The Measuring & Marking Tools We Recommend

Measuring and marking are the foundation of accurate woodworking. Reliable layouts, clear reference lines, and consistent setups help remove uncertainty before the cut is ever made. Whether you're transferring dimensions, marking joinery, checking for square, or refining fine details, these are the measuring and marking tools we trust in the workshop for precision, repeatability, and dependable results every time.

  • Veritas Micro-Adjust Marking Gauge

    A lovely marking gauge with a good lock and sharp blade

    Veritas Micro-Adjust Marking Gauge

    A lovely marking gauge with a good lock and sharp blade

  • Tite-Mark Marking Gauge

    This marking gauge has a very strong locking mechanism and a nice sharp blade on it.

    Tite-Mark Marking Gauge

    This marking gauge has a very strong locking mechanism and a nice sharp blade on it.

  • Shinwa Sliding Bevel

    A well built sliding bevel that has a rock solid lock on it.

    Shinwa Sliding Bevel

    A well built sliding bevel that has a rock solid lock on it.

  • Faithfull 4 Piece Engineers Square Set

    A budget set of engineers squares that in my experience were spot on right out the box.

    Faithfull 4 Piece Engineers Square Set

    A budget set of engineers squares that in my experience were spot on right out the box.

  • Bridge City Adjustable Square

    I find most the bridge city stuff to be quite flashy and gimmicky. But I absolutely love this thing.

    Bridge City Adjustable Square

    I find most the bridge city stuff to be quite flashy and gimmicky. But I absolutely love this thing.

  • Hultafors Talmeter Marking Measure Tape 3M

    My favourite tape measure of all time. Inbuilt marking gauge, diameter measurer, and internal measurer. All in a nice compact housing.

    Hultafors Talmeter Marking Measure Tape 3M

    My favourite tape measure of all time. Inbuilt marking gauge, diameter measurer, and internal measurer. All in a nice compact housing.

  • Shinwa 150mm Precision Steel Ruler

    Very clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

    Shinwa 150mm Precision Steel Ruler

    Very clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

  • 300mm Precision Steel Ruler

    Very clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

    300mm Precision Steel Ruler

    Very clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

  • Shinwa 600mm Precision Ruler

    ery clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

    Shinwa 600mm Precision Ruler

    ery clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

  • Shinwa 1 Meter Precision Ruler

    ery clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

    Shinwa 1 Meter Precision Ruler

    ery clear markings for those of us who work in Metric measurements. Probably unsuitable for those of you still in the stones ages.

  • Winding Sticks

    Perfect for checking for twist along board when hand dimensioning.

    Winding Sticks

    Perfect for checking for twist along board when hand dimensioning.

  • 38 Inch Aluminium Straight Edge

    Perfect for checking flatness of machine tables and jointed edges.

    38 Inch Aluminium Straight Edge

    Perfect for checking flatness of machine tables and jointed edges.

  • Incra 6-Inch Precision Marking Protractor

    A very helpful protractor that's both flexible and highly accurate

    Incra 6-Inch Precision Marking Protractor

    A very helpful protractor that's both flexible and highly accurate

  • Digital Bevel Box

    A lovely little device that any workshop can benefit from. Especially those with entry level machinery where angle gauges aren't always accurate.

    Digital Bevel Box

    A lovely little device that any workshop can benefit from. Especially those with entry level machinery where angle gauges aren't always accurate.