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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Dr.Al » 18 Feb 2022, 08:29

Wow. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm having proper gauge envy at the moment :mrgreen:
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Mike G » 18 Feb 2022, 08:50

Well, you can have one if you want, Dr Al. I've just placed a large order with Rolls Royce Engineering for all the parts I need to cover all the orders I'm expecting from rich Americans. ;)

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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Dr.Al » 18 Feb 2022, 09:38

Mike G wrote:Only some of the above is true.


Oh, those lucky rich Americans... :lol:

But seriously, that's extremely kind of you, thank you!
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Woodbloke » 18 Feb 2022, 12:22

Mike G wrote:
Same goes for anyone else of this parish.


That's a very generous offer Mike so thank you, but on this occasion I'm going to pass as I've already got 8 :shock: that I use (inc a pencil gauge) Were I to accept one of your gauges, I could quite rightly be called a collector, but as Bob9f has a pair of No.4's for 'shop door opening duties, he's also a collector :lol: :lol: - Rob
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Phil » 18 Feb 2022, 12:22

Very nice Mike! 8-)

How much are you charging?
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Lurker » 18 Feb 2022, 12:38

I don’t want one.
But I want to know how the locking mechanism works.
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Pete Maddex » 18 Feb 2022, 12:58

O/k Pluming fittings 15mm shaft, so compression fitting with a cut olive to clamp the shaft.
I guess it would be to hard to compress an uncut olive and it would never release.

But I might be wrong.

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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Mike G » 18 Feb 2022, 13:00

Phil wrote:......How much are you charging?


Whatever people want to pay, Phil.
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Lurker » 18 Feb 2022, 13:03

Pete Maddex wrote:O/k Pluming fittings 15mm shaft, so compression fitting with a cut olive to clamp the shaft.
I guess it would be to hard to compress an uncut olive and it would never release.

But I might be wrong.

Pete


My thoughts are similar but using a fat O ring rather than a olive.
I am wondering if “agricultural “ is the clue though?
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Mike G » 18 Feb 2022, 13:13

Lurker wrote:I don’t want one.
But I want to know how the locking mechanism works.


:lol: :lol: How do you see that working out, Jim? :lol:
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Phil » 18 Feb 2022, 13:35

Mike G wrote:
Phil wrote:......How much are you charging?

Whatever people want to pay, Phil.



Mike I will get back to you.
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Mike G » 12 Apr 2022, 18:07

Some of these have gone off in today's post, and some will be going off shortly:

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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Andyp » 12 Apr 2022, 18:10

Brilliant collaboration there.
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Cabinetman » 12 Apr 2022, 21:49

They look wonderful!! Can’t wait, and yes thanks also to DaveL. Ian
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Weekend_Woodworker » 12 Apr 2022, 23:21

They look great Mike. I am looking forward to seeing the Tally Ho one in use on the fortnightly update on Leo’s progress :D !
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Phil » 14 Apr 2022, 13:49

Those really look good! :eusa-clap: 8-)

Looks like one with my name on it. :D :D

(I will check with BA if they can fit it in with a business class flight)

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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby TrimTheKing » 14 Apr 2022, 16:24

Lovely work Mike. :eusa-clap:
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Dr.Al » 14 Apr 2022, 16:32

Those are stunning - love the engraving :mrgreen:
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby DaveL » 20 Apr 2022, 12:32

Thanks for posting theses Mike, but my part was quite small, you provided the drawing of what needed cutting and I just cut them on to your blanks.
Here is an example after the cnc had finished.
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I did knock most of the fuzzes of with a stiff brush but Mike filling the cut makes it stand out.
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Cabinetman » 28 Jun 2022, 06:44

So have now had a delivery ( delay was my fault) beautiful guages, protected in black wood shavings of bog Oak, really are things of desire! Can see how the stock grips the shaft - clever, but how the mechanism works I will probably never know! Ian
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby johnward » 28 Jun 2022, 07:02

Very nice indeed Mike but I already have a similar number of gauges to Woodbloke!

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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Mike G » 28 Jun 2022, 18:49

Glad they got there Ian. One thing I've learnt from this batch is that if they aren't used they stiffen up, so stay busy with them!
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Re: Bog oak and brass marking gauges

Postby Cabinetman » 28 Jun 2022, 20:19

Haha, right you are, it will be a pleasure!
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