Clarke BrothersWheel Marking Gauge - Woodworking Marking Scriber Kit With 2 Replacement Cutters - Wood Marking Tools With Graduated Inch & MM Scale - Solid Metal Bar Wood Scribe Tool For Carpenter

Works great so far while testing a soft plywood and the Douglas Fir 2x4 I had lying around. Very simple to guide and move along both surfaces. I’m between projects at the moments so I haven’t had the chance to use it to its full function within the process of woodworking. What I can say is that it was sharp enough for sure to get the markings. The overall tool is light weight and easy to use.I like that there are spare blades that come well packaged in their own individual container. The rod, brass, and blade come in their own wrapper as well. I think some kind of mini case will go well with this type of device so now I can probably cut my own up using this little guy.As someone who has really spent a good amount on tools this year as the woodworking has ramped up, my thought process with this purchase was to invest in tested and respected products. Based on reviews and YouTube University this is one of those pay for the good stuff so you’re not regretting it in a month and paying more out later.

I habe had this product for a little over a year. It comes ready to use with 2 spare cutter wheels, just in case. Turns out those spare wheels were absolutely needed as I managed to break/chip mine fairly quickly (I am rough with my stuff). At the time my last wheel gave out I went looking for replacements, this was roughly six months prior to writing this. Clarke brothers, at the time, did not have a way to get just the replacement wheels (they do now, more on that) so I set outdoor trying wheels from various other brands/companies but never found one that fit 'correctly'. There are some that will get you by but they don't fit well. Finally giving up, I messaged Clarke brothers to plead with them to male replacement cutter wheels available. To my surprise, I was informed that replacement cutter wheels will be made available on amazon in the near future and was assured that replacement would be sent to me. I waited months for said wheels and they never arrived. Again I reached out to Clarke brothers. They assured me that the cutters would arrive within the next few weeks and that a logistics issue was causing the delay. Another few weeks with nothing. Then, a Clarke brothers rep reached out to me regarding the issue. I was informed that, due to the long delay in fulfilling my request, that I would receive another marking gauge with replacement wheels. So, in order for Clarke brothers to hold themselves to thier standards, I got a free marking gauge on top of the one I have already, just so they could make sure they kept thier promise of providing me with replacement cutter wheels. This is the kind of customer service that every company should have.As for the product itself, it is a simple elegant design. The weight feels good in the hand, making it's use comfortable. The cutters are sharp enough but, like most tool blades, could be improved with some additional honing. Tje anti roll head is also a great feature, not necessarily needed, but makes the product just a bit better. Since I now have a second marking gauge it will replace my first, much cheaper and poorly designed gauge (which is also a wheel gauge, if anyone wanted to know). I still intend on purchasing a micro adjust marking gauge, and was going back and forth between Clarke brothers and another brand. The customer service that Clarke brothers provided basically guaranteed my purchase so I will be making that soon.

That is a very good product.The weight of the tool is ideal and nice to handle.The markings are clear and readable.The icing on the cake is it comes with one blade mounted on the tool and two ( 2 ) spare blades with mounting screws in a plastic bag.Buying this tool is a good deal.

UPDATE:(Original review below.)After contacting the vendor via Amazon, they sent me a new one, completely free. It's definitely accurate (measured it with the micrometer just to be certain).So, great customer service for a great tool.My only gripe is the fact that you read the distance from the face of the wheel itself, and since the wheel has a small recess to accommodate the marking knife, it's hard to be 100% precise as to where the mark is to be read.Otherwise, a great buy, and I'm happy to update the review.___________________________ORIGINAL REVEIW:This tool feels solid.It looks great.Maybe that's why people are rating it so highly.But if you need accurate measurements, it's useless.By the time you get out to the 5 and 6 inch marks, they're off by at least 1/16th. Which is just ridiculous for a tool that has literally ONE job.The brass wheel isn't flush with the gauge either, so you're constantly guessing about where youre actually setting the wheel lock.I'd give it zero stars if I could.I'd give it five stars if the gauge was marked accurately.As it is, I have to set the actual depth with a carpenter's square and then set the lock.Just ignore the markings and use a different tool to lock it in...you'll be more accurate.

This Clarke Brothers Wheel Marking Gauge is well made and is a solid performer. It is easy to use one-handed and it holds the measurement for repeated markings. I've used it for more than six months in hardwood and have yet to need to sharpen the wheels. It's got quality materials and just the right weight, size, and balance. I reach for this instead a couple of vintage wood marking gauges that look great, but are larger and lighter. It's small enough to stay on the bench, out of the way, yet within reach. I highly recommend this marking gauge.

Very nicely made! A good value and very handy to have.

Need to scribe a line parallel to an edge? This is what you want.

Great tool to have and much better than my old tool.