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PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - Philip1231 - 10-26-2018 Don't miss out on this one: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - Cian - 10-30-2018 I hang out in a Machnists forum for curiosity and interest. After seeing the number of operations required to make a precision hand tool, I am now surprised how seemingly "cheap" some top tier tools may be. Case in point. Also, I have the single rod version of this marking gauge, and as always, it's made with excellent craftsmanship. RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - Philip1231 - 10-31-2018 Yes, the 35th anniversary model is a winner for sure: always on my bench (and shows no propensity to roll off the bench!) (10-30-2018, 11:53 PM)Cian Wrote: I hang out in a Machnists forum for curiosity and interest. After seeing the number of operations required to make a precision hand tool, I am now surprised how seemingly "cheap" some top tier tools may be. Case in point. RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - DonSlaughter - 11-01-2018 (10-31-2018, 07:00 AM)Philip1231 Wrote: Yes, the 35th anniversary model is a winner for sure: always on my bench (and shows no propensity to roll off the bench!)Thanks for the 'heads up'....got mine today with free shipping!! RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - Phil Thien - 11-01-2018 (10-30-2018, 11:53 PM)Cian Wrote: I hang out in a Machnists forum for curiosity and interest. After seeing the number of operations required to make a precision hand tool, I am now surprised how seemingly "cheap" some top tier tools may be. Case in point. Isn't that the truth! If I had to make/sell/support them, I'd want a minimum of several hundred bucks, and there would be a special application process to get in line to buy one. RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - EricU - 11-02-2018 If I had to make a 1/2-20 hex head bolt it would cost you a couple hundred $. But I'm pretty sure I could match the price of this marking gauge with short production run quantities. I'd have to send it out, of course. RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - jstraw - 11-02-2018 For those that pick one up, let us know how well it stays locked in use. I have their pocket dual marking gauge that is also stainless steel. I have problems with the gauge losing its settings and the head slipping in use. I think it’s more of an issue with the small locking knob rather than the stainless steel rods. Be interesting to see if this one has a similar issue. I can’t justify a purchase of one since I already have a vintage Goodell-Prat with dual marked shafts and a large octagonal head. I think it was a basis of some of the design choices Lee Valley used in their marking gauge. RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - Handplanesandmore - 11-02-2018 My dual gauge does not slip. I used to have two of it. Contact Lee Valley to exchange yours with a good one. Simon RE: PSA: Veritas 40th Anniversary Marking Gauge - Winterwood - 11-02-2018 I appreciate the little rubberized washer on the end of one of the SS rods to prevent the yoke that holds the rod setting from sliding off. I cannot budge the rods once they are set and yet they slide easily if unlocked. |