Newkiton Marking Gauge Plus

Got this to layout the box & dovetail cuts on the block sets I'm making for my grandson. 30 blocks, 4 joints per block and 2 box/dovetail layouts per joint means ALOT of layouts and cuts and this marking gauge speeded thing up considerably while keeping things accurate. While there was a bit of a "learning curve" at first getting used to adjusting it, the gauge took little time to figure out and after a few practice runs I had it figured out and it worked great. Haven't had any issues with the cutting wheels and those are all I've used on all those layouts so far. When I use any of the other marking implements I'll edit and note as to their good / bad qualities. It came on time, in good order, well packed and as described with no missing pcs. I would recommend and would buy again.

This gauge is as good as it looks in the picture, and seems to be made of high quality materials. I wish there were perhaps better instructions (I still can't figure out the micro adjust), but it's become my go-to marking tool, so nothing to really complain about.I guess I was expecting something very cheaply made, and was pleasantly surprised :)

As yet I have not given the gauge a thorough run but my first impression is that this is a quality instrument at a reasonable price, with multiple features. Sorry I can not be more specific at this time.

There is a lot to like about this gauge. It looks nice. it has micro-adjustments. It comes with an assortment of scribes. It is better than others that I have used. So I am recommending it. However, it still is not perfect.Number one issue is that the knife end wobbles too much. You have to draw the edge down as you seat the scribe so that knife is always flexed out. Or you could drag the knife in as you seat it to always make sure that it always flexed in. But if you just seat it without paying attention, the knife could be flexed in or out by 1/32" which is enough to mess up a mortise and tenon.The second issue is that it is almost impossible to lock the scribe one-handed. If you are holding the work piece in one hand and the gauge in the other. To lock the gauge with one hand, you need to first lock the micro adjust, then tighten the main lock, then undo the micro-adjust and do the micro-adjusting, then lock the micro-adjust again.

Marking are easy to read, easy to adjust very user friendly, price point is also a plus

Very impressed with the packaging of the product. The quality of the marking wheel meets and exceeds others I have used at a much higher price. This is a hidden gem. I am going to see what other products they products. You will not be disappointed with this.

This really surpassed my expectations for $32. It is made of excellent materials, has a very nice fine-adjustment feature, and is just very well designed and made. Just a delight!

For only a little more, I could have got the Veritas ones from lee valley. Oh well, they are functional.