off with walnut, but I didn't like the look after the test fit so I used cherry instead. This is a rough piece that came out of my scrap pile
Planed it flat
Scrap of padauk. I got it completely square
Lath drilled out. The Narex mortise chisels are actually pretty decent at pounding out the waste.
Perfect fit
Mortise chiseled for the wedge
Looks awesome! I love the wood combo. I have one of these on my to-do list.
Thanks Sean. This site is awesome btw