White Oak Japanese Kebiki (Marking Gauge)

[Dan Kirkland]

This was a really fun project, I am really enjoying getting into the tools of traditional Japanese carpenter. I am far from Japanese but I really like the philosophy and thought process behind the work. Plus I just enjoy learning how to use/make different things.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlcentLHqEA

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I mainly wanted to make one since I had seen a few online for sale and I didn't have the budget to justify one at this point. Plus if you can work with wood, why not make your own tools?

Anyways, thanks for looking!

[Will Boulware]

Well that's cool!

[Dan Kirkland]

Well that's cool!

thanks Will! My only problem I've developed with it is that the x-acto blade walks a bit on harder woods. I really need a proper blade for it

[michael langman]

Dan, I liked your video. I need to make a good marking gage. When I do I will use a piece of hack saw blade or band saw blade for the cutter.

[Dan Kirkland]

That's an excellent idea Michael, had I not just purchased another one of the blades that Hida tool sells I would do the same thing. Thanks for the idea!