Silverline Joiners Mortice Marking Gauge 230mm 868503

Silverline joiners Mortice Marking Gauge 230mm 9 inch

Barcode: 5060012956936

MPN: 868503

Overview:

 Joiners (Mortice Marking Gauge) 230mm 868503 is a precision woodworking tool designed for accurate layout of mortices, tenons and parallel marking lines. Made from quality rosewood with brass fittings, it offers a smooth, stable feel in the hand and dependable durability for regular workshop use. The twin hardened marking spurs scribe two clean, consistent lines, helping you set out mortice widths accurately before chiselling or routing. Featuring a brass slide, inlaid brass faces and a knurled brass adjusting screw, it allows fine adjustment and secure locking for repeatable marking ideal for joinery, cabinet making and general carpentry.

Key Features

• Traditional 230mm mortice marking gauge for joinery marking out

• Twin hardened marking spurs for accurate parallel lines

• Rosewood body for durability and a comfortable, stable grip

• Brass slide for smooth adjustment and consistent tracking

• Inlaid brass faces for improved wear resistance

• Knurled brass adjusting screw for fine adjustment and secure locking

• Ideal for setting out mortices, tenons and joinery layouts

Specifications

• Brand: Silverline

• Product Type: Mortice marking gauge

• MPN: 868503

• Length: 230mm

• Body Material: Rosewood (hardwood)

• Fittings: Brass (slide, faces, adjuster)

• Spurs: 2 hardened marking spurs

Applications

• Marking mortice and tenon joints

• Scribing parallel lines for joinery and carpentry

• Setting out widths for chisel and router work

• Cabinet making, furniture building and workshop layout

• Accurate marking on timber prior to cutting and shaping

How to Use

• Set the spur spacing to match your mortice chisel or required width

• Use the knurled brass screw to fine-adjust and lock the setting

• Run the fence/stock along the timber edge while drawing the gauge steadily

• Make light passes first, then deepen the scribe line as needed

• Check settings periodically for repeatable, accurate marking

Joiners Mortice Marking Gauge – Key FAQs

• What is a mortice marking gauge used for?
  It’s used to scribe two parallel lines for joinery, especially for setting out mortices and tenons accurately before cutting.

• How many spurs does it have?
  It has two hardened marking spurs, allowing you to mark both sides of a mortice in one pass.

• Why are the fittings brass?
  Brass parts help provide smooth adjustment and resist wear, and the inlaid faces protect the tool where it contacts the workpiece.

• Is 230mm a good size for general joinery?
  Yes, 230mm is a versatile length that suits many common marking tasks in joinery and woodworking.

• Will it work on all timber types?
  Yes, it’s suitable for softwoods and hardwoods. For best results, use controlled pressure and make multiple light passes on harder timber.

• How do I keep it accurate?
  Keep the spurs sharp, ensure the fence face stays clean, and always lock the adjustment screw firmly before marking.