Fig. 215. Marking-Gage for Curves.
The cutting-gage, Fig. 216, is similar to a marking-gage, except that it has a knife-point inserted instead of a spur. It is very useful in cutting up soft, thin wood even as thick as ¼".
Fig. 216. Cutting-Gage.
The slitting-gage is used in a similar way, but is larger and has a handle.
The mortise-gage, Fig. 217, is a marking-gage with two spurs, with which two parallel lines can be drawn at once, as in laying out mortises. One form is made entirely of steel having, instead of spurs, discs with sharpened edges.
Fig. 217. Roller Mortise-Gage.
The scratch-awl, Fig. 218, has a long, slender point which is useful not only for marking lines, but for centering.
