Marking Tools

Tools used in marking and measuring wood in boat building

Tools used to mark out wood in the making of boats.

MARKING TOOLS

1. Four Try squares of different sizes. Used for marking 90 degree angles. Woodworkers’ try squares are constructed of rosewood, brass and steel unlike engineers’ try squares which are all steel.

2. A Mortice gauge. This tool has two pins and hence can mark two lines parallel to an edge such as the two sides  of a mortice joint, hence the name.

3. A Marking gauge. This tool has one pin and is used to mark one line parallel to an edge particularly when preparing timber by hand planing.

4. Two Sliding (or adjustable) bevels. Used to mark different angles.

5. A Measuring tape. Used for measuring long lengths particularly when setting out.

6. Two Spirit levels. Used for setting out horizontal and vertical lines.