Q: What is this marking tool made from?
This dovetail marker's body is anodized aluminum, chosen to keep the tool lightweight while resisting marking the workpiece during use.
05N6104 - 1:6 Dovetail Saddle Marker
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For quick, accurate marking of dovetails, a dovetail marker is the best tool available.
Our dovetail saddle markers are precision machined at 1:6 and 1:8 angles, the traditional angles for softwood and hardwood dovetails respectively. The new 14° marker is designed to approximate a 1:4 ratio, for those who prefer this angle when working in thinner stock, as it not only provides stronger material interlock than traditional ratio angles but produces a slightly exaggerated dovetail joint that many find attractive.
The long legs ensure accurate registration. Also, much like the Veritas saddle square they are based on, they allow a continuous line to be transferred around the corner, so the straight and angled lines can be scribed at the same time, ensuring perfect alignment. The inside corner is relieved to ensure flush seating even on saw whiskers.
Made from anodized aluminum, these markers are light and durable, and will never mark your work. The 1:6 and 1:8 markers are available as a pair.
Made in Canada.
This dovetail marker's body is anodized aluminum, chosen to keep the tool lightweight while resisting marking the workpiece during use.
The 1:6 angle suits softwood, the 1:8 angle suits hardwood, and the 14° angle approximates a 1:4 ratio for thinner stock where a shallower dovetail angle works better, so the right choice depends mainly on your wood species and stock thickness.
Yes, the design is made to carry a continuous line around corners, so you don't need to reposition and restart the layout line partway through.
Yes, the 1:6 and 1:8 markers are available together as a pair, while the 14° marker is available on its own.
| Materials | Anodized aluminum |
| Includes | Dovetail saddle marker |
| Package Quantity | 1 item or 1 pair |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Dovetail Saddle Markers
For quick, accurate marking of dovetails, a dovetail marker is the best tool available.
Our dovetail saddle markers are precision machined at 1:6 and 1:8 angles, the traditional angles for softwood and hardwood dovetails respectively. The new 14° marker is designed to approximate a 1:4 ratio, for those who prefer this angle when working in thinner stock, as it not only provides stronger material interlock than traditional ratio angles but produces a slightly exaggerated dovetail joint that many find attractive.
The long legs ensure accurate registration. Also, much like the Veritas saddle square they are based on, they allow a continuous line to be transferred around the corner, so the straight and angled lines can be scribed at the same time, ensuring perfect alignment. The inside corner is relieved to ensure flush seating even on saw whiskers.
Made from anodized aluminum, these markers are light and durable, and will never mark your work. The 1:6 and 1:8 markers are available as a pair.
Made in Canada.
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